A beautiful week weather wise, making our outdoor activities very pleasurable - tennis, soccer, cricket, marathon training and lacrosse.
We have also been outdoors, dismantling the library garden and pergola, in preparation for our new classroom, which starts being built next week. The plants have been moved to a new border, by the shelter, so nothing has been wasted. Wood from the pergola will be made into additional allotments and rustic benches. Our allotment is thriving, and this week the children planted out sweetcorn, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and tomatoes. On arrival at the main entrance, there are fresh bright hanging baskets, already dripping with colour.
Our hens have settled in well, and it seems that Henrietta is the boss... so do behave Rosie and Florence! We have discovered that they don't like wholemeal bread, but they are rather partial to grapes.
This week our foundation focus has been art. Younger children have been looking at sculpture by Henry Moore, and had fun with various media, from newspaper to wood and clay. Older children have been studying birds, and had a lovely time in our outdoor classroom, sketching. We have all made contributions to the School Float, which is well under way. Please come along and help on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, upstairs in the Pre-School building.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Friday, 14 May 2010
Week Ending 14th May 2010
On Monday we held our "Egg Auction", and have since had "feedback" of double yolks and extra tasty eggs. Well done to Henrietta, Rosie and Florence!
Tuesday morning was started with our Sharing Assembly, when children from each class celebrated their success with parents and friends. Hamsters' puppet show provided the finale.
Wednesday afternoon went swimmingly for our year three and four children who visited Tiddenfoot Pool in Leighton Buzzard.
We had a second wonderful visit from an extremely kind Muslim parent, who shared artifacts and food with us. The spicier foods were washed down with delicious, cool mango juice. A big thank you from us all!
During Friday's Choices, some children had a demonstration of how to use a selection of tools to make our own name plaques, for the chickens. The children had the unique idea of displaying photographs and information in CD cases, which will then be mounted and painted on painted and varnished plaques. The favourite part was sand papering the rough edges. Look out for them by the chicken run soon.
Friday, 7 May 2010
Week Ending 7th May 2010
Election week is here... our three "ladies" have names! The chickens are now christened: Rosie, Henrietta and Florence. Rosie has a bright red beak; Henrietta has lots of black tail feathers; Florence has a "beauty spot" on her cheek! Their first box of eggs will be auctioned in the School playground on Monday afternoon, so do come along and bid. Our School Council members will be organising the distribution of the eggs and will request donations towards the cost of feeding and maintaining our feathered friends. Some eggs will go to our School cook, who will prepare delicious main courses and desserts requiring eggs.
This week some of us went to India with Barnaby Bear and his "bear" friends. We visited a tea plantation, a sari shop, and a music shop.
We were privileged to have a visitor to talk about Muslim culture, and tasted lots of delicious food, kindly prepared and provided by our guest. MANY THANKS!
Next Tuesday we will have our first Sharing Time of this term in the School hall. On Wednesday KS2 pupils will begin swimming lessons.
This week some of us went to India with Barnaby Bear and his "bear" friends. We visited a tea plantation, a sari shop, and a music shop.
We were privileged to have a visitor to talk about Muslim culture, and tasted lots of delicious food, kindly prepared and provided by our guest. MANY THANKS!
Next Tuesday we will have our first Sharing Time of this term in the School hall. On Wednesday KS2 pupils will begin swimming lessons.
Friday, 30 April 2010
Week Ending 30th April 2010
This week Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating the topic of "Sound". The children enjoyed making music with instruments that they had made, ranging from guitars to drums and shakers.
Rabbits Class have been to space! They have made a 3D display of planets that is very informative. Badgers Class have been finding out about bones and muscles. In Pre-School, Hamsters have been sharing lots of new books about firemen and their engines.
Our allotment has been planted with a variety of vegetables, that will be used in the School kitchen. Some shoots are peeping through already, thanks to the warmer weather. We are hoping for a bumper crop of strawberries this year, as we have several containers with healthy plants.
The chickens are settling in well, and seem to be very happy in their new environment. Each day, children from different classes tend to them, and gather the eggs. Names for them will be announced soon, as the children have held their own voting ballot - much more "eggciting" than a political one!
Rabbits Class have been to space! They have made a 3D display of planets that is very informative. Badgers Class have been finding out about bones and muscles. In Pre-School, Hamsters have been sharing lots of new books about firemen and their engines.
Our allotment has been planted with a variety of vegetables, that will be used in the School kitchen. Some shoots are peeping through already, thanks to the warmer weather. We are hoping for a bumper crop of strawberries this year, as we have several containers with healthy plants.
The chickens are settling in well, and seem to be very happy in their new environment. Each day, children from different classes tend to them, and gather the eggs. Names for them will be announced soon, as the children have held their own voting ballot - much more "eggciting" than a political one!
Friday, 23 April 2010
Week Ending 23rd April 2010
Welcome back!
Hope everyone had an enjoyable "break" - not just when cracking open Easter eggs... and talking about eggs... we now have three hens (watch this space for their names - the children are voting in their very own "General Election" voting booths).
We also have two new members of staff in the Pre-School this term, so a very warm welcome to them both.
On Friday we started a new round of "Choices" topics, including pond party / hen house help etc. Hopefully everyone will enjoy what they choose for this half term.
Our allotment is beginning to flourish again, and fruit and vegetables are beginning to pop through the soil. Our school cook is planning to use the produce in her delicious meals - what fun to eat what we grow. This term we will also supply the kitchen with some fresh eggs. You will be able to take a box of eggs home too, when the hens begin laying.
Hope everyone had an enjoyable "break" - not just when cracking open Easter eggs... and talking about eggs... we now have three hens (watch this space for their names - the children are voting in their very own "General Election" voting booths).
We also have two new members of staff in the Pre-School this term, so a very warm welcome to them both.
On Friday we started a new round of "Choices" topics, including pond party / hen house help etc. Hopefully everyone will enjoy what they choose for this half term.
Our allotment is beginning to flourish again, and fruit and vegetables are beginning to pop through the soil. Our school cook is planning to use the produce in her delicious meals - what fun to eat what we grow. This term we will also supply the kitchen with some fresh eggs. You will be able to take a box of eggs home too, when the hens begin laying.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Week Ending 26th March 2010
The last week of term is almost upon us! So a countdown is called for...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... HOLIDAYS!!
Events in the last week, to look forward to:
MONDAY: CONSULTATION EVENING (parents observe children's work).
TUESDAY: SHARING ASSEMBLY (children share their achievements).
WEDNESDAY: WOBURN SAFARI PARK TRIP (whole School visit for the day).
THURSDAY: EASTER EGG HUNT (in School grounds, encompassing orienteering / P.E. / Geography / I.C.T. and Art)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Friday, 19 March 2010
Week Ending 19th March 2010
It has been a sporty week this week!
The Year 4s have been training younger children in the art of cup stacking.
We also entered our first tag rugby tournament on Thursday, which took place at Dunstable Rugby Club. Our team played very well, and came fourth.
Then on Friday, Rabbits Class joined the Sports Relief marathon run in Leighton Buzzard. Watch out for us at the Olympics!
The Year 4s have been training younger children in the art of cup stacking.
We also entered our first tag rugby tournament on Thursday, which took place at Dunstable Rugby Club. Our team played very well, and came fourth.
Then on Friday, Rabbits Class joined the Sports Relief marathon run in Leighton Buzzard. Watch out for us at the Olympics!
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