We had lots of fun launching our topic 'Once Upon a Rhyme'. We enjoyed showing everyone our costumes and singing our nursery rhymes. We will continue to enjoy nursery rhymes and different fairy tales throughout the term. 

Linked to last term's Rule Britannia topic, our local MP Robert Courts visited us in school today. He spoke to Y5/6 about how a bill is passed and children debated whether the school day should be entirely devoted to sport. He then answered the many questions that the children had prepared

All the children have loved Forest School sessions starting again after Christmas. Wrapped up with lots of layers and a delicious cup of hot chocolate keeps them warm. 

To Launch our 'City of Spires' topic, Y3&4 researched famous landmarks and buildings in Oxford to inspire the creation of silhouette skylines in art.

To launch our 'In the Beginning...' topic, Y5/6 held a Space Day. We saw some very creative costumes. Children made space art, constellation jar lamps, space menus and astronaut mission patches.

We were visited by a team of engineers from Owen Mumford. They engineer medical devices to help people take their medicines. The children learnt that there are many types of engineers, such as medical, electrical, and mechanical. They had the opportunity to ask questions as well as solve a problem a

In Design Technology this term the children have been learning about pneumatic systems and how they work.  From the skills they have been practising, the children designed and planned their very own 'Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon' which linked directly to the work we have been doing, inspired

We performed a 'Wriggly Nativity' this year. The children tried very hard to learn their lines, speak in a microphone and sing some very catchy songs! We even added actions and some Makaton signing. 

In sewing club this term we have been practising threading our own needles - it took a lot of patience and perseverance, but we all did it in the end. We have been trying out various stitches including running and cross-stitch. We have made our own mini-tapestry and also a Christmas tree decoration

On Tuesday 7 December we were delighted to welcome parents and children to St Mary Magdalene Church in Woodstock for our annual Carol service, led by Reverend Jeremy Auld. The children sang beautifully and were a real credit to our school. Many proud parents and teachers. 

This week the children in Nursery used some of the Forest School tools to create carrot reindeers. They used the palm drill to make holes for the antlers before choosing which sticks to use and then used a hammer to carefully attach a red Rudolph button nose. 

The festive season is here so the children have been busy making Christmas decorations in the woods. This was a perfect opportunity to use the tools to learn a new skill.  Children in Nursery worked on their gross motor skills to wrap wool around a pine cone and then added coloured rice

During our Forest School sessions this week, the children really loved cooking on the camp fire. We talked about how to be safe around a fire, what to do if we unexpectedly see a fire and of course how to check that our marshmallow or brioche is cool enough to eat.  It was perfect tim

All Y6 children have been taking part in Bikeability cycle training. Bikeability training equips children with vital life skills. Children not only learn to cycle, they gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing. After Bikeability, children are better at responding to risk and re

This week the children created treasures using the materials found in the woods. They used their imagination to create creatures using crab apples and ivy crowns.

During the Autumn Term, KS1 have loved coming to Forest School. Here the children have explored the woods, hunted for bugs and created creatures using clay.

The mental health and wellbeing of our whole school community is very important to us.  To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2021, children across the school took part in a range of planned opportunities which linked to our PSHE & RSE curriculum.  Children in KS1 and KS2 also had a liv

The children in Years 3&4 have begun their weekly music sessions with the Oxfordshire Music Service learning the ukuleles.  The children have thoroughly enjoyed their specialist sessions.  What is a ukulele? The ukulele is a four stringed instrument which looks more or less like

The children in Years 3 & 4 enjoyed a  creative day launching the theme of the term 'Extreme Earth'.  A virtual talk was given to the children from the Recycling Plant at Ardley and learnt about how we can recycle responsibly.  There was also a talk about how the recycling

Across the school we shared traditional tales in French, German, Spanish and Italian. These led to a range of creative activities - from cookery to drama and art – as well as practising the 4 areas of language learning: reading, writing, listening and speaking. We also celebrated the dive

We had a wonderful day in the forest at the Fat Squirrel Centre; the children really thrived and enjoyed learning in a different environment. They were able to be creative, expressive learners. We saw lots of collaboration, and children enjoyed working in different groups, in different ways. Th

This week at Forest School the Reception children have been working hard to write their name. We began the session by identifying the tree cookie with the correct initial sound for their name. The children then used this to help them write their initial before adding glue and sticking on leaves

We had a fantastic launch day for our topic 'Our Community'. We all dressed up as people who help us and discussed their jobs. We have had a role-play Hospital and Vets. We have also been dressing up as police officers and pretending to direct traffic and help pedestrians cross the road safe

Children in Years 5 and 6 dressed in red, white and blue for their Rule Britannia Launch Day on Monday 6 September. Throughout the morning, children participated in activities including a discussion about British Values, scone baking and an introduction to the British parliamentary system. We discus

Cygnets, Ducklings and Goslings had a fantastic time during our Around Our World launch day! We collected our boarding passes and stamps and then flew to three different countries; India, France and South Africa. There were even some turbulence on our flights! As we stopped in each country we c

Children in Years 5&6 have been inspired by their topic Amazon Adventure to create various art pieces.  Enjoy our gallery.

Today we took part in many outdoor activities such as: Tree identification, Andy Goldsworthy Art, Forest School and an Insect Hunt.   

On Friday 2 October children across Year 3 & 4 enjoyed listening to the traditional European tale - Stone Soup. We used this tale to inspire our art and DT activity for the day.  Children learnt about how pencils are classified and developed their sketching and observational skills and t

Children at Woodstock Primary School enjoy a broad range of engaging music activities. Beginning in Reception, children have the opportunity to explore musical instruments in their rich continuous provision. As part of weekly music lessons in KS1, recorder lessons were introduced and soon becam

We have been celebrating World Ocean Day today in school and at home.  Please share with us any pictures you have of any work you have done to the office.  Office@woodstock.oxon.sch.uk About Wrold Ocean Day: After the success of Blue Planet 2 and with mainstream conversation about cl

As in previous years we will be holding our annual Culture and Creative Arts Week this week, 18-21 May – only this year it will be a virtual programme. An assortment of art classes and activities to get involved with each day, both individually and as a family are available on the Homepage

Thank you for sending us your rainbow pictures to spread al little happiness around our school community - they look fantastic.  Keep sending us your pictures! 

Friday 8 May 2020 marks 75 years since Nazi Germany's formal surrender at the end of the Second World War.  On VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 1945, millions took to the streets to celebrate peace after years of devastating war.  Whilst this isn't possible in the normal ways we

This week it would be great to see some of the fun and exciting things you have been up to.  We have been hearing about many different and creative ways you have been keeping busy during this time. We would love to see them and share your ideas with our whole school community. As always

Our English lead Mrs Isherwood thought it would be a great opportunity to take part in this year's World Book Night, which is a national celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 April every year. Up and down the country schools are celebrating the difference that reading

We would love to see your pictures of signs of 'Spring' this week. It may be blossom or new shoots in your garden; it maybe from a walk you take.  Be creative as you like - anything that reminds us the Spring has well and truly sprung, please send your pictures to the office:  offi