Our Class 2 Tadpoles are growing nicely. They are slowly transforming (metamorphosing) and very soon will be developing their back legs! After this, will come the front legs, lungs, eardrums and skin over their external gills. At this point; they will be off, using their powerful legs to leap about unstoppable. We've loved looking after them this far and are [...]
Preschool have been learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly, here is a small snippet of the work we have been doing over the last few weeks. We have also talked about other minibeasts and today we met the stick insects from Class 3!
We had our own special Coronation ceremony this morning. We took it in turns to be the Archbishop and presented our King (or Queen) with their crown. The Archbishop asked them if they will promise to look after their country and they all proudly said 'yes!' During our independent learning time we had chefs in the mud kitchen making a [...]
Class 3 had an unexpectedly sunny day at RHS Rosemoor today where we found out all about the importance of soil! We learnt what plants need to live, how important plants and trees are for the world - and us, what soil is made of and what type of soil is best for growing. We tested the conditions for growing [...]
Our Early Years children have been learning all about Space this term and we have been so lucky to receive a video message from a real life astronaut! (Youtube link here.... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1i9kfawvIzk https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1i9kfawvIzk Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station (the home of our role play this term). What an amazing way to round [...]
... Science observations over time.We are excited to welcome our new amphibian friends to class 2: Our family of tadpoles. We will look after them, observe them grow and metamorphose into almost-adult frogs: At this point we will release them back into their natural environment. Don't worry class 4... You will get your 'class pet' (science observation) after Easter: Ladybirds! [...]
Huge THANKS to Plastic-Free North Devon for the loan of these brilliant VR sets. Check out what they do here: https://plasticfreenorthdevon.org/ Class 3 & 4 went on an underwater adventure from our coast all the way to Lundy Island, meeting some stunning and friendly seals. We also saw sponges, coral, loads of different fish species and someone thought possibly even [...]
While the boys were having fun in their football tournament, class 4 finsihed off our Art project based on local artists Leanne Christie and Yvonne Coomber. I was so impressed with the skill and effort put in. Well done everybody!
The boys had a wonderful day at Kingsacre football festival today, they showed brilliant sportsmanship and class 3 came back with 3rd place over all in their age group. Well done Boys, you all represented the school beautifully and should be really proud. Thnak you to everyone who helped make it happen, espically our wonderful football coaches!
