Super Science Day
We used static electricity to make the can roll without touching it!
Remarkable recounts
To bring our recount writing to a close, I thought I would upload some amusing recounts performed by the children. The children have demonstrated some really fantastic ICT skills.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOjUIVUkVbA&feature=youtu.be
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac6X5P_9IhI&feature=youtu.be
Can you tell which words would be in brackets in this recount?
Science day warm-up
Getting the balance right – What should we eat to stay healthy? and Cough, sneeze, sniff and wheeze – How do we breathe? were two interactive sessions led by Leeds University students to Key Stage 2 classes this afternoon.
As part of the science in school initiative, two students delivered a variety of interactive activities and informative learning.
Year 3 and 4 focussed on What should we eat to stay healthy?
This session covered the important components of our diets – the major components which provide us with energy, and the building blocks that we need for growth and to maintain a healthy body, and the minor components – the vitamins and minerals.
Year 5 and 6 investigated How do we breathe?
- What causes us to breathe?
- How the lungs function under normal circumstances and after exercise
- The danger to the lungs of smoking or passive smoking
All in preparation for a packed science themed-day tomorrow!
Football tournament at Leeds Grammar School
Hi Lucas,
I’m really gutted you missed the football tournament on Saturday because you were poorly (I hope you’re feeling better for Monday!). I just thought I’d let you know what went on as we all had a fab day out!
On Saturday morning, we all met on the playing fields at Leeds Grammar School. I was a little bit anxious and I think the others were too. It was great to see all the parents there but that added to me feeling a bit tense. Our first game was against Leeds Grammar School (gulp!) which didn’t help my nerves.
I’m afraid to say that within a few minutes we were already 3-0 down. However, after our nerves settled we started to play with confidence. Farhaan was giving it all his energy – I don’t think he stopped running all game! Mustafah was his usual calm self and was holding the ball up easily. All parents were in full voice and I could feel the energy beginning to rise. All of a sudden, the ball broke free in midfield. Josh stormed down the wing, skipping past a few players. Now, all the adults were screaming. With all his might, Josh fired the ball into the top corner. The keeper, who didn’t stand a chance of stopping the ball, stood motionless in the goal. The crowd roared! Moortown Primary had arrived!
Our third game was against Immaculate Heart. Spurred on by the crowd, Moortown Primary began to play more and more like a team. You would have been so proud if you saw them, Lucas. Fluid passing between Callum, Billy and Luca meant that opponents were regularly chasing shadows. We were still under pressure but we had our special weapon – Harris. I can only describe his goalkeeping as the best I’d ever seen. In the end, we drew the match after a very dubious penalty that we conceded. Here’s a picture of the action during that game:
Our final match was against Richmond House. We were tired and cold – it had started to snow! However, if you could have seen the determination on Harvey’s face you would have not known we had played five games. We kicked off and for the first time that day we went ahead. Evan scored one of the best goals I’ve ever seen a child score! He danced around two defenders and sent his left foot through the middle of the ball and saw it fly past the keeper into the bottom right-hand corner. He ran away with his hand held high screaming at the top of his voice! We still had a long way to go but some excellent tackling from Theo meant that we held onto our lead. Before you knew it, we were 3-0 ahead! Umar and Alex made sure we held onto that lead. We conceded two goals in the end but we still won after a nail-biting final few minutes.
So there you have it, Lucas. We had a fantastic day out which ended on a high. Don’t worry though; there’s talk of playing more football tournaments in the future. Evan’s Dad also recorded some of the games so I’ll show you them when I get them.
Hope you get better soon,
Mr Redfearn
Polling station opens early
As you know Moortown Primary is used for a polling station in May. Tradition was broken this week when we became a polling station on a Thursday in March; the councillors being elected were not from the local government but from each class in school. Well done to all those children who prepared and made speeches and congratulations to those who were elected.
Packed lunch treat
Faizaan, Year 6, shares a recipe and healthy eating information from change4life.
Today, Year 6 have been talking about change4life and how you can make your health better. Why not take a look at their website: (http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life). Furthermore, change4life looks at how you can swap unhealthy food for healthy foods and check for ‘hidden nasties’ like salt and fat through their ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign (http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/pages/be-food-smart.aspx). There are lots of recipes you can choose, from breakfasts to healthier alternatives to pudding and snacks.
Today we have made apple, apricot and sultana squares, ‘a healthier take on flapjack’, really easy to make and we gave them the thumbs up! The ingredients could even be changed to include different fruits. We’re going to try making them at home.
Ingredients:
- 100g butter
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
- 250g porridge oats
- 1 apple cored and chopped
- 50g ready-to-eat apricots chopped
- 50g sultanas
- ½ tsp ground mixed spice (optional)
- 1 egg beaten
What to do:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180°C/ fan oven 160°C. Grease a 23cm (9inch) shallow square cake tin with a little reduced fat spread, then line the base with baking parchment or greaseproof paper
2. Melt the remaining reduced fat spread in a large saucepan with the golden syrup. Take care that the mixture doesn’t get too hot.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the porridge oats, apple, apricots, sultanas or raisins and mixed spice (if using). Stir well, add the beaten egg and mix again.
4. Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm. Cool in the tin for about 20 minutes, then cut into 16 squares.
School Council elections 2013
Today, during our whole class assembly, we launched our annual school council elections.
Our current school council feel these qualities are very important in a school councillor:
- Good listener
- Confident speaker who is prepared to contribute in school council meetings and feedback to their class
- Has lots of realistic ideas and suggestions to improve the school
- Good decision-maker
- Works co-operatively with others
Other key points about the election include:
- Two members of each class, including Reception, make up the school council.
- Current and previous school councillors are welcome to stand again in the elections.
- Children can vote once for one person.
- Children can vote for themselves – just like in a UK election.
- Vote for the candidate with the best qualities to make a good councillor – don’t just vote for a friend.
- Good school councillors represent the class well – always!
If your child is interested in representing their class on the school council, they need to prepare a speech to present to their class. This will be the homework for this week.
Here are the key dates for the election process:
Friday 01 March
Homework to prepare a speech for those children interested in becoming a school councillor.
Wednesday 06 March / Thursday 07 March
Speeches from all the candidates to their class.
Thursday 07 March
Children vote for their chosen candidate. Results counted.
Friday 08 March
New school councillors announced.
Good luck to all children who choose to stand as candidates and thank you to the current school council for their valuable contributions and decision-making over the last year.
Try a school dinner
Over this term, we’re offering the chance for you to have a school dinner with your child(ren).
This is open to all children: those who currently have a school dinner and those who’d like to try them.
The dates for these sessions are:
- Years 5 and 6: Friday 01 March, 12.20pm
- Years 1 and 2:Friday 08 March, 12 noon
- Reception: Friday 15 March, 12 noon
- Years 3 and 4: Friday 22 March, 12.20pm
The cost is £2.65 for an adult meal and £1.90 for children in Reception to Year 4 and £1.95 for children in Years 5 and 6. There is obviously no extra charge if they already have a school dinner.
If you would like to sample a school dinner please ask at the office to secure your place as they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
New payment option for Key Stage 2 fruit and veg tuck shop
From next half term, you’ll be able to pay in advance for your child to have a portion of fruit each week from the tuck shop for the rest of this school year.
If your child prefers to bring their money on the day (20p per item), that’s fine. We shall still continue to operate this system.
To pay in advance please bring £3.60 for one portion or £7.20 for two portions to the office. This will start from 26 February until 16 July.
Thank you for your support for our healthy tuck shop.
Super space homework
Well done to everyone in Year 4 for some fantastic homework this week. Everyone learnt so much on Friday afternoon (as well as having lots of fun!) because of the effort put in by children (and parents, perhaps!) to do something a bit different. I can’t wait for the next piece of creative homework!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62gRGuUJp2Q&feature=youtu.be
Any doubts about whether the moon landings were faked are put to bed with this re-enactment of NASA’s mission to the moon.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDpH2-RedLk&feature=youtu.be
