Hello Everyone,

We look forward to our trip to Looe library on Monday afternoon. Please note, as the letter states, school uniform should be worn. If your child would like to bring something cosy for mental health day, please bring this in addition. This is not compulsory.

On Friday, you will have received a letter regarding a trip to Bodmin Airfield that will take place on Thursday. We have already been learning about a number of influential historical figures that have contributed to the history of flight, such as The Wright brothers' and Amelia Earhart. This week, we also learnt about the achievements of Amy Johnson. We also learnt about the design of a number of different aircraft throughout history. This will help us with our learning on the trip. There will be so many fascinating types of aircraft to see, and I know that the children our really looking forward to going.

This week, we have also been writing a diary entry and a recount, based on the film clips 'The man on the Moon' and 'Baboon on the Moon.' We have noticed a big improvement in handwriting this week. Year 1 have been improving their letter formation, while Year 2 have been starting to join their handwriting very carefully. Well done Everyone.

From The Penhallow Team

Hello Everyone,

Great fun was had this week during our science lesson, where we made and tested paper helicopters. We learnt about how adding weight to the helicopters, changed the speed at which they fell, and then recorded our results in a graph.

Reception have been learning all about space. They have been busy using different painting techniques to paint the different planets of the solar system. They have also enjoyed singing songs and taking part in listening activities all about space stories. Our role play area has been filled with children visiting our space station and making and recording observations. 

During English this week, we have used two film clips to help us with our learning. The first, is a clip called 'Baboon on the Moon' and the second, 'Man on the Moon'. We have been using skills such as making predictions, explaining and reasoning, as well as developing our vocabulary to describe feelings. We wrote letters to the man on the moon, using the English skills that we have been developing. 

We are all so pleased with how well the children are improving their reading skills so far in Penhallow. Please keep practicing your reading as often as you can. We are so proud of your progress. Well done everybody.

Have a lovely weekend,

from The Penhallow Team

Hello Everyone,

This week in Penhallow, we have been busy testing our knowledge of materials and their properties during our science lesson. We made parachutes from different materials and tested how quickly they reached the ground. We had great fun working collaboratively to make and test our ideas.

In English this week, we have been learning about techniques and devices in poetry, and have written an acrostic poem about clouds. Reception are putting into practice their fast developing skills that they have learnt in phonics, to write labels, captions and sentences, during their English learning. 

In maths, Year 2 have been learning about multiplication and division. They have already been given usernames and passwords for 'Times table rock stars' so that they can practice their multiplication tables at home. 
Year 1 have been learning about number lines, and have enjoyed making their own number lines from number cards, numicon and other apparatus.

During our history lesson this week, we learnt about the Wright brothers, and how they persevered to invent a flying machine. We found out how their ideas developed and were tested, and how planes have developed over the years. We made our own history timeline of the most significant events in their lives. 

From The Penhallow Team

Hello Everyone!

We've been getting creative this week, by studying some of the paintings by Vincent Van Gogh. We looked in detail, at the painting 'Starry Night' and used oil pastels to recreate the painting. We tried to imitate the type of brush strokes that he used, and then practiced our skills of blending the colours with our fingers. We hope you like the results.

We completed our English learning journey, based on Amelia Earhart this week. Year 1and 2 children have showcased all of their knowledge about biographies, by writing their own biography, all about Amelia Earhart. Reception have also been using their skills to write labels, captions and sentences, and have shown us how independent they are becoming when writing. Well done everyone!

Our history lesson this week also linked with Amelia Earhart. We were able to spot similarities and differences between modern planes and Amelia's plane called the yellow Canary. We drew and labelled pictures which illustrated these differences.

We hope you have a lovely weekend!

From The Penhallow Team

Hello Everyone,

A happy new year to you all.

We have had a short but busy week.
First of all, we welcome 2 new children into Year 2. Well done Penhallow, you have been very kind and welcoming to your new friends.

We have launched our new class enquiry question; 'What happens in the sky above us?' We have started to learn about the life of Amelia Earhart, the American aviator, who was one of the first women to gain her pilot's licence and fly across the Atlantic. As you can see from the photo, we are in the process of making an aeroplane for our role play area. We have enjoyed checking passports, flying through the air and bringing people their snacks and drinks whilst on board.

This week, we have also enjoyed a science lesson, in which we were able to investigate the flexibility of different materials. We used our skills of measuring accurately to find out how far different objects would stretch. 

Have a lovely weekend!

From The Penhallow Team

As we come to the end of the autumn term, we would like to take a moment to reflect on what a truly special few months it has been for our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children.

It has been a joy to welcome so many new faces into our school community. The children have settled beautifully into our way of life and it has been lovely to see them grow in confidence day by day. Across all three year groups, the children have demonstrated our school values through their kindness, respect and resilience, alongside a real curiosity, love of learning and enthusiasm for everything they do. They have shown great bravery in taking risks, trying new things and challenging themselves, and as a result have made wonderful progress both socially and academically.

This week has yet again been a very busy one, filled with festive cheer. From decorating amazing crowns ready for our Christmas dinner, to enjoying a special assembly led by Reverend Richard, the children have embraced every moment. Our Christmas craft day was truly magical, with lots of glitter, creativity and goodwill, and we ended the week on a high with our much-anticipated Christmas party.

Thank you so much for organising food to bring in and help make the party extra special. We have also been blown away by your generosity and the incredibly kind and thoughtful gifts we have received - thank you, it really does mean so much to us.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy making magical memories together and spending some well-deserved family time. We look forward to hearing all about what you get up to in 2026 and welcoming the children back for another exciting term ahead.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of the Penhallow Team

Hello Everyone,

We just wanted to start off by saying how fantastic the children were for our two performances of 'Knock Knock'. I am sure you can agree that they all sang incredibly well and spoke so confidently - we are so proud of each and every one of them, well done! Thank you to all the friends and family members who came to watch us and we hope it's got you in the festive spirit.

In English, we have been using interesting vocabulary to create an acrostic poem about Christmas.

In Science, we went on a winter walk to spot various materials around the school environment. Then back in the class we sorted different materials focusing on their properties.

In Maths, we have been consolidating our number, shape and measuring knowledge so show how much progress we have made so far.

Understandably, the children have been super busy this week and have managed the various changes to our 'normal' day very well so we hope you all enjoy some moments of rest.

We hope you have a lovely weekend,

from The Penhallow Team.

Hello Everyone,

It's looking very Christmassy in Penhallow this week, and we have been practicing hard, for our Christmas performance. We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at 11:00 or at 2:00.

This week we have also enjoyed decorating the classroom, and learning about a different nativity character each day. We have also been practicing our Christmas songs with plenty of enthusiasm.

As you will have read in the letter that went out this week, as part of our RE learning this half term, we will be visiting Polperro Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. As the weather has been quite wet recently, please can you make sure your child has a waterproof coat available for our walk to and from the church. 

During our English lessons this week, we have started to learn the story of 'The Magic Snow Globe'. We have written some lovely setting descriptions of a Wintery scene. Some of our older children in the class have used similes and alliteration, while all of us have been able to use noun phrases including some fantastic adjectives. 

As always , there have been plenty of hands on learning activities in Penhallow. This week, this has included investigating magnets, which has linked to our learning about the North and South Pole. We have also been investigating ice and materials for keeping warm which has linked to our learning about polar animals.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

From The Penhallow Team