We have been finalising details for our Christmas gathering in St Mary's Church, on Monday 7th December, at 6 o'clock. Please come along with your children, and join us in a musical, mince pie and mystery extravaganza! (Don't worry children there will be juice and biscuits for you!) Our school has volunteered to help design and create two new gardens in the Church grounds. Work has begun, involving box hedging, lavender and bulbs. Please admire it as you pass on your way on the 7th December, and pause to consider all the hard work and dedication of our children, and a willing adult gardener. It's so nice to help and put ideas into reality, in a short period of time.
On Thursday there was a Fashion Show, in the hall. Thanks to all our models, who looked very professional as they "strutted their stuff".
Foundation topic this week has been design and technology. The children have enjoyed making Christmas cards / calendars and gifts. Squirrels have made salt dough tree decorations, Rabbits have made velvet Christmas stockings, with sewn on applique. Hedgehogs have transformed their entrance into Cinderella and Prince Charming's palace. They are planning the room where the wedding feast will be eaten, so look out for some delicious plates of tasty food!
Friday, 20 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
Week Ending 13th November 2009
We have had another busy week!
Monday: Updating Foundation subject policies
Tuesday: Welcomed two new children
Wednesday: * Remembrance Day
* Arrival of new flat screen television for our hall
* Governor's Meeting
Thursday: Television fitted
Friday: Visit from the new vicar
Our Foundation subject this week has been history. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating old houses. Squirrels made "wattle and daub" mix (shhh.... the ingredients were animal dung(!) / clay / sand / chalk). We also had a new "pupil" called Shaun, who turned out to be a friend of "Wallace and Gromit". He relaxed on a warm, pink electric blanket, as we investigated bed warmers through the ages!
Rabbits went back to Tudor times, and made and tasted pottage and jelly, which they decided was the tastiest food they had consumed! (Sorry all Mums out there, who slave away over home cooked meals.)
Badgers went back to Victorian times, and rearranged the tables in their classroom into formal rows, where they had to sit boy next to girl. They learnt all about how much stricter schools were in those days, and were quite pleased to return to the good old 21st Century at the end of the afternoon!
Next week, there is a "Fashion Show" in our hall on Thursday. Do come along, and treat yourself to a new outfit for Christmas!!
Monday: Updating Foundation subject policies
Tuesday: Welcomed two new children
Wednesday: * Remembrance Day
* Arrival of new flat screen television for our hall
* Governor's Meeting
Thursday: Television fitted
Friday: Visit from the new vicar
Our Foundation subject this week has been history. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating old houses. Squirrels made "wattle and daub" mix (shhh.... the ingredients were animal dung(!) / clay / sand / chalk). We also had a new "pupil" called Shaun, who turned out to be a friend of "Wallace and Gromit". He relaxed on a warm, pink electric blanket, as we investigated bed warmers through the ages!
Rabbits went back to Tudor times, and made and tasted pottage and jelly, which they decided was the tastiest food they had consumed! (Sorry all Mums out there, who slave away over home cooked meals.)
Badgers went back to Victorian times, and rearranged the tables in their classroom into formal rows, where they had to sit boy next to girl. They learnt all about how much stricter schools were in those days, and were quite pleased to return to the good old 21st Century at the end of the afternoon!
Next week, there is a "Fashion Show" in our hall on Thursday. Do come along, and treat yourself to a new outfit for Christmas!!
Friday, 6 November 2009
Week Ending 6th November 2009
Welcome back everybody!
This week Staff had a morning of "Fire Training", so if anyone saw flames in the playground, don't panic, we efficiently used the hoses and fire blankets!!
On Wednesday we had a Governor visit, focusing on Literacy. The children enjoyed sharing ERR sessions / direct speech / report writing techniques.
Our photographer came to School on Thursday and Friday, so the hall was full of extremely happy faces!
We are beginning to think about Christmas, and our children are already practising songs, in preparation for our whole School visit to St Mary's Church, in December. It should be a very special Christmas evening for all parents and children who join us.
This week we have also been planning the layout for two special flower beds, by the entrance to the Church. Our School is going to plan, plant and persevere with their ongoing maintenance. Watch this space for more details!
This week Staff had a morning of "Fire Training", so if anyone saw flames in the playground, don't panic, we efficiently used the hoses and fire blankets!!
On Wednesday we had a Governor visit, focusing on Literacy. The children enjoyed sharing ERR sessions / direct speech / report writing techniques.
Our photographer came to School on Thursday and Friday, so the hall was full of extremely happy faces!
We are beginning to think about Christmas, and our children are already practising songs, in preparation for our whole School visit to St Mary's Church, in December. It should be a very special Christmas evening for all parents and children who join us.
This week we have also been planning the layout for two special flower beds, by the entrance to the Church. Our School is going to plan, plant and persevere with their ongoing maintenance. Watch this space for more details!
Friday, 23 October 2009
Week Ending 23rd October 2009
The last week of this half term has zoomed by:
Monday:
Year 4 children visited a Middle School in Dunstable
Consultation Evening
Tuesday:
Year 4 children visited a Middle School in Leighton Buzzard
"Stepping Out Safely" programme for younger pupils
Sharing Assembly
Wednesday:
Disco for all
Thursday:
"Triple" apple tree planted in our Nursery
Friday:
Daffodil Day - all children took a daffodil home to care for and raise money for charity
Monday:
Year 4 children visited a Middle School in Dunstable
Consultation Evening
Tuesday:
Year 4 children visited a Middle School in Leighton Buzzard
"Stepping Out Safely" programme for younger pupils
Sharing Assembly
Wednesday:
Disco for all
Thursday:
"Triple" apple tree planted in our Nursery
Friday:
Daffodil Day - all children took a daffodil home to care for and raise money for charity
Friday, 16 October 2009
Week Ending 16th October 2009
Netball, soccer and tennis have all been enjoyed by some of our children this week. Our new netball court is also well used at lunch times, with enthusiastic participation from all classes. This week we have been planting our orchard - do enjoy looking at our apple, pear and quince trees by the pond. Children from all classes helped, and were amazed to note that the depth of the holes was greater than the height of a Hedgehog!
Our new games room has been delivered and is about to be built, ready for use next half term. It will be "home" for our large snooker table, and a selection of smaller games.
The foundation subject this week has been design and technology. Rabbits children used a variety of woodwork tools to create something rather special... they loved the new "3D spectacles." Younger children made homes from a selection of boxes and materials. there hasn't been much "room" in Squirrels this week! Hedgehogs has a wonderful aroma, from the lovely lavender branches dangling across the room. A different aroma came from Badgers, due to the fillings from the delicious sandwiches they made.
Friday, 9 October 2009
Week Ending 9th October 2009
On Wednesday our new netball court was christened! The children have grasped the rules easily, and are sharing tremendous enthusiasm for their new sport. Friday is the day for tennis and soccer, which means an active end to the week, for some children. This week our foundation focus has been history. Younger children have been living in years gone by, working by candlelight, and "beating" the carpets. None were keen to investigate the chamber pots very thoroughly! Rabbits have been learning about historic figures including Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, and Badgers have been learning about Victorian times, writing postcards home as if they were Victorian children, and investigating the designs of William Morris.
The H.S.A. had their Annual General Meeting on Monday, when a new committee was elected. Leaving chair and vice chair had beautiful exotic bouquets, and it was sad to see them depart.
Our orchard will be planted this week, and next week, and will be followed by an official opening ceremony, when plaques will be displayed.
Friday, 2 October 2009
Week Ending 2nd October 2009
Another busy week has flown by. On Wednesday KS2 pupils were coached in netball, and quickly grasped the rules. We are hoping to paint our own netball court on the playground next week - weather permitting!
On Friday, our week ended with "Jeans for Genes Day", when the children wore denim for the day, and contributed to our collection for this worthy cause.
The foundation subject this week has been art. Younger children became Klee and Kandinsky as they investigated circles, spirals and spheres. They studied the inside and outside of fruits and vegetables, and agreed that they liked the smell of the red cabbage best, while the red onion made them tearful! Older children considered emerging forms, and linked their collage and sculpture to their non-fiction literacy theme of "Big Cats". You wouldn't believe what emerged from lions' mouths!!
On Monday we will be holding our A.G.M for the H.S.A. Please come along and give support.
On Friday, our week ended with "Jeans for Genes Day", when the children wore denim for the day, and contributed to our collection for this worthy cause.
The foundation subject this week has been art. Younger children became Klee and Kandinsky as they investigated circles, spirals and spheres. They studied the inside and outside of fruits and vegetables, and agreed that they liked the smell of the red cabbage best, while the red onion made them tearful! Older children considered emerging forms, and linked their collage and sculpture to their non-fiction literacy theme of "Big Cats". You wouldn't believe what emerged from lions' mouths!!
On Monday we will be holding our A.G.M for the H.S.A. Please come along and give support.
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