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Month: February 2017

Year 3 wow

As an introduction to their ‘Scrumdiddlyumptious’ topic, Year 3 had a day today based around chocolate. Part of this was a taste test and there were some wonderful hats made by the children, as well as the teachers, on show.

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 28, 2017February 28, 201739 WordsLeave a comment

Mindfulness

This morning we had an assembly about mindfulness:

‘Mind full or mindful?’

The children considered this area thoughtfully during the assembly and Mrs Claire’s offer of teaching additional mindfulness techniques for anyone interested has already had a big sign up.

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 27, 2017February 27, 201741 WordsLeave a comment

Forces

Year 5 were set the challenge to create a marble loop the loop today as an introduction to their forces topic. They worked collaboratively across classes and showed excellent teamwork within their groups. Mr Dighton was an excellent tester too.

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 24, 2017February 24, 201739 WordsLeave a comment

Violent volcanoes!

Year 4’s WOW day went well today with the Science Dome coming to school for an immersive experience and volcanic models being made.

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 23, 2017February 23, 201723 WordsLeave a comment

Music assembly

It was really inspiring to have a musician tell us all about stringed instruments during today’s music assembly. The bass playing was particularly impressive!

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 21, 2017February 22, 201724 WordsLeave a comment

Gardening club

Gardening club are getting ready for Spring – planting seeds in recycled containers from the kitchens. The rhubarb, cabbages and cauliflowers are coming along nicely too.

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 20, 2017February 22, 201726 WordsLeave a comment

Character Award

Next half term we will be launching a character award scheme. We’re not giving away too many details yet, but these cards were named by children today and there will be badges…

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 10, 2017February 22, 201732 WordsLeave a comment

Leeson House

The Year 3 pupils are having a wonderful time at Leeson House and are fully immersed in their learning. The first group found some impressive fossils today at Kimmeridge Bay.

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By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 7, 2017February 22, 201733 WordsLeave a comment

Thought of the week

This week’s thought is about compassion. We define this as:

‘I understand the feelings of others and consider the thoughts and emotions of others in my own actions.’

By QPAin UncategorizedFebruary 6, 2017March 8, 201729 WordsLeave a comment

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