Design & Technology in Year 3/4
In Year 3/4, our Design and Technology curriculum encourages children to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and confident designers. Pupils are given opportunities to design, make and evaluate purposeful products, developing key practical skills alongside their understanding of how things work.
This term, children have been exploring textiles, learning how to safely use tools and materials to create their own products. They have practised running stitch and over stitch, learning how to join fabric and strengthen their designs. Pupils carefully planned their ideas, selected appropriate materials and evaluated their finished products against their design criteria.
Through this hands-on learning, children developed resilience, independence and pride in their work. It was fantastic to see them refining their techniques and showing real attention to detail as they brought their ideas to life.
Our DT lessons link closely with other areas of the curriculum, encouraging children to apply their creativity, problem-solving and evaluation skills across a range of contexts—just like real designers.
Eid Mubarak from Woodlands Academy 🌙
We would like to wish all of our pupils, families and wider community a very happy Eid Mubarak.
As we mark the end of Ramadan, we recognise this special time of celebration, reflection and togetherness for many of our families. Across school, children have been learning about the importance of Eid, exploring themes of gratitude, generosity and community.
We hope this joyous occasion brings happiness, peace and special moments with family and friends to all those celebrating.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 took place from 9–15 February, with the theme “This is My Place.” This year’s focus was all about helping children feel a strong sense of belonging—in school, at home and within their wider community.
Throughout the week, children explored what makes them feel safe, valued and included, and reflected on the people and places that support their wellbeing. It was lovely to see thoughtful conversations, creativity and kindness as pupils shared their ideas and listened to one another.
A huge thank you to everyone who could make it and support the week—your time and involvement really helped make it meaningful for the children
Our LEGO Club has been buzzing with creativity, imagination and teamwork! This week, children challenged themselves to design and build their own LEGO creations – from quirky animals and mini buildings to imaginative inventions that came straight from their brilliant minds.
As well as being lots of fun, LEGO Club helps children develop problem-solving skills, perseverance and collaboration, all while bringing their ideas to life brick by brick. The pride on their faces when they finished their models said it all!
We love seeing such creativity and focus – and we can’t wait to see what they build next time! 😊
In Science today, the Year 2 children carried out an exciting hands-on experiment to investigate whether different materials were absorbent or non-absorbent. The children made predictions, tested a range of materials and carefully observed what happened when water was added.
They discussed their results using scientific vocabulary and began to draw conclusions about which materials soak up liquid and which repel it. It was fantastic to see such curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm as the children worked like real scientists and explained their thinking so clearly
This week, we were lucky to welcome Compass Go into school for a fantastic workshop focused on emotions and how people react in different situations. The session gave children the chance to talk openly about their feelings, recognise that everyone experiences emotions differently, and understand that big feelings are a normal part of everyday life.
The children were incredibly thoughtful and engaged throughout. They shared brilliant ideas about how to stay calm, such as taking deep breaths, counting, using positive self-talk and asking for help when things feel tricky. They also discussed practical and kind ways to support their friends, including listening carefully, giving someone space, using encouraging words and telling a trusted adult if someone needs extra help.
The workshop helped children build important skills around empathy, self-regulation and resilience, and it was lovely to see them making links to real-life situations in school and beyond. We’re proud of how maturely they approached the discussions and how confidently they shared their ideas. This learning will continue to be built on in class as we support children to manage their emotions and look after one another.
The children were thoughtful and reflective throughout, sharing ideas about what makes them feel proud, how to bounce back from challenges, and why it’s important to be kind to themselves as well as others.
We’re also excited that over the next term, each class will take part in their own Compass Go workshop, allowing pupils to explore these themes in more depth. These sessions will help children build resilience, confidence and strategies to support both their own wellbeing and that of their peers — skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.
In PSHE today, the children explored how dentists help us look after our teeth and why good oral hygiene is so important. Through discussion and practical activities, they learned about brushing twice a day, making healthy food choices and visiting the dentist regularly.
The children also had lots of fun helping Harry Hippo learn how to look after his teeth properly! By giving advice and practising good routines, they showed fantastic understanding and enthusiasm. A brilliant session full of smiles and healthy habits
This Monday, we had a fantastic session with Hands on Science! Year 4 took part in an exciting and interactive workshop all about the digestive system.
The children explored everything from what saliva is used for at the very start of digestion, to how stomach acid helps prevent harmful bacteria from being absorbed into the body. They were fascinated to learn how each part of the digestive system plays an important role in keeping us healthy.
Our Year 4 pupils were incredibly enthusiastic and eager to share the knowledge they already had. They asked thoughtful questions and impressed our expert with their understanding and curiosity.
It was wonderful to see such excitement for science and learning
On Monday, our Year 3 children enjoyed a fantastic session with Hands on Science. They had so much fun learning all about the human skeleton and the important role our bones play in supporting and protecting our bodies.
The children listened brilliantly throughout the session, and we were incredibly proud of the thoughtful and interesting questions they asked Mark. Their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning really shone through!
It was wonderful to see them so engaged and excited about science.
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