Class 3/4 turns into a Gurdwara for the afternoon!

Today the mobile classroom was turned into a Diwan Hall in a Gurdwara with a raised platform (Tahkt) and canopy (Chanani) for the Sikh's special book. Firstly, the children had to cover their heads, take off their shoes and socks and wash their hands so they were prepared to enter the hall. Next they walked … Read more

£125 raised – thank you!

Class 3/4s Bounce for Compassion (and Nepal) raised £125. Thank you to everyone for their sponsorship. We surpassed our expectations of what we would raise and as a result have been able to donate £62.50 to both Joel and the Nepal Earthquake appeal. The children enjoyed the sponsored event and the money raised is going … Read more

Class 3/4 Bounces for Compassion

Today Class 3/4 undertook their sponsored 'bounce' to raise money for Compassion UK and our sponsored pupil, Joel. Due to the amazing amount the class managed to raise, we have also decided to donate money to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.    On Wednesday 29th April 2015 we did the ‘Bounce for Compassion’. It was a … Read more

Watch Class 3/4s stunning drumming assembly!

Today, Class 3/4 performed their djembe drumming skills to a packed-out crowd. Tutored by Mr White, the class performed a number of drumming rhythms as well as some solos and dancing moves. It was enjoyed by all. Well done children!

Watch Class 3/4s Dance Assembly

We are learning about Antarctica in Geography and decided to create a dance about penguins for indoor PE. We were inspired by the story from March of the Penguins.  We watched the trailer then looked at the different parts of the story.

Lighting up Class 3/4

Today Class 3/4 made torches of their own design in Technology. As well as wiring the circuit, the children had to fit them to their torch and ensure they were robust enough to use.  Many were also decorated beautifully. The class surpassed expectations and almost everyone finished a working torch. Huge thanks go to our parent helpers … Read more

3D Antarctica models

Today in Class 3/4 we looked at contour lines on maps of the local area and then looked at a topographical map of Antarctica to inspire our model making. We discovered that Antarctica is a landmass and in the summer is not as round-shaped as in the winter due to the unfrozen sea. We also … Read more

Teams ‘try’ hard in class tournament

Today Class 3/4 ended their tag rugby unit with a very competitive class tournament. The class were split into four teams and they played each other. For many it was the first time they had played tag rugby before, but they embraced the cold and the rules to take part in great games. Tag rugby … Read more

Drumming Fun in Class 3/4

This term Class 3/4 are learning to play the djembe drums! Mr White, the drumming teacher, has been so impressed with the class so far. They can maintain a steady tempo, even when the class are split and two different rythms are simultaneously being played. The class are enjoying it immensely as it is a … Read more

Pikes and Straddles

So far in Class 3/4's gym unit we have been concentrating on good posture and body shape in our pikes and straddle shapes. Today, the class continued this work by putting their pike and straddle shapes,along with other balances, together into small sequences. The pairs then performed them in either mirror or cannon, or both. … Read more