Science has been our main topic this week. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating "Forces". It was amazing how quickly some of the cars could travel down a slope - the estimate was more than one hundred miles per hour! Rabbits have been investigating sound. They had an odd number of ears in class for the first time ever - one was a very large colourful plastic model! Badgers were in darkness for some of the time, as they discovered facts about shadows and light.
We welcomed yet another new pupil in Rabbits Class this week.
On Wednesday evening there was a "Fashion Show" in the School Hall. It was a full-house, and the audience were amazed by the very professional (volunteer!) models who wore a selection of lovely clothes. The clothes were for sale afterwards, and most people left clutching an armful of bargains. Look out for all our elegantly dressed Mums in the High Street! Hopefully this will be an event that can be repeated, due to its popularity.
We are looking forward to History Day next Wednesday. A taste of things to come...
Hedgehogs and Squirrels: Pirates
Rabbits: Florence Nightingale / Soldiers
Badgers: World War II
Friday, 14 March 2008
Friday, 7 March 2008
Week Ending 7th March 2008
Our busiest day this week was Wednesday. We celebrated our "World Book Day", and the theme this year was "Bedtime Stories and Rhymes". Staff and children came dressed in bedtime attire, and brought along their favourite bedtime toys and stories. The children had fun making little books for their toys, and even produced their own coffee-stained parchment, for Torah Scrolls. Squirrels classroom smelled of coffee all day! Rabbits were considering possible alternative endings for a spooky forest walk - it's amazing what was discovered amongst a few trees! Hedgehogs had fun dramatising "Ten In The Bed", and hiding under a giant duvet! Badgers wrote special bedtime stories to read to Hedgehogs.
In the afternoon, photographers from local newspapers came along to "snap up" some children. We are looking forward to seeing EBLS in print yet again next week.
Our Nursery is to be plastered next week, which is one of the final stages of the build.
In the afternoon, photographers from local newspapers came along to "snap up" some children. We are looking forward to seeing EBLS in print yet again next week.
Our Nursery is to be plastered next week, which is one of the final stages of the build.
Friday, 29 February 2008
Week Ending 29th February 2008
February is at a close... we have already moved on to March in school, as we have been busily making Mothers' Day cards and gifts. On Friday, we had a special "Mothers' Day Madness", when children could choose a secret gift for Mum, wrapped by nimble-fingered staff. (Hope you like your gift Mums!)
Our Nursery has its smart zinc roof in place. We are looking forward to seeing the purple and gold window frames.
Rabbits have had a visiting PGCE student, who will be working with them until July.
Badgers had a Spanish lesson from a visiting teacher, and they impressed with their enthusiasm and fluency.
On Monday, staff were given an advanced session on "Espresso" and were all awarded certificates of competence.
Hope everyone has a lovely Mothers' Day weekend!
Our Nursery has its smart zinc roof in place. We are looking forward to seeing the purple and gold window frames.
Rabbits have had a visiting PGCE student, who will be working with them until July.
Badgers had a Spanish lesson from a visiting teacher, and they impressed with their enthusiasm and fluency.
On Monday, staff were given an advanced session on "Espresso" and were all awarded certificates of competence.
Hope everyone has a lovely Mothers' Day weekend!
Friday, 22 February 2008
Week Ending 22nd February 2008
We have all returned refreshed from our half term break. Our builders, of course, have been steadily working on, with only a few weeks until completion of our Nursery. A hand painting session for past and present pupils to come and "make their mark" will be held on Saturday 1st March: 9 - 12 o'clock. These prints will be displayed on a wall, in our wonderful new Nursery.
Our focus this week has been geography. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have turned themselves into penguin friends of "Cuddly Dudley", in Antarctica. Rabbits have been investigating "Shops and Shopping" - wonder if they got to Harrods! Badgers studied the town of Betws-y-Coed. Perhaps they have also added Welsh to their language sessions...
A new set of Friday afternoon "Choices" has started. The children and staff thoroughly enjoy these weekly sessions, when Reception to Year Four children work collaboratively, on a range of topics. There was also much excitement this week when we used our new laptops for the first time!
A visiting scientist came on Friday morning, and presented a wonderful selection of
experiments. We now know what happens when candle wax, sugar and air mix... Do you?
Our focus this week has been geography. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have turned themselves into penguin friends of "Cuddly Dudley", in Antarctica. Rabbits have been investigating "Shops and Shopping" - wonder if they got to Harrods! Badgers studied the town of Betws-y-Coed. Perhaps they have also added Welsh to their language sessions...
A new set of Friday afternoon "Choices" has started. The children and staff thoroughly enjoy these weekly sessions, when Reception to Year Four children work collaboratively, on a range of topics. There was also much excitement this week when we used our new laptops for the first time!
A visiting scientist came on Friday morning, and presented a wonderful selection of
experiments. We now know what happens when candle wax, sugar and air mix... Do you?
Friday, 8 February 2008
Week Ending 8th February 2008
Almost half-term!
Hope everyone has an enjoyable break.
This week we have focused on History. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have began investigating pirates, and are looking forward to learning more about Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen, next half term. Rabbits are now a fund of information about Florence Nightingale. Badgers have been considering what life was like during World War II, and the sound of sirens have been resounding along the corridor!
On Thursday evening, i
n the School Hall, there was a Cookery Demonstration by our School Cook, and everyone had a lovely time tasting a range of starters and desserts. It was unanimous that no-one would go home and step on the scales!
Our next HSA event will be a "Katwalk Fashoin Show" on Wednesday 12th March at 7.30pm in the School Hall. Tickets are available now.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable break.
This week we have focused on History. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have began investigating pirates, and are looking forward to learning more about Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen, next half term. Rabbits are now a fund of information about Florence Nightingale. Badgers have been considering what life was like during World War II, and the sound of sirens have been resounding along the corridor!
On Thursday evening, i
n the School Hall, there was a Cookery Demonstration by our School Cook, and everyone had a lovely time tasting a range of starters and desserts. It was unanimous that no-one would go home and step on the scales!
Our next HSA event will be a "Katwalk Fashoin Show" on Wednesday 12th March at 7.30pm in the School Hall. Tickets are available now.
Friday, 1 February 2008
Week Ending 1st February 2008
We have another four new children who have joined us in School this week. They have settled well and made many new friends already.
This week our focus has been on design and technology. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been making moving pictures - some very frightening "Gruffalos" are around! Rabbits have a wonderful selection of vehicles lined up - stretch limos, fire engines, Volvo taxis... Badgers have been looking at packaging, and even borrowed some items from Breakfast Club to investigate how food is packaged.
On Wednesday, more parents joined the children for lunch, and were full of praise for their delicious meal and the behaviour and good manners of our children.
On Thursday, there was a Home School Association meeting, finalising arrangements for our Cookery Evening (7th February at 7.30pm, in the School Hall). The theme is "Starters and Desserts". Why not join us for some new exciting ideas - useful for that special Valentines or Easter meal!
Our Nursery builing is progressing well, with only a short time now, until it is weatherproof.
This week our focus has been on design and technology. Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been making moving pictures - some very frightening "Gruffalos" are around! Rabbits have a wonderful selection of vehicles lined up - stretch limos, fire engines, Volvo taxis... Badgers have been looking at packaging, and even borrowed some items from Breakfast Club to investigate how food is packaged.
On Wednesday, more parents joined the children for lunch, and were full of praise for their delicious meal and the behaviour and good manners of our children.
On Thursday, there was a Home School Association meeting, finalising arrangements for our Cookery Evening (7th February at 7.30pm, in the School Hall). The theme is "Starters and Desserts". Why not join us for some new exciting ideas - useful for that special Valentines or Easter meal!
Our Nursery builing is progressing well, with only a short time now, until it is weatherproof.
Friday, 25 January 2008
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.
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.
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