"Enchanted woodland" wow moment

Class JC and Class LH visited the school woodland area as the introduction to their new topic "Enchanted Woodland".   We used our senses to take in the sights, sounds and feel of the different features in the wood.  This has inspired our writing because we used adjectives and exciting verbs which we talked about during our visit.  It has  also helped us with our art as we identified the textures and details of the wood, the leaves, the sky, the branches and the canopy. 

We also took the cameras to photograph and compare different parts of the wood - we found some "smooth bark" and "rough and bumpy" tree stumps.  The birds were "chirping"  and the robin even came to join in as it "flitted" around in the wood amongst us.  We got very excited when we saw him but his red-breast really stood out.  

The "soft and spongy" moss was "springy".  The leaves "crunched" under our feet and leaves" rustled" in the trees. 

It was lovely to see the hedgehog house made by Ella, who was in year 6  last year, placed in amongst the undergrowth. 

Zooming in on a close-up with the camera looking at the textures within the wood. 

We compared the different colours and the way the sun shone through the trees to change the appearance of the leaves. 

We felt the leaves and the bark and compared the colours... look at these shades of green!

Open Day Tomorrow

Chess Club

Chess club started again this week on Monday lunchtime, with a tournament coming up in January the Y5 and Y6 pupils have plenty of time to improve their skills! 

Stunning landscapes and panoramas

Year 6 have started this half term in our exciting new after school club - the photography club.  Mr Brooks started by sharing with the children the features and menus on the cameras and explaining the types of photos there are.  

We then set off around the mere to capture the stunning photos of the castle and the church in the glorious winter sunshine.  The autumnal colours radiated out across the mere as the trees and bushes set up the perfect frame for the perfect picture.  The children were able to take some really detailed landscape photos using the foreground to frame and border the photos.  

Setting up and trying to use the landscape mode. 

All the photos below were taken by the children in the photography club. 

 The castle framed with the foreground.  

Using the landscape mode, the castle has retained a perfect focus. 

The castle peeping out from behind the trees and the bushes in the foreground. 

Catching the autumnal sun across the castle. 

The refections in the mere are a bit more visible in this landscape photo.

We then moved to another part of the mere to capture the panoramic view and most were successful in capturing the castle and the church in their panoramic photo.  

A panoramic photo of the castle. 

It was great to compare the effects that using different shutter modes created. 

A huge thank you to Mr Byer who also volunteered and his expert knowledge on creating a "good" photo was invaluable. 

Christmas Shoe Boxes for Samaritans Purse

Thank you to all the families who so kindly packed and wrapped a Christmas parcel for the Samaritan's Purse Shoe Box appeal this year.
We have 46 wonderful Christmas parcels to pass onto children in need around the world through this worthwhile charity.

Bonfire Night

This morning Class AB read a story about Guy Fawkes and discussed why we celebrate this occasion. We also talked about why we celebrate using fireworks. As a class we decided how we can keep ourselves safe on Bonfire Night. After, we looked at some fireworks and they inspired us to create these pictures.

By Lizzy

By Lexi

By Ella-Rose

By Mayeni

Cross Country event at Framlingham College

All of out Year 5 & 6 children and most of our Year 3 & 4 children took part in this Sporting event at Framlingham College today.  Well done to everyone who took part & thank you to all the parents who helped.  Here are some great photos from Mrs Owen.
A report will follow with winners information.

Displays in school...

Have you seen some of the new displays this term ?...
Our Field -

Languages -

 Clubs -

 Art -

 Reception -

 Yeara 2 Topic -

 Year 2 PSHE -

Reception -

 Nursery -

 Hall, Star of the week -

Open Day - Next Wednesday

Cake Stall Tonight

OVO Bike Workshop

Our Year 5 children had their chance today to take part in a workshop about Racing Bikes from the RideSmart organisation.  
This is a follow-on session from the Tour of Britain work in September.  The children were given basic racing skills were put into teams to race across the playground.
See more about the Ridesmart event earlier in the term with the Year 6 pupils who also took part.

JT Trail Trial!

Today, JT Class went to Framlingham Castle, to trial a trail!

It was great fun because we went to a lot of places in the Castle and we could do it in any order we wanted to. We really liked the activities in the booklet, especially the dot-to-dot.

While we were there, we got to learn more information about the Tudors and the Howard family. However the main family we were finding out about were the Bigods.

The guides were very helpful and kind because they gave us extra information. At the end, Andrew took a small group of us inside to try out the exhibition. This was interesting because there were interactive activities to take part in-we tried on some head-wear from the time!

Finally, we assessed the trail and helped them improve it even further!

A fabulous morning of learning!

Whole Class Blog!

A few more Roman Villas...

These amazing Roman residences have been constructed by the talented children in Mrs Cann's & Mrs Hamilton's class.