Inspiring our budding writers!

Sun Rise, Sun Set.

A Novel Approach!

Fun-day Friday for Children in Need!

Elijah inspires & a moment of prayer.

Remembrance Day Activities

Remembrance Day Activities

Gear Up!

A busy last week for Acorns!

This half term's 'value'!

Strode College Entertain Us!

New York artist inspires Conkers

Asking for help when things seem impossible!

Budding Andy Warhols in Acorns!

'Film in the Field' fundraising success!

We have been looking at the fantastic book by Oliver Jeffers 'Here we are'.

Acorns Class have been looking at this terms value  which  is perseverance  and coloured in an assortment of superheros who  always persevere!

Conkers explore the wonder of human diversity.

Year 6 delivers the first Virtual Assembly!

This terms value to focus on!

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Welcome Back to School

Have a look at this short video  whcih aim to help explain what the measures coming back to school  mean for children  and parents

Year 6 made bicarbonate of soda and vinegar lava volcanoes with Mrs Amor.

 Year 6 used their teamwork and imaginations.



 

Look at Summer's amazing facts of an actual dandelion plant.

July Birthday shout-outs

Our Year 6 pupils reflected on and responded to the Black Live Matter movement thereby demonstrating their own courageous advocacy.

A Fantastic Farewell  for Year 6 2020

Jon undertook the diocesan virtual pilgrimage and produced this beautiful work on the nature of true and authentic value.

Last week on Home Learning we were looking at significant people, Archie made a lovely  tall Queen complete with red heart necklace and Freddie made the short King with a 'z' tie. Don't they look grand!

The Year sixes, who are going to Whitstone, got to meet their future Headteacher Mr Swallow and ask him questions.

Year Sixes going to The Blue School met with Mr Jennings and got the opportunity to ask him questions about their new school.

Alfie would like to dedicate the song to his fellow Year 6. Please practise this for your Leavers Gathering on Friday 10th July.

Thank you,  Alfie. 

Herbie has made a wonderful clock and added all the numbers himself. He has also been practising  and  writing out lots of words. Well done, Herbie.

Alban has been researching Woden, the king of the Anglo-Saxon gods. His sacred animals were two wolves and a raven.

Alban, Sonny and Herbie took part in an online art lesson and drew some beautiful owls.

Alban has made a string telephone and had a go with it in the garden with Herbie - it worked! He also describe the science behind the experiment

Sonny's has been really creative with his Home Learning. His still life oil painting is really detailed and his Good Samaritan story is clearly sequenced. Well done. Sonny. 

Ben has conducted a home experiment on sound waves. Have a look to see what he found out.

Marina has worked really hard researching Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of spring and has been busy in her garden planting some beautiful flowers. 

The Loxton's have been Superheroes learning together

Alban has been doing some fantastic creative writing in the form of an explorers log of a visit to the jungle and has researched Anglo-Saxons and has found out some very interesting facts. Well done, Alban. 

Join everyone for our Stay at Home Sports Week. Please see activities on the Home  Learning pages. Have fun!

WOW! Lily has been participating with gymnastics on zoom and participated in a  bridge competition and came third. Super achievement Lily. Well done. 

Look at Ivor's presentation. It is facts and pictures about  Loggerhead turtles. Really interesting, well done Ivor. 

Herbie has created this amazing life size body picture of himself. 

Wow! This is Archie's own work and he used his phonics to spell out all the words. 

Matthew and his Dad often have a project on the go - which usually involves hiding away in the garage with bits of wood and various tools. Please find out how he made a Night Vision Camera and what he learnt.  

Clayton, Blake and Dulcie prepared  stuffed meatballs for dinner tonight (June 7th 2020) Yummy!

Look at Matthews detailed report of his VE day celebrations and how beautiful his cursive lettering is. Well done , Matthew. 

Look at Eliza's amazing body!

Elsie has successfully grown some strawberries and tasted the first one today (5th June).  Yummy!  

Elsie has been walking the dog at Harridge Woods this morning (2nd June)  before it got too hot! She has been  enjoying making a dam like the beavers on BBC's Spring Watch! 

Elsie has been very creative making a lovely picture from fallen leaves and twigs. 

Have a look at Matthew's dry stone wall. What a  great skill! He has also been growing potatoes and 'Boogie peas'. 

The Pearces took part in the world record attempt for the biggest online art class with illustrator Rob Biddulf today. (May 21st) 36000 people took part and it looks like a new world record was set! If you look on www.robbiddulf.com he has lots of really good child (and adult!) friendly turorials, new ones are posted every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Olive has been keeping fit doing yoga with her Aunt twice a week over facetime. She is loving it! 

Herbie has a new pet tortoise to care for, so he drew a fantastic picture of it.

He has also been busy writing a postcard to Grandma. What a lovely thought, Herbie!

Call has produced this fantastic holiday leaflet. Well done!

Alban has been learning all about how to care for them properly and what he should be feeding them. Have a look at his lovely writing. 

Olive has been getting creative with some lino printing. She is getting ahead pf the game and planning for Christmas! 

What a great way to work!

Wow! Cassius is using counters to help him with his learning. Well  done. 

Breanna has been learning about the solar system and has created a beautiful drawing of the planets and designed her own!

Elsie has been busy gardening. Look at the  amazing things he has grown. There are strawberry plants in  a big blue pot.

She is also growing raspberries, apples, carrots, peas, tomatoes, pepper, cucumbers and cabbages.

Elsie has created a stunning lion mask and a leopard bookmark. They look amazing Elsie!

Have a look at these fantastic Lava Lamps Calla and  Ivor have made. The instructions are attached so you can make one too!

Jon has been really busy with his animations and has now launched a website!     Take a look.     www.funky-lemur.com

Sonny has been building dens and tents using a  variety of resources. They look great places to relax and read a book in! Great work, Sonny. 

Alban has been really busy with his Home Learning, writing stories, making banners for VE Day and painting. Well done, Alban.

Wow, Herbie has been busy with his Home Learning. He has been practising his numbers on a washing line and doing mindfulness activities colouring VE day flags  with his brothers.  Look at his beautiful handwriting. Well done, Herbie. 

Joe has been busy making a bat box. Looks fantastic Joe!

Calla has been studying bluebells today (6th May )  and drew this lovely picture. Beautiful!

They  have been watching great tits fly in and out so today ( 5th May)  they have all found some facts on great tits and made a poster. Alfie drew some lovely pictures and they all coloured one in. Super fact finding from them all. Great work!

Alfie has finished his work so has asked if he can help his little brother Freddie with his maths. Very helpful Alfie. 

Get into the party mood for VE Day with this WWII music!

Marina has up-cycled her clothes and produced her own design and she has  created a lovely picture of her perfect view. Excellent uses of colours and blending.

Today’s photo lesson was on composition. Jon took these beautiful photos during his  daily exercise this morning near Bowlish.

Sonny has been working really hard on his maths and writing. He has also found time to explore nature through bush craft and is observing and identifying lots of bird species. Have a look at his  angler fish poster, set of instructions for a teepee and his persuasive writing on Oceans. 

On May 4th Jon learnt how to create an animation from a series of photos using iMovie. He composed the music using Garage Band. The title and credit page were made with PowerPoint. View it here https://youtu.be/5x_7r2htqVk

Herbie made this brilliant aeroplane out of wood and painted it all  by himself. Amazing Herbie, very creative. 

Jessica completed a chalk image of a jelly fish and has written some great persuasive writing about protecting our oceans. Well done Jessica!

Jon is  doing a photography course on YouTube.  This is him using a  digital SLR camera and putting things into practice. Great work, Jon. It is great you are learning a new skill. 

Jon used an SLR camera to produce this tribute to all our Key workers. Can you guess what each figure does to help us? 

What a great place to escape! 

Ivor created a  giant sized marble  run in his bedroom. 

Jon has made an super informative PowerPoint all about Ethiopian wolves for us all to see.

Ralph wanted to show off his fabulous baking!

Oscar has been having a go at Rob  Biddulph tutorials online  during Home Learning and is really enjoying finding his creative side. Great work, Oscar!

This family tree was designed by a child in Year R during Home Learning Week 1. This amazing tree has leaves made from paper with family members  written on and a lovely coloured in  trunk  using felt tip pens. The leaves have been painted on and look so real. Such a beautiful memory to keep forever. 

This beautiful dandelion heart was made during home learning by a girl in Yr R. Isn't it a lovely idea? 

On Wednesday 4th October, Conkers class had a busy day exploring Wells Cathedral and learning about the construction of this amazing structure.

Conkers class have spent two afternoons working with Laura Miller from the Citizens Advice Bureau learning about Financial Capability.

On Wednesday 25th May 2016, Conkers class had the chance to see a working dairy farm in action when they visited Mead Farm in Latcham near Wedmore.

Conkers class visit the Bath and West Showground on Wednesday 13th April 2016.

A 'Schools Against Waste' virtual visit.

A novel approach!

Anti-Bullying Week 2020

Whole school display

Sticker fun, we are one!

Or should we say roof topplers!

We are all included!

Fun-day Friday for Children in Need

Remembrance Day Activities

Remembrance Day Activities

Gear Up!

Fundraising Fun!

Strode College Entertain Us!

Van Gogh impressionists!

Scarecrow Trail & GoFundMe 

'Fruits of the children's labour'!

A riot of rainbow colours and woolly textures!

Owls flying high with their transitions!

Veg in abundance.

Our Gem Powers are helping us to settle into our new bubbles and routines within the school

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Welcome Back to School

Have a look at this short video  whcih aim to help explain what the measures coming back to school  mean for children  and parents

The sky's the limit for our Lock Down Leavers!

Years 4 & 5 joined together for school transition session.

The Year 3's returned to school and had a fab time!

Reception Class 2020 came in for a stay and play session!

Year 6 Leavers 'blast off' in style!

Willow's socially distant preschool graduation!

Maggie has been working hard at her Power Maths book.

Mayci's Doodle Spell practise is definitely helping!

Practise makes perfect!

How plants transplant water!

JJ has completed his Power Maths book!

Emilee's wonderful pet kitten!

Year twos bubble together!

Calculations and experiments!

Mayci is definitely a Times Table superstar!

Ben excels at Doodle Times Tables!

Transition sessions for Reception & Year 1 are a great success!

Mini beast project inspires beautiful artwork!

June Birthday Shout-Out!

Well done everyone for joining in with this years Sports Day at Home!

Weaving outside brings a moment of mindfulness!

Hywel has written, illustrated and created his very first book!

Thomas's Stick Ability!

Mathematics, design and science - as well as lots of fun!

A virtual sports day for 2020!

Excellent Online Learning!

Kaden has been very busy in his garden. Wow! What a lot of super learning!

Home Learning fun!

An amazing transformation!

Starting the day by going around the world!

Recycling at its best!

A creative and colourful cartouche.

Perseverance pays off!

Mayci's marvellous diary entry!

The best family gardeners in Stoke?..

Hywel's has been doing some amazing science work this week!

Seed experiments and Egyptian crafts.

Kaden's been busy during lockdown.

May Birthday Shout-Outs!..

Some half-term updates.. Snails, mystery plants and lots of growth too!

A super sarcophagus and bee-utiful creative crafts!

Dotty has a new pen-pal!

Phoebe's Victorian convict diary entry brings history to life!

Claire Carter’s Breakfast Show featuring the Croscombe & Stoke St Michael Federation!

George has been busy with his home learning!

Willow investigates objects that float or sink.

Hywel has been working really hard at writing and sending a letter to Dr. Ouch and also making a fact file about leather head turtles.

Reece keeps in touch with his Great Granny!

Lily has been working on a picture of the River Nile this past week.

Egg-cellent Home learning from Jude and Jack

Brilliant Research from Theo!

Giant awakes and terrorises Welsh village!

Emilee's Amazing Ruby-Power!

Entertaining and Educational - with some super sound effects!

Fun in the sun for VE Day!

Maths, English, History & much more..

Hazel and Dylan went on Scout Camp last week.. At home!

Egyptian Engineering in Stoke St Michael

Super home learning with a hidden surprise!

Get into the party mood for VE Day with WWII music!

Welcome to the world little baby Lyra!

Getting creative for VE Day 75 Celebrations!

Mindfullness Monday with Cosmic Yoga!

Another busy day of home learning!

Can you identify the talented two who had a right giggle recording this.  

Desert Teapots image inspires Reece to write!

Lily builds working model!

An excellent outfit and a busy home school week!

Theo has written a fabulous letter to Queen Elizabeth II.

Olivia has done an excellent Talk For Writing poem!

Lola has entered a Poetry competition - vote for her entry on Facebook!

This is Dylan's artwork for "The Wave."

The children at school today have been recreating the famous story 'Stick Man'.

Lily has produced a wonderful rain forest poster to show the rain forest layers. 

Reception children have all been busy planting their cress seeds in the beautiful sunshine! 

Acorns had a fantastic day in the life of a Victorian child.

Mr Green has kindly continued our gardening club for us, Thank you Mr Green! 

Our whole school Science trip to ‘We the Curious’ during Science week this summer was a huge success. The children learned how to create animations which they then sent back to school for all to enjoy. In addition, the Star gazing in the planetarium evoked much excitement in the lead up to August in hope that we will be ‘wishing upon a star!’

Oaks class had a royal day to introduce their new topic on Kings and Queens.

Dr Tom Robson came to school with his dog to talk to the children about how Gem Learning Power works.

Before our minutes silence this morning, Reception were using their play dough tuff tray to learn about why we remember our soldiers using poppies.

Children of all ages gathered together in our Art Room to create two beautiful painted banners to mark the Harvest Festival. The delightful banners exemplify the ‘Terrific Topaz Team Work Power’ we have in our school and can be seen hanging from the rafters in the church in Stoke St Michael for all the community to enjoy.

The children in Key Stage 2 at Stoke St Michael have been designing and making some wonderful Anglo Saxon Brooches.