OUR weekly In the Classroom article features St Barnabas CofE Primary School, in Green lane, Worcester. Headteacher Sarah Hanson welcomed reporter Grace Walton into the school and introduced her to the year 4 classroom.

MRS Hanson said: “One of the things we try to do is offer children a breadth of experience. Our school aim is that we say we want to inspire, nurture and achieve for every child. We want to make our school a really happy, welcoming and purposeful place.

“We want to inspire a positive approach to learning, and we value and nurture each child as an individual because they’ve all got their own strengths, talents and interests.

“We want to provide for them a really rich and stimulating environment and that’s what we work towards doing so their school experience is really positive and exciting.”

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I spoke to a few of the students from year 4 on what lessons they enjoy. Simon Bharath, aged 8 said: “I enjoy learning about science. We have learnt about different objects and electricity. We’ve been learning about Steve Jobs and also other inventors.”

Saskia Meanley, aged 8 said: “I like learning about music. It creates so many opportunities. l enjoy our Play to Learn as it’s not something we’d usually do.”

Play to Learn gives every year 4 child the opportunity to learn to play an instrument. If they enjoy playing the instrument following the programme they can decide to continue.

Music is a big deal at the school and something which is encouraged.

Children from year 1 to year 6 take part in Rock Steady on Fridays. This is a popular activity where the children form bands and spend the afternoon embracing their inner rock stars.

The children learn a range of instruments, such as the electric guitar, drums, keyboard and work on their vocals.

The key stage 2 children are set to attend the Young Voices Concert in Birmingham in January where 240 children will perform in front of a big audience.

Students are taking part in an environmental project and maintaining the school's allotment. Keen gardeners from year 5 put on their wellies and waterproofs and get involved with the outdoors.

They grow fruit and vegetables in which they eat themselves or make into goodies to sell.

Mrs Hanson said: “The children really enjoy this activity and it’s good to encourage them to get outside in the fresh air.

“It’s all about engaging them in the community and promoting positive behaviour. It also helps the children to respect their surroundings.”