In preparation for our "Seaside Excursion" in September, the children have been researching what needs to be discovered next term, about sea life. The hall board and surrounding area has been magically turned into a sea-scape. You will be able to share in the fun, if you come along to Open Evening on Monday 4th July from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. At the same time, there will be samples of food from the kitchen, to get those mouths watering!
This week, children in Badgers have been swimming, and are also busily preparing work for the Leavers' Tea and Tour on the afternoon of 11th July. Rabbits have been re-enacting scenes, in costume, on our very own Academy "battle field"... no major cause for concern... even Boudica seemed to survive!
Younger children have been investigating "Mother Nature" for art, and have been compiling textiles in the style of William Morris.... perhaps orders may soon be taken for soft furnishing designs!!
Friday, 1 July 2011
Friday, 24 June 2011
Week Ending 24th June 2011
Another busy week has flown by! On Tuesday there was a Sharing Assembly, when children shared their achievements with their families. We had samples of Chinese stitching; a lighthouse with a flashing light; a funny story; snappy crocodiles... just to mention a few!
There have been science visitors, golf and tennis coaches. Practicing for Sports Day is already taking place, and the children are looking forward to sharing their skills with their families, on our special afternoon.
Our Summer Fayre was on Saturday and was well attended. Everyone seemed to enjoy the fun and games. The smell of delicious barbecued food wafted around the School. The wind seemd to keep the rain away, and, apart from the people who volunteered to be soaked by sponges, all managed to stay dry!!
There have been science visitors, golf and tennis coaches. Practicing for Sports Day is already taking place, and the children are looking forward to sharing their skills with their families, on our special afternoon.
Our Summer Fayre was on Saturday and was well attended. Everyone seemed to enjoy the fun and games. The smell of delicious barbecued food wafted around the School. The wind seemd to keep the rain away, and, apart from the people who volunteered to be soaked by sponges, all managed to stay dry!!
Friday, 17 June 2011
Week Ending 17th June 2011
Despite the inclement weather, Open Gardens was well attended, and freshly baked scones and clotted cream, were consumed heartily. The consensus of opinion was that our Academy grounds were lovely, and our staff were friendly, kind and considerate!
On Monday, a visiting scientist held work shops on the themes of "Bubbles" and "Rockets." Tuesday's after school science club continues to be well attended, and the children enjoyed practical tasks and games.
Wednesday was a busy day for Badgers Class, as they went swimming in the morning and singing in the afternoon, at the Grove Theatre.
There was music in Hamsters as well, as they having been learning about Africa, listening to African music and drumming and reading the book Handa's Surprise.
Hedgehogs have been collecting hundreds of bottles for their eco-friendly shelter, which will be shared with all. They even made a striking collage from the bottle labels!
Otters have been growing seeds. Squirrels have been investigating how to make light boxes and solve the problem of how to make an electrical circuit, so that a seaside lighthouse could have a warning flashing light... we have some electricians "in the making!"
Rabbits have been astronauts and travelled round the Solar System in their originally designed rockets.
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OUR SUMMER FAYRE ON SATURDAY 12 - 12.30pm
Friday, 10 June 2011
Week Ending 10th June 2011
On Monday, we had a visitor who told us about electricity and safety. There were lots of practical things to do, and a fun film as well.
Wednesday was a day for more science... the first session of After School Science Club. Hopefully we will have a few budding scientists from Eaton Bray Academy, in the future.
This week, younger children had fun going to Spain, on the aeroplane. They visited Barcelona, and sampled fresh oranges and juice, which was most refreshing, after flamenco dancing. The visit ended at Gaudi's Park, and we tried to make mosaics and lizards in his style
Year 2 children went to China, and we had a fierce dragon dancing round the School!
Otters went back in time to 1666, and the Great Fire of London. They designed some wonderful timber framed houses, and wrote eye witness diaries of the scene from their window as the Great Fire raged.
Older children have been looking at Roman times, creating Roman mosaics, and drawing Roman legionaries. They have also been doing lots of singing in preparation for their concert next week.
Dates for your diary:
Open Gardens - 12th June
Summer Fayre - 18th June
PLEASE DO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS!
Wednesday was a day for more science... the first session of After School Science Club. Hopefully we will have a few budding scientists from Eaton Bray Academy, in the future.
This week, younger children had fun going to Spain, on the aeroplane. They visited Barcelona, and sampled fresh oranges and juice, which was most refreshing, after flamenco dancing. The visit ended at Gaudi's Park, and we tried to make mosaics and lizards in his style
Year 2 children went to China, and we had a fierce dragon dancing round the School!
Otters went back in time to 1666, and the Great Fire of London. They designed some wonderful timber framed houses, and wrote eye witness diaries of the scene from their window as the Great Fire raged.
Older children have been looking at Roman times, creating Roman mosaics, and drawing Roman legionaries. They have also been doing lots of singing in preparation for their concert next week.
Dates for your diary:
Open Gardens - 12th June
Summer Fayre - 18th June
PLEASE DO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS!
Friday, 27 May 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
Week Ending 20th May 2011
On Tuesday, Sharing Assembly was well attended, and many children enjoyed sharing their achievements... We even had three Marathon certificate awards!
In the afternoon, a "mad scientist" held an assembly, which was very exciting. Children will have the opportunity to attend an after School science club, next half term.
Hopefully the village wasn't sent into a panic on Wednesday, when there were lots of "green" children in the vicinity of the school. There are now a selection of robots around our classroom, claiming to be able to perform all sorts of chores. These are Claudia the cleaning robot; Eric the electrician; Gary the gardener... all made from recycled materials.
In the afternoon, a "mad scientist" held an assembly, which was very exciting. Children will have the opportunity to attend an after School science club, next half term.
Hopefully the village wasn't sent into a panic on Wednesday, when there were lots of "green" children in the vicinity of the school. There are now a selection of robots around our classroom, claiming to be able to perform all sorts of chores. These are Claudia the cleaning robot; Eric the electrician; Gary the gardener... all made from recycled materials.
In glorious sunshine, on Thursday, Rabbits enjoyed tennis, Hedgehogs did orienteering and Squirrels some gardening.
Our grounds are looking well-manicured, in preparation for Open gardens on 12th June. Do try to come along and stroll round, then perhaps have one of our delicious cream teas.
Next Friday is the day School closes for half term. ENJOY!
Our grounds are looking well-manicured, in preparation for Open gardens on 12th June. Do try to come along and stroll round, then perhaps have one of our delicious cream teas.
Next Friday is the day School closes for half term. ENJOY!
Monday, 16 May 2011
Week Ending 13th May 2011
This week has been very busy. SATS for year 2 children are almost complete, and there has been a lot of effort and hard work in numeracy and English.
In the afternoons, the foundation topic has been art. Year 2 children have been sketching chairs, and even made some of their own, with originally designed coverings, from footballing fantasies to silvery surfaces! Younger children have been studying leaves and flowers and created a gigantic display of lilies, roses, and delphiniums, in the style of Georgia O'Keefe.
Our hens are back from their Easter holiday, and have settled well into their homes again. Eggs will continue to be on sale, when available. ENJOY!!
Lots of planting has taken place this week, in the allotment, and the flower beds, in preparation for Open Gardens on the 12th June... do come along and see the results of our "green-fingered" gardeners. HEdgehogs built their own cloche, and we are looking forward to sampling their tasty tomatoes. The Academy is also hoping to build a "bottle bay" so please donate any plastic bottles that you do not require.
In the afternoons, the foundation topic has been art. Year 2 children have been sketching chairs, and even made some of their own, with originally designed coverings, from footballing fantasies to silvery surfaces! Younger children have been studying leaves and flowers and created a gigantic display of lilies, roses, and delphiniums, in the style of Georgia O'Keefe.
Our hens are back from their Easter holiday, and have settled well into their homes again. Eggs will continue to be on sale, when available. ENJOY!!
Lots of planting has taken place this week, in the allotment, and the flower beds, in preparation for Open Gardens on the 12th June... do come along and see the results of our "green-fingered" gardeners. HEdgehogs built their own cloche, and we are looking forward to sampling their tasty tomatoes. The Academy is also hoping to build a "bottle bay" so please donate any plastic bottles that you do not require.
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