Celebration of Learning

Our art topic for this half term is textiles.  We have been learning about how fabric is made using the warp and weft method.  We looked at how colours are often chosen due to their meaning within family traditions.  We then chose coloured paper which represented our own family values and created our own weave. (June 2026)

Letter writing inspired by the story ‘The day the crayons quit’ (May, 2026)

Otters Class had great fun scootering and skateboarding. They helped each other to make sure they were safe and were wearing the correct equipment and helmet at all times. It was lovely to see them collaborate, have fun, become confident and even do some tricks and get some air! (May 2026)

The children of St Andrew's all came together to celebrate the life and work of Sir David Attenborough, as we celebrated his 100 wonderful years on 'Planet Earth'. The children dressed up for  the day as their favourite animals and explorers and enjoyed lots of activities throughout the day. At the end of the day, we enjoyed showing off our David Attenborough Exhibition, which featured various David Attenborough inspired projects, pictures, models and birthday cards. We look forward to a new generation taking care of our planet, much like Sir David Attenborough himself. (May 2026)

Year 2 were treated to a First Aid course today (thanks to our generous PTFA). The children learned about the recovery position, choking and bandaging. (April 2026)

Otters Class had a wonderful trip to Hillier Gardens. During their time there they; learned about pollination, spotting apples starting to grow behind the blossom, pond dipping, spotting fish in the pond, learning all about the eucalyptus tree, smelling and collecting fragrant leaves in the herb garden, feeling the spongy bark of the sequoia tree, going through the bamboo tunnel, crossing the wobbly bridge, playing a seed survival game and enjoying a picnic lunch in the sunshine.

In Science, the children investigated the best material to use when making a wind turbine. (April 2026)

Easter Pause Day - A day to stop and reflect about what Christians believe is the true meaning of Easter. (March 2026)

As part of our DT lesson, the children designed their own royal carriages. The following week, they used their designs to create their own carriages, using boxes, dowel and milk bottle tops. The children were taught how to use saws and hand-drills as part of the production process. (March 2026).

Year 2 enjoyed a fabulous trip to Windsor Castle as part of their history topic (March 2026).

Surrey Outdoor Learning - The children learned many skills today including; archery, team building, map skills, shelter building and fire lighting. (March 2026)

Year 2 loved 'Bug Fest' as part of their Science learning, about insects and micro-habitats. They enjoyed getting up close and personal to a variety of creepy crawlies. (March 2026)

Children in Otter class took the opportunity of using the sunny day on Monday to investigate shadows by having their art lesson outside.  The children worked in pairs to draw around each other. (March 2026)

As part of our History topic, The History of Flight, we visited the FAST Museum to enhance our learning about different aircraft and our local historical figure, Samuel Cody. (February 2026)

Otters Class had a really interesting time when they visited St Andrew's Church as part of their RE lesson. The children had an opportunity to explore the church and learn about the different features of the church. (February 2026)

The children were very lucky to be visited by Samuel Cody's great great grandson (a grandparent at St Andrew's). They learned all about Samuel Cody, a local historical figure, famous for being a pioneer of early aviation in Britain. (January 2026)

Year 2 have been learning all about the Great Fire of London. They attended a fabulous Great Fire of London workshop and later recreated Pudding Lane with the Tudor houses they had made. The bakery was lit where the Great Fire of London began and the children watched as the fire spread between the houses. (December 2025)

The children enjoyed visiting some historical sites around Farnham on the Farnham Heritage Trail, learning about farnham past and present; such as the water pump, Lion a & Lamb weather vein and the fire insurance plaque on the Tudor cottage. (October 2026)