Exploring addition in Class 2R
This half term, Class 2R have been exploring addition. We have been using part-whole models to help us write our number sentences, finding fact families, and using a range of resources to help us understand and write number sentences.
Children in Need 2023
It was fantastic to see so many spots, stripes and sequins in school today to show our support for Children in Need. The children took part in a live grand finale of their Bearpees Challenge and we completed our last few bearpees as a whole school in the hall. Each class accomplished their 1000 target […]
Black History Month 2023
We have been totally overwhelmed by the Black History Month project that we asked the children to complete. The standard, variety and creativity shown in the work, from across the whole school, has been amazing. We look forward to welcoming parents/carers in for open classrooms in a couple of weeks so you can see it […]
Remembrance Day 2023
Marden Primary Academy remembered and honoured our armed forces on Friday. Children created poppies, joined in a live Remembrance Day assembly with thousands of other schools around the country and created a display to share this with the our community.
Art in Class 2R
In our art topic, we have been exploring the primary colours and what happens when we mix them together. We created our own pieces of artwork inspired by the artist Jasper Johns and his painting ‘0 through 9’.
Our Wonderful School Council
On Wednesday 18th October, this dedicated group of children showed prospective parents around our school for Open Day. They spoke proudly of their school and were a real credit. They are now wearing their new school council badges with pride thanks to Maren Hayes who kindly offered to fund them.
Forest Schools for Class 2
This half-term Class 2 have had forest school with Mrs Laverick. We have done lots of exciting and messy activities. In the forest school area, we had a scavenger hunt to gather leaves, pine cones and acorns for crafts. We made some leaf foxes and leaf trees, as well as leaf bowls where we dipped […]
Languages Day
On Tuesday 26th September, the whole school celebrated Languages Day. Everyone brought in words and phrases in different languages and we shared them with each other and used them throughout the day. We discovered all of the different languages that were spoken in our school. There were 15 different languages! We used our maths skills […]
Class 1 and 2 at the Pumpkin Patch
On Friday 20th October, Classes 1, 2R and 2L visited The Pumpkin Patch. They went on a Scavenger Hunt around the patch to find the clues that spelled out an ingredient for Winnie the Witch’s cauldron. They also fed some sweetcorn to the resident piglets. “They were really cute.” said Luke in Class 2L. “So […]
The Magic Porridge Pot
In English, Class 2R have been learning the story of The Magic Porridge Pot. We made and tasted some porridge and used adjectives to describe the taste and texture.
