Good morning from the sunny Gower where we currently have blue skies! Everyone slept well and we've eaten breakfast! All groups have finally left Kilvrough to start today's activities of either climbing or canoeing. We will update again tonight with more photos but here is a sneak peak of some smiling faces for you...

Here are a few photos of what the children got up to today. We spent time exploring the centre and getting to know where things are and the routines. We sorted out our kits, made our beds (or tried to) and have also done some orienteering. All children are now in bed and getting some rest ready for our first full day in Wales tomorrow

The residential crew have made it to Kilvrough! We have had our lunch and are just in the Common Room talking about our aims for this week. We will then be heading to our rooms before completing our first activities

Owls explored Maslow's hierarchy of needs to understand what people need in order to be their best selves. We have begun researching a range of Christian charities who support people to have their physical needs met such as food, water and shelter as well as charities that support people to feel safe, loved and create a sense of belongin.

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Kingfishers have had a very busy week! We have worked really hard in Maths, developing our skills by finding addition and subtraction fact families. In PE, we loved being champion gymnasts as we explored a range of movements and shapes. We then concluded our busy week with a well-deserved reward: extra OPAL play.

Year 4 had some exciting visitors to their classroom. They learnt about their lifecycles and were very inquisitive. They were also very brave and showed compassion towards the animals. I wonder which of them was their favourite...

The children in Owls went to Junior Citizens this week at Rewley Road Fire Station. They learnt how to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations and how to get help. They listened well and asked lots of thoughtful questions. Well done!

It's been a busy week in Fledglings with lots of wonderful learning and exploration happening! We have been challenging ourselves in maths using number tracks and counting, developing our physical skills in the garden, exploring watercolour and printing in the creative area and so much more!

It's been a busy week at Forest School; building dens and magical fairy homes, learning how to safely use secateurs and pruning saws, digging, exploring, and spending time up in the trees some for the very first time Throughout the week, there has been a real sense of koinonia as children worked together, shared ideas, supported one another, and took responsibility as a community in the woodland. We saw compassion and love in action through encouragement, patience, and kindness especially when challenges felt tricky or new. Honest conversations about safety, choices, and learning helped everyone grow in confidence, making it a truly meaningful week of outdoor learning. A wonderful reminder of how Forest School helps children connect, care, and thrive together.

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Year 3 have been basketball champions this week! In PE the children have been focusing on different basketball skills and this week looked at how to dribble a ball. They experimented with using different amounts of force and the impact of this, it was a focused and active session. Well done Sparrows!

Year 2 have been shape detectives in Maths today! We explored 2D and 3D shapes and discovered something brilliant: every 3D shape has a 2D shape hiding within it. Did you know that? The Year 2s would love to explain their learning to you!

Fledglings had a fantastic first week back and really enjoyed their 'Colour Magic' WOW day! We became rainbow hunters and collected the colours of the rainbow in the classroom. The children also did some wonderful writing and drawings linked to our text 'How to Catch a Rainbow'

A fantastic Year 2/3 History WOW Day! The Nuthatchers and Sparrows learned all about who the Anglo-Saxons were and had great fun designing and making their own shields. They were full of enthusiasm and we are so proud of their brilliant work!