The children at Beddington Infants' School were delighted to hear Victoria Isfryn, from Carshalton Brass Studio, play her trumpet, accompanied by Barry. Victoria talked about how brass instruments make sound. We were delighted to welcome her to assembly. Some children experienced playing the trumpet, learning how...
The children at Beddington Infants' School were fascinated to discover how we hear. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Alexandra Lindsay to assembly. She talked to the children about the role each part of the ear has in helping them to hear. Dr. Alexandra used...
We were delighted to welcome Dame Mary Archer to Beddington Infants' School. Thank you to Barry Williams for inviting such a celebrated scientist to our school. Dame Mary spoke to the children about our amazing planet and explained why and how we should take care...
[gallery ids="10518,10517,10516,10515,10514,10513,10512,10511,10510,10509,10508,10507,10506,10505"] The children in Year 2 have enjoyed learning about the artwork created by Robert Rauchenberg. He is a famous American artist who incorporated everyday objects into his artwork. Year 2 have particularly enjoyed looking at his artwork inspired by space travel. They used images...
The children in Year 2 are really excited to be exploring the solar system as part of their topic Moon Zoom. The children have been using books and pre-selected websites to learn about the characteristics of the planets. As a year group they have used...
The children in Year 2 were excited to invite their grown-ups into school for the Space Reading Learning Together Session. The grown-ups learned about how reading skills are taught and developed in school. Then the grown-ups and children learned together to complete reading challenges all...
[gallery ids="10431,10429,10430,10428,10426,10425,10424,10422,10421,10449,10448,10447"] The children were pleased to end the term by participating in a carol service at St Mary's Church. They were joined by their families and friends. Everyone enjoyed singing carols, the Year 1 band played and some children in Year 2 told the Christmas...
[gallery ids="10414,10413,10412,10411,10410"] Design and Technology On Monday Reception had lots of fun making salt dough. We followed simple instructions to create a salt dough decoration. 1. First we learned how to knead the dough. We told the children that we wanted to remove any air bubbles. 2. Next we rolled...
[gallery ids="10386,10385,10384,10382,10381"] Following on from their amazing show The Starcatchers and The Lost Toys, the children were excited to share their love of singing with the local community. Year 2 visited the Lunch Club at the Holy Trinity Centre and sang to them after their lunch....
[gallery ids="10362,10363,10365,10366,10368,10369,10371,10372,10373"] The children in Year 2 enjoy regularly visiting The Bluebell Room (our sensory room). The children have the opportunity to explore light, colour and shapes helping them to feel calm and relaxed. It is also an opportunity to develop their gross motor skills including...