Last Friday we were invited to The Folkestone Academy for an art workshop. We were introduced to a project to do with Folkestone’s buildings of the future. We had to design and create our buildings and then make it from the materials that were on offer to us. It was a very good morning and … Continue reading
This week we chose to do something with a food theme and so Chocolate Marshmallows were the order of the day! As you can see from the pictures we all enjoyed making them and also the eating of them!
Yesterday we were treated to a morning of sport with The Shepway Sports Trust. Two classes worked together to learn the rules of three different sports; Handball, Hockey and Basketball. All the children got to experience all three of the sports and for some of the children it was their first time playing these sports. … Continue reading
Today we went off to The Academy to take part in a drama workshop. We had a few warm up activities and then learned the script to A Midsummer’s Night Dream by William Shakespeare. Rehearsals took place in the drama room where there was so much room to perform in. After lunch we went down … Continue reading
Dear Parent/Carer Welcome back to term 6. I hope you have had a very relaxing half term and I cannot believe that we have nearly finished the year and the children will soon be Year 6! Topic: Our topic this term is The Titanic. We will be looking at all aspects from building to sinking. … Continue reading
This term we have been learning about the Jewish religion and how it is celebrated. We have looked at the different Synagogues around the country and the treasures they hold inside, such as the Sidhar, Torah, Ark and Eternal Flame. Today we learnt how to play a game that is often played during Hanukkah. It … Continue reading
Today we have looked at how children lived in the Victorian era and what sort of games they played and the toys they sometimes had to make themselves. We have an assortment of Victorian toys in the classroom which include; whip and top, pop guns, ball and cup, a china doll and a Victorian perambulator. … Continue reading
Today we took full advantage of the lovely weather to play Rounders outside. We are learning the rules and regulations of the game as well as having a really fun time playing it. We have some surprisingly strong players of the game in our class, considering some of us haven’t played before!
Yesterday years 3,4,5 and 6 were invited to Folkestone 51 skateboard park. Each class had an hour slot and in that time we learnt to balance, roll, turn and spin on the board. Some of the children, who were more confident were able to ride the walls too. Each class had a great time as … Continue reading
We had a great day dressing up as Victorians. As you can see from the pictures, we spent the afternoon making marzipan fruits. These would have been a luxury and only available to the wealthiest families before the industrial revolution. We really couldn’t master the ‘no talking’ bit but we did manage to stand whenever … Continue reading
Today, Year 6 headed to the coastal park with their buddies and enjoyed some play…
This week, Year 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Wendy Shakespeare, who…
After a good nights sleep (if a little interrupted by a thunder storm!), the children…
Today we should have been exploring the rainforest biome at Kew Gardens but as that…
