Week beginning 1.12.25.

Dragonflies had a fantastic trip to the cinema last week to watch Bad Guys 2! This was to celebrate National Film Week. It was great to go out and watch a film with all our friends.

In PE, we have been learning to play new age Kurling in preparation for the Winter Olympics 😃👏🏻

Take a look at our skills. 🥌🥌🥌🥌

Week beginning 11.11.25

Dragonflies have been very busy since returning from the holidays. We have started  a new topic and this week it’s been Money Week. Dragonflies visited the Barclays van and had workshops centred around scams and budgeting. Students researched Christmas gifts looking carefully at prices. After practising using coins at our class shop, the dragonflies visited the local shop where they chose an item and then paid at the till. We also practised our road safety skills on the way. As a special treat, many of the students also got an opportunity to have their photograph taken with Nottingham Forest’s European Winners Cup. Well done Dragonflies. 😊👏🏻

Week beginning 13.10.25

Over the last couple of weeks Dragonflies have been learning lots about The Romans and Materials in Science. We have been selecting waterproof objects ready for our final investigation.

In Cooking we have been refining our cutting skills. We have cut fruits to make a fruit salad, prepared vegetables for a guinea pig salad and made a pizza using a special pizza cutter to cut it into slices.

We have built Roman forts with building materials and blocks.

We have lots to look forward to this week and are excited about dressing up in our Halloween costumes ready for Friday’s Spooky Disco. 🦹🏼‍♀️🧌🧛🏻‍♀️🧟🎃👻

Week beginning 15.9.25

The Dragonflies have been working really hard over the past couple of weeks settling back into school. In Maths, we have been using Dienes to strengthen our place value skills. Some of us are now handling 4 digit numbers and can represent these practically. In English we have started to write Non-chronological reports based on the Romans. We have learned an introduction using symbols. Most of us can now perform our introduction using actions and words. In Science we have been investigating materials sorting common objects into sorting sets.

Next week we are going on a trip to Bestwood Country Park to experience what it would be like to be a Roman Soldier. Photographs to follow.

Welcome to Dragonflies.

We’re excited to welcome everyone to a brand-new school year in Dragonflies Class. This Autumn term, we have lots of exciting learning ahead!

Our humanities topic will take us back in time as we explore the fascinating world of the Romans — their inventions, lifestyles, and the legacy they left behind. In Science, we’ll be investigating magical materials, discovering what everyday objects are made from and how materials can change.

Our PSHE focus will be on equality, learning about fairness, respect, and how we can all play a part in creating an inclusive community.

PE lessons will take place every Thursday afternoon, and we’ll be heading to the pool for swimming on Tuesday afternoons, so please remember to bring the right kits on those days.

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled term full of learning, curiosity, and teamwork!

Week Beginning: Monday 2nd June 2025

This week Dragonflies went on their last activity day as an alternative to a residential this year. We visited Lockwell Activity centre and took part in quad biking and an assault course. Everyone had a fantastic time and worked well together as a team. 

Week Beginning: Monday 19th May 2025

This week Dragonflies have been to bowling and laser quest! This is our 2nd activity day in replacement of a residential this year. First we split into 2 teams for the bowling and everyone was really good! Our top scorer was Leo with 98 points 🏆

After lunch we then had a go at laser quest. We split into 2 teams again and had to try and invade the other teams base. Dragonflies had a really nice day and worked well together as a team. 

Week Beginning: Monday 24th March 2025

This week Dragonflies went on a walk around strelly. The pupils were asked to look for any signs of spring they could see. We saw lots of different flowers, horses, calves and some lambs but unfortunately we were a little too early to see the bluebells. We had our picnic at the cafe and used our money skills to buy a drink from the cafe.

When we returned to school, we used the internet to look at some pictures of bluebell woods last year and had a go at drawing a picture. 

Week Beginning: Monday 10th February 2025

Wow What an exciting week we have had! Dragonflies class joined together with Butterflies class to visit the observatory and planetarium. We started the day by listening to a short talk about the solar system and how different sized telescopes can see different planets and detail. We then went to make some rovers and presented them to the rest of the group. 

After dinner we watched a show about space and went in the observatory to look at the big telescope. Everyone had an amazing time and Lee said he was absolutely speechless. 

Week Beginning: Monday 3rd February

This week in English we have started to look at instructions. We have talked about the difference between an instruction and a question, given and followed instructions and looked at why it is important to make sure we put instructions in the correct order. 

On Wednesday, Miss Wakefield sequenced her instructions and made a sandwich but they were not in the correct order. Pupils then had a go at correcting Miss Wakefield`s instructions and making their own sandwich. 

Week Beginning: Monday 7th October 2024

This week we have continued to look at algorithms in computing. Dragonflies made the most of the nice weather and went outside to draw pathways for the Rugged Robots. Everyone had a go at drawing their own maze and then working out how to get the Rugged Robot from the start to the end.

Week beginning: Monday 23rd September 

In computing this term, Dragonflies are looking at instructions and how to give and follow instructions. This week we have used 2DIY3D on Purple Mash to create our own 3D games. The pupils then had to write a set of instructions to help other complete their game. 

Week Beginning: Monday 9th September 2024

Wow! Dragonflies have had a really good start to the new academic year. We have all started to get to know each other and complete some great work in all lessons. As part of PSHE we all created an all about us page that can be used to create a Dragonflies book.