Week Ending 19th April 2013

The first week back at School after Easter, has flown by, with lots of exciting things already happening.  Our two new classrooms are nearing completion, and will soon be ready for furnishing.  The grounds will be grassed and planted soon, so by next year there should be a lovely wild garden area to admire.  Access to the brook will enable water exploration and investigation, as suggested by Ofsted.

Hopefully the weather will warm up soon, so that plants can be planted out in our allotment.  At the moment there is a splash of colour from our spring daffodils and lovely viola hanging baskets.

There are two new brightly coloured storage containers for P.E. play equipment that can be shared at play times.  Another new item is the imaginative play area in the Pre-School, which, at the moment, is Eaton Bray Hospital.  So, if anyone is in need of medical help, there are lots of mini doctors and nurses ready to administer treatment!  (... if you're brave enough.)

On Thursday, children in the Main School had the opportunity to practise cricket, with visiting cricketers from Eaton Bray Cricket Club.

Watch this space for updates on the latest developments and progress at E.B.A.

Week Ending 28th March 2013

The eagerly anticipated day has finally arrived.  Yes, I am talking about the EBA Talent Show!  The Year 4 organisers have been planning for months.  They designed and displayed their posters, plotted and planned how to score, decided on the number of acts and how many entries from each year group.  The layout of the hall and the back stage arrangements were all put in place.  Below is a small selection of the talent on display. watch out for us - remember, it all started at EBA...

Just in case too many Easter eggs are going to be consumed, Miss Topp and Mrs Hawkes made sure the Key Stage 2 children were well able to cope by extending the cross country run this week!  If you see them ploughing their way across local fields, give them some encouragement!

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, if not hot, Easter.

Week Ending 22nd March 2013

The new buildings are steadily progressing, and should hopefully be completed next month.  The children continue to show great interest in their construction, and are becoming quite knowledgeable about beams and supports.

Hamsters are also having a new construction built... a "Bug Hotel."  If there is a lack of creepy crawlies around the village, then they are probably in their new five star accommodation!!

On Thursday we had an "e-safety" day, when children watched videos, and completed relevant activities, to help them understand the need for caution when accessing the internet.

Meanwhile, Hamsters have a had a "Fairy Tale" week, with dressing up and acting out favourites such as Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gingerbread Man and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Tuesday and Wednesday gave the opportunity for parents to see their children's work and progress.  Lots of praise was given to children and staff, for all their dedication and continuing hard work.

Plans are underway for next term, when the topic is "Ourselves and our Environment."  Hopefully there will be many opportunities to work outdoors, weather permitting.

Next Thursday, School closes for the Easter break, so for everyone reading our blog:

HAPPY EASTER!

Week Ending 15th March 2013

On Tuesday some children celebrated their achievements in our latest Sharing Assembly.  The children spoke about their accomplishments and shared a variety of items: a moving pop-up book / aerobics routine / 3D structures / stories and sewing.

The highlight of this week was on Thursday, when all the staff and children dressed as characters from Shakespeare, for our World Book Day celebration.

Activities ranged from (i) magical poetry and rhymes which linked to our Literacy targets (ii) ingredients for spells and measuring Shakespearean ruffs relating to Maths (iii) magic potions involving scientific testing (iv) making cauldrons calling upon design and technology skills (v) dance and drama (vi) history relating to characters who lived in the past (vii) art ranging from abstract modern to detailed close observational drawings.  Fun was had by all!

On Friday a choir from Edlesborough joined us in the afternoon, to share a medley of songs.

Dates for your diary:

Open Afternoon: Tuesday 19th March 3.30 - 5.00pm
Open Evening: Wednesday 20th March 7.30 - 8.30pm
E-Safety Day: Thursday 21st March 9.00am - 12.00pm
Talent Show: Thursday 28th March

Week Ending 8th March 2013

Our new "campus" is shooting up!  the new roofs are up, and on Tuesday, were gleaming in the sunshine.

 

This week, the kitchen has been extra busy, with Mother's Day lunches.  The feedback has been very positive, and the children loved having their mum for lunch.

On Friday, Badgers hosted a Mother's Day Cream Tea extravaganza, including sandwiches, cream tea, cake, gift and entertainment... the best value ever, for an afternoon out!

A new range of "Choices" has started this week, with an extended range:

Science Experiments

Tri-Golf

Percussion

Cooking

ICT

Paper Crafts

Philosophy

Tag Rugby

Orienteering

Spanish

 

On Tuesday next week, there is a Sharing Assembly at 9 o'clock in the Hall,

On Thursday next week, we are holding our World Book Day... the theme is Shakespeare.