Masterchef in the making!

Taste Testers for the Chinese menu

Today, our fabulous Head Cook, Mrs. Aldred, baked a wonderful dessert to trial  in preparation for next week’s Chinese New Year inspired lunch. School Council were enlisted to act as taste testers- here are some of their thoughts on the banana and toffee cakes:

“Lovely texture!”

“This is really tasty- I wouldn’t change a thing”

“It’s a thumbs- up from me!”

“This would be amazing with custard”

“I don’t normally like banana but this is really good!”

Listening carefully in assembly

Julia Rose,  from the Baptist church,  came to share her assembly with us today about "Listening".  Mrs Rose shared memories about her own family listening whilst they were growing up and on holidays they shared.  

She also told us the story of the outcast woman at the well (John 4) where Jesus was listening to the woman by the well.  We all learnt the importance of how Christians can pray to God and how God listens to them. 

Friends Cake Stall Today

Come along to the front playground after school today to pick up some delicious Friday sweet treats! Yum!

L.E.Ding by example

Class MS were the first class to begin to use our new set of micro:bits. The school received these as part of the BBC's micro:bit giveaway. 

Today Class MS learnt how to code a series of instructions so that the micro:bits would display symbols, patterns, letters and words on their LED displays. They learnt how to use the MakeCode website before pairing and downloading their code onto their micro:bit. The children had to ensure that their designs fit onto a 5x5 array pattern so that they would light up correctly when transferred to the micro:bits. 

The micro:bits will be available for each class to use as part of their computing lessons as well across other areas of the curriculum as they can be programmed to record and playback sound, track your number of steps, send radio signals and be programmed with simple games for the children to interact with.

RE-cycling in LKS2

 As part of our Islam unit in RE, LKS2 have been transforming some unwanted cereal boxes into replica mosques; a Muslim place of worship.

To inspire us we took a virtual tour of a mosque in Sheffield and then looked at photos of mosques from around the world. 

We then used our cardboard boxes to create our own replicas by sketching, cutting and shaping them into a mosque before decorating with islamic patterns and symbols.

Online Safety Parent Session - Thus 8 Feb 6.30pm

 

Year 6 London Trip - Houses or Parliament

Following our tour of Westminster, we ventured to The Houses of Parliament. 

After experiencing an airport- style security system, the two classes separated and had a guided tour. 

We spent time in the robing room, the House of Lords and various other wonderful areas. Then, each class took part in a workshop where we had the opportunity to have an authentic debate. 

Year 6 London Trip - Westminster Abbey

After an early start & long bus journey on Friday, we finally arrived at Westminster Abbey. 

We assembled ourselves into small groups and had a look around the fascinating building. 

We saw the tombs of various monarchs, e.g. Henry VII, Bloody Mary, etc. We were in awe as the architecture was so beautiful. 

Phonics Workshop

 

'Focus on Maths' week

This week, the whole school have been focusing maths. 

This culminated in a whole school assembly where the children shared their learning with the rest of the pupils. 

• Reception investigated number bonds and 2D shapes to construct pictures
• Year 1/2 studied Katherine Johnson and her important work for NASA and maths occurring in nature
• Year 3/4 looked at number sentences and arrays, along with showing their workings
• Year 4/5 investigated the origins of tangrams
• Year 5 looking at alternative ways of representing numbers to 60. 
• Year 5/6 conducted maths investigations into the human impact on our oceans. 
• Finally, Year 6 researched mathematicians such as Stephen Hawking and his work on black holes and some studied the Pythagoras Theorem. 

It was wonderful to see such a huge range of learning and it was fabulous to see the enthusiasm from the children. 

House Swimming Gala

Yesterday we held our annual House Swimming Gala at Framlingham College for Year 5 & 6 children.

It was a terrific event - the sportsmanship and teamwork of all the children in their houses was great to see.

Congratulations go to Bulstrode House who came in as overall winners and well done to everyone who took part!

'Focus on maths' week

This week, we're celebrating maths by making it a focus on our school. 

Each class will be investigating on an area of maths and on Thursday, the children will have an opportunity to share what they've done in a whole school assembly.

Across the school, we follow the White Rose scheme and we're really focusing on true mastery of this wonderful subject. 

In Class VW, we discuss what 'tools' we need to use in our toolbox to approach problems, using jottings and different methods to support reaching a solution. We're also looking at the impact of various mathematicians such as Stephen Hawking and Pythagoras. 

Indoor Year 6 Athletics competition

The Year 6 children enjoyed participating in the indoor athletics competition at Thomas Mills on Monday. Children took part in various events such as: standing long jump, standing triple jump, vertical jump, speed bounce, chest push, soft javelin, obstacle relay, lap rely, 2 lap relay, 6 lap relay and over relay. All the children should be incredibly proud of themselves for their enthusiasm, team spirit and determination. It was lots of fun, well done to all the children who took part!

Library in a box

Following an informative assembly for the children on Friday, we wanted to share their Library in a Box concept with parents.  The library want help to create and share ideas from the children to help design a new children's area within Framlingham library.  All the children were asked to imagine what and where their perfect library would be... literally anywhere - real or fictitious!

The Library would like the children to have a go at designing a "Library in a box".  The finished library should be no bigger than a shoe box or cereal box.  They can use junk modelling, painting, stick in pictures, photos etc.

Drop off your box at the Library in the week before half term.

Further and more detailed information is being sent via parentmail today.  Happy designing!!

RECEPTION APPLICATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW

FINAL REMINDER 

If you have a child born between 01/09/2019 and 31/08/2020 the deadline to apply for a Reception place for September 2024 is tomorrow.

Make your on-line application to SCC Admissions by 15 JANUARY 2024 

Apply at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-primary-school-place-2024-2025