Week Ending 26th September 2014

Last week, our Foxes and Deer children had a marvellous time learning how to make bread!  Our school chef, Mr Wallis showed them how to knead the dough and explained about leaving it to prove and allow the yeast to work.  All the children went home with a selection of lovely loaves, which they cooked at home and shared with their families.  This was all part of their EBA Enterprise work, where the cooking skills learnt in the classroom will be put towards opening their EBA restaurant later this year.

The highlight of this week was on Friday, when the School celebrated "Dahlicious Day!"  Adults and children came to school dressed as a character from one of Roald Dahl's books, or came as an imaginary figure, yet to be written about!

Dates for your diary:

KS2 Sports Day - Wednesday 1st October
Sharing Assembly - Thursday 9th October
Parents Consultation Evening - Tuesday 14th October and Thursday 16th October
Half Term Week - Monday 27th October

Our Hall board is changing, so look out for our Lowry "Through the Window" extravaganza!  All the classes contribute, through work covering the foundation and core areas of the curriculum.

Week Ending 19th September 2014

On Tuesday, children in Years 2 and 3 had the opportunity to attend an after school Art Club in the hall. Years 4, 5 and 6 had their turn on Thursday.  The children worked with clay, under the supervision of a qualified art and design teacher, and made beautiful owls!  During this half term, there will be time to work with a varied range of media. For more information and photos have a look at the website www.loveartandcraft.co.uk.

On Thursday evening, parents had the chance to come along to School to find out about how English and Maths are taught in our Academy. A few parents participated... it's lovely to know that this means the majority already feel "sound" in how to help their children at home, with homework.

Roald Dahl Day is fast approaching! It's an opportunity for the children to show their imaginations and come dressed for the day as a character from one of his books, a "new" character, or in sunshine yellow. Hopefully a "Dahlicious" day will be enjoyed by all!

Week Ending 12th September 2014

Busy, busy, busy ...... yes, that's the start of a new School Term!

Our new Hedgehogs are settling in well, and have enjoyed their first P.E. lesson!

On Tuesday afternoon, our Year 4s and 5s enjoyed their first ukelele lesson with a visiting teacher from the Bedfordshire Music Service. They had a great time, learning lots about rhythm and music theory in a fun and active way, and we hope that they will soon be able to entertain us all with their musical prowess!

The beautiful weather this week has been ideal for Forest School activities, and the challenge this week was to make hanging sculptures from natural materials. The children were given a length of string, and instructions to include something with an interesting smell, something with an uneven texture, and something you wouldn't expect to find in a forest.. this certainly allowed them to be creative and imaginative!

On Thursday, a visiting art teacher came to host an exciting Art Assembly, and to tell about a new after school Art Club, starting next week.  Children in Years 2 to 6 will have the chance to do pottery, collage, silk painting and many other areas of art. Your child will have brought home a leaflet with details for the club, which will be an extension to the art already done in Key Stage 1 and 2.

We are looking forward to taking delivery of our new min-bus later this term - another first for Eaton Bray Academy! Many exciting trips are already planned and in our diary. Here's to another busy, exciting, fun and original year!!

Week Ending 5th September 2014

Welcome back!

We are all very excited to be starting a new school year, and pleased to welcome several new children this term. We all hope they enjoy their time with us.

Our new Year Fives look wonderfully smart in their blazers and ties. Year Sixes (Deer Class) have moved into their new classroom, and are happily settling in.  Children in Hedgehogs Class don't start until next Monday, and Hedgehogs staff have been busy this week carrying out home visits, in order to get to know the children in a familiar setting, before they start their full time education.

Monday and Tuesday were training days for school staff, and some of the time was spent learning more about the Forest School.  Staff found out how to build a fire and cook over an open stove, and everyone enjoyed delicious baked potatoes and toasted marshmallows.  A lovely start to the new term for staff!

There are lots of exciting changes to school dinners this term. Children in Reception and Years One and Two are now all entitled to free school meals, and kitchen staff are working hard to ensure that everyone gets a fabulous tasty and nutritious lunch every day. The kitchen has been refurbished, with new equipment and a salad bar for children to help themselves to healthy fresh salad and vegetables.

Children in Foxes and Deer have started this year's EBA Enterprise project. The plan is to open an EBA restaurant, which will be run by children for parents. The children will create menus, learn cooking skills, and find out all about running a small business.  The first task is to find out about different foods, and explore tastes, textures and flavours. This involved a blind tasting session this week, which was enjoyed by all!

Choices has started this week, and will now take place on a Friday afternoon. There are lots of different activities taking place, including Art, Website Design, Sports, Needlework, Pottery... something for everyone!

Week Ending 18th July 2014

The end of term is finally here!

We have had a fun week, with lots of special end of term activities.

Hamsters, Hedgehogs and Otters Sports Day

Talent Show

Rock 'n' Roll Disco

See you all again in September!!!

Week Ending 11th July 2014

Another busy week has flown by!

Saturday dawned grey and cloudy for the village carnival, but a bit of rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits, and our school float was the brightest, most colourful, and definitely the noisiest float in the parade!

On Monday, there was an Open Afternoon, when parents could share the achievements of their children, with their children. It was lovely to see the children showing their favourite pieces of work to their parents, and hearing their parents' comments.

Wednesday was the chance for parents to "meet the new teacher", and ask any relevant questions pertinent to September. The children visited their new class on the same day, so that they will know exactly where to go and who to talk to next term. Pre-School also had their Induction Day for parents and new Hamsters.

On Friday, a group of Design and Technology students came to visit from Manshead School, a local secondary school, to work on a wall hanging project with our children. A fun and slightly messy time was had by all, so thank you to all concerned!

Friday was also the day of our EBA Enterprise Festival. The children in Badgers and Foxes Classes worked hard to provide an afternoon of activities and entertainment for children and parents, and managed to make over £100 in profit! There were crafts stalls, plant stalls, a puppet show, an obstacle course, a treasure hunt... The cake stall sold out very quickly, and the Teddy Bears' Picnic was particularly popular - a thoroughly fun and exciting Friday afternoon!

 

Remember, if you would like your child to attend one or all of the "Mad Science" holiday days during the week commencing 28th July, please book online at www.madscience.org/east

Hope you all have a happy, relaxing summer!