Great engineering work in Class LH!

Class LH have been designing, planning and engineering their own vehicles.  

First of all, we found out about the history of vehicles and transport.  We used time lines and looked at how transport has changed over the years - looking back as far as 8000BC with the first canoes right up to modern day electric cars.  We were amazed that the first car didn't even have any doors!!

Having investigated, sorted and found out about different purposes of different vehicles, we then set about designing our own vehicles with our own logo.  We had a few of our engineers redesign their vehicles before starting and were tweaking and altering the plans and the designs.  

We used our Maths to make the nets and also to measure the length of the axles for the chassis to sit on.  

- persevering with sticking his net together 

Once we were happy with our plans, logos were designed to go on the side of the vehicle. 

- using her logo plan to recreate it for the side of her vehicle. 

Class LH were amazing with the problem-solving skills by encouraging each other and talking sharing advice with others to work out how to solve their problems.  

- sharing ideas and just look at how industrious our engineers and designers are!!!

For the axles, we measured the length of the Dowling rod and used a hacksaw to cut it. 

- carefully using the hacksaw to cut out his axles.

We added on the wheels and then decorated the vehicles following our own design brief. 

A few of the finished vehicles....

- a fruit and veg van

- a cat van 

- a post van.

Mrs Hall and Mrs Morgan were blown away by how well the engineers all worked so hard and also by how they were able to sort out any frustrations and find answers out together using great problem solving skills.   It was so lovely to see. Well done to all the engineers.

Sports Day - Day 4 - VWh & VWe

After postponing their Sports Day due to the rain last week, the year 6 had a really energetic morning yesterday up at the field.

More photos will be uploaded to the website gallery soon.

Three Bears in Reception

A fabulous display of pictures created by the children in Reception (Class CH) of the Three Bears:

Music Tutor Retires

This week we were very sad to say goodbye to Biddy Channon who has been a Music For Schools Foundation tutor to many of our children over the last 16 years.

We marked the event by presenting Biddy with flowers, cards and presents in the Gilder Garden, with all her current pupils able to join in this event and enjoy an ice cream treat as well!  They then all had their lessons in this courtyard, which was lovely.

She will be really missed by us all and we wish her every happiness for her retirement.

Sports Week - Day 3 - KB & JT

What fun our Year 1's had in the sun last Wednesday.  

A morning packed full of events that were thoroughly enjoyed by all - with running and relay races, throwing events and a traditional sack race!

Lots of smiles all round - topped off with a cooling ice lolly!

More photos on the Website Gallery

RNLI visit to Year 1 and Year 2

The RNLI came to talk to Year 1 and Year 2 today about their role in beach safety and water safety. 

The visit really brought together some of the previous learning that we have done about the history of the RNLI including Grace Darling and where the lifeboat stations are.  Some of us were surprised when we watched a short video about how they have even rescued animals too!!  

We learnt about how to float in the water if we get into trouble, to stay together and who to call.  

We also identified the different flags on the beach and what they mean too. 

We and the RNLI would like to say a huge thank you to the families who kindly made  a donation towards this very worthwhile charity.  The children kindly donated £107 to the RNLI and Mr Cutler, the speaker, was very grateful so thank you for being so generous.  It was a very informative talk and the children learnt a lot.

Sports Week - Day 3 - CH & KM

Our Reception children in classes KM & CH experienced their first Sports Day in school last Wednesday.

Helped by lovely sunny weather the children enjoyed the running, jumping and throwing involved in their events and they all took part with great sportsmanship.

More photos can be seen on the website gallery

Sports Week - Day 2 - KVJA & SBRH

The Year 3 & 4 children in the KVJA & SBRH bubble had wonderful weather for their Sports Day last Tuesday - all sorts of track and field events took place, with the children competing for their House.

We still have the Year 6 event this week and on Friday we will announce the House that wins Sports Week 2021.

Apologies for the delay in uploading the photos - more have been uploaded to the website gallery.