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We had a great day cooking and tasting our paella! First, we worked together and persevered to slice and chop all the vegetables and then set to work cooking our Mediterranean Paella. We enjoyed tasting our paella and we can't wait to share it with you at home! 

This term in Reception, we have been comparing our culture to Asian culture. We have explored traditional tales, celebrations such as the Chinese New Year and different artists. The artist we have focused on is 'Yayoi Kusama', we shared her story and researched her art work. We loved learning…

During Safer Internet Week, Year 3 thought about their online footprint. Y3 engaged in some meaningful and thoughtful discussions about what they could do to be a positive influence online. 

Once the children had paid to get into school, they were able to see elements of what a Victorian classroom would have looked like. They noticed chalkboards, a picture of Queen Victoria, tables in rows and very plain walls. They then learnt how they would have answered the register and the main…

Thank you to the wonderful PTFA, who have funded five sessions with Kip. Kip has visited our class every Thursday for 20 minutes, during this time, he has taught the children four interactive songs. We have loved dancing and singing along to these songs and were brave enough to perform them to our…

The children in year 6 were overjoyed to get their Leavers Hoodies to celebrate their last year at Kingsteignton School! 

Thank you to the PTFA team for donating towards each child's hoodie!

To finish our 5 sessions that we have had with Kip, we had the wonderful opportunity of showcasing all the songs we had learnt through a concert to you all. Our songs have involved lots of musical skills including composing, using percussion instruments and even singing in different languages! We…

This afternoon, Buttercup class were able to showcase their fantastic singing and play percussion instruments in a performance for their grown ups.

The children have been building up to this over the last 4 weeks, with the help of Kip, an external music teacher.  As well as teaching us a range…

To immerse ourselves fully in our Victorian topic, we took a trip to Bygones where we were able to dress up as maids and Victorian boys ready to embark on a trip through a Victorian street. The children were able to see all different areas of life including what the posh and poor Victorian houses…

Today, the children had our first session with an external music teacher, Kip, who did a singing session with us. This is the first of a few sessions with him where the children will be getting secure with a range of songs, alongside percussion instruments. The children absolutely loved the songs…

Here are some photos and videos from Year 6's fantastic Ukulele concert! The children performed to their adults after weekly music lessons with Kip Pratt (a specialist music teacher)! The children learnt several songs and learnt to play a variety of songs on the Ukulele! 

Well done to all the…

Year 4 have worked hard to learn how to play different songs on the Ukeleles. They have had nine sessions with Kip and then got to perform their final pieces today!  They enjoyed performing as part of a band and did a great job at keeping in time with each other!