Election week is here... our three "ladies" have names! The chickens are now christened: Rosie, Henrietta and Florence. Rosie has a bright red beak; Henrietta has lots of black tail feathers; Florence has a "beauty spot" on her cheek! Their first box of eggs will be auctioned in the School playground on Monday afternoon, so do come along and bid. Our School Council members will be organising the distribution of the eggs and will request donations towards the cost of feeding and maintaining our feathered friends. Some eggs will go to our School cook, who will prepare delicious main courses and desserts requiring eggs.
This week some of us went to India with Barnaby Bear and his "bear" friends. We visited a tea plantation, a sari shop, and a music shop.
We were privileged to have a visitor to talk about Muslim culture, and tasted lots of delicious food, kindly prepared and provided by our guest. MANY THANKS!
Next Tuesday we will have our first Sharing Time of this term in the School hall. On Wednesday KS2 pupils will begin swimming lessons.
Friday, 7 May 2010
Friday, 30 April 2010
Week Ending 30th April 2010
This week Hedgehogs and Squirrels have been investigating the topic of "Sound". The children enjoyed making music with instruments that they had made, ranging from guitars to drums and shakers.
Rabbits Class have been to space! They have made a 3D display of planets that is very informative. Badgers Class have been finding out about bones and muscles. In Pre-School, Hamsters have been sharing lots of new books about firemen and their engines.
Our allotment has been planted with a variety of vegetables, that will be used in the School kitchen. Some shoots are peeping through already, thanks to the warmer weather. We are hoping for a bumper crop of strawberries this year, as we have several containers with healthy plants.
The chickens are settling in well, and seem to be very happy in their new environment. Each day, children from different classes tend to them, and gather the eggs. Names for them will be announced soon, as the children have held their own voting ballot - much more "eggciting" than a political one!
Rabbits Class have been to space! They have made a 3D display of planets that is very informative. Badgers Class have been finding out about bones and muscles. In Pre-School, Hamsters have been sharing lots of new books about firemen and their engines.
Our allotment has been planted with a variety of vegetables, that will be used in the School kitchen. Some shoots are peeping through already, thanks to the warmer weather. We are hoping for a bumper crop of strawberries this year, as we have several containers with healthy plants.
The chickens are settling in well, and seem to be very happy in their new environment. Each day, children from different classes tend to them, and gather the eggs. Names for them will be announced soon, as the children have held their own voting ballot - much more "eggciting" than a political one!
Friday, 23 April 2010
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.
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.
Friday, 26 March 2010
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!
Friday, 19 March 2010
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!
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!
Friday, 12 March 2010
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...)
Friday, 5 March 2010
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.
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