Wednesday, 6 July 2016
French Week
This week is French week In Soul Base. We are learning about France as a country and immersing ourselves in the language. We have started to have simple conversations to greet each other and find out about each other. We have looked at which countries around the world speak french and have even learnt songs about french numbers and applied our knowledge to mental addition. We have started to learn a french song ready for the performance and cafe on Friday afternoon.
We will be ready to share our learning with you (weather permitting) outside on our patio just after 2.30pm on Friday - be prepared to order your croissant and chocolat chaud in french please!
Leeson House
Earlier this term we visited Leeson House Field Centre and had the most amazing time. We had adventures in Corfe Castle and heard all about the history and ghost stories of the ruins - we even acted out some of the stories with costumes. From the castle we walked up to the village of Kingston through some beautiful countryside in the sunshine.
For the next two days we spent alot of our time getting very wet as the weather was rather unkind to us. We soldiered on and still walked around the surrounding countryside learning about the smugglers of Dorset and how they operated in times gone by.
We looked at fossils and learned about food chains and local rock formations. We made natural art and even managed to sit quietly enough in the woods to get some bird spotting done. Our last morning was spent pond dipping and we caught a great crested newt - very rare!
The food, as always, was fabulous and one of the children generously provided us with Birthday cakes on the second evening so that we could celebrate her 9th Birthday with her - thank you Mrs Anderson, they were delicious.
For the next two days we spent alot of our time getting very wet as the weather was rather unkind to us. We soldiered on and still walked around the surrounding countryside learning about the smugglers of Dorset and how they operated in times gone by.
We looked at fossils and learned about food chains and local rock formations. We made natural art and even managed to sit quietly enough in the woods to get some bird spotting done. Our last morning was spent pond dipping and we caught a great crested newt - very rare!
The food, as always, was fabulous and one of the children generously provided us with Birthday cakes on the second evening so that we could celebrate her 9th Birthday with her - thank you Mrs Anderson, they were delicious.
Monday, 25 January 2016
This week we are continuing to look at Viking life and study the story and words of the famous poem Beowolf. We are writing poems that follow the pattern of an ancient kenning and immersing ourselves in Viking life on Wednesday when we have a historian coming in to spend the day with us.
Please could all the children come in on Wednesday 27th January dressed as a viking. This doesn't mean going out to buy anything special - an oversized, adult T-shirt over trousers would be great as a tunic and anything that serves as a simple belt would make it even better. In terms of footwear any boots or plain shoes would be ideal. I hope that the children are looking forward to the day, it should be great fun!
If anyone wants to come and help please let me know.
Please could all the children come in on Wednesday 27th January dressed as a viking. This doesn't mean going out to buy anything special - an oversized, adult T-shirt over trousers would be great as a tunic and anything that serves as a simple belt would make it even better. In terms of footwear any boots or plain shoes would be ideal. I hope that the children are looking forward to the day, it should be great fun!
If anyone wants to come and help please let me know.
Sunday, 13 December 2015
They Think It's All Over……...
We have made it to the final week of term and the children have all worked incredibly hard and achieved more than even I could have hoped for!
We have a fun filled week ahead with art projects inspired by 'What Snowmen Do At Night', Christmas cards to make and a winter scene to paint.
On Wednesday we are all having a Christmas meal together in the hall which is always great fun. Then, on Thursday we will have a party in the classroom with all of the delicious food and drink that you have kindly signed up to provide - Father Christmas will also be putting in an appearance and giving the class some well earned gifts. On Thursday the children can also come in in their own clothes ready for the party - something festive always goes down well!
As a point of housekeeping - we will be sending home the Narnia wardrobes that the children have made and clearing out their drawers with them so there will be more things to make space for at home I'm afraid.
On the last day of term the children can bring in games and toys of their own as long as they are not electrical, and we will finish the term off with a film for us all to enjoy.
Mrs Dolman and I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and we hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your children.
We have a fun filled week ahead with art projects inspired by 'What Snowmen Do At Night', Christmas cards to make and a winter scene to paint.
On Wednesday we are all having a Christmas meal together in the hall which is always great fun. Then, on Thursday we will have a party in the classroom with all of the delicious food and drink that you have kindly signed up to provide - Father Christmas will also be putting in an appearance and giving the class some well earned gifts. On Thursday the children can also come in in their own clothes ready for the party - something festive always goes down well!
As a point of housekeeping - we will be sending home the Narnia wardrobes that the children have made and clearing out their drawers with them so there will be more things to make space for at home I'm afraid.
On the last day of term the children can bring in games and toys of their own as long as they are not electrical, and we will finish the term off with a film for us all to enjoy.
Mrs Dolman and I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and we hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your children.
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Sunday, 29 November 2015
Our Trip to Monkey World
We have recently been learning about the tropical rain forests and how the animals that live there are being affected by on-going deforestation. We focussed particularly on the plight of the Oragutans and were lucky enough to be able to play our own small part in helping to save these wonderful animals by adopting one of the baby Oragutans at Monkey World.
Last week we took time out to visit the park with Year 6 and were able to learn about all of the animals there and even visit Reike, the baby that we have adopted. She was absolutely gorgeous and full of funny faces and somersaults to entertain us!
The children behaved beautifully throughout the day and learnt lots from the part keepers about the variety of monkeys and apes that are there; and where they came from; and how they were rescued.
We now have our own cute representation of Reike that we have brought back to the classroom and will be coming home with our 'star of the week' each weekend for cuddles and fun.
Last week we took time out to visit the park with Year 6 and were able to learn about all of the animals there and even visit Reike, the baby that we have adopted. She was absolutely gorgeous and full of funny faces and somersaults to entertain us!
The children behaved beautifully throughout the day and learnt lots from the part keepers about the variety of monkeys and apes that are there; and where they came from; and how they were rescued.
We now have our own cute representation of Reike that we have brought back to the classroom and will be coming home with our 'star of the week' each weekend for cuddles and fun.
Sunday, 22 November 2015
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