Autumn Term 2024 

Halnaker class have persevered and reached the end of what has felt like a very long half term.

One highlight has been our Wednesday morning trips offsite, with Petersfield Heath becoming our favourite destination. Here, we engage in games on the apparatus, feed the birds, and sometimes we courageously run a lap around the lake.

These outings have been a fantastic opportunity for us to step out of the classroom, fostering acceptance and building relationships.

In Maths, some pupils have been focusing on place value, while others have ambitiously delved into algebra. We have discovered Rummikub is our favourite Maths game.

In English, we are nearing the completion of our first 'Step Up' unit on the topic of hobbies.

It is evident that the majority of Halnaker class enjoys being in the kitchen, with some fantastic cooking lessons where the aromas from the have been truly enticing. This week we have enjoyed engaging with some autumnal art activities, including pumpkin carving. 

We are sad to have to say goodbye to Chantelle, our teaching assistant in Halnaker class, but we eagerly anticipate a week off for half term and are excited to resume more trips and culinary adventures after the break!

Spring Term 2025 

It is hard to believe that we are already 3 weeks into the Spring term!

In Maths, we have been diligently working on fractions. Although it has been a challenge to get our brains engaged on these cold, gloomy mornings, we are making steady progress.

In English, we have been reading the book ‘Wild Lives’, which features fascinating stories about remarkable animals that have made history. Our favourite story so far is about Pickles, a black and white collie dog famous for his role in finding the stolen Jules Rimet Trophy in March 1966, just four months before the 1966 FIFA World Cup kicked off in England.

Alongside our English and Maths lessons, we have been enjoying local walks and discovering new class games. Rummikub remains a favourite, but our latest favourite is the game Mafia, which has a similar premise to ‘The Traitors’. Let’s just say the class has no problem “eliminating” each other! This game has really tested our skills in figuring out who might be bluffing, and we are getting better with each round.