Wallscourt learners bring ancient Greece to Life

Tuesday 7th October
Learners at Wallscourt Farm Academy have been developing their skills as historians while also honing their oracy abilities. Recently, they debated whether Elm Learning Zone should become part of the Ancient Greek city-state of Athens or Sparta. The learners expressed strong views on the matter and engaged

Learners explore the wonders of the human digestive system

Monday 6th October
Wallscourt Farm Academy’s Year 3 learners have been stepping into the shoes of scientists to begin an exciting enquiry into the human digestive system. Through hands-on and delightfully messy activities, pupils discovered what happens to food and drink as it travels through the body. The practical approach

Pupils explore ‘Where is my school?’ at Wallscourt Academy

Monday 6th October
Pupils at Wallscourt Farm Academy have begun their new enquiry topic, ‘Where is my school?’. As part of their learning, children explored the four countries that make up the United Kingdom and discovered how to use the four main compass directions — north, east, south and west.

Wallscourt pupils celebrate literacy success

Monday 29th September
Pupils at Wallscourt Farm Academy have been working hard on developing their literacy skills this term through a range of exciting initiatives and creative projects. The school recently launched its Year 4 Book Club, led by the magnificent Mr McLean, where learners are reading Kevin’s Great Escape,

Wallscourt pupils become investigative scientists and geographers

Monday 29th September
Pupils at Wallscourt Farm Academy have been stepping into the shoes of scientists and geographers, exploring the question: “What do animals do who we share our environment with?” Immersing themselves in the natural world, the learners spent time observing the rich variety of micro-habitats in the school

Wallscourt pupils explore chocolate and creativity

Wednesday 24th September
Learners in Year 3 at Wallscourt Farm Academy enjoyed some delicious chocolate treats as part of their first Author’s Enquiry. This tasty experience inspired some excellent descriptive writing and drawing on Grendel, a cautionary tale about a chocolate-loving monster who discovers three magical wishes after finding a

Wallscourt pupils explore artistic expression through charcoal drawing

Tuesday 23rd September
Year 6 learners at Wallscourt Farm Academy have been developing their artistic skills by exploring the use of shapes and line densities in their drawings. Inspired by The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy, pupils have been experimenting with different techniques to

Tae Kwon-Do comes to Wallscourt Farm Academy

Monday 22nd September
We’re excited to announce that Nick from Tiger Martial Arts will be starting a brand-new Tae Kwon-Do club here at Wallscourt Farm Academy! Start Date: Tuesday 23rd September Club Times and Year Groups: Infants Club (School Years 1–2): 6:35 – 7:15 PM Juniors Club (School Year 3+):

New Wallscourt Farm Academy football kit

Friday 12th September
Wallscourt Farm Academy has secured an eye-catching new football kit for its pupils after winning a nationwide competition. The competition, organised by Octopus Energy, was a free prize draw and the academy won 10 brand-new outfield kits and one goalkeeper kit. Excitement is building among pupils, who

Year 6 crowned winners of reading at home trophy

Friday 12th September
Year 6 pupils at Wallscourt Farm Academy have done exceptionally well and have proudly won this term’s reading at home trophy for completing the highest number of reads at home last year. Learners have demonstrated an incredible passion for reading, showing a great desire to explore a