Year 3 Science- Light and Shadow
Our topic this term is Light and Shadow and so we have started to look at items that are Transparent, Translucent and Opaque. The task was to see how transparent different materials are using a torch. The question being, ‘If the light source gets through the material in question, is it still classed as transparent?’ This was a tricky one as you cannot see through a tissue, but the torch shone through it easily!
Fun Day in Year 3 & 4
As the weather was so hot on the day 3 & 4 were due to go to Legoland we had a fun day in school instead. To start the day we had paper aeroplane competitions to see whose team could assemble a plane that would fly the furthest and another that would stay in the air the longest. Everybody worked so brilliantly in a team. The main attraction though was the water fight, where everyone enjoyed cooling down. A great day was had and we all want to do it again!
KIC Theatre
During this week all the classes participated in KIC theatre drama workshops. The topics covered were Sound, Shadow and Light, Journeys, Where the Wild Things Are, Transition, Secret Agents and Our Local Area. KIC Theatre is always a popular activity with all the classes and Ian is brilliant with the children.
Wavelengths Community Dance Day
Today many of James' Dance Club performed at the Quarterhouse. The event was the Wavelengths Community Dance Day, it is the second year this exciting opportunity has been held. Various different Dance Schools joined in for this event, which was a pleasure to watch. Huge thanks to James for organising and teaching our children the two dances, Colour of Love and Journey to the Past. We really appreciate all the children and parents that helped to make the occasion so great.
World Music Day
What a fabulous day we have had celebrating World Music Day today. We were so fortunate to be joined by Kevin Richards, the drummer from Gumboots Reggae Band, who led every class in a drumming workshop. The children did a great job drumming out the various patterns Kevin taught them and also at following a type of call and response signal letting them know when to start, break and stop. At lunchtime, Mrs Hodgkinson sang to the children in the hall whilst they ate their lunch.
Zumba
Yesterday we had a chance to experience a forty minute Zumba class. It was very fast but so much fun. Everyone was listening carefully to the next instruction as you can see by the expressions on some of their faces. By the end we had some very sweaty children!
Confetti & Congratulations!
It was raining confetti in Assembly today as we all gathered together for our last PSHE assembly of the academic year. Together we celebrated our individual achievements! A few brave individuals walked our red carpet and shared their success stories with the whole school - We had proud moments such as Leap of Faith from our Residential trip, to being good friends, to wonderful art work. After this, it was time for the teachers to celebrate all of the pupils at St Eanswythe's
Chess Club
Chess Club members are always very vocal in their learning about chess and when it comes times to play each other, the children become very animated especially if they are using the four way chess board. Thanks Mathew for the teaching.
Football Club
Football Club has been very popular this term as usual. They have been participating in some fitness drills, practising football skills and playing mini matches.
Reading Buddies at Glendale
During this term, more children have been chosen to go to Glendale to read and chat with our Reading Buddies. Both children and adults enjoy the experience. Not all children have the chance to interact with such a different generation, so this is a great opportunity to mix and learn from each other. We are grateful for all the time the Buddies give up to be with us.
