Outdoor learning adventures.
Practical Maths
Year 4 have been using lolly sticks and pencils to practise making Roman numerals to help with their learning in Maths.
Robinwood Residential Years 5/6
The children from Years 5/6 had an amazing time on their residential to Robinwood. All of our children showed determination, resilience and exemplary manners and everyone who met them commented on their excellent attitude and behaviour- we are so proud. While we were away, during the day, the children were split into two groups (Mountains and Crags) and we took photos on two different iPads. We had problems when trying to upload the photos whilst at Robinwood. We’ ve managed to upload these photos from one of our iPads, we’ll update the blog again on Monday with the other photos. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos of our adventure and get a flavour of the risks that were taken, the fears that were overcome, the fun that was had and the special memories that were made.
Have a super weekend.
Classification keys
As part of our Science topic of Animals and Their Habitats, we created our own classification keys. We asked questions to group the animals we had been given. It was quite tricky but we got there.
Fire Safety
On Friday, we had a visit from the Fire Brigade. They told the whole school about a recent rise in arson incidents in Shotton Colliery and explained the potential consequences of these. We also found out how the Fire Brigade have ways of identifying who started the fires.
Super Scientists
Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 Science Ambassadors, who won an award at Durham University on Friday. They competed against other schools and came came first with their interesting presentation about DNA, having impressed the panel of judges. They were excellent representatives for our school. Here they are displaying their fabulous trophy.
Super Statistics!
We have been learning about statistics in our maths lessons this week. We have all been working really hard!
Recycling Assembly
On Monday, the whole school had an information session on recycling. We found out what happens to our rubbish and what we can do to reduce waste by recycling efficiently. Please encourage your child to help our environment by helping out with recycling at home.
Christmas Events
We have had a wonderful start to our Christmas celebrations. Last Friday, after our hugely successful Christmas Fayre, the whole school enjoyed Christmas Dinner. Children, governors and staff all came together to share this special time together. Thank you to Mrs Natress and Mrs Iley for making such a delicious meal.
This week, the children all took part in their Christmas Performances. All of the children, in both Key Stages, truly let their lights shine and were so respectful and confident in church. Thank you to all children and staff for working hard to produce these wonderful performances. A special thank you also goes to Mr Nicholson and Jamie, for both giving up their time to play the carols for the children during rehearsals and during the final performances.
Next week we have our Christmas party day on Tuesday and our trip to the Pantomime on Wednesday. Another exciting week to look forward to.
