Tregantle Class' Adventure at Tincombe Park

On Thursday, Tregantle Class set off on an exciting outdoor journey to Tincombe Park-on foot! The children made a "walking bus," with older pupils leading the way and everyone striding together toward their destination. Arriving at Tincombe Park, the children took part in a "Nature I Spy" game-scouting for woodland treasures like distinctive leaves, nests, or scattered feathers. Some classmates chose a brass rubbing activity, pressing paper and wax onto metal plaques to reveal intricate designs hidden in the landscape. Others focused on finding living creatures and identifying birds by their calls. They listened closely, whispered guesses ("Is that a robin?"), and pinpointed feathered friends by ear. Meanwhile, each budding naturalist created detailed observational drawings of the bugs and beasts they found under logs and leaves. One of the highlights of the day was learning about how essential bugs are. The children discovered that even the tiniest creature plays a vital role in nature-pollinating flowers, recycling nutrients, and keeping balance in the ecosystem. After our explorations, we all sat together for a sunny picnic lunch. Sandwiches were eaten, laughs were shared, and everyone appreciated the warmth of the day. All the children behaved brilliantly, displaying outstanding "Issy manners" throughout-kind, respectful, and enthusiastic from start to finish. Their energy, curiosity, and care for both each other and nature were truly impressive.

It has been another wonderful week at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy which has included: incredible learning experiences, sporting events and an exciting trip to Somerset County Cricket Ground for some of our children. Please enjoy browsing through the latest edition of The Brunel Bulletin to keep up with all the latest news and events that have taken place at our incredible school over the last week. Have a wonderful weekend.

Team Spirit in Full Swing

What an unforgettable day! On Friday, our school field came alive for Brunel Sports Day, filled with cheers, cheers, and even more cheers as pupils competed and supported one another brilliantly. Each child showed incredible sportsmanship-cheering on teammates, offering high-fives, and celebrating every effort. No matter the result, enthusiasm ruled, and the collective energy was nothing short of inspiring. The classic egg and spoon race was met with giggles, squeals, and some surprisingly steady hands! The sack race had everyone hopping in unison, occasionally tumbling, but always picking themselves up with a big smile. The highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the obstacle course-complete with coloured water and vibrant hurdles. With the crowd on their feet and a rainbow of splashes marking each runner, the atmosphere was electric. The sprints were a display of raw determination. Children poured their full effort into each dash, faces flushed with focus and energy. Mid-race cheers echoed, urging runners to push on to the finish line. After tallying all the points, Team Tintagel emerged victorious-well done! They earned their win through exceptional dedication and teamwork.

Another busy week in Lantic...

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English: It's been letter writing this week based on our class book 'The Magic Paintbrush'. Our letters have focused on saying thank you for gifts.

Maths: We are spending lots of time practising our times tables at the moment, particularly the 2x and 5x tables - we sing them, we dance them, we chant them, we test them..

Music: Lots and lots of singing this week in Lantic class as we practise for our class assembly (Monday 7^th July 2.30pm) and Music of the Afternoon (Wednesday 16^th July 1.30pm). We are hoping to see you all there.

Science: We're keeping a close eye on our seeds experiment and can report.....

PSHE: This half term's topic is 'Changing Me' so we're considering how we change as we grow up.

Art: This week has been a great time to use our outdoor classroom for a spot of painting, come to our assembly to see the results!

DT: After a lot of careful planning, cutting and gluing, we've finally finished our wild things puppets and they're fantastic.

PE: A very active week as we've been practising for Sports day and then we all had the best time in all our activities and races. 

At Nursery we are one big happy family but, as in any family, we sometimes have disagreements which need to be sorted out.

A lot of our learning is based around Personal, Social and Emotional development; we have to learn to share, take turns and get along with everyone else.

Here are just a few pictures showing how well we all get on with each other, sharing the resources and helping our friends have fun in their learning too.

As the adults in Nursery, we love to watch how friendships blossom and grow.

Tregantle Class Weekly Round-Up

What a fantastic week it’s been in Tregantle Class! Our learners have burst into action with fun and focused activities across the curriculum. This year’s Bridge Games, our inter-trust competition, took a sporty twist— with a Wimbledon theme! The children have been absolutely buzzing, diving into tennis themed challenges: from racket coordination drills to mini court games. The enthusiasm has been contagious, and the whole class is rooting hard for Brunel to take home the trophy. We’ve seen impressive teamwork, cheering, and true sportsmanship in action! We got hands-on with our number work this week through a dentist inspired maths session. The children counted all 20 teeth in their paper-mouth models, sorting them, adding them up, and even spotting imaginary “cavities” as subtraction problems. They practiced their skills with precision— ready for the dentist and mastering maths at the same time! With this gorgeous weather blessing us, lessons have spilled beyond the classroom walls. We’ve used the sun-drenched playground for emergent writing, group puzzles, and even some outdoor reading. The fresh air and bright sunshine have made our week truly delightful. A huge well done to everyone in Tregantle Class for your enthusiasm, effort, and smiles this week!

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This week we have joined in with the Bridge Schools games each morning and earned LOTS of points for Brunel!

We also enjoyed a great art lesson, learning about 'Frottage' - creating texture with rubbings, then tearing the paper to create a picture!

At St Anne's, we celebrated International Save the Sea Turtle day with the residents. 

It has been a super week at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy with a huge amount of learning opportunities for our children. Please enjoy catching up with everything that has happened across the week by browsing through this week's edition of The Brunel Bulletin. 

Final week of our miniature playgrounds!

It’s been a busy and exciting  week in Year 5 Talland Class as we completed our miniature themed playgrounds! After weeks of planning, designing, and building, this week was all about finishing touches, problem-solving, and adapting our designs to bring our creative visions to life.  As we moved into the final stages, we quickly discovered that not everything goes exactly to plan when building! Some materials didn’t work the way we imagined, certain structures weren’t strong enough, and a few of our features needed resizing or rethinking. But this didn’t stop us! We showed brilliant resilience by adapting our designs: swapping our materials when parts weren’t sturdy enough;  reinforcing structures with card supports or extra glue;  changing the shape or size of slides, swings, or towers to fit better in our models; adding extra decorative touches that matched our themes, like miniature flags, signs, and benches.  This stage really showed our design and make skills in action. We learned that designers often have to tweak their ideas during the building process—and that’s okay!

best wishes, Mrs Swabey, Mr Parry and Mrs Walters.

We love our visits to St Anne's and we think they love having us too!

It can be hard to think of different activities to take but they always laugh when we take a bag of puzzles and all of the pieces fall out on our journey up!

Everyone works together to identify which piece belongs where and then we all have a go at putting the puzzles back together.

It really has been another busy week here at Brunel. From residentials to exciting learning opportunities and WOW starters to sports competitions, it has been a fantastic week for our children. Please enjoy reading through this week's Brunel Bulletin.

The Little Red Hen

Tregantle Class delighted parents and staff with an engaging school assembly centered around the classic tale of The Little Red Hen. The children showcased their learning through a variety of creative activities that brought the story to life. The assembly began with the children using a text map to re-tell the story of The Little Red Hen. This approach helped them recall key events and characters, enhancing their understanding and storytelling skills. By mapping out the narrative, they demonstrated their ability to sequence events and grasp the story's moral lessons. Adding a musical touch, the class performed a lively song about the Little Red Hen, capturing the essence of her industrious spirit. They also choreographed a dance that depicted the hen's journey, engaging the audience with their enthusiasm and coordination. Incorporating hands-on learning, the children shared photographs and videos from their bread-making activities. They demonstrated the process of kneading dough and baking bread, paralleling the hen's efforts in the story. This practical experience reinforced the themes of hard work and perseverance. The assembly also featured highlights from the class's trip to the theatre to watch a live performance of The Little Red Hen. The children shared their excitement and reflections on the experience, showcasing their their ability to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. The event concluded with a heartfelt thank you to the parents who attended. Their presence and support were greatly appreciated, and the children were thrilled to share their hard work and creativity with their families. Tregantle Class's assembly was a testament to their dedication, creativity, and determination. It highlighted the importance of storytelling, music, hands-on learning, and community involvement in fostering a rich educational experience.

Lantic Update

It’s been another exciting week in Lantic class. Here are just some of the things we’ve been doing:

English: We’ve been writing some wonderful stories based on Where the Wild Things Are and they are amazing but more about that next week. We’ve had a lot of fun along the way because we set them in Saltash and we’ve focused on using some great descriptive language with interesting adjectives.

Maths: We’re coming to the end of our topic on fractions in Y2 and Y1 and next we’ll be looking at Position and Direction, so it’ll be all about movement and turns.

Science: Our Plant topic is proving to be a great success and we’ve worked hard to improve our outdoor space by making a beautiful flower and vegetable garden. This week we’ll be sending our sunflowers and cucumbers home for you to plant so that you may take part in our competition to see who can grow the tallest sunflower or the largest cucumber. We can plant them at school if you prefer – just let me know!

Geography: This half term’s theme is ‘What’s it like to live In Shanghai?’, so we’ve been thinking about what we’d like to find out. We’ll keep you posted.

PE: It’s Athletics now so we’re practising hard for Sports day.

Barnardos Visit: On Thursday, the Y2 children had a workshop all about ‘Healthy Relationships’ which was really thought-provoking.

Mayor’s Assembly: We were so lucky on Monday to have a visit from Saltash’s new Mayor – Councillor Rachel Bullock, who used to be a pupil at our school and told us all about the Mayor Choosing Ceremony this Friday 13^th (Guildhall 7.10pm). I’m hoping to see some of you there.

Lantic Class at Saltash Regatta

What a great effort from Lantic class at the Saltash Regatta parade on Saturday!
Despite the gloomy weather and the threat of heavy showers, our class were very well represented in the parade.


They turned up in the brightest colours to reflect this year's theme 'All Things Bright and beautiful, one of our Y1 girls even had a fabulous rainbow plait, which was greatly admired.


Waving our streamers and proudly carrying the Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy flag and banner, we paraded all the way down Fore Street and Lower Fore Street to Jubilee Green. We even managed to collect another member of Lantic class on the way.


I know that it takes a lot of organise to come to a school event on a weekend, particularly one with a dreadful weather forecast, so huge thanks to all the children and families who came.

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As we conclude another vibrant week in our Year 3 and 4 classrooms, we're thrilled to share the exciting learning journeys your children have embarked upon.

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 English: Exploring Recounts

This week, our young writers delved into the world of recounts. They focused on:

• Fronted Adverbials of Time: Phrases like "Afterwards," and "Later that day," were used to sequence events effectively.
• Apostrophes for Contraction: Understanding how words like "did not" become "didn't" enhanced their grammatical skills.
• Identifying Key Features: Students examined various recount texts to pinpoint essential elements such as chronological order and personal reflections.

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Maths: Decimals and Fractions

Our mathematicians have been busy:

• Year 4: Continued their exploration of decimals, representing tenths and hundredths on number lines and bar models, and understanding their relationship with fractions .
• Year 3: Focused on fractions, using number lines and bar models to identify and represent equivalent fractions .

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 History: Investigating King Alfred the Great

In history, students became detectives, examining various sources about King Alfred the Great. They learned to:

• Identify Bias: Understanding that historical accounts can be influenced by the author's perspective.
• Evaluate Sources: Discussing the reliability and purpose of different historical documents .

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 Art: Observational Drawing

Our artists practiced seeing shapes within objects to enhance their observational drawing skills. This exercise helped them:

• Break Down Complex Images: By identifying basic shapes, students improved their ability to draw more accurately.
• Develop Attention to Detail: Focusing on subtle differences in shapes and proportions.

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 PE: Sprinting Skills

Physical education sessions emphasised:

• Sprinting Techniques: Proper posture, arm movement, and starting positions.
• Racing Practice: Applying techniques in friendly competitions to build speed and confidence .

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 Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

Year 4 students have commenced the statutory Multiplication Tables Check, designed to assess fluency in times tables up to 12×12. We're proud of their positive attitude and dedication .

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 Upcoming Events

• Saturday – Saltash Regatta Parade: Please join us at Victoria Gardens at 9:45 AM for the 10:00 AM parade. Children should wear bright clothing to represent our school spirit.
• Monday – Deer Park Farm Trip: An exciting start to our new topic! Ensure your child arrives at school at the usual time, dressed appropriately for a farm visit, and brings a packed lunch, water bottle, and waterproof coat.

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Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another week of learning and adventure!