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Monday 16 June 2025 A Work in Progress in Year Six
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Monday 16 June 2025 Newsletter 13th June 2025 The thumbnail has been assigned to the news item, and for convenience also added to the body here:
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Friday 13 June 2025 Greenfields Win Academy of the Year
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Friday 13 June 2025 Reception Composting Skills This week, Reception have been changing and adapting their approach to waste at snack time. They worked as a team to collect all the materials they needed to make a compost bin and have then been adding in their snack waste ready for the minibeasts to work their magic. The children are excited to watch this develop and use some of their homemade compost in next year's growing topics across school.
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Friday 13 June 2025 Important Documents in Year One This week Year One started to learn about important documents throughout history. The children even studied ancient runic scripts to learn how really old information was communicated. They wanted to have a try at it themselves and carved their names.
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Friday 13 June 2025 Year Two Explore Materials in Science This week in Science, Year Two began their exciting new unit on materials. To start, the children shared all the materials they already knew, such as wood, plastic, glass, metal, and fabric. They then put on their scientist hats and went on a materials hunt around the KS1 playground. Outside, they looked closely at different objects and discussed what materials they were made from and why. From wooden benches to metal fences, the children were full of questions and curiosity. They loved having fun exploring the school and think like real scientists!
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Friday 13 June 2025 Science and Sport in Nursery The children in Nursery have been in the garden this week, enjoying the beautiful weather. They have planted seeds for their Science project, practising races for sports day and had a great time in the garden. Inside they have been busy creating their art project and playing hair dressers in the roll play area.
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Monday 9 June 2025 Year Two Get Stuck into Books Every other Thursday, Year Two take part in a special reading session simply known as “Book.” During this time, the classroom becomes a calm, cosy space where children can choose any book they like – whether it’s a funny story, a thrilling adventure, or a non-fiction book packed with facts. They can read quietly on their own or enjoy sharing a book with a friend. These relaxed sessions have quickly become a favourite, helping children grow in confidence and develop a real love of reading. Which book would you choose to read?
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Monday 9 June 2025 Year One Mouse's Castle This week, Year One have been on a journey to the mouse's castle as part of their hook for writing. They began their journey in a travel agent to receive their brochure. Next, they collected their passports and boarding passes before moving their way through assembly. After a short flight, they arrived at the castle where they discovered the history and decorations being used. All aboard!!
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Monday 9 June 2025 Ladybirds Explore Hair Types Ladybirds have had a busy week role playing in the new salon. It gave them lots of opportunities to talk about differences in hair and styles and for us to celebrate our differences. In the creative area the children had a chance to make their own clouds using paper mache.
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Monday 9 June 2025 Reception visit the Sealife Centre and go to the beach Reception had a fantastic day visiting the Sealife Centre in Hunstanton. They were mesmerised by the giant fish tank and were super excited to see a giant turtle and a shark. In the rockpool classroom we learnt about different types of shells and where they came from and some of the children were even brave enough to touch a real star fish. To end the day the children enjoyed an ice-lolly and a run on the beach.
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Monday 9 June 2025 Year Four Champions
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Monday 9 June 2025 6th June 2025
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Monday 2 June 2025 Serious Conversations in Year Six This week Year Five and Six were visited by PSCO Steve Coles from the Corby Neighbourhood Policing Team who delivered a well-designed and informative session, which improved their awareness of the impact and consequences of knife crime. This was part of this year’s Op SCEPTRE week, which is a national policing Op focussing on Knife Crime.
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Monday 2 June 2025 Taste Testing in Year One Over the past term, our talented Year Two artists have been working hard on an exciting art project that brings together everything they’ve learned across the year. From colour mixing and sketching to sculpting, each class has been developing their skills to create something truly memorable. Without giving too much away, one class has been exploring clay, while the other has been experimenting with tiles and textures. Their inspiration came from the vibrant artwork A Regatta on the Grand Canal by Canaletto. We can’t wait to unveil their incredible creations next term!
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Monday 2 June 2025 Year Four Learn from the Saints Years Four, Five and Six were very lucky this week. Harvey from the Northampton Saints Rugby club came along, took over their PE lessons and taught the children some rugby skills. The children wish the Northampton Saints the very best of luck in their crucial European Cup Final in Cardiff on Saturday - this is the biggest trophy a club can win....Go Saints!
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Monday 2 June 2025 Nursery Bug Hunting This week, Ladybirds have had a great time in the garden. They have been challenging themselves, climbing, throwing and catching balls. They made ice creams for each other and spent time bug hunting together.
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Monday 2 June 2025 Stanwick Lakes Some of our children had a great time at Stanwick Lakes this week. The children enjoyed the adventure playground in the glorious sunshine, spent time hunting for minibeasts and enjoying the natural environment of Stanwick Lakes.
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Monday 2 June 2025 Poetry Competition
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Monday 19 May 2025 Year Two’s Step Back in Time to Ancient Egypt! Year Two had an exciting adventure to the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery as part of their history topic on Ancient Egypt. The children were thrilled to explore a real-life museum filled with ancient wonders. They took part in a fascinating session where they became history detectives—handling 3,000-year-old artefacts, investigating mysterious objects, and even meeting the museum’s very own mummies! They discovered how the Ancient Egyptians lived, dressed, and ruled. It was an unforgettable trip into the past!
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Friday 16 May 2025 Shadow work in Year Four In Ladybirds this week, they have been practising their cutting skills, making collage pictures using photos of themselves. Ladybirds have had a great time enjoying all areas of outside play while we have had the beautiful sunny weather.
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Friday 16 May 2025 Shadows in Year Four Year Four have been really enjoying their Science unit this term 'Light and Shadows'. This week they have been enjoying exploring how shadows are formed. They explored their shadows outside and also had great fun making shadow puppets! The children also enjoyed investigating how the size of a shadow changes as a light source is moved further away.
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Friday 16 May 2025 "We ate SATS up and left no crumbs."
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Friday 9 May 2025 The Greenfields Sports News
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Friday 9 May 2025 Year One Dance Moves Year One have been exploring movement and interpreting different music to create transport inspired dances. They became cars, trains, trucks, boats, planes, helicopters and rockets. The children and teachers showed off their moves including some wonderful leaps and dizzying spins.
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Friday 9 May 2025 Year Two Go on a Mini Beast Hunt! This week, Year Two have been busy exploring the school grounds in search of mini beasts! As part of their science topic, the children investigated different micro habitats around the playground. They discovered a wide variety of tiny creatures, including ants, woodlice, and even spiders hiding under logs and in the flowerbeds. The children were excited to learn how each mini beast lives in its own special environment. It was a great way to explore nature and understand how animals survive in different habitats.
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Friday 9 May 2025 Reception Farm Trip Reception have had a great visit to the DRET Farm at Nevill Holt today. They had the chance to feed goats, pigs, lambs and look at the new baby cows (calves). They then held rabbits and guinea pigs whilst learning about their habitats. Next, the groups went to see the chickens and ducks; the children then collected eggs and made their own eggy bread! It was delicious. Finally, they went for a mini beast hunt in the field and found lots of insects.
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