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Oakbridge Nursery news
Tue 10 Feb 2026What an amazing day at nursery!
We were so excited to welcome the wonderful firefighters from Bromley Fire Station today
The children loved trying on a fire helmet, sitting in the fire truck, and even having a go with the fire hose
So many smiles, so much fun, and such a special experience — thank you for making our day!#ThankYou #BromleyFireStation #NurseryLife #CommunityHeroes #LittleLearners #Firefighters
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REC LT news @RF
Fri 06 Feb 2026This Week in Reception LT @RF
We’ve been focusing heavily on our classroom ethos, exploring how we look after one another through the joys of collaborative play.
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- Maths and Science
- Collaborative Play and Sharing
- Communication and Boundaries
- Literature and Imagination
Maths and Science
We have been learning about odd and even numbers. We learned about gathering data from a real scientist who came to visit our class and then carried out our own study entitled, “What are the favourite colours of people at Rangefield Primary School”.
Collaborative Play and Sharing
The children are becoming experts at navigating social interactions. We have been practicing specific phrases to help us share resources fairly, such as:
- “Can I have a turn?”
- “My turn first, your turn next”
- “Can I play with you?”
- “Yes, you can have it when I am finished”
Communication and Boundaries
We are learning a very important distinction in our language:
- For sharing: We aim for positive interactions and avoid using a blunt “no.”
- For personal space: We’ve discussed that the word “no” is a powerful tool reserved for protecting our bodies and personal space. This helps the children feel safe and respected.
Literature and Imagination
We have been exploring the story of The Magic Paintbrush. This has inspired many creative projects and also the mysterious arrival of a dragon egg! The children have been using their natural curiosity and investigative skills to imagine what might be inside.
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YR3CM news @RF
Fri 06 Feb 2026In English the 3CM @RF children created poetry in the form of Kennings, all based on the story of George and the dragon. We produced storylines and retold the story of George, who is a tiny mouse moving in next door to a dragon, who has a very big secret.
In Maths we are measuring classroom items in metres, centimetres and millimetres and compared measurements of different measuring units by converting them to millimetres. Ask your child how many mm they can find in one centimetre or metre.
In art we had great success in drawing a cubistic portrait of Picasso with a pencil. We then experimented to give each area a tonal value in blue in order to created a monochrome (just in blue or pink) portrait of Picasso.
In Geography we learned about the countries and mountain ranges in North America and talked about the Panama canal. We received great homework projects and are always excited to see what the children have done. And finally a reminder of making the reading, times table and spelling work a good habit at home.
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YR1LG news @RF
Fri 06 Feb 2026This week, in Year 1 LG @RF, the children have been learning about the artist Barbara Hepworth and exploring her amazing sculptures. We looked closely at her smooth shapes, holes, and natural forms, and talked about how she was inspired by nature.
The children then used clay to create their own sculptures inspired by Hepworth’s work. They learned how to roll, pinch, press, and smooth the clay, carefully adding holes and curved shapes just like the artist did. Everyone worked really hard and showed great creativity and concentration.
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YR5ZS news @RF
Thu 05 Feb 2026Kindness in 5ZS @RF
In Year 5, we’ve been focusing on kindness — in our classroom and throughout our community. We’ve been exploring how something as simple as a smile, showing gratitude, or making a small positive choice can make a big difference to someone’s day.
Our pupils have been putting this into action, and the impact has been wonderful to see:
️ “Mr Roache said I made his morning by saying thank you to him.” — Jacob
️ “Mr Ball said thank you, that was really kind of you, and smiled.” — Abril
We’re so proud of how our children are spreading kindness every day
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YR6LD News @RF
Mon 19 Jan 2026Year 6 @RF Visit Downham Library – Centenary Workshop
Year 6 enjoyed an exciting and creative trip to Downham Library, where we went to explore the Downham Centenary Exhibition. The visit began with a treasure hunt and fact-finding mission, which encouraged the children to closely examine the exhibition and learn more about Downham’s history.
During the visit, we learnt how Downham has changed over the past 100 years, discovering interesting facts about how the area was originally built to provide better housing for families. The children were fascinated to learn that many of the roads and houses were carefully planned and that some buildings and green spaces are still used by the community today.
The children were also very excited to see the work they had previously contributed on display as part of the exhibition, which made the visit especially meaningful for them.
Afterwards, the pupils took part in a hands-on workshop, working together to design and create a new piece of artwork. T
We also had the opportunity to view beautiful artworks created by our neighbouring schools, which inspired the children and highlighted the strong sense of community involved in the project.
It was a fantastic day of learning, teamwork and creativity, and Year 6 represented the school brilliantly throughout the visit
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Oakbridge Nursery news
Mon 19 Jan 2026This week we’ve been enjoying the story Lost and Found, which inspired us to learn all about Arctic animals and where they live around the world 🌍❄️
We explored colour mixing using cold blue colours, created “lost” posters for the penguin, drew pictures of him, and described what he looks like while carefully looking at colours 🎨✏️We also had lots of fun working together on our Arctic puzzle — it was a big favourite! 🧩💙
Such a lovely week of learning, creativity and teamwork ✨
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YR2RE news @RF
Mon 19 Jan 2026In Year 2RE @RF Art, we have just begun learning about weaving and exploring its history. In our first lesson, the children practised weaving using strips of coloured paper on a card template. They experimented with different colour combinations and tried starting their weaving at different points, discovering how this changed the patterns they created. The children showed great creativity and enthusiasm as they explored this new skill.
In Science, we investigated how different materials can change shape by squeezing, stretching, bending and twisting. We were surprised to discover that some materials, such as elastic bands, returned to their original shape after being changed, while others like Blu Tack stayed in their new shape after stretching, bending or twisting. This helped us learn more about the properties of different materials through hands-on investigation.
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Our very own Christmas ELF ..
Fri 19 Dec 2025Our very own Christmas ELF - thank you Gemma
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REC LT news @RF
Fri 19 Dec 2025What a week we have had in Reception LT @RF!
This year our Nativity was Baarmy Bethlehem. Nursery and RLT were amazing and really enjoyed performing on the stage. We loved getting dressed and couldn't stop smiling at each other. Christmas dinner was amazing and we had the best time. We are all sad to say goodbye to our elves, Sparkle and Benji, we have had lots of fun with them. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from RLT.
