Doesn't it seem strange to have had a "snow free" week! We can now see our bulbs in the entrance gardens peeping through, and enjoying a little bit of colour from the pansies in pots.
This week, younger children have focused on printing, linked to flowers and ... can you believe it ... BREAD!! It's amazing how well a slice of bread can make a print on paper. Older children have completed their art work, culminating in a Chinese Dragon parading in and out the classrooms, to the delight of both children and adults. It will be suspended from Rabbits Class ceiling, next week, so look out for those sheepskin eyebrows and sharp teeth.
Our School has won a Healthy Schools Competition, and we are looking forward to the prize which consists of cookery demonstrations, for all, from smoothies to stir fries! You children may be treating you to dinner soon.)
The next special event is History Day, on the eighth of February, when a historian will visit, with a selection of medieval artifacts for us all to investigate. On this occasion we will all be dressed as kings or queens, so Eaton Bray will be very regal next month.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Week Ending 15th January 2010
Welcome to 2010!
We have had an unexpected snowy return to School, and been thoroughly tested by the wintry weather. The children have made wonderful snow sculptures, and even made an ice fort. The team work was impressive!
We returned to School last week and finished the end of the week with a visit to Milton Keynes Pantomime (Cinderella). Everyone who went had an enjoyable time, and we all felt the benefits of the laughter.
Our Foundation topic this week has been Science, with work on "Light and Dark", and "Forces". Rabbits Class have been investigating Chinese Art and have made fans and lanterns, with floral decorations. Their Science week will be later in the term, to coincide with a visiting scientist, who will work on "Parachutes and Flight" with those children.
Later in the term, we are holding a history day, when staff and children will transpose themselves into kings or queens for the day. Watch this space for updates!
Friday, 11 December 2009
Week ending 11th December 2009
The penultimate week before our Christmas break has flown by. Our School is looking bright and cheerful, with a lot of glitter and sparkle - due to our "Cinderella" pantomime theme. (We are going to Milton Keynes Theatre in the beginning of January to see the pantomime "Cinderella")
St Mary's Church was packed on Monday evening, as we entertained hundreds to a musical, mince pie soiree. We have had rave reviews! Father Christmas made a surprise visit and left chocolate treats for the children.
May we all wish you a very merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy, prosperous New Year.
St Mary's Church was packed on Monday evening, as we entertained hundreds to a musical, mince pie soiree. We have had rave reviews! Father Christmas made a surprise visit and left chocolate treats for the children.
On Thursday, we had a science visitor for the morning, who worked with Badgers Class on "Slime and Gloop", as this week we have been investigating changing materials.
Our last Choices for this term will be on Friday, and we will have a new selection to choose from next year.
May we all wish you a very merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy, prosperous New Year.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Week Ending 4th December 2009
This week, we have had lots of visitors, from very young to rather elderly. On Monday afternoon, there was an "Induction Afternoon", for Hamsters, and on Wednesday, a Christmas tea party for about thirty elderly citizens. They were entertained with singing / recorders / piano recital, and the afternoon culminated with a delicious tea, and tour of our lovely School. Badgers acted as tour guides, and answered the many questions, as well as acting as waiters and waitresses.
Congratulations to some children in Rabbits Class, who have won a prize in a poetry competition. They entered shape poems, and worked very hard on the original content and layouts.
Our afternoon focus this week has been religious education. Squirrels had a journey to Bethlehem, with Mary and Joseph leading the way, accompanied by a musical tribe! Hedgehogs were amazed as we passed through their room, and made favourable remarks about the costumes. Rabbits used their imagination to invent a new celebration day, whilst Badgers thought about the meaning behind stained glass windows, even designing their own unique ones.
On Friday we held a final rehearsal in the Church, where we saw the lovely new plaque in the garden that we designed and created. Do come along next Monday to St Mary's at 6 o'clock, and join us for a musical extravaganza!
Congratulations to some children in Rabbits Class, who have won a prize in a poetry competition. They entered shape poems, and worked very hard on the original content and layouts.
Our afternoon focus this week has been religious education. Squirrels had a journey to Bethlehem, with Mary and Joseph leading the way, accompanied by a musical tribe! Hedgehogs were amazed as we passed through their room, and made favourable remarks about the costumes. Rabbits used their imagination to invent a new celebration day, whilst Badgers thought about the meaning behind stained glass windows, even designing their own unique ones.
On Friday we held a final rehearsal in the Church, where we saw the lovely new plaque in the garden that we designed and created. Do come along next Monday to St Mary's at 6 o'clock, and join us for a musical extravaganza!
Friday, 27 November 2009
Week Ending 27th November 2009
This week we have been host to a pupil on work experience. It's been a great help to have an extra pair of hands at this busy time of year.
On Monday, we had a governor's visit, when we shared our art work. We did check before he left that we had not adorned him with glitter or glue. To the children's delight, they saw that his suit jacket's lining was purple, and of course imagined that the Fairy Godmother's magic had worked on our visitor too!!
Badgers have compiled an end of day thank you verse, and the most popular word was... "dynamite!" Everyone was impressed by the standard of ICT shown in the borders and pictures. A big thank you.
The children have been frequenting the Church and its grounds this week. On Thursday, a group of children helped to plant out the large flower beds on either side of the main entrance door. Please do give the areas a glance, on your next visit - a wonderful job done by many pairs of willing, hard working hands. we will be putting up a plaque, explaining that our School designed and planted up the gardens.
The Church was busy on Friday, when we went along for a practice, in preparation for our Service, on Monday 7th December, at 6 o'clock. Do come along and join in with our "Christmas Cheer". There will be singing / instrumentals / mince pies / wine / children's treats... and SANTA!!
On Monday, we had a governor's visit, when we shared our art work. We did check before he left that we had not adorned him with glitter or glue. To the children's delight, they saw that his suit jacket's lining was purple, and of course imagined that the Fairy Godmother's magic had worked on our visitor too!!
Badgers have compiled an end of day thank you verse, and the most popular word was... "dynamite!" Everyone was impressed by the standard of ICT shown in the borders and pictures. A big thank you.
The children have been frequenting the Church and its grounds this week. On Thursday, a group of children helped to plant out the large flower beds on either side of the main entrance door. Please do give the areas a glance, on your next visit - a wonderful job done by many pairs of willing, hard working hands. we will be putting up a plaque, explaining that our School designed and planted up the gardens.
The Church was busy on Friday, when we went along for a practice, in preparation for our Service, on Monday 7th December, at 6 o'clock. Do come along and join in with our "Christmas Cheer". There will be singing / instrumentals / mince pies / wine / children's treats... and SANTA!!
Friday, 20 November 2009
Week Ending 20th November 2009
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!
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, 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!!
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