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• Guitar assembly

  Mon 27 Jan 2025 Mrs Derby

  We were inspired by our guitarists today who shared their musical talents with the rest of the school.

  

• Year 6 writing inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth

  Wed 25 Sep 2024

  Year 6

  We have been focusing on creating pieces of writing inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We have been particularly focusing on descriptive writing. Read on to see some of our descriptions of the battle scene in Macbeth.

   

  Can you write a setting description?

   

  As rain fell upon the vast field, soldiers charged into battle. Splat! Corpses fell one by one like dominoes. Macbeth was slaughtering everyone in sight and would stop at nothing. The cries of murdered soldiers rose in the gruesome landscape.

   

  Crash! Claps of thunder filled the air as a blanket of fog lingered. The blood-thirsty tyrant, Macbeth, lunged at the enemy with bravery; sending them to their death. A flash of lightning lit up the sky, when rain poured down on each of the bodies. The smell of rot was all around. When another soldier dropped dead, the bitter cold took over the battle. Arrows flew and fell taking out many and missing the lucky.

   

  In the eye of the storm, Macbeth confronted an old friend. Without warning, Macbeth attempted to stab Banquo but he parried it fearlessly. After a dual between valiant soldiers, Banquo beheaded Macbeth and stuck his head on a pole. He brought it back to the castle to celebrate the victory.

   

  By Blake

   

  Can you write a setting description?

   

  Crash! The growling thunder dominated the sky. A blanket of murder and death took over the heath. The sound of battle cries filled the air as the soldiers fought for their lives whilst smothered in blood. The fierce soldiers raged on as rain fell from the sky like long knitting needles.

   

  A wave of terror washed over the battlefield as the war became more and more vicious. The blades of swords glistened like a mirror with deep, red blood splattered all over them. The earth cried out as the wind howled and a strobe of lightning swiftly crashed down on the soldiers. Despite the fear of death, the soldiers bravely persisted. As lifeless limbs lay on the ground, more and more bodies continued to fall.

   

  Corpses fell one by one like dominoes and there was blood everywhere. Despite the vicious cold, the soldiers were sweltering under their armour. Adrenaline fuelled them to keep going. The mist wrapped its arms around the battlefield making it bitterly cold.

   

  By Isla

• Open Evening

  Tue 09 Jul 2024

  We had a wonderful evening celebrating everything we have achieved over the year. A real showcase of work across the school!

  

• Year 3 learning about the Romans

  Mon 13 May 2024

  Year 3 have had so much fun learning all about the Romans this term. We had so much fun at St Albans Verulamium Museum where we got to visit a Roman Market and even dress up, go shopping for everyday Roman essentials and visit the Amphitheatre. The children also made Roman or Celtic shields and we had a great time re-enacting the Boudican Revolt and learning about different tactics and battle formations. We also had a go at making a Roman mosaic and learnt so much more!

  

• Year 4 Illusions and Sketching

  Mon 13 May 2024

  In Year 4, we have been learning how to create illusions using a range of sketching techniques. We have created our own scrolls, waves and flags.

  Our work is inspired by M.C, Escher whose artwork often had many mathematical elements. We are looking forward to moving on to learn about tessellation so we can recreate Escher’s famous ‘Day and Night’ picture.

  

• Year 2 visiting Windsor Castle

  Tue 26 Mar 2024

   Year 2 had a very exciting school trip to Windsor Castle on Thursday 21st March. They explored the State Rooms, had a tour of St George's Chapel and watched the Changing of the Guard. They even got to see the Royal Standard as King Charles arrived to Windsor Castle during out visit.

  

• Masked Reader Final Reveal

  Fri 08 Mar 2024 Miss Cohen

  The winner of the Masked Reader was…Mrs Blackburn. Well done St Paul’s as you guessed it. 
  Thank you to all of our Masked Readers 2024. See you again next year. 

• Masked Reader runner-up

  Thu 07 Mar 2024 Miss Cohen

  So…we have our winner. 
  Today the runner- up was announced as Tortoise was unmasked and revealed to be…Mr Gunning! 
  That means that Sushi has won our Masked Reader 2024. But who is that behind the mask? All to be revealed tomorrow! 

• Masked Reader Day 3

  Wed 06 Mar 2024 Miss Cohen

  Year 3 were right! Miss Knights was Globe as she was unmasked today! 
  Sushi and Tortoise are in the final for World Book Day tomorrow. Who will win? 
  We will all be cosying up in our PJs with our books. 
   

• Masked Reader Mania Day 2

  Tue 05 Mar 2024 Miss Cohen

  The mania is spreading around the school and favourite readers are emerging. Today duck was unmasked ! Who loves whistling Easter Jubilation, Christmas and carrots? 
  It was Mrs Derby behind the mask!