Week Ending 20th June 2014

The Summer Fair was fortunately dry, and the sun even managed to shine after lunch.  There were lots of activities for everyone to try... and a very loud Police siren!  One lucky family won't have to do the weekly shop this week, as they won the enormous food hamper!

On Wednesday there was a final Sharing Assembly for the School year, the highlight being the dramatisation of "The Three Bears" by Hamsters.

Our School Choir has been busy practicing some lovely songs, to sing at the Edlesborough Festival Choir Fest this weekend. If you are free on Saturday afternoon, do come along the Edlesborough Church, "The Church on the Hill", to listen to our children sing, along with choirs from other local schools. The event starts at 2.00pm, with a fancy dress parade for younger children, and lots of other fun for all the family.

On Friday we had a "Heads Up!" day, where everyone wore a hat, to raise funds for the National Brain Appeal, a charity that raises money for the National Neurological Hospital in London, which treats brain injuries and other related conditions.  We managed to raise almost £150, so thank you to all who contributed.

Week Ending 13th June 2014

Dell Farm survived EBA!

A wonderful time was had by all, and here are a selection of photographs, showing the highlights of the event.

 

 

Finishing touches are underway for our Summer Fayre on Saturday. Please come along and join us, and give your support to the School.

At the end of Wednesday lunch time, a happy "farewell" was said to Miss Topp, the "bride-to-be", as a shower of confetti floated down. When she returns next week, she will be Mrs Clark!

A new set of "Choices" has started, for the final part of the Summer Term. If anyone out there feels they would like to give a little time, on Thursday afternoons next term, please inform the office.

Week Ending 6th June 2014

What a lovely week we've had!

On Monday it was Mrs Hounslow's birthday, and to celebrate, all the children had a delicious ice lolly at playtime. What lucky children, and what a kind Head to provide a treat for the children on her special day!

On Thursday, we had an EBA sponsored "Read-Off", when the children had a session of reading their favourite books, and seeing how many stamps could be accumulated during the special occasion, to raise money for library books and Kindles.

 

 

Friday was extremely exciting for some of our older children, who set off on an adventure to Dell Farm Activity Centre.  Whipsnade Zoo was the first item on the agenda, then an afternoon on the farm, followed by an evening learning about survival skills!  There was great excitement about the sleepover - wonder how much sleep there will be?!!  Saturday will involve caving and archery, before the children are collected by parents after lunch.

Our grounds now have an orienteering course, so the children will have the opportunity to participate in some outdoor fun!  see if you can "spot" any of the signs (there are over twenty!)

The allotment is thriving, partly due to all the recent rain.  There will be more planting of salad leaves, with the intention of some children being able to grow, design and then eat the imaginative plates of salad.

Dates for your diary:
Class photos - Monday 9th June
Summer Fayre - Saturday 14th June
Sharing Assembly - Wednesday 18th June
Wear a Hat Day - Friday 20th June

Week Ending 23rd May 2014

Another week has flown by, and already the half term holiday week is upon us!

The busiest day this week was Wednesday, due to our Main School trip to Stockwood Park running track.  All children had the opportunity to run, as professional atheletes, on the splendid track.  The event culminated with an Awards Ceremony, when medals and special awards were distributed.  Here is a selection of photographs from the day, for you to appreciate how well the children did, and the effort and organisation that is necessary to ensure that the day runs smoothly.

Pre-School children had a lovely week, where the theme was Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children have been acting out the story all week, and enjoyed a teddy bears' picnic.

On Thursday evening there was a chance for parents of younger children to come along to a repeat of our previous ERR (Early Reading Research) demonstration, so that all parents will feel confident in helping their child at home, with their reading and understanding of phonics.

Finally, we have just about finished our wonderful hall display which is a reproduction of a Henri Rousseau painting, in collage form. Here it is in all it's vibrant splendour!

Week Ending 16th May 2014

Another busy week at Eaton Bray Academy!

On Monday we all enjoyed a non-uniform day, in return for a contribution towards our Summer Fair, which takes place on Saturday 14th June. Children brought in donations of crisps, biscuits, paper napkins... all to go into a summer picnic hamper to be raffled on the day.

Also on Monday, the first sessions of our after school karate club took place, which proved to be popular and fun. This is open to adults as well as children from the age of six years.

On Wednesday, in Sharing Assembly, children shared their wonderful achievements of this half term with their families. There was a wide variety of pieces of work from right across the curriculum, all worthy of praise.

On the same day, a bee-keeping expert came to visit, and talked about life as a bee-keeper, allowing children to investigate a colony of bees, and taste delicious honey. The children learned a tremendous amount about not only the bee-keeper's job, but also about the busy bees!

Saturday evening is the time for "A Night at the Races" - the HSA have worked hard to put on a fundraising Race Night, so hopefully all concerned will have an enjoyable evening.

Next Wednesday, the Main School will travel to Stockwood Park, for an experience on the tracks, just like professional atheletes... there will, of course, be a "medal" ceremony (watch this space for photographs!)

Our hall board is almost complete - a painting by Henri Rousseau reproduced in collage, with colourful contributions from every class. It is beginning to look wonderful, and just right for our "Global Gardens" theme. Again - watch this space for a photograph!