Birds of prey and a few other things in year 1

Following on from the birds of prey visit some of the children in year 1 have been finding out about the similarities and differences between Andean Condors and Marabou Storks. We then talked about what Andean Condors look like and made some models of them.

Year 1 visited St John's church as part of their RE topic on Christianity. The children looked around for crosses, objects with St John The Baptist on them, patterns and something which they thought was beautiful. The children took their own photographs using the iPads and then made leaflets about St John the Baptist Church.

 

 
 

Redwings and Ladybirds go 3D!

Redwings & Ladybirds have been learning about 3D shapes. Our model lasted for 3 days until it was accidentally knocked down!

All in a game of tennis

Yesterdays KS1 assembly saw myself and another member of staff attempting to show off our tennis skills; sadly we didn't seem to have any!

 

Despite our best efforts we became very discouraged and despondent, until the children began to offer us advice and even a bit of personal coaching.

What a difference this, along with all the encouragement the children gave us, made! We even managed a short rally by the end of the assembly!

 

Our closing song was one of our favourites - Shine from the inside out!

 

The words remind us that the way we relate to others and treat them is key to God's call to love our friends and neighbours. In fact our daily choices about how we encourage, value and respect others are a clear sign of God's love at work in us.

 

As the words of our song says:

Shine from the inside out, so the world will know you live in us!

 

Children in KS1 certainly shone today!

Around the school this week

As our year 6 leavers prepare for their end of year performance, the programme design competition is well under way as you can see below. In addition Year 4 have been using their artistic talents to support their topic on Japan and our assembly focus is brought to life with our ' bag of worries' display that encourages us not to be discouraged!

 

 

Celebrations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we have seen the celebration of both the school's musical and sporting abilities.

Wednesday night's Summer concert was a huge success with children from across KS2 involved in many different ways.  The standard of performance was excellent and the breadth of musical talent on show was stunning. From children in year 3 to our year 6 leavers, the audience were entertained by woodwind, brass, string, percussion and voice, as well as some Strictly Come dancing demonstrations by class 3B.

In addition we were treated to the musical talents of St James the Greater Church choir who brought a very different, but wonderful dimension to the music of the evening.

All of this came about due to the hard work and creativity of many staff, who have worked so hard over the year with all the children to bring this to fruition.  A wonderful summer evening that I am sure will live long in our memories.

 

 

In addition on the same day our year 3 and 4 children’s athletics team carried away the champions trophy from the West Leicestershire games. A fantastic sporting achievement and an amazing trophy to somehow fit into our cabinet. All the children involved should be very proud of their achievement and their attitude and conduct  throughout the day.