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  • Friday Fun!

    Friday 15th March Every computing lesson begins with a discussion on how to stay safe when online. The children are taught to be SMART. S = Stay safe M = never Meet A = should I Accept? R = is it Reliable T = Tell In year 6, the children continued their topic on creating their own text adventures. The aim is to create an 18 slide story which will be shared with a different year group within the school. In year 5, the children continued designing and creating their own 2DIY computer game. The aim is to create a 5 level game which progresses in difficulty, ready to be shared with a different year group. Year 4: The children began a new topic using a programme called Logo. Logo is a text-based coding language used to control an on-screen turtle to create mathematical patterns. The children really enjoyed exploring how to create simple shapes. Year 3: This week, the children continued a topic on how to use email. Today, the main focus was email safety and our digital footprint. Year 2: This week, the children explored using the search engine Google, to answer a variety of different questions, including how long it takes to get to the moon and how tall is Taylor Swift. Year 1: This week the children explored adding audio to their eBooks. Reception: The focus today was exploring different technology. The children really enjoyed using a microscope on different materials in the room.

  • Quicksticks at the Three Hills

    This week Year 3 headed over to the Three Hills for an exciting game of Quicksticks (or rather 7 games!) The children were split into five teams and played against other local schools. We could not be prouder of our children, as they took on each match with enthusiasm. The other teams provided challenging competition but the children did not give up. This event has inspired many of our children to want to learn more about this game and have even asked about putting together a school team, so watch this space.

  • Transparent, Translucent or Opaque

    This week in Science, Year 3 have been learning about how much light can travel through different objects. The children learnt that materials that allow all light to pass through are called transparent. Materials that allow some light to pass through are called translucent and materials that don't allow any light to pass through are called opaque. The children then used a torch to see how much light would pass through: wood, tracing paper, glass, card, carpet, fabric, cellophane and newspaper.

  • Year 4’s Pavilion Project

    In our lively Year 4 classroom, something truly magical is taking place – our students are evolving into architects! Through our Design and Technology lessons, they're constructing their own pavilions, and the journey has been thoroughly enjoyable. Beginning a few lessons ago with the fundamentals of frame structure, our students then delved into design principles before immersing themselves in the art of crafting something both sturdy and visually appealing. From selecting materials to reinforcing corners, they've mastered the intricacies of construction while unleashing their creativity. The objective was to fashion pavilions that not only stand as proud structures but also mirror their individual imaginations. As we approach the final touches, adding cladding to our structures, it's evident that each pavilion narrates a tale of creativity. Despite the occasional mess (apologies, Mrs. T!), the shared delight throughout this endeavor has made every moment worthwhile.

  • World Book Day in Year 3

    The children certainly made an impressive effort with their word outfits and we had a great time using their words to create a silly story. We hope you enjoy reading it! Once upon a time there was a brother and sister. Their names were Steve and Matilda. The sister was a genius and the brother was a super wrestler. Once Matilda did a race and she won and she said "I am a winner!" Also, their parents loved to dance. The dad's name was Michael Jackson and both parents loved their daughter and son. (The parents were amazing and were secretly planning a trip to Disney Land.) They lived in a royal palace with a king and queen. In their palace they had a robotic butler who, when he ran out of battery, needed a lot of charging. In the palace they also lived with their dog called Golden and another dog called Toto who was only two months old (in human years.) Also, they had a couple of other pets that were both pandas; one was a soft, blue panda and the other was a magical panda that when she licked her fur it changed colour! Steve had his own pet lion with lots of muscles, his name was Invincible. Matilda and Steve had a friend called Buoyant (who loved to surf.) Buoyant had his own pet python. The python's name was Bowzer because it was a scary snake! Matilda had a best friend who was a gymnast and her best friend's favorite colour was turquoise. They also loved their auntie who worked as a florist and she sold colourful flowers. After one long tiring day, it was finally bedtime. Steve felt sleepy, so he curled up in his cosy bed and fell asleep. Meanwhile, Matilda (the protagonist) decided she was NOT sleepy. So she turned into a colourful witch and did NOT feel normal! Then she did a topsy-turvey gymnast flip! The End.

  • Egyptian Art

    To finish off their Egyptian Art, year 3 created their own papyrus paper using strips of paper and PVA glue. The children learnt about the authentic processes that they would have followed during the Ancient Egyptian times and it was truly fascinating! Once their paper had dried they then decorated it using hieroglyphs and drawings of the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. A fun project to end the topic.

  • Friday Fun

    Friday 8th March Every computing lesson begins with a discussion on how to stay safe when online. The children are taught to be SMART. S = Stay safe M = never Meet A = should I Accept? R = is it Reliable T = Tell In year 6, the children continued their topic on creating their own text adventures. This week, the children have started creating different slides and creating buttons to link them. In year 5, the children continued designing and creating their own 2DIY computer game. These games will then be shared with their buddies. Year 4: The children created persuasive poster for a fictional problem. Year 3: This week, the children continued a topic on how to use email. Today, the children began sending and receiving emails, using the Purple Mash email. Year 2: This week, the children explored using the search engine Google to answer a variety of dinosaur-based questions. Year 1: This week the children explored adding animations to their eBooks. Reception: Most children in the class logged onto Purple Mash independently. Once logged on, the children created their own gardens, using different Purple Mash programs.

  • A sunny morning at the beach

    This week, it was Year 5's turn to attend beach school with Mr O’Neon and they were extremely lucky with the beautiful weather. The morning started by learning about the tides and the science behind what causes high tide and low tide and this turned into a role play activity, that both the children and adults got involved in. After that, the children split up into small groups and were given an array of words to act out (lighthouse, tides, whale, pollution and other words associated with the beach). They then had to act these words out and the rest of the class had to guess which word was being acted out. The children thoroughly enjoyed this. The morning finished off with free time, in which the children could litter pick or investigate the area. A lot of children chose to litter pick and they were surprised to see how much litter there was including fishing nets, plastic bottles and even a lipstick! Year 5, as always, were impeccably behaved and a pleasure to take out. They are very much looking forward to what beach school has in store for them next week!

  • Fantastic Forces in Year 5

    This week, we had a fun science afternoon. We were looking at air resistance and how it slows moving objects down. This week our big question was- “Does the amount of surface area affect the rate in which an object falls?”. To answer this question, the children made parachutes of three different sizes to see if the bigger/smaller parachute, the quicker/slower it fell. The children carefully cut black sacks and fixed them on to a playmobile figure before using stopwatches to time the rate of falling. We discussed the importance of a fair test and decided that the height from which it is dropped from, the person dropping and the material of the parachute had to remain the same. The results showed that the larger the surface area, the larger the air resistance and therefore it fell slower. The children were able to enter in one parachute into a competition which involved Mrs Marritt dropping a parachute from the ICT suite. The one that fell the slowest won and this was Alex’s group! We obviously had to see air resistance in action, so in the afternoon we played lots of fun games using the scoot boards. The children worked well as a team to compete in a fun competition. It was a fun afternoon involving lots of science!

  • Gymnastics Event

    This week, children from Years 2,3 5 and 6 were selected to take part in a gymnastics competition at Folkestone Academy. The children were given a floor routine to learn and also a vault option. It is safe to say, the children absolutely excelled. They knew their routines off by heart and looked extremely polished with pointed toes, extended arms and lovely straight backs. They carried out a series of rolls, jumps and balances with confidence. In the vault element of the competition, again the children were able to perform two jumps either a pike jump from the spring board or a jump from the vault. Overall, the children ended up with two bronze medals in the group category which was amazing! Eloise and Alexa were awarded gold medals for the individuals in the Year 5 and 6 category and Sana was awarded a bronze medal for the Year 2 category. In the little time we had to practise the routines, I think it is safe to say how amazingly well the children did. I am extremely proud of them. They behaved beautifully on the day and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship skills by cheering each other on and working well within their groups. A huge thank you to all the of parents for allowing your living rooms to become sports halls over the last few weeks to practise the routines- it definitely paid off!

  • Celebrating World Book Day at St Eanswythe's School

    Today, our school transformed into a vibrant tapestry of words, imagination and creativity as we celebrated World Book Day in St Eanswythe's style. It was a day filled with excitement, laughter and an appreciation for the power of storytelling and literature. The festivities kicked off with a whole school celebration in the hall, where anticipation filled the air as a red carpet stretched down the centre as the children arrived to find their seats. Mrs. Jacobs, our guide through the world of books, announced that it was our moment to shine as the children and teachers strutted their stuff down the runway, dressed as words that leapt from the pages of our favorite stories. The hall buzzed with energy, music filled the air and children paraded their unique and imaginative costumes. With each step down the red carpet, the children were showcasing a kaleidoscope of vocabulary. The creativity continued to flow as the children proudly showed the rest of the school their decorated paper plates which had been transformed with the themes of the children's favourite books. The pride and joy on the faces of the children was lovely as they showcased their masterpieces, each one a testament to the magic of storytelling and imagination. Those who participated in the plate decorating extravaganza were rewarded with prizes and the honor of seeing their creations proudly displayed in the corridor at school. Mrs. Jacobs then told us of the literary treasures awaiting us at our class visits to the bookshop, igniting our excitement for the adventure ahead. Armed with our World Book Day tokens, we eagerly embarked through Folkestone town centre to Waterstones on a quest to discover new worlds and adventures between the pages of our chosen books. As the day unfolded, classrooms buzzed with activity, with students diving into book-themed crafts, online workshops and word games. Some classes welcomed parents for special reading events, fostering a sense of community and shared love for literature. The highlight of the day was the collaborative storytelling adventure, where each class collated their chosen words to create a whimsical and utterly delightful tale or sentence. The stories came to life through the collective imagination of our students. As the day ends on another World Book Day celebration, we are reminded of the magic that lies within the pages of books. It was a day of joy, creativity and boundless imagination—a celebration of the written word and the endless possibilities they hold. To all the children and staff who participated, thank you for sharing your creativity and passion for storytelling. May the magic of books continue to inspire and delight you for years to come. Happy World Book Day!

  • Mother's Day Tea Party Hosted by Year 4

    Yesterday, the school hall echoed with laughter, love and children's voices as our Year 4 class hosted a special Mother's Day Tea Party. It was a delightful event filled with heartfelt moments celebrating the incredible women in our lives. The air was filled with anticipation as the children prepared for this magical day, eager to showcase their appreciation for their mothers and other significant women who play pivotal roles in their lives. As the mothers, grandmothers and guests arrived, they were greeted with beaming smiles and the children took pride in serving their loved ones steaming cups of tea. The highlight of the event was the heartfelt performances by the Year 4 class. With confidence and enthusiasm, they took centre stage to recite poems, share heartfelt messages and sing a beautiful song together. Each word and note resonated with love and appreciation, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone present. For the children, it was a moment of empowerment and expression as they shared their creativity and affection with their mothers. The joy and pride on the faces of the mothers were undeniable as they watched their children shine. To our Year 4 class, thank you for your heartfelt efforts, your love, creativity, and kindness have touched the hearts of all who attended, making this Mother's Day Tea Party a truly magical and unforgettable experience. To all the mothers and significant women in our lives Happy Mother's Day!

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