Year 4 began their ‘Tremors’ topic today with an immersive trip into the Science Dome before creating their own model volcanoes.
Month: February 2019
Sketching
There has been some outstanding observational drawing in Year 6 this afternoon, including this skull. Excellent control over form and tone!
NSPCC fundraising
A message from Sharon from the NSPCC in response to our fundraising last term:
‘Hi this is Sharon from the NSPCC just thanking you for your support in helping your children with their sponsored fundraising, we have had a wonderful response. The money that we raise is so helpful in continuing our ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ programme and keeping vulnerable children safe. If you do have any more funds to be returned or donations that you would like to make could I please ask that they are brought into school this week in time to reveal the total to the children at their thank you assembly on the 5th March. Thank you again for your support and generosity.’
Gymnastics
Year 3 have been developing their gymnastics skills very well today! Great body positioning and movement.
Music Day
Today’s music day is in full swing! The children are participating in a wide range of musical activities throughout the day in the place of their usual timetable.
Curriculum Feedback
This afternoon Mr Vernon held group discussions with children from every year group to gain feedback on the topics that have been taught this half term. As well as every topic receiving 4 or 5 out of 5 stars, the wealth of knowledge that the children have learned is phenomenal. It was also really interesting to see where the children want to take their learning within future topics.
Art Club
Mr Pickett’s art club have been using Batik to create some really impressive pieces.
Leeson House
Our Year Three pupils had a wonderful time at Leeson House this week. The weather was very kind and allowed all activities to go extremely smoothly. Many thanks to all of the staff who gave up their time to allow for this magical experience for our pupils.
Assembly
Today’s assembly told the story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. We learned about the self-control and grit that Mr Robinson showed throughout his life, especially when facing a constant stream of racism against him. This was an excellent opportunity to remind our pupils about the core British value of equality in all areas of life, as well as about justice and fairness for all.
‘It is not necessary to react to everything you notice.’
Jackie Robinson
