Today we experimented with making our own paints using natural materials. We used spices such as cinnamon, turmeric and paprika mixed with flour and water to create homemade paints which we used to create prehistoric…
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Year 4 – Almost the End of Our First Half-Term!
It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of our first half-term – and what a wonderfully busy and productive one it has been! In RE, we’ve been exploring the story of Abraham, reflecting…
Read MoreReception – Exploring, Creating, and Learning Together!
In Reception, we’ve been busy exploring lots of exciting topics! In Maths, we’ve been comparing lengths, thicknesses, and weights using natural resources like sticks and stones. We even made our own playdough snakes and compared…
Read MoreCreative Upcycling in Year 5
Over the last few weeks, Year 5 have been learning about life in Ancient Greece. We’ve learnt how primary sources (like beautifully decorated Greek pots) can tell us so much about the past, from daily…
Read MoreYear 1 – Trip to Clarence Park
To bring our Science and Geography learning to life, we visited Clarence Park this week. For Science, we used our senses to observe our surroundings; this included listening for traffic while we walked to the…
Read MoreSedimentary sandwiches in Year 3!
This week in Science, Year 3 have been learning all about sedimentary rocks and how they are formed over time through layers of sediment building up and compacting. To help us understand this process, we…
Read MoreYear Four -Another Busy, Fun Week Draws to an End
And just like that – another busy, fun week draws to an end! In RE, we’ve continued to learn from Abraham’s example, marvelling at and being inspired by his faith, hope, and trust in God,…
Read MoreSquabble Squashers at SSAS
On Tuesday 7th October, the ‘Squabble Squashers’ had their peer mediation training. They learnt how to be good listeners and how to support other children to resolve disagreements. Friendship is one of our school values…
Read MoreTree-mendous Learning in Year 5!
This week, Year 5 had a tree-mendous opportunity to work with Miss Sophia, our wonderful Environmental Tutor! Ahead of National Tree Week, celebrated across the UK in November, children ventured outdoors to explore the trees…
Read MoreYear 1 & 2 – Praying a decade of the Rosary
The children at SSAS had the great opportunity this morning of joining with all the other ASCAT schools across Hertfordshire to say a decade of the Rosary, via Live-streaming. Catholics dedicate the entire month of…
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