Week Ending 22nd May 2015

Half term is now beginning... a week to enjoy your children and have fun together!

Fun was had by all who attended our Sports Day at Stockwood Park Athletics Track on Wednesday, and took part in track and field events.  These included running races, relays, hurdles, shot-put and "speed bounce" all accompanied by lots of enthusiastic cheering!  The weather was a little wet at times, but this did not dampen our spirits in any way!

On our return to school, an award ceremony was held for all the winners and runners up, who were presented with wristbands coloured gold, silver or bronze.  Our Sports Leaders then handed out certificates for enthusiasm, team spirit and determination - things which are of course just as important in sport as the ability to move fast and win races.  Then a special award was given by the children to Mrs Hawkes who did such a good job of organising this special day.

 

 

 

With the rest of the school away for the day, Hamsters had the school to themselves!  They made the most of it by having a special P.E. session in the hall.

Squirrels had an exciting day earlier in the week, when the Fire Brigade came to visit.  They had a talk about fire safety, then got the chance to have a close look at the fire engine.  The visit was cut short though, when the Fire Officers were suddenly called out on a emergency!  The children were very impressed with how quickly they got themselves changed and ready for action, before whizzing off through the village with the siren blaring.

See you all in a week - have a lovely half term holiday!

Week Ending 15th May 2015

A week of contrasts in the weather, with beautiful summer-like sunshine on Wednesday giving way to a cold wet Thursday that made us feel we'd stepped back into winter!

An important milestone in the history of Eaton Bray Academy this week - our first Key Stage 2 SATs took place!  We are very proud of our Year 6 children who have worked their hardest and taken these tests in their stride.  A celebration lunch with a special cake was enjoyed at the end of the week.

Mrs Hounslow opening the first EBA Year 6 SATs papers!

Otters Class have been excited to see how much their sunflowers have grown this week, using tape measures, and logging the measurements in their Sunflower Diaries.  They also planted tomatoes and cucumbers.

Rabbits Class have been learning about Vincent Van Gogh, and have created a beautiful reproduction of his famous painting "Starry Night".  Badgers have been a bit more surreal in their artwork this week, and have built a sculpture based on Salvador Dali's style.

Hamsters have had a "Very Hungry Caterpillar" week, and have enjoyed hearing the story and various activities, including a bug hunt around the school grounds.

  

Don't forget, next week there is a Phonics Evening at 7.00pm on Tuesday for parents of children in Year 1, and then the excitement of Sports Day at Stockwood Park Atheletics Stadium for all children in Main School on Wednesday!

Week Ending 8th May 2015

A shorter week than usual, with the Bank Holiday Monday allowing us all a well-deserved long weekend... but as usual, we packed a lot into our four day week!

Hedgehogs and Hamsters had a treat when Josie the tortoise visited.  She is just 4.5cm long and likes to eat dandelions!

Otters Class have been learning about birds this week.  They have done some research on the computer, and made bird masks.  They also went out birdwatching in and around the School grounds.

Badgers have been continuing their work on Salvador Dali, and are in the process of making their own "melting clocks."

Thursday was General Election day, and in the spirit of democracy, Eaton Bray Academy held its own election - for pupil of the year in Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.  Everyone had a vote, and ballot slips were created with photos of the nominees.  We all lined up in the library to put our X in the box - in secret of course!  The results will be announced in due course...

A very special day to end to the week on Friday - a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of V.E Day.  The School was decked with bright bunting and flags, and everyone dressed up in costumes from that era - children and staff made a real effort and looked amazing!

 

 

Many activities were organised for the children, including a visit from a local historian who was able to give them a true insight into what life was like for a child during World War II.  He talked about rationing, the blackout and the constant threat of air raids.  The children were told that everyone had to carry their gas masks with them at all times, and had to learn to identify every aircraft, so that they would know whether what was flying overhead was a friend or enemy! The children were very interested and asked lots of questions, and this in turn prompted discussions about what their own Grandparents and Great Grandparents had done in the war.

In all rooms there were activities for the children.  Rabbits Class designed and made patriotic bunting, and Squirrels made food for a street party feast!  There was much singing of songs from the era, and in the afternoon, a celebration bonfire was lit on the field, while the children enjoyed party games and food.  We really did party like it was 1945!