Week Ending 25th January 2008

This week has focused on Art. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been making relief prints with tiles, Rabbits have worked on 2D collage pictures, and Badgers have been studying the works of David Hockney.

On Tuesday we had our Sharing Assembly, where children from each of our classes celebrated their achievements this term.

On 7th February at 7.30pm, there is a Cookery Evening, hosted by our cook. This time, we are discovering stunning starters and delicious desserts. No need to have any dinner, as there are always lots of samples to be eaten. Why not come along for an evening out!

On Tuesday , the crane arrived, to place the roof steels onto our Nursery building. It was an impressive sight and another major step towards the completion of our new Nursery.

On Wednesday, more parents joined the children for lunch - a delicious roast chicken dinner. We are looking forward to more guests next week.

Week Ending 18th January 2008

This week has focused on Geography. In Squirrels and Hedgehogs the theme has been weather. Fortunately the weather was kind and we had a variety of sun, rain and wind - perfect for testing out kites and windmills. The children were also hopeful that they would experience snow, but they had to compromise with effects on the white boards!

On Tuesday evening the school held a full Governors' Meeting. On leaving the school, there was the experience of another weather type, as car windscreens had to be defrosted!

Our "Choices" afternoon had a range of exciting activities: making bookmarks, examining non-fiction texts, making musical instruments, historical investigations online, drama, and writing "for the post box".

Our Nursery is progressing steadily and next week the crane is arriving to insert the steel roof supports. The carpenters will then be able to proceed with the next stage. How exciting!

Week Ending 11th January 2008

Happy New Year!

We started 2008 with a visit to Milton Keynes Theatre, to see "Aladdin". The genie had wonderful golden boots, and appeared from a sparkle of silver stars!

This week we have been "Light Scientists". Each class has investigated different aspects of the topic light. The "peep" boxes in Squirrels class were very popular - we based them on the Aladdin theme, and spotted genies and jewels as we peeped through the hole. Badgers had trouble with their work on shadows, as they were"rained off" a couple of times!

On Thursday we ended with our New Year Disco. The children had a wonderful time, participating in dancing and games, followed by a delicious tea.

On Friday we are beginning a new set of "Choices" topics: reading / writing / history investigation / music / drama.

Week Ending 20th December 2007

Our "Choices" subjects for this half term have finished. We are looking forward to selecting a choice from five new topics in the New Year.

On Monday, we had our Christmas dinner. The builders of our new Nursery joined us, saying it made a change from their usual packed lunches! After lunch, Mrs Hounslow hosted a "Talent Show" in the hall - just the remedy for tired children and staff!

Our Christmas parties were on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a very special visitor in attendance - initials F.C...

On the last day of this term, we had a Games Day, when children were able to mingle in all rooms!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

Week Ending 7th December 2007

We have had a very busy week.

On Saturday we held our Advent Fair, which was a great success, bringing in plenty of profit which will go towards our Nursery building. The children were delighted to discover that Santa had come along, and he was kept very busy giving out presents all afternoon. Thanks go to everyone who came along and supported the school.

Everybody has been involved with the Concert performances of "Countdown to Christmas", which were held in the hall on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. The children were outstanding, as usual, and sang, danced and acted in a very professional manner. They made us laugh with their jokes, and moved some of us to tears, in the emotional rendition of "Immanuel". A parent was heard to say, "It's amazing, they just get better and better." We agree! Our ex-pupils, who are now in Year Five, came back for a tea party before the Concert, and then had front row seats. They were very proud of their younger brothers and sisters.

Hedgehogs' performance of "Humph the Camel" was very entertaining, and enjoyed by their parents and friends, as well as by Squirrels Class. They had obviously worked very hard on their songs, and had even made their own backdrops. Three cheers for Hedgehogs!

On Tuesday we had our last Sharing Assembly of 2007. We also heard that we have been awarded the "Active School Mark" for our broad PE curriculum.

Week Ending 30th November 2007

Another week gone!

Our Christmas concert is nearly ready for public consumption - next week will be busy, with our school full of guests for the performances on Tuesday and Wednesday, and for Hedgehogs' Christmas play on Friday.

On Wednesday, our School Cook was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates from Eden Foods, who congratulated her on winning "Cook of the Year" for Bedfordshire. The applause resounded around the hall, as we all feel very proud of her.

This week, members of our School Council were selling diaries in the Hall, at break time. The diaries were sold out in a couple of days, and the healthy profit will be spent on items decided on by the Council members.

Members from the Eaton Bray Parish Council are meeting our School Council on Friday. They will exchange ideas and thoughts, in the School Hall, during lunch break.

Week Ending 23rd November 2007

An exciting week! Our nursery is getting higher and higher. The children had an exciting time watching the gigantic crane moving steel girders into position.

On Tuesday evening, our Governors' Meeting was well attended. We look forward to seeing them at our Christmas Concert next month. The stage blocks will be in position next week - all our children have an important part to play, and everybody is planning their costumes.

Our School Cook has become "School Cook of the Year" for Bedfordshire. Her winning meal was "Spicy Beef Wraps" and "Banoffee Yogurt Cup". Well done! Ready for the next round.

The HSA had a meeting to finalise plans for our "Advent Fair" on 1st December at 12 o'clock. Do try to come along and have some fun and do some Christmas shopping!