Upper Key Stage Two Express 2025-2026
Family involvement is an important part of the UKS2 experience. Our Express Events give children the opportunity to share their learning with parents and carers through fun, interactive activities such as debates, cooking sessions, and performances. These events allow pupils to take the lead, demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and celebrate their achievements with the people who support them most.
Autumn 1: Moving Mechanisms
UKS2 had an exciting afternoon welcoming parents into school for their Pneumatic Prototype Express Event! As part of their project on moving mechanisms, the children used their learning to design and create working prototypes using junk modelling, plastic syringes, tubing, and balloons.
Families joined in the hands-on fun, collaborating with their children to explore how pneumatics can make models move. The event was full of problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, as pupils tested and refined their designs while explaining their ideas to their parents.
Parent voice:
The express event was brilliant. It is amazing the school do these express events and it is nice for the parents to be involved in the children's learning. I thought it was great. - Skyla's Mum
Pupil Voice:
It was a fun event to do with your parents and the ideas everyone were so good. - Thishuni
We are so happy to bring our parents to this amazing event. I had so much fun! - Alexa
Autumn 2: Colour in Landscapes/Shang Dynasty Taoties
Our pupils had the exciting opportunity to present their artwork to parents, proudly displaying their painted landscapes and clay taoties. The landscapes demonstrated how children explored tints and shades to create depth and atmosphere, while the clay taoties reflected inspiration from traditional Chinese designs, showing skill and cultural awareness.
The exhibition was a wonderful chance for children to celebrate their creativity and hard work, while parents enjoyed seeing the impressive results of their artistic exploration. The event strengthened the partnership between home and school, giving families a glimpse into the imaginative learning taking place in the classroom and leaving everyone feeling proud of the pupils’ achievements.
