Last week Gruffalo Class visited Church Farm, Winsley. We were able to explore a variety of farming items and then we learnt about how they all worked and were used. Our favourite were the shepherds crook and the lamb anorak (which helps to keep the...
What a fantastic morning of sunshine-filled football involving 21 teams from Frome schools! The children showed incredible talent on the pitch, with moments of pure genius, skilful footwork and some truly brave saves in goal. Our speedy players, with a flash of fluorescent pink socks...
The Spring term ended in style and sunshine with our Egg Challenge. What an incredible array of 'Eggshibits' we had. So many parents commented on how wonderful the displays were, and everyone enjoyed looking at the fairy tale- themed moving dioramas. Congratulations to everybody who...
There were two exciting trips last week. Emler class visited Longleat and took part in amazing animal workshop where they saw pancake tortoises, a python, a tegu, guinea pigs, ferrets and a 10-day old pygmy goat. The children described the differences between reptiles and mammals...
Elmer & Gruffalo had a visit from Farmer Chris Ellis, where they learned about the job of a farmer from Chris and Jo. They discovered what the animals ate and how to care for them. Later, they got to meet some calves, chickens, guinea pigs,...
Congratulations to everyone who ran The Colour Run on Saturday 7th March at Norton St Philip. Fantastic funds were raised and a good time was had by all! Washing machines and bathtubs must have been at full capacity afterwards! Thanks to everyone in FRANS for...
What an amazing Arts Week we have had across our federation! The children have had an opportunity to try out new experiences and discover unknown talents. Ending our week with the whole school dressing up fairytale costume. In Gruffalo Class we have loved exploring The Three Billy...
Gruffalo and Elmer Class had a very special visit from 3 lambs; Pancake, Rosie and May. They were a huge hit with both the children and adults. They were happy to have a cuddle, be stroked and we even got to feed them their milk....
On Wednesday afternoon Gruffalo and Elmer Class had a talk from Isla's dad all about bees. We learnt where bees live, the role of the Queen bee and how beekeepers keep themselves safe. We used magnifying glasses to examine some dead bees closely and we...
In the Spring term the children across the school take part in the Great British Bird hunt. They identify different birds and use data handling skills to find the frequency of visits within a certain time frame. Each class has different birds they focus on,...