Year 2 have been looking out for signs of Autumn in our Four Seasons Project. We learnt about deciduous and evergreen trees and identified those we could find in our school grounds. We worked collaboratively on Natural Art inspired by artists such as Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Shilling. Finally, we couldn't resist playing in the leaves!

Year 2 have been fully engaged by their seascape artwork this week - They loved using fine brushes and solid water colours to add details .

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Year 6 PGL Residential: A Week to Remember! What an incredible time Year 6 had on their PGL residential last week! From the moment they arrived, the excitement was non-stop. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and create unforgettable memories together. Throughout the week, year 6 pupils took part in a wide range of adventurous activities. Highlights included soaring through the sky on the zip wire, testing our nerves on the giant swing, archery lessons and working as a team during raft building and problem-solving challenges. Whether we were climbing high, getting soaked, or navigating blindfolded trails, every moment was packed with fun and laughter. Evenings were just as exciting, with activities like the campfire, PGL games, lovely meals together, and a lively disco that brought everyone together for music, dancing, and celebration. The PGL instructors were brilliant-always encouraging, friendly, and full of energy. We also want to say a massive thank you to our school staff who came along and helped make the trip so special. Most of all, we're proud of how everyone supported each other, showed resilience, and made the most of every challenge. It was a week full of teamwork, bravery, and friendship-the perfect way to start the last academic year of primary school! Well done Year 6 pupils and staff, you were amazing!

Woodford Halse C.E. Primary Academy is looking for an Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant! The successful candidate will work within the friendly, committed school team at Woodford Halse CE Primary Academy as a Teaching Assistant, to support children with Special Educational Needs-Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Please click on the link below for more information.

As part of our 'Help is at Hand' dimensions unit, EYFS were lucky enough to be visited by an ambulance! We got to see all the different equipment, and tested it out to see how it worked-we even got to try on some of the uniform!

This term our year 2 topic is "Land Ahoy!" As part of that we have learnt about forces, floating and sinking, built boats in DT and had lots of Pirate PE sessions. Last week we used our senses to learn more about Madagascar - did you know it is the world's largest exporter of cloves? We weren't all sure we liked the smell! In maths we have been using Base 10 to explore place value of numbers to 100.

Last week, our Reception children explored weighing with the numicon, did some conker rolling painting and helped each other around the classroom. We also went on a walk to the park, spotted signs of autumn and then had fun playing in the play area. If your child is starting school in September 2026, don't forget to book in for a tour of our lovely setting: https://forms.gle/sYvk2QsDZ9N3xs9K9

Year One had an amazing time exploring the Weedon pocket park this week! We spotted lots of ladybirds, collected sticks, and went on a colour hunt – finding so many fascinating treasures along the way.

We are looking to recruit additional community governors for our school's local governing body. The governing board meets formally four times a year, with plenty of opportunities to come into school in between for monitoring visits. No prior experience in the education sector is required and training is provided - did you know that becoming a school governor could provide invaluable experience for your CV and that many workplaces allow staff to take time off throughout the year for volunteering? Please contact heather.fishwick@innovatemat.org or complete this form for more information: https://forms.gle/McRLaD29cEMhJaUS9