Den-building
Last week, Chris, ‘The Den Man’, came into school to challenge us to build strong waterproof shelters for our camping holiday. Both Chris and I were really impressed with the children’s teamwork and resilience. It was a tough challenge and the children had to solve problems on their own. They did brilliantly! Here are some pictures of the afternoon:
Creative homeworks
This week’s favourite creative homeworks….
Our trip around the world!
On Friday, we took a (virtual) trip around the world! We located ports, fields, cities, beaches and mountains using Google Maps. We compared Scarborough to Cape Town in South Africa and spotted differences and similarities. However, the most exciting part of all had to be finding our school on the map. The class were so excited to find it and see how it looks from a birds-eye view! Why not let your child go on a virtual holiday at home using Google Maps? The quality of the aerial photos are brilliant and it’s very easy to use.
Have you seen Leaf Man?
We have really enjoyed reading the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.
After reading the story, Reception children went to look for Leaf Man around school.
We sorted leaves and learned their names.
The children have printed leaves, mixed autumn colours and made their own leaf people.
Where is Leaf Man?
What’s on the menu in Brazil?
As part of the whole school Holidays topic, Year 5 and 6 have been ‘visiting’ Brazil. Following some research about popular foods in this South American country, we’ve recreated our own Brazilian dish. This was taken from a recipe book donated by the Brazilian restaurant chain Cabana. There is even a branch in Leeds if you’d like to try some more traditional Brazilian dishes. Our dish was a vegetarian version of moqueca (fish stew).
Take a look at our food preparation and tasting. Ask your child what skills, equipment and ingredients we used. Maybe you’ll get chance to try this at home as it was a very popular dish.
Some of the words to describe the dish were: outstanding, delicious, mouth watering, healthy, impeccable and fantastic!
Applying for secondary school
Please remember that the deadline for secondary school applications (September 2016 intake) closes on the 31 October 2015. Please ensure you’ve submitted your application by this date.
You can either apply online by visiting the Leeds City Council website or submit a paper form and return to:
Leeds City Council, PO Box 837, School Admissions, Leeds, LS1 9PZ
Y5 assembly
Thank you very much for attending the Y5 class assembly this week – I know Miss Rushbrooke was really sorry to have missed it.
Here are a few of your comments:
- “Well done. Could hear them all. Most informative.”
- “Wonderful speaking and great percussion.”
- “Great debate and very informative.”
- “Fantastic! Great confidence!”
- “Loads of great facts showing how much they’ve learnt.”
15 October 2015
We have really enjoyed our dance lessons this half-term. Here we are hard at work performing one of the dances we have been learning.
We have started a new class novel, Five on a treasure island, which ties into our Holidays Big Topic. Why not ask your child what has happened so far in the story?
We’ve been busy building dens!
What a great morning we had today! I discovered that Year 1 are marvellous den-makers! They concentrated so hard on securing the tricky zip ties, worked fantastically in their teams and persevered despite the occasional collapse! After building the dens, the class enjoyed their milk inside them and then voted for their favourite. This activity fitted in well with our Holidays Big Topic as we are looking at camping holidays this week.
This afternoon, we began writing a recount of our time building dens using time openers (first, then, next, after that, finally etc). Support you child at home: Ask your child if they could tell you a recount of their morning making dens using some of these words.
Leeds Children’s Mayor update
Unfortunately Ahmed, our entry for the Leeds Children’s Mayor competition, wasn’t successful in reaching the final twelve. With a record number of entries this year, thirty six, all entrants were congratulated on their efforts. Well done, Ahmed.
‘We really appreciate you taking the time to enable your Year 6 children to take part and that having your Year 6 think “big” about changing the city and their local community was an interesting citizenship activity for them.’
The Leeds Children’s Mayor project provides pupils with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding about democratic processes and being an active citizen, promoting this aspect of ‘British Values’. All pupils are encouraged to take part in the election itself by reading the manifestos of the final twelve and casting a vote for their choice of the next Leeds Children’s Mayor.
Please note that voting goes live at 12pm on Tuesday 13 October and closes at 12pm on Thursday 05 November. The winner of the election will be announced on 9th November by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Judith Chapman.