24/10/2019
Year 5/6 pupils prepared to celebrate and learn about Diwali by designing and painting a traditional welcome, using a Rangoli pattern. The pupils had learnt about the story of Diwali during assemblies and RE lessons, then combined art with their mathematical learning to apply their symmetrical knowledge. I am sure you agree it looks fabulous as a welcome to our school and as a symbol to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
24/10/2019
Year 1/2 had fun making Diwali cards as the pupils learnt about the Festival if Light. It was a very colourful lesson that mixed many areas of the curriculum as the pupils explored another religion. This was part of a whole school activity to celebrate the beginning of Diwali.
24/10/2019
As the school celebrated the end of the first half term: parents, staff and pupils came together for a spooky themed disco, which was hosted by our wonderful PTFA. Over 80 children boogied to ‘Ghostbusters’ and other classics in their wonderful costumes. Prizes were handed out and on the way home they left through the pumpkins that had been so brilliantly carved, lighting up our spooky driveway. Thanks to the PTFA for decorating the hall and hosting such a popular family event for all ages, across the school. Happy holidays!
23/10/2019
The pupils gave a warm welcome to Reverend Julie Hassall for her first assembly in her new role as the Methodist Minister in our local area. Her assembly was fun and engaging while linking to Saints and the preparation athletes are taking in order to be ready for Tokyo 2020. She even had the School Leader acting out sporting parts in a game of charades, Mr Adamson found the long jump easy, not so Sumo Wrestling. A whole school song brought the assembly to a harmonious end. We look forward to welcoming Julie back as she continues to support the school through assemblies and Godly Play.
23/10/2019
Pupils in year 3/4 used their craft skills to create some wonderfully colourful artwork to celebrate Diwali. They have been learning about Diwali and its importance as a religious festival at this time of year. This artwork will proudly go on display around school so please look out for it.
23/10/2019
Our KS1 children have been exploring how firefighters work and their role in our community. Following on from this they have learnt about what components make up a moving vehicle and how they work. The children have designed their own fire engine, completing plans on how construct their vehicle. The children then made their fire engines from cereal boxes, knex, cotton reels, blu tack and cellotape. They were amazing!
21/10/2019
This morning in reception the children have been mixing rice with food colouring to create a variety of different coloured rice. This is in preparation for our large scale outdoor Rangoli pattern on Thursday, as part of our work on Diwali.
21/10/2019
Catherine from Back Pack Phonics came in and played 2 phonics games with the children.
Game 1 – Sound Island – This game involved hoops on the floor containing a sound. The children had to move around the hall in different ways e.g. jump, hop, skip, and crawl. When Catherine shouted a sound and showed the card, the children had to run to the correct hoop and place a foot in that hoop.
Game 2 – Monkey, Monkey. This game involved two children being monkeys, each of the other children were given a card containing a sound. When the monkeys called out their sound, the monkeys had to run from one side of the hall to the other, without the monkeys catching them. Great fun was had by everyone.
18/10/2019
Our school community came together at Christ Church to celebrate our Harvest Festival. Pupils sang, read poetry, read bible parables and played the guitar. Pupils wrote the script and were happy to host the festival, linking it all together and presenting confidently. Parents have kindly donated vegetables and goodies to sell to raise money for the Tean and Checkley Pensioners. A successful morning that celebrated the schools role in the community.
18/10/2019
Y3/4 pupils are learning the guitar or ukulele as part of their music curriculum. Mr. Chapman, our inspirational music teacher, is teaching them in preparation for a performance at the Victoria Hall later in the academic year. Pupils have the chance to showcase their musical talent and explore the opportunities to be a musician.
