This week, Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating "The Jolly Postman", for geography. On Tuesday, Dave, our local postman, visited, and explained just what his job entailed. He kindly let the children see his van, and his wet weather clothing. Two of our children were unrecognisable, as they put on the rather large outfits! We have an Eaton Bray School post box, which is already full of exciting letters to "The Three Bears".
Rabbits have been on the Island of Struay this week, with Katie Morag, and had to ask our Scottish teacher for a little help with a few strange words!!! (celidah - pronounced "kay-lee").
Badgers have been investigating India, and were surprised to discover that a flight there need not be very expensive.
On Wednesday evening, there was a Full Governors' Meeting in the school hall. The decision was made to commence building our new Nursery. We were pleased to welcome a new governor, and a returning Chair of Governors.
The children and staff were delighted to have a visit from an ex-member of staff, on Thursday.
On Friday, we held "Jeans for Genes" Day, when the children wore denim outfits. We collected over £100 for the association.
Friday, 5 October 2007
Friday, 28 September 2007
Week Ending 28th September 2007
This week, we have completed our Science topics. the children were amaxed to discover how many bones there are in their bodies. Our "Funnybones" skeleton visited all Key Stage 1 and Foundation classes. One boy said "Oh, I've never shaken a skeleton's hand before!"
Badgers: Spain
On Friday we held an International Harvest Day. The children had the opportunity to visit each of our classrooms.
Badgers: SpainRabbits: China
Squirrels: France
Hedgehogs: Italy
Each child recorded their visits in their own personal passport, which was stamped on entry to each of their countries. Many subjects were encompassed in the day, including: Geography, Maths, ICT, Drama, English, Design and Technology and Music. In Squirrels Class, the only way to enter was by passing under the Eiffel Tower, which proved quite a feat for some of our taller Mums and Dads!
Friday, 21 September 2007
Week Ending 21st September 2007
This week, the focus has been on History. We now feel we truly understand how people lived in Victorian times!
Lunch time clubs have resumed, and the children may currently chose from Maths; Origami; ICT; Orienteering and Art. Our Homework Club, as ever, remains very popular, with great anticipation about our new "cool peppermint" smelling sticker award for regular attendance.
The School Council gathered for their first official photograph this week.
Our "Pupils of the Week" - one from each class - were applauded in our first Sharing Assembly of this term, and the mystery of our first "Star Pupil" of the school was uncovered this week, also in Sharing Assembly.
Key Stage two staff have commenced further training in ENR (Early Numeracy Research) and ERR (Early Reading Research). We are now the hosting school for visiting teachers also participating in this teaching scheme.
Our numbers are growing steadily, and this week we have welcomed another two new pupils.
Lunch time clubs have resumed, and the children may currently chose from Maths; Origami; ICT; Orienteering and Art. Our Homework Club, as ever, remains very popular, with great anticipation about our new "cool peppermint" smelling sticker award for regular attendance.
The School Council gathered for their first official photograph this week.
Our "Pupils of the Week" - one from each class - were applauded in our first Sharing Assembly of this term, and the mystery of our first "Star Pupil" of the school was uncovered this week, also in Sharing Assembly.
Key Stage two staff have commenced further training in ENR (Early Numeracy Research) and ERR (Early Reading Research). We are now the hosting school for visiting teachers also participating in this teaching scheme.
Our numbers are growing steadily, and this week we have welcomed another two new pupils.
Friday, 14 September 2007
Week Ending 14th September 2007
This week, we have focused on art.Each class has completed an art topic - Badgers Class made a wonderful range of three dimensional chairs.
On Friday, the school holds a "Choices" session. Children across the key stages can participate in philosophy, garden design, foreign languages, global learning or multi skills P.E.
Friday is also the day when we celebrate our "Pupil of the Week" in each class, and our "Star of the School" - to be displayed on a glittery extravaganza!!!
Our dedication to gardening has been rewarded by gigantic sunflowers in Badgers' garden, and a selection of carrots from Hedgehogs, that have proved to a be a very tasty ingredient in school dinners. Squirrels "beach" garden is now complete, with the addition of holiday shells, and windmills.
Tennis has been resumed in Rabbits Class - two coaches guided them on technique.
Badgers Class participated in a French lesson, with a visiting specialist, and will have regular French and Spanish lesson, with Miss Wells.
We have been fortunate to have a P.G.C.E student in school, and the extra help has been much appreciated - thank you!
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
WEEK ENDING 13th JULY
The penultimate week and still lots of hard work ongoing. Monday was Induction morning for the new children who will be in Hedgehog class, starting in September. It also saw Tea and Tour for the leavers in Badgers class. This involves the children and their parents having a light tea and looking around the school to relive all their happy memories throughout their stay with us.
Tuesday was our scarecrow sculpture day. All the classes took part throughout the day. Our huge thanks to Beccy Haydon for spending quality time with us. Check out our web site for photographs of the finished scarecrows or better still they are on show outside each classroom's garden.
Some of our year four leavers spent the day at their new school on Wednesday and the rest of the children in school spent a couple of hours in their new classes.
It was the fiddle fiesta on thursday this event is held in an upper school and all schools in the county are invited to participate some children form our school attended. Open evening was on Thursday parents come along with their children and look at their work thay have done throut the year.
To finish the week off the staff all went for a meal to say good bye to Mrs Howes who sadly will be leaving us at the end of term.
Tuesday was our scarecrow sculpture day. All the classes took part throughout the day. Our huge thanks to Beccy Haydon for spending quality time with us. Check out our web site for photographs of the finished scarecrows or better still they are on show outside each classroom's garden.
Some of our year four leavers spent the day at their new school on Wednesday and the rest of the children in school spent a couple of hours in their new classes.
It was the fiddle fiesta on thursday this event is held in an upper school and all schools in the county are invited to participate some children form our school attended. Open evening was on Thursday parents come along with their children and look at their work thay have done throut the year.
To finish the week off the staff all went for a meal to say good bye to Mrs Howes who sadly will be leaving us at the end of term.
Friday, 6 July 2007
WEEK ENDING 6th JULY
Week Ending 6th July 2007
Our week started with a Teacher Training day. Much of the day was spent in meetings and tidying up the school all ready for September. Miss Carling attended a Co-ordinator's Course on that day. On Tuesday Mrs Hounslow and Mrs Matthews visited a local school and Badger's Class had their 5th swimming session. Miss Wells attended a Numeracy Course on Wednesday and we were lucky enough to have two outstanding traninee teachers helping for the rest of the week. There was excitement in Hedgehogs and Squirrels on Thursday as their butterfly eggs have changed into cocoons! The children are eagerly awaiting the next stage. Hedgehogs have also received some ladybird eggs to observe. Squirrels were busy finishing their piggybanks too. On Friday Mrs Matthews visited the playgroup to see those children starting in September. Finally the children were preparing for our scarecrow-making day next Tuesday.
Our week started with a Teacher Training day. Much of the day was spent in meetings and tidying up the school all ready for September. Miss Carling attended a Co-ordinator's Course on that day. On Tuesday Mrs Hounslow and Mrs Matthews visited a local school and Badger's Class had their 5th swimming session. Miss Wells attended a Numeracy Course on Wednesday and we were lucky enough to have two outstanding traninee teachers helping for the rest of the week. There was excitement in Hedgehogs and Squirrels on Thursday as their butterfly eggs have changed into cocoons! The children are eagerly awaiting the next stage. Hedgehogs have also received some ladybird eggs to observe. Squirrels were busy finishing their piggybanks too. On Friday Mrs Matthews visited the playgroup to see those children starting in September. Finally the children were preparing for our scarecrow-making day next Tuesday.
Friday, 29 June 2007
WEEK ENDING 29th JUNE 2007
Despite the inclement weather our Summer Fair went very well. This was the first time we have held the event on a Sunday. Luckily some brave souls came out to join in the fun and spend lots of money.
Badger class had another swimming lesson on Tuesday and they seem to be gaining in confidence.
The Children entertained our visitors from Northall Age Concern on Wednesday afternoon. The whole School performed some old time music hall favourites and this was followed by some of the children playing musical instruments, and dancing. Afterwards Badger class served our guests with a light tea. One of the guests spoke to the children and said how much they had enjoyed themselves.
Today was Shades Day. At 10am we had a special assembly where Valerie, who works for Guide Dogs for the Blind, talked to us about what guide dogs do and how they are trained. We tried on some glasses which helped us to understand what it's like to be blind. At the end a few lucky children got to stroke Sheba the trainee guide dog who was only ten weeks old!
Badger class had another swimming lesson on Tuesday and they seem to be gaining in confidence.
The Children entertained our visitors from Northall Age Concern on Wednesday afternoon. The whole School performed some old time music hall favourites and this was followed by some of the children playing musical instruments, and dancing. Afterwards Badger class served our guests with a light tea. One of the guests spoke to the children and said how much they had enjoyed themselves.
Today was Shades Day. At 10am we had a special assembly where Valerie, who works for Guide Dogs for the Blind, talked to us about what guide dogs do and how they are trained. We tried on some glasses which helped us to understand what it's like to be blind. At the end a few lucky children got to stroke Sheba the trainee guide dog who was only ten weeks old!
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