The Courier

Now that they can name the characters in La chasse à l’ours, the children watched Madame Tatton read the first few pages in the book, they stopped at the long wavy grass, in French we say 'une prairie'. The children then made their own 'prairie' and used their puppets form the previous week to re-enact the page from Michael Rosen’s book.

During the last couple of weeks, Reception have been thinking about winter and learning about animals that hibernate. We created some marvellous models and pictures of some of the animals that sleep to survive the cold weather. Can you guess what they are?

Class 1S have continued to think about the story of St Kevin, following Mr Thackway’s assembly last week. We listened to the story of him again and how he chose to do the right thing so that the black bird could continue building her nest and hatching her babies.

Their task this week was to recreate the picture of St Kevin using toys, Lego, playdough, cardboard tubes, figures or even themselves. The children thought about the small narrow den and made space for Kevin's arms to poke through and the bird and it's nest in one hand.

Mr Thackway and I really enjoyed seeing what was created!

Class 1S have been enjoying their cross curricular learning about nocturnal animals in English, science and art.  They have been demonstrating their fantastic learning through some very creative crafts and by publishing their own non-fiction book all about owls.  They have enjoyed sharing their projects through Teams meetings and have felt proud of what they have produced.

Class 3Y have learnt about the story of Creation in the Bible this week. They have spent time reflecting on their favourite parts of God's creation. There is a super range of art work and Seesaw skills on display.

Inspired by Mrs Trafe's disgusting meals in 'Billionaire Boy', 4M have created their own revolting menus. They were truly stomach-churning with delights such as 'Bellybutton Fluff on Toast', 'Sloppy Witch's Soup with Wart Croutons', and 'Fish Gut Pie with Mashed Manure.' 

Have a look at some of them here.

Well done, 4M!

Class 5F are learning about many aspects of life in 20th century Britain. This week they have been interviewing their families and friends to find out about popular films of the 20th century. I wonder if your favourite is featured?

One of the many things that we talk about over our lunch together in Class 6W is baking, many of us are keen bakers, the class even bought me a great apron for Christmas.

Many of us find baking is a great way to relax and practise mindfulness, so I suggested that the class could share something they cooked independently this week if they wished.

I have been so very impressed with the variety and quality of their cooking, there have been cakes (even one with a model of me on!), chicken dishes, pasta dishes, breakfasts and many more.

These are great life skills for the children, I know I always loved cooking with my children and they are great at cooking for themselves, now they are grown up.