The children in Year 2 have been studying the book ‘The Lost Words’ by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. The children have discovered the names of animals and plants that are disappearing from our countryside and also how the use of the language around nature is vanishing.
The children explored the book and wrote their own ‘spells’ to conjure the words and creatures back into existence. Year 2 also learnt about the paintings that Jackie Morris created and painted their own watercolour pictures. Whilst writing their spells, the children listened to music inspired by The Lost Words book called Spell Songs.
Teresa – I liked mixing the colours up and when I wrote adjectives in my spell
Hetty – Doing the writing, the poem, because it was about an otter and it makes me think about my favourite animal
Ottilie – I enjoyed the spell that I’ve written and learnt that animals are endangered
Jack – I’ve learnt that that we help the animals that are disappearing and make them come back to life with a spell we have written.
Sylvie – I’ve enjoyed learning more about animals and doing the painting
Jenny – I’ve enjoyed painting and bringing colours to life and I love the way I wrote about how silent the creature is.
Aubrey – I made my own spell book about creatures at home because I wanted to write more spells.
Leo – I’ve learnt that there’s animals in danger that I didn’t know were in danger. I enjoyed writing and making up ideas.
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Our school motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem to be), captures the essence of our identity and is defined by the 5 C's below. Underpinned by strong Christian principles, we are a caring and inclusive community which values, nurtures and develops each individual.
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Curiosity to always want to discover and learn more, academically and more widely too.
Because we believe that academic excellence is an important part of human excellence. Every child is an individual and we celebrate and develop their uniqueness, helping them to become an independent learner and encouraging each child to explore, understand and cultivate their talent and abilities, whatever they may be.
Compassion to understand and champion the needs of others, in our community and beyond.
Because our mission challenges us to be a vibrant community which enables people to live their lives to the full and transform society for the better. Located in the heart of Cornwall, our distinctive, serene location supports the development of balanced, unpretentious and reflective children who understand their role as global citizens.
Confidence to build resilience by learning from both successes and failures alike.
Because we want every pupil to be comfortable in their own skin, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual in the school community. Through drama, presenting and public speaking opportunities, as well as appearing in productions and concerts, pupils learn key communication skills and gain the confidence to prosper in the real world.
Creativity to be imaginative in how we express ourselves and approach new challenges.
Because we value the development of pupils’ imaginative and creative dimensions as well as their characters. Through a broad curriculum and wide range of co-curricular activities, pupils discover the important balance between creative and logical thinking. These opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter discovers their hidden gifts, developing a sense of individuality and a confidence in their own abilities.
Courage to enjoy becoming the very best of who we are, with integrity and ambition.
Because we believe that essential life skills are often best taught outside of the classroom, balancing an academic education. Through a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, we offer every child the chance to participate, perform and lead in the fields of their choice. In a competitive world these opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter develops essential life skills and an ambition for life.
