Physical Literacy

We have been developing the childrenโ€™s physical literacy through a range of parachute games that encourage movement, coordination, and teamwork. The children have been running, jumping, stretching, and working together to create waves, lift the parachute high, and quickly swap places underneath it. They have been practising balance and spatial awareness while moving in sync with their peers, listening carefully to instructions, and cooperating to keep the parachute moving smoothly. These sessions have been energetic, inclusive, and highly engaging, giving the children plenty of opportunities to build confidence, strengthen their gross motor skills, and enjoy being active through playful, imaginative activities.

Our trip to the Judge's Lodgings

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We enjoyed our trip to The Judgeโ€™s Lodging in Presteigne. We tested and made beds for comfort, explored private apartments, and even pumped water in the Victorian kitchen. We dived into the โ€˜upstairs, downstairsโ€™ lifestyle by discovering traditional games and toys scattered throughout the house. We experienced the vast, echoing courtroom and we stood in the very spot where historic trialsโ€”such as that of local duck thief William Morgan once took place.

Dragon Nests\Nythod Draig

Today, we were shocked to find dragon footprints in the corridor. We thought the dragons may need nests so they could lay their eggs. We did a fantastic job with our friends, building soft nests for the dragon eggs. Arbennig!

Sacred Texts

We looked at holy books and we thought of words to describe them. We also thought about questions that we would like to find out about these sacred texts. We talked about how the Bible is structured and why it is a best seller.

Belonging-Islam

Today, we learned that Muslims use special symbols to show they belong. We used flour to write ‘Allah” in Arabic. Bendigedig pawb!

Science workshop

Aderyn Du, Cnoc Y coed and Jac Y Do were lucky to have a scientist come into school to complete some science lessons, based on magnets, light and sound. She is a training scientist from Montana in the USA, who is currently studying in Boston. We had lots of fun testing if objects were magnetic and drawing shadows.

Expressive Arts

Year 2 and 3 pupils have been diving into the rich history of Knighton by exploring its Victorian landmark buildings. Inspired by what they have discovered, they are now creating their own artwork based on some of Knighton’s most recognisable features.

A visit from our Client

Children in Year 2 and 3 have a new mantle of the expert commission. Julia Llewellyn Roberts from Knighton Museum has asked the children to become a team of historians. Their commission is to create an exhibition that brings to life the experiences of Knighton’s residents in Victorian times.