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Year 3's trip to Windsor Castle

Tue 20 May 2025

Year 3 had an amazing time on their trip to Windsor Castle, made even more special by the sunny weather. The highlight of the day was taking part in an engaging workshop called All About Castles, where the children learned about the different weapons used in defence and attack during medieval times. They were fascinated as they explored the grand State Apartments, seeing real-life belongings of past kings and queens, as well as portraits and artefacts that brought history to life. The visit to St George’s Chapel left everyone in awe, especially with its intricate architectural details and stunning stained glass windows. Pupils also enjoyed tracing the timeline of British monarchs, going all the way back to William the Conqueror. It was a truly memorable day filled with learning and wonder.

Year 2's Trip to Oxford Science Centre

Tue 20 May 2025

Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Oxford Science Centre earlier this month and were fantastic representatives for Penn Wood School. We were met by some wonderful staff at the centre who led three activities for the classes. In the Exploration Zone, children could work like scientists by developing their observational and testing skills - some favourite activities from this were the flying ball zone, the wind tunnel, electrical circuits and the stop-motion station. Next up was a show in the Planetarium which provided children with an immersive journey into space, preparing them for their upcoming astronomy unit in their science lessons. Finally, a woodland walk was the perfect opportunity to consolidate their learning on plants and animals, identifying and classifying different plants and leaves. It was a fantastic day for all and we hope you have enjoyed hearing about their stories from the day!

OPAL Week 2

Thu 08 May 2025 Miss Allen and Miss Green

Week 2 is in full swing and the children are loving playing across both Green Gables (formerly KS1 playground) and Rivendell (formerly KS2 Playground). There is an excited buzz outside and the children are learning, risk assessing and developing during every minute of playtimes.

Any donations of Lego, toy cars, trains or train sets would be gratefully received.