Computational Thinking in Willow Class
Computational Thinking in Willow Class This week, Willow Class were introduced to “Computational Thinking” and its four strands: abstraction action, decomposition, pattern recognition and algorithms.To simplify their meanings, the class completed a variety of activities such as ‘Partner A drawing a picture and Partner B having to draw the picture from instructions’, continuing patterns with […]
Our Easter Service
Our Easter Service This week, the whole school celebrated Easter by re-enacting parts of The Easter Story. Cherry class waved palms for the palm procession, Oak class acted out The Last Supper, Willow class reminded us of Jesus’ crucifixion and Birch class performed Jesus’ resurrection.As always, the children were fantastic, both at recreating the story […]
Envirosort
Envirosort Willow class went on a trip this week to Envirosort and had such an amazing and informative time.Jenny (the Envirosort education leader) put on some fantastic activities for the children to get involved in. Willow Class has learnt an abundance of knowledge about recycling and its importance.The newly named ‘Recycling Bosses’ shared their experience […]
SIAMS from long ago…
SIAMS from long ago… This week has been an extremely busy but extremely enjoyable week at Pencombe! We had our Statutory Inspection for Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) and it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase everything we do here, together, at Pencombe.The children were incredible, as always, and we could not have been more […]
World Book Day
World Book Day Today we celebrated World Book Day! It was a week later than the actual day, but we had such a busy week last week that we wanted our day to special – and it really was!We did things a little differently this year. Instead of dressing as our favourite character, our theme […]
The Moving Targets Project
The Moving Targets Project On Wednesday, the children in Oak and Willow class had the best time performing on the big stage at The Courtyard in Hereford as part of The Moving Targets Project alongside primary schools across Herefordshire.The purpose of the project is to develop children’s confidence, promote dance and be an opportunity to […]
Wednesday Worship
Wednesday Worship In our Wednesday Worship this week, we celebrated St David’s Day! It was also the first Wednesday of the half term so the children took part in our communion service and joined together to remember how Jesus sacrificed for us by dying on the cross. Communion is also called the Lord’s Supper because […]
Sounds of the Rainforest
Sounds of the Rainforest Willow class created “cultured” compositions this week in music. Their focus has been Rainforest Sounds so this week, the children composed repeating melodies using tuned percussion instruments. They considered the types of sounds that animals in the rainforest might make – super compositions Willow class!
International Languages Day
International Languages Day The whole school took part in International Languages to celebrate and learn about cultures around the world. The children dressed up, cooked and ate national dishes and immersed themselves with information about specific countries. A fun day was had by all!
International Languages Day
International Languages Day Please see the poster below:
