Week Ending 23rd April 2010

Welcome back!

Hope everyone had an enjoyable "break" - not just when cracking open Easter eggs... and talking about eggs... we now have three hens (watch this space for their names - the children are voting in their very own "General Election" voting booths).

We also have two new members of staff in the Pre-School this term, so a very warm welcome to them both.

On Friday we started a new round of "Choices" topics, including pond party / hen house help etc. Hopefully everyone will enjoy what they choose for this half term.

Our allotment is beginning to flourish again, and fruit and vegetables are beginning to pop through the soil. Our school cook is planning to use the produce in her delicious meals - what fun to eat what we grow. This term we will also supply the kitchen with some fresh eggs. You will be able to take a box of eggs home too, when the hens begin laying.

Week Ending 26th March 2010

The last week of term is almost upon us! So a countdown is called for...

5, 4, 3, 2, 1... HOLIDAYS!!

Events in the last week, to look forward to:

MONDAY: CONSULTATION EVENING (parents observe children's work).

TUESDAY: SHARING ASSEMBLY (children share their achievements).

WEDNESDAY: WOBURN SAFARI PARK TRIP (whole School visit for the day).

THURSDAY: EASTER EGG HUNT (in School grounds, encompassing orienteering / P.E. / Geography / I.C.T. and Art)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Week Ending 19th March 2010

It has been a sporty week this week!


The Year 4s have been training younger children in the art of cup stacking.




We also entered our first tag rugby tournament on Thursday, which took place at Dunstable Rugby Club. Our team played very well, and came fourth.


Then on Friday, Rabbits Class joined the Sports Relief marathon run in Leighton Buzzard. Watch out for us at the Olympics!

Week Ending 12th March 2010

This week we held a Sharing Assembly in the Hall, to celebrate children's achievements over the last couple of weeks. The children have also produced science inventions for Science Week. The winning entries were as follows:

Hedgehogs: A chair to help disabled children.

Squirrels: A phone that translates all languages.

Rabbits: A recycling machine.

Badgers: "The Reversinater" - a machine with a button that undoes your last action.

On Friday we had a Mother's Day Sale, when children could purchase a "secret" gift for their Mum. The choice of gifts was wonderful, and the children found it hard to choose, as all were very appealing. Hope all you Mums out there are pleased on Sunday morning!

Our hen house has been erected, and will remain safely indoors until required by its residents! (Watch this space...)

Week Ending 5th March 2010

We started the week with a very exciting Monday. It was our "World Book Day" celebration day, when children and staff dressed as characters from books by their favourite authors (Pat Hutchings / Allan Ahlberg / Roald Dahl.) Costumes ranged from "magnificent Matildas" to "cunning cops" and "roughish robbers!"

Our "Mike the Engine" and its station are now officially opened and in use. Here's hoping our trains are punctual!!

Next week we are celebrating Science week, by having a display of inventions from all the classes, which will be judged by a surprise visitor. (A prize for the winner in each class.) There will also be a Sharing Time on Tuesday.

The children are keeping fit with tennis / soccer / tag rugby sessions, on a regular basis.

Don't read further if you are a MUM!! Children may purchase gifts next week, in School, for their Mums - in Nursery until Thursday, and on Friday for main School.

Week Ending 26th February 2010

This half term is going to be very busy and exciting, as there are a number of special occasions. We are having our World Book Day on Monday 1st March, when staff and pupils will dress as characters from favourite books. Each class has voted for their favourite author: Hamsters - Nick Sharratt; Hedgehogs - Pat Hutchings; Squirrles - Janet and Allan Ahlberg; Rabbits and Badgers: Roald Dahl. Look out for photographs in the newspapers!

Whilst the photographers are in School, they are also going to capture the formal opening of "Eaton Bray Station", when Mike the Engine will be officially christened. The station clock is now ticking away on the platform, until it reaches 10am on Monday, when our children will be able to board - probably the strangest mixture of passengers ever, as they will probably range from "Cops and Robbers" to "Oompa Loompas!"

There are also visiting specialists for piano/violin/tennis/soccer and tag rugby scheduled.

During the week beginning 8th March, there will be opportunities to purchase gifts for Mother's Day / a Sharing Assembly to celebrate achievements and a Science Invention competition, with a prize for the winning entry in each class.

Week Ending 12th February 2010

As we rapidly approach half term, here are just a few of the exciting things we have done this week:

Homework Club: This runs three times a week at lunch times. The children love to come along, and enjoy drawing, reading, playing games and other indoor activities. They often appreciate a change from outdoor play, especially at this very cold time of year!

Monday: History Day

Everyone looked marvellous and had put a lot of effort into their costumes. We had a wonderful day, with a very interesting talk about medieval life, from a visiting historian, who brought along examples of tools, weapons and toys that people would have used in those long ago times.

Tuesday: Cookery Demonstration

Part of the first prize for our winning entry in a competition. We enjoyed fruit smoothies and stir fry tasting.

Wednesday: "Mike" the Engine!

Hamsters have christened their new engine "Mike". He had his face painted today... (photos to follow!)

Thursday: World Book Day plans

Each class has announced its chosen author, so that costumes can be planned for 1st March.

Friday: Sy Mary's Village Carnival plans

Our "top secret" theme has been decided...!!

Enjoy half term. How many of you can keep a diary for each day, and bring it to School on the first day back to share with us all?