This term, Model Village's art lessons have centred around the work of artist Romero Britto. He aims to promote love and kindness through his vibrant creations.

The Year 2 students were given the exciting challenge of embodying this spirit by designing a Valentine's card that features a heart in the distinctive style of Britto. Expect bold, bright colours and a plethora of patterns!

This week in computing, Year 2 pupils have been busy collecting data and representing it through tally charts. They then entered their data to create a pictogram.

The students utilised the software Jit5, which has become a favourite among the children. It's so popular that many have even started using it at home! This hands-on approach not only enhances their computing skills but also fosters critical thinking and teamwork as they collaborate on projects.

During EYFS literacy lessons, students have been engaged with the story “The Bumblebear” by Nadia Shireen to help young children understand the importance of celebrating differences.

The story follows Norman, a bear who adores honey. In a clever twist, he decides to disguise himself as a bee to gain constant access to honey. He claims to be a special bee from a far-off land, which explains why he looks different. Throughout the tale, the bees learn how to fend off predators like bears. However, when one bee discovers Norman's true identity, he is banished. Norman proves his worth by saving the day from a big bear, becoming a hero!

The children expressed why they enjoyed the story, and their responses showcased their learning progress:

• Describes the main story settings, events and principal characters in increasing detail.
• Begins to link sounds to some frequently used digraphs.
• Uses their developing phonic knowledge to write things such as labels and captions, later progressing to simple sentences.
• Enjoys an increasing range of print and digital books, both fiction and non-fiction.

Model Village went to the pantomime at Mansfield Palace theatre to see Snow White.The trip was filled with excitement and laughter as students and staff alike were captivated by the enchanting performance. The classic tale of Snow White was brought to life with vibrant costumes, lively music, and plenty of humorous moments that had everyone in stitches.

A huge thank you to the Mansfield Palace Theatre for hosting us and to the talented cast and crew for such a memorable performance. We look forward to many more cultural outings that inspire and entertain our community!

This term, the children at Model Village have been exploring their Geography unit, Our Local Park. As part of their learning, the class carried out a local study of the nearby park to identify its key features and think about ways it could be improved for everyone in the community.

During their visit, the children worked hard to spot and describe both the human and physical features of the park. They also completed observational drawings, shared their ideas about what they liked best, and discussed thoughtful suggestions for how the park could be made even better.

The pupils represented Model Village brilliantly, they were sensible, polite, and showed great awareness while walking safely across busy roads. It was a day full of learning, teamwork, and fun. Of course, there was time for a well-earned play on the park too!