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A big thank you!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 24th Jul 2018 @ 8:19pm

Mrs Regan and I have really enjoyed working with the fabulous Penguins this year and wish them well as they move into KS2 and Y3.

We realty appreciate the lovely cards and gifts ,so thank you very much , we feel very spoilt.

We hope you all enjoy a well earned break, keep safe and have fun! 😎. 🐧. ⚽️. ⛺️. 🎑. ✈️. 🎠. πŸš›. πŸ•Ά. 🌻. 🍦. β˜€οΈ

Goodbye Giraffes, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 23rd Jul 2018 @ 1:20pm

Well Year 4 one more day to go before you begin your summer holiday. Today is my last day with you and I would just like to say how much I have enjoyed being your teacher since February. You have made me welcome and have shown me that you are all still wonderful learners.Thank you for being so wonderful.

I hope you all have a fun filled summe and come back rested and ready to impress Miss Reynolds in Year 5. 

Morris Dancing for Mrs Coxhead, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 17th Jul 2018 @ 3:55pm

16 members of  Year 4 have been learning a Morris Dance called Longton Dance with Mr Nelson our former Deputy Head and Mrs Bolton 

This afternoon the children danced for Mrs Coxhead 

Celebration Assembly, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 16th Jul 2018 @ 9:35pm

Well done to all the BONGOS who recieved a certificate today.  

It was our final Celebration Assembly of the school year in church this afternoon and we celebrated by each class singing one of our Jigsaw songs. You were all amazing.  

The week ahead - 16th July, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 15th Jul 2018 @ 11:46pm

Here we are, our final full week of the school year.

This week we have Celebration Assembly in church on Monday a 2pm.  The children will be singing a song from our Jigsaw work and telling you a bit about our work this half term. 

On Tuesday we will 'move up' and spend some time with our next class teacher.

On Friday afternoon we will get to watch the Year 6 Dress Rehearsal.

This week's learning.

English. We have been busy being Paddington and  writing postcards from all over the Lake District.  This week we are going to be using the ipads and the Green screen app to create a video postcard.  We will having some warm up drama and voice coaching from Mr Kennedy before we start filming.  We also have our cardboard suitcases and Paddington Bear's from earlier in the half term which we can use aswell. 

Maths.  This week our focus will be on Measures.  Making sure we know the different measure units and their relationship with each other. We will be solving problems

Jigsaw.  We will be completing our Changing Me unit this week.

Art - There are a few finishing touches to do on our Beatrix Potter work. 

Science - Review of plant parts and thei functions.  Create a 3D flower.  Exploring seeds and how they disperse. 

Ninja Warriors Continued, by Mrs Coxhead

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 4:46pm

Some more pictures.

Ninja Warriors, by Mrs Coxhead

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 4:40pm

The Meerkats are ninja warriors. Look at us complete the obstacle course!

Bowling , by Miss Leigh

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 3:11pm

DT, by Miss Leigh

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 3:09pm

Ninja Warrior Challenge, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 1:41pm

The Giraffes had a great time working with Jonny on the Ninja challenge

Picture News - British Values - w/c 16th July, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 7:00am

Here is this week Picture News at home.  

Ninja Warrior UK , by Mrs Catterall

Date: 13th Jul 2018 @ 6:59am

WOW what an experience!

We had a fantastic day meeting Jonny and Wendy from Ninja Warrior UK.  They spoke with us this morning about following our dreams, not giving up, being determined, trying hard.  They then put us throguh our paces on an obstacle course set up in the hall.  After that, we had to try and complete the rope challenge.  Swinging from one rope to another without our feet touching the floor.  It wasn't as easy as it looked.  Our amazing gymnast Jemima succeeded and she got to have a special photo taken with Jonny. 

Here are a few photos of us in action.  (they are a bit blurry, but we were moving so fast)

 

 

Ninja fun, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 12th Jul 2018 @ 9:20pm

Well done Penguins who were amazing at the Ninja Warrior challenge today 😊

The coming of Peace. WW1 display, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 11th Jul 2018 @ 9:44pm

On Monday we had a lovely afternoon outside looking at our entry to commemorate the end of WW1. Thankyou to all the year 3 helpers who poured drinks, cut up strawberries,  buttered scones and served our visitors and the rest of the school.  You were amazing.  I have no photos of the afternoon as I was busy in the kitchen, but in case you haven't seen it here are some photos of the amazing display, a real team effort.

 

Choir Concert, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 11th Jul 2018 @ 9:16pm

Well done to all those in the choir this morning.  We had a wonderful time listening to you sing.  There were some moving performances.  

Ancient Time Pieces, by Miss Reynolds

Date: 10th Jul 2018 @ 8:27am

Hello!

This week we are going to be looking at ancient civilizations and exploring them through their time pieces. The children will be researching different means of keeping track of time and will be trying to create their own versions using the basic scientific principles behind the device.

However, the children are creating their own investigations. They are to create the best conditions for their time piece and it should be able to keep an minute, 10 minutes, half an hour or an hour. They will be creating a fair test to ensure that their time piece is roughly accurate within 10% margins of error. The children are creating these time pieces almost entirely independently and will be sourcing the materials themselves - this is where we may need your help!

If we have stuff in school, it is not a problem, but I envisage some children may want other resources. I will be telling them that they are only to use stuff lying around the house, maybe using bottles from recycling, or bits of cardboard... please don't feel compelled to go out and buy a whole variety of resources!
Just thought I would give you a heads up if they come home scavenging the bins for boxes or tins!  

Miss R

Peace Garden, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 9th Jul 2018 @ 4:55pm

Following a spellbinding story teller by The BFG this morning the Giraffes joined with the rest of the school for the dedication of our amazing Peace Garden. After the official dedication by Mr Turner scones and lemonade were enjoyed by all. 

Garden Party, by Mrs Coxhead

Date: 9th Jul 2018 @ 4:55pm

We enjoyed scones and a drink in the sun while we admired the peace garden.

Partner Reading, by Mrs Coxhead

Date: 9th Jul 2018 @ 4:53pm

We supported our partners in reading today.

Peace Garden, by Mrs Fletcher

Date: 9th Jul 2018 @ 4:51pm

This afternoon we all went out to the front is school to celebrate our wonderful Peace Garden. Our friend Mr Turner from the Royal British Legion dedicated the garden to the fallen servicemen who sacrificed their lives for us in World War 1. 

The week ahead - 9th July, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 8th Jul 2018 @ 9:43am

The last couple of weeks to go and there are plenty of exciting things still taking place.

This week we have a visitor in school, we will be listening to a performance all about Roald Dahl.

We will have the opportunity to appreciate our lovely 'coming of peace' garden on Monday afternoon.

We have move up afternoon on Tuesday.

The children will be either performing in or watching the choir concert on Wednesday.

On Thursday we have a special guest from Ninja Warrior UK in school to put us through our paces.  Please see the parent mail sent out with more details.

On Friday we will be watching the Reception class assembly.

Lots of fabulous experiences and opportunities taking place.

Amongst all that we will be completing our Beatrix Potter art work, working on our times tables, writing our postcards for Paddington visiting different places in the Lake District and hopefully filming this as well.  We will be learning some French and having our weekly Jigsaw lesson. 

Here's to a fantastic week. 

Topic Day 5, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 8th Jul 2018 @ 9:32am