We welcomed M&M Theatre productions back into school today, as they performed the classic tale of Robin Hood for an audience of merry men and women. Another great performance and great hook for our writing work over the next couple of weeks.
Conductors or Insulators?
As we come to the end of our science unit on Electricity, this week the children have been investigating conductors and insulators. The idea was to set up a working circuit and find and test different objects around the classroom to see if they were a conductor or an insulator. Great investigation work.
Year 4 Reading Cafe
Year 4 had their reading cafe this morning, which was a great opportunity for parents and carers to come into school and spend a bit of time sharing the love of reading, over a cuppa and a biscuit or two.
Thank you very much to the parents and carers who came into school to share the reading cafe experience.
Light-Up Christmas Cards
As part of our science and design technology work, the children have been investigating electrical circuits. The challenge was to design and create a light-up Christmas card, with a simple circuit and switch. The results have been fantastic, with some lovely festive light-up Christmas cards on display.
Christmas Craft
The year four children have been busy creating tree decorations for the Christmas Craft Fair, which was held at school this afternoon. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support the work the children have been doing.
Switched On…
This week, Year 4 have been exploring electrical circuits and the different components needed to create a complete circuit. During ‘Design and Technology’ the children had the task of creating their own home-made switches that could be used as part of a circuit, to switch on and switch off a light bulb.
Road Safety with Randini
Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on a British road and each of these tragedies is preventable.
Road Safety Week runs from November 18th to November 24th. The week, organised by ‘Brake’, a road safety charity, is an annual event and the biggest road safety awareness event in the UK.
To fit in with the Road Safety week, Gatten and Lake welcomed Mr Randini into school this morning to talk to the children about keeping safe on and near to roads, in his own unique, magical way.
Ali Sparkes – Author Visit
We we were very lucky to have award-winning author, Ali Sparkes, visit school this afternoon. Ali wowed the children with her infectious enthusiasm for books and writing and shared some top tips for budding authors.
Winner of the Blue Peter Award for Frozen In Time, Ali Sparkes has published more than 40 adventures for children and young adults over the past decade.
East Dene – Day 3
Well it’s the last day of our stay at East Dene and the children have been busy honing their archery and team building skills in the woods at East Dene. The sun is shining and it’s a great end to our three days at East Dene.
East Dene – Day 2
Another fun-packed day at East Dene. This morning we headed down to Monks Bay to explore the rock pools. The children found some amazing creatures hiding beneath rocks. This afternoon was all about team-building and the children working together to overcome some physical obstacles and problems. Tonight we have some fun and games on the big field before bedtime.
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