Art week!

Having learnt about environmental artists we decided to have a go ourselves! We wanted to raise awareness about the amount of plastic waste going in the oceans, in the hope that it would encourage people to reduce, reuse and recycle. I’m so impressed with their creativity!

Shadows, debates and games!

Another busy week in Badger Class!

In science the class investigated whether a shadow is the same shape as the object casting it. They made a prediction, identified the independent, control and dependent variables, conducted an experiment of their own design and then reviewed their results.

In English we had a debate about whether or not people should be allowed to climb Everest. We will be writing balanced arguments about this next week.

A highlight of the week was playing games in the Hall as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. The children had time to play as a class and then supported and played with their buddies in Robins Class.

The Dreadful Menace

Year six have produced some fantastic writing this week. Using the poem ‘The Dreadful Menace’ and the trailer for the 2014 Winter Olympics as inspiration, they wrote a description of climbing Mount Everest. They are really challenging themselves with their vocabulary and through their detailed description of senses and emotions have developed a fantastic connection with the reader. I had chills down my spine reading them.

Are your ears ringing?

Huge thanks to Mrs Chase for arranging and leading a bell ringing lesson for year six on Monday. The class loved having the chance to ring a huge bell and programme a computer to create their own bell ringing tune. Much fun was had by all and it was lovely to be able to give the children a new experience.

Lighting up our learning!

In Geography we used torches to demonstrate why The Arctic and Antarctica have Polar days and nights. We also used the torches in science to prove that the Law of Reflection was correct!

Merry Christmas

I am so proud of everyone in Badger Class for how caring and kind they are with their buddies. Today was another perfect example of that. They read stories to their buddy and then played with them, helping build train tracks, towers and all sorts. Both Reception and Year Six children were excited to see their buddy and spend time together and it was really heartwarming to see. The most important thing you can be is kind and they certainly are. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

The best week EVER!

We’ve been very creative this week! In art we painted our Maya masks and have taken them home to terrorise show our families.

In French we used fake blood and face paint to give ourselves realistic looking injuries, then role played doctors and patients.

In D.T. we cooked Maya food; tortillas, sweet potato, salsa and guacamole. We also tried hot chocolate- Maya style, by adding cinnamon and chilli. Most of us tried something we’d never had before and we all enjoyed the majority of the dishes. HUGE thanks to the parents that helped.

6th December 2024

In D.T., year six used their science knowledge from their electricity topic to help them design intruder alarms. Having drawn circuit diagrams and annotated sketches of their sensor, they made a prototype and tested it in the art cupboard. After some alterations and adaptations to their designs, everyone was successful. It was great to see different approaches, from using the door handle or hinges as triggers, to the weight of intruders.

29th November

This week we found out that the Maya used masks for events, battle and even after death! We looked at their inspiration (often animals) and the bright colours they used, before designing our own. We had great fun making our masks from clay and can’t wait for them to dry so we can paint them next week.

22nd November 2024

Year six have been learning about perspective in art. This is a tricky skill to master and required lots of patience and determination. I was blown away by their finished pieces.

Anyone for a game of Pok-ta-Pok?

Over the last two weeks year six have learnt the history of the ancient Maya ball game Pok-ta-Pok. They’ve played it (without the sacrifices) and written some fabulous instructions to enable others to play too. Are you brave enough? Here are some of their instructions….

Our London visitors

Year 6 were excited to welcome back our friends from Plaistow Primary School in London to our school this week.

As the weather was looking decidedly unsummery, we had to juggle the order of activities so, after a quick getting-to-know-you session, we cracked on with making s’mores and lighting the fire together. We then took a stroll to the shop (‘Is that the ONLY shop?’) before having fun on the village green together.

Then, it was back to school for lunch and a play together before they headed off to PGL for their residential.

It was absolutely lovely to see everyone playing so nicely together. Year 6 behaved fabulously and I’m incredibly proud of them for being so welcoming.

Bikeability

On Monday this week, Year 6 had their first cycling session from the WSCC Bikeability trainers. Children used the playground all day and then, for the rest of the week, went out in small groups onto the roads around Plaistow.

Well done, Year 6… you did really well and were sensible whilst listening to instructions.

Bikeability

On Monday this week, Year 6 had their first cycling session from the WSCC Bikeability trainers. Children used the playground all day and then, for the rest of the week, went out in small groups onto the roads around Plaistow.

Well done, Year 6… you did really well and were sensible whilst listening to instructions.

Final PGL blog…

Now I’m on my sofa, recharging ( both phone and myself) and with wifi, here are pics from today’s Giant Swing!

Everybody went on it ( even though a few were - understandably- a tad edgy beforehand) and did brilliantly!

Well done, year 6! Sooo proud of you. Xx

Final day…

Another good night and we’ve all had breakfast and packed up.

This morning, we have a double giant swing session all together. I will post photos of that once home as these blog posts have consumed all my data plus I need to preserve my phone battery for the journey home.

It’s been a fabulous few days. Your children are wonderful and we’ve loved spending this previous time with them. Personally, how lucky I feel to have had my final trip to PGL with these brave, funny and kind individuals. Xx

More zippiness

More photos from the zip wire fun ‘n’ games today….

The children are currently having a ‘silent disco’ whilst Ms Smith and I hide in the teachers’ room! PS Apologies for including pic of my cat, Louis! Added in error and can’t find a way to delete without restarting this post all over again and, quite frankly, I’m done in and refuse to do that! He’s beautiful anyway, so I’m sure you’ll all enjoy admiring his blue eyes and pink nose!!!

PS apologies … sone of the pics on this post are A LONG WAY DOWN…. So just keep on scrolin’, baby!!

A joy to behold!

Posting this just because it makes me laugh!

Problem solving by the water’s edge…

What a beautiful location for a bit of problem solving in the afternoon…Mr King, Ms Collins and Jacob are on the ferry in the background!

Zippppppp

This afternoon, we’ve had fun on the zip wire. Here are pictures of half the class. The other half are with Miss Smith so I’ll try to do another post later with their pics!