Today in owls we have been extremely busy! The children started the day with P.E and then play time. Next the children had art, today they were looking at how to make different shades of brown using paint. After lunch we had choosing time and show and tell. We have also played the instruments in … Continue reading
As a class we have been comparing difference materials. We carried out a scientific experiment to investigate which materials would be suitable for creating a water proof garment. Taking turns, we shared our ideas and understanding of the different materials and whether they would be absorbent and used a pipet to gently drop water on … Continue reading
Today it was children from Year 3 that had a turn to visit Pelham House. The residents are beginning to know when to expect our visits and really look forward to our arrival. The books are enjoyed by both children and adults alike, as are the biscuits!
Today we were very lucky to have two members from Music for Schools Foundation visit our school. We watched Tony the Music Man play a variety of instruments including the saxophone, clarinet, flute, cornet and trumpet. He explained what the various parts of the instruments are called and how they each work to create different … Continue reading
Today, we have been exploring our strengths and weaknesses. We began our learning by taking part in some silly games, for example, we raced with books on our heads and had a hula-hoop competition. Some of us were good at this and some of us struggled. We thought about how this is true for lots … Continue reading
Today we were surprised by a special gift brought in for the class. A beautiful loaf of bread that was probably very similar to that which Thomas Farriner would have baked. It was divided up and all enjoyed the taste of freshly baked bread. We discussed the differences of how it would have been baked … Continue reading
Last Tuesday, Ducklings were invited along to take part in a multi-sports event organised by Shepway Sports Trust at The Three Hills. We split into three groups and took part in a variety of sports activities. We took turns to score goals with a football, throw javelins (foam of course), throw tennis balls into targets, … Continue reading
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, as an end of term treat, Ducklings through to Year 5 were able to make the short journey over to Folkestone Silver Screen Cinema to watch ‘Matilda the Musical’. All the children and staff really enjoyed themselves, the film and the music were fantastic. What a wonderful way to … Continue reading
In the weeks leading up to Christmas we had some exciting things going on in and out of school. The whole of Key Stage 1 got the opportunity to see the pantomime Aladdin at the Leas Cliff Hall, in Folkestone. We walked along the Leas and were shown to our seats inside the venue. All the … Continue reading
Eagles have been busy this week building their ideas for their Independent Learning. Some of the projects have to be left to dry before they can be refined. We have showed understanding of planning and researching an idea before beginning it, then allowing time to decide how we will finish it.
This afternoon it was Yr 4s turn to read and chat with the residents at…
Today we visited Wingham Wildlife Park to end our learning on Our Amazing World from…
The residents at Pelham house seemed to particularly enjoy the super expression used by Year…
For Art last term Year 4 were exploring textiles and to tie in with their…
