Week Ending 27th June 2014

On Saturday, a small but enthusiastic group of singers from our EBA Choir attended the Edlesborough Church Choir Fest, and sang a lovely selection of songs, as part of a community event that included choirs from four other local schools.  It was a very enjoyable afternoon for all who attended, and a wonderful opportunity for our talented singers to showcase their skills. The children's voices filled the church, and many favourable comments were made about how beautiful they sounded.

Thankfully, the sun was shining on Wednesday afternoon, when Hedgehogs and Otters children practised for Sports Day, which is being held on Monday 14th July. Our Year 4 and 5 Sports Leaders did a wonderful job helping and looking after the younger children.

Wednesday was also "Butterfly Release Day" for Hedgehogs Class, who have been looking after caterpillars, observing them through the pupa stage, and marveling as they emerge as colourful butterflies!

Last summer, our Year 4 children prepared some ground and sowed poppy seeds, to flower this summer, in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The poppies are now beginning to flower, at the top of our school field. Just a few at the moment, but hopefully more to bloom before we break up next month.

On Thursday, a visitor from Dunstable Library came to explain the "Summer Reading Challenge," where children get rewards for reading over the summer holiday. Please do encourage your children to participate, as books are such an important resource for all, whether fiction or non-fiction. Pop along to a library to sign up, and HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS!

Later on Thursday, there was a mask making session in the hall, for all the children that are joining us on the carnival float this year. The carnival takes place on Saturday 5th July, and the theme is "Music." We will leave you guessing as to what form our float will take, but the masks and headdresses involved lots of feathers and sequins and bright colours!

Next week, younger children will be visiting Waddesden Manor, to celebrate this term's topic of "Global Gardens". The day is divided into a visit to the formal gardens; a bug hunt in Miss Alices's Garden; picnic lunch in the grounds; a visit to the "Stable" shop; and time at "The Golden Aviary." Hopefully the weather will be kind to us, and we can enjoy the beautiful grounds in lovely sunshine!

Dates for your diary:
Waddesden Manor (YR/1/2): Wednesday 2nd July
St Mary's Carnival: Saturday 5th July
Y4/5 French Breakfast: Monday 7th July
Open Evening: Monday 7th July, 3.30 - 5.00pm
Meet Your New Teacher: Wednesday 9th July
EBA Enterprise Festival: Wednesday 9th July
Hamster/YR/Y1 Sports Day: Monday 14th July (15th if wet)

Week Ending 20th June 2014

The Summer Fair was fortunately dry, and the sun even managed to shine after lunch.  There were lots of activities for everyone to try... and a very loud Police siren!  One lucky family won't have to do the weekly shop this week, as they won the enormous food hamper!

On Wednesday there was a final Sharing Assembly for the School year, the highlight being the dramatisation of "The Three Bears" by Hamsters.

Our School Choir has been busy practicing some lovely songs, to sing at the Edlesborough Festival Choir Fest this weekend. If you are free on Saturday afternoon, do come along the Edlesborough Church, "The Church on the Hill", to listen to our children sing, along with choirs from other local schools. The event starts at 2.00pm, with a fancy dress parade for younger children, and lots of other fun for all the family.

On Friday we had a "Heads Up!" day, where everyone wore a hat, to raise funds for the National Brain Appeal, a charity that raises money for the National Neurological Hospital in London, which treats brain injuries and other related conditions.  We managed to raise almost £150, so thank you to all who contributed.

Week Ending 13th June 2014

Dell Farm survived EBA!

A wonderful time was had by all, and here are a selection of photographs, showing the highlights of the event.

 

 

Finishing touches are underway for our Summer Fayre on Saturday. Please come along and join us, and give your support to the School.

At the end of Wednesday lunch time, a happy "farewell" was said to Miss Topp, the "bride-to-be", as a shower of confetti floated down. When she returns next week, she will be Mrs Clark!

A new set of "Choices" has started, for the final part of the Summer Term. If anyone out there feels they would like to give a little time, on Thursday afternoons next term, please inform the office.

Week Ending 6th June 2014

What a lovely week we've had!

On Monday it was Mrs Hounslow's birthday, and to celebrate, all the children had a delicious ice lolly at playtime. What lucky children, and what a kind Head to provide a treat for the children on her special day!

On Thursday, we had an EBA sponsored "Read-Off", when the children had a session of reading their favourite books, and seeing how many stamps could be accumulated during the special occasion, to raise money for library books and Kindles.

 

 

Friday was extremely exciting for some of our older children, who set off on an adventure to Dell Farm Activity Centre.  Whipsnade Zoo was the first item on the agenda, then an afternoon on the farm, followed by an evening learning about survival skills!  There was great excitement about the sleepover - wonder how much sleep there will be?!!  Saturday will involve caving and archery, before the children are collected by parents after lunch.

Our grounds now have an orienteering course, so the children will have the opportunity to participate in some outdoor fun!  see if you can "spot" any of the signs (there are over twenty!)

The allotment is thriving, partly due to all the recent rain.  There will be more planting of salad leaves, with the intention of some children being able to grow, design and then eat the imaginative plates of salad.

Dates for your diary:
Class photos - Monday 9th June
Summer Fayre - Saturday 14th June
Sharing Assembly - Wednesday 18th June
Wear a Hat Day - Friday 20th June

Week Ending 23rd May 2014

Another week has flown by, and already the half term holiday week is upon us!

The busiest day this week was Wednesday, due to our Main School trip to Stockwood Park running track.  All children had the opportunity to run, as professional atheletes, on the splendid track.  The event culminated with an Awards Ceremony, when medals and special awards were distributed.  Here is a selection of photographs from the day, for you to appreciate how well the children did, and the effort and organisation that is necessary to ensure that the day runs smoothly.

Pre-School children had a lovely week, where the theme was Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children have been acting out the story all week, and enjoyed a teddy bears' picnic.

On Thursday evening there was a chance for parents of younger children to come along to a repeat of our previous ERR (Early Reading Research) demonstration, so that all parents will feel confident in helping their child at home, with their reading and understanding of phonics.

Finally, we have just about finished our wonderful hall display which is a reproduction of a Henri Rousseau painting, in collage form. Here it is in all it's vibrant splendour!