Week beg 11.5.15
This week in maths we revised fractions. We were reminded about halves and quarters. A half is when a shape is split into two equal pieces. A quarter is when a shape is split into 4 four equal pieces. We used our knowledge to sort different shapes under the headings halves and quarters.

Yesterday we had our Celebrating Success Ceremony. For our class performance, we sang the song ‘Bring it all back’ by S Club 7. This song is about never giving up. We were reminded about trying our best to achieve our dreams. Well done to Sophie, Jessica, Grace, Reece and Rachael for receiving certificates. 

In art we drew a still life image of fruit. A still life picture is when you draw a still real-life image. It is important to draw what you see. We used our observational skills to sketch the outline and then use appropriate use of colour. We used darker colours for the shadows.

Next Wednesday we are going on a trip to Mill Farm. We are very excited about this!

Week beg 18.5.15

On Monday Caitlin’s brother brought a tractor to our school! It was green and yellow and had very large wheels! The farmer told us what different parts of the tractor are called and what they are used for. For example, there is a hook which can attach trailers to carry heavy equipment. He told us that it was one of the biggest tractors he had. We were excited watching the tractor drive off.

On Wednesday, we went to Mill Farm. First we went to see the old machinery that was used in farms in the past. It is very different from todays. We saw lots of animals including; sheep, pigs, horses, donkeys, rabbits, goats and chickens. We also listened to a talk where we learned lots of useful information. We learned that worms are a gardens friend and that farmers collect manure, leave it for a year then use it as a fertiliser to feed the plants. After lunch we played on the jelly belly and went to the Adventure Zone. It was so much fun! Before, going home we went on a short tractor ride around the farm.
Here are our highlights:
‘My favourite part was the tractor ride.’ – Gemma
‘I liked the go-karts.’ – Calvin
‘I liked the jelly belly trampoline.’ – Daniel
‘I liked the Adventure Zone because there were lots and lots to play with.’
‘My favourite was the talk.’- Eva
‘I liked holding a worm!’ – Rachael
‘I liked playing in the big house.’ – Liam

Article 28- Right to an education
Article 24- Right to nutritious food

Reminder- Shared start on Wed morning- parents/carers welcome 