Week Ending 10th October 2014

This week, it was Squirrels Class' turn to enjoy the Forest School. They made mini "shelters" using recycled  items and natural objects.

On Monday, Otters Class walked down to St Mary's Church (in the pouring rain) to look at the beautiful stained glass window they have there.  The vicar was able to tell them lots of information about all of the windows, some of which are very old, and some much newer.  Otters children now have lots of ideas and inspiration for creating their own stained glass windows!

Older children have been delving into the works of Rudyard Kipling and have studied "The Jungle Book", especially the antics of the cheeky mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. They have also been learning about World War 1, and created an array of 3D models. Do have a look at the "Poppy" board in the corridor next time a visit to School is called for... many names from the past!

The real highlight of the week though, for Foxes and Deer children, was on Thursday afternoon, when as part of their EBA Enterprise work, they had the opportunity to visit a real working restaurant. The Cafe Masala in Eaton Bray kindly welcomed us, and treated our children like VIP guests, laying a table beautifully and serving a selection of their delicious curries, rice and poppadums for the children to taste and enjoy!  The children learned such a lot about running a successful business, and came back buzzing with ideas that they hope to turn into reality when they establish their own restaurant.  We would like to extend our huge thanks to the Cafe Masala, and would encourage anyone to visit, if you want a fabulous Indian meal!

Week Ending 3rd October 2014

Wednesday was a bright, sunny day, which was perfect for our KS2 Sports Day in the afternoon. The children were full of enthusiasm and put lots of effort into all the activities.  Keep your eye on the Sports and PE page of our school website for more photos and results, which will be appearing soon!
   

 

Pre-School children in Hamsters Class have been enjoying Forest School this week, and have been using a saw to cut wood, and making jewellery from natural materials.

EBA Enterprise children in Years 5 and 6 have been busy expanding their culinary knowledge and expertise! This week they have made "fruit cheese", using quince and damsons collected by the children from trees in our school grounds, and Spansih manchego cheese. Mr Wallis showed them how to cook, pulp and sieve the fruit. It was left to set, and then everyone had a taste - opinions varied - some enjoyed it more than others...!

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!!