6 November 2026
πͺ Year 1 β Toys from the Past and Present!π§Έ
Year 1 have been exploring how toys have changed over time! We were very lucky to welcome Mr Williams, who shared his memories of being a child many years ago and told us about some of his favourite toys, including flying a kite!
The children discovered how toys from the past were made, the materials and colours used, and how there was a much more limited choice compared to today. They enjoyed the opportunity to explore and play with toys from the past before comparing them with the toys we enjoy today.
We also sorted and discussed modern toys, identifying those made from plastic and those that need batteries or charging to work, and we used timelines!
A wonderful hands-on history lesson, helping the children understand just how much toys have changed over time! π§Έβ¨
#Year1 #History #ToysFromThePast #LearningThroughPlay
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ππ Children in Need 2026!ππ What a fantastic day of fun, fundraising and dancing! Our children enjoyed decorating their own biscuits and taking part in a brilliant KS1 Dance Off, all while raising money for the wonderful Children in Need charity. π»β¨ A huge well done to everyone who joined in and helped make the day so special! π
πβ¨ What a fantastic Childrenβs Book Week! A week full of stories, reading, rhymes and lots of book-inspired fun! It has been wonderful to see our children sharing their love of books, visiting our library to explore new stories and letting their imaginations grow. A big thank you to our staff for helping make reading so special and to our families for promoting a love of reading. β€οΈ #ChildrensBookWeek #LoveReading #StAnneLine #YearOfReading
πΊ Today, we came together for our Remembrance Day liturgy. The children listened, prayed and took a moment to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for others. The children laid their own poppies and wreaths as a mark of respect and remembrance. We reflected on how we can be peacemakers. We will remember them. β€οΈ #RemembranceDay #lestweforgetπΉπ¬π§
βͺ Year 2βs Week - A Special Visit to Church & English lessonsπ Year 2 enjoyed a special visit to church to celebrate the feast day of our house saint, St Martin de Porres. Father Albert shared the story of St Martin and helped the children learn more about his life, faith and kindness towards others. A lovely opportunity to deepen our understanding of our Catholic faith. β€οΈ Back in the classroom, the children have been busy developing their reading comprehension skills, ordering key events from a text and thinking carefully about the sequence of a story. We have also been enjoying Anthony Browneβs fantastic book The Tunnel, exploring the characters, discussing the story and developing our storytelling skills. Lots of wonderful learning taking place in Year 2! π #Year2 #CatholicLife #StMartinDePorres #English #ReadingForPleasure
π Firework Fun in EYFS!β¨ Our EYFS children have been busy exploring all things fireworks through lots of exciting, hands-on activities! From creating colourful firework pictures and experimenting with paint and different mark-making tools, to exploring sensory activities and developing their fine motor skills, there has been lots of creativity, curiosity and conversation. The children have been talking about the colours, sounds and patterns of fireworks, using their imaginations to create their own dazzling displays! π A wonderful week of learning through play! β€οΈ #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #FireworkFun #CreativeLearning #StAnneLine
πͺ Year 1 β Toys from the Past and Present!π§Έ Year 1 have been exploring how toys have changed over time! We were very lucky to welcome Mr Williams, who shared his memories of being a child many years ago and told us about some of his favourite toys, including flying a kite! The children discovered how toys from the past were made, the materials and colours used, and how there was a much more limited choice compared to today. They enjoyed the opportunity to explore and play with toys from the past before comparing them with the toys we enjoy today. We also sorted and discussed modern toys, identifying those made from plastic and those that need batteries or charging to work, and we used timelines! A wonderful hands-on history lesson, helping the children understand just how much toys have changed over time! π§Έβ¨ #Year1 #History #ToysFromThePast #LearningThroughPlay
π¨πͺ Reception Self-Portraits!ποΈ Our Reception artists used mirrors to explore their unique facial features and experimented with paint colours and shades to match their own skin tones. πβ€οΈ We love celebrating what makes each of us special! β¨ #Reception #SelfPortraits #ArtAndDesign #CelebratingDifferences
πΆπΎ A Special Visitor in Year 2πΎπΆ Year 2 had a very special visitor this week β Mrs Warrenβs dog, Albertβ€οΈ As part of our Science learning, the children explored how to look after pets, what animals need to stay healthy and happy, and the importance of providing the right habitats for different animals. πΏπ‘ The children loved meeting our furry friend and thinking carefully about how we can be responsible and caring towards animals. ππ A wonderful learning experience, helping our young scientists bring their learning to life! ππΎ #Year2 #Science #AnimalHabitats #LookingAfterPets #HandsOnLearning
πΎπ Our Wonderful Harvest Festival!ππΎ What a beautiful Harvest Festival we shared at St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery! β€οΈ Our children sang so beautifully, filling us with joy as we came together to thank God for the abundance, blessings and goodness in our lives. ππΆ A huge thank you to our incredibly generous families for your wonderful food donations. Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference to others in our community. π₯«π We are so proud of our children and grateful to our wonderful school community for helping us celebrate the true spirit of harvest: gratitude, kindness and giving to others.π» #HarvestFestival #CatholicSchool #Gratitude #Community #LoveLearnPray
π¨π Bringing our beach landscapes to life! Year 2 have been busy adding texture to their beach landscapes, inspired by the beautiful, expressive brushstrokes of Vincent van Gogh! ποΈ After our Geography trip to Southend, the children used their first-hand experiences of the seaside to inspire their artwork, capturing the colours, textures and features of the beach. ποΈ We love seeing our young artists combining their Geography knowledge with creativity! π #StAnneLine #Year2 #ArtAndDesign #VincentVanGogh #Geography
βπ³ Breakfast Morning π What a lovely morning bringing our school family together! π₯° Thank you to all our wonderful families who joined us for breakfast, sharing smiles, conversation and precious time together. We are so grateful for our amazing school community and the special moments that make St Anne Line such a wonderful place to be. β€οΈ #StAnneLine #SchoolFamily #Community
ππ Year 2 Stay and Pray ππ Today our Year 2 children shared a special Stay and Pray with their families, exploring the story of Noahβs Ark. We reflected on trusting God, listening to Him and showing perseverance, just like Noah. A beautiful morning of prayer and reflection together as our school family. ππ βI have set my rainbow in the clouds.β β Genesis 9:13 #StayAndPray #Year2 #NoahsArk #Faith #Prayer
π’β¨ Maths in action! Our Year 1 mathematicians have been busy learning how to use <, > and = to compare amounts. Weβve been practising using mathematical vocabulary to explain our thinking, reason about different amounts and justify our answers. π§ π¬ So much fantastic mathematical thinking happening in Year 1! ππ #Year1 #Maths #MathematicalThinking #MathsInAction #YoungMathematicians
πΈπΏ Year 1 have been learning all about amphibians! We discovered how amphibians need both water and land to thrive, and why it is so important that ponds have safe ways for them to get in and out. ππ± The children then put their learning into action by creating suitable habitats for amphibians, thinking carefully about what frogs and other amphibians need to survive. And the best partβ¦ we spotted frogs in our very own school pond! πΈπ Learning about our world, right on our doorstep! πβ¨