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Y2LW Hi-Impact Lego Workshop, by Miss Ward
Date: 12th Feb 2024 @ 5:20pm
Y2LW have had a brilliant morning in our computing workshop with Hi-Impact. The children explored Lego that linked to an iPad. The children worked in pairs to follow instructions to make a Lego windmill that moved when programmed with the correct algorithm. After some exploration, the children then used these building skills to make a Lego car with a sensor. The children then programmed the car to stop and start when they held up a colour to the car's sensor. Each child had the opportunity to participate in building and programming the Lego. What an amazing morning for all!
Pathfinders Day 5 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 1:26pm
Today Year 6 have been joined by a superstar beatboxer and rapper, Jay! He taught the children how to form their own raps, based on what the children had learnt this week. In the afternoon, some of the children were even brave enough to rap in front of our parents/guardians.What a fantastic end to our week!
Pathfinders Day 4 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 1:08pm
Day 4
The children understood the importance of online cyber activity whilst playing an exciting game led by PC Pete. It was a close call, but well done to Bradley who won!
In the afternoon, it was time for Year 6 to build their confidence with a visit from Gautby Road and Sale Sharks. The children were split into two groups and each had the chance to take part in rugby drills and hold a whole array of fascinating reptiles. Even Miss Barron conquered a few fears!
Pathfinders Day 3 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 12:30pm
Day 3
The children were joined by the CELLS Team, who shared some of their own experiences about prison life and the law. They were able to explore a realistic prison cell and gained an insight into what life would be like if arrested. The CELLS team spoke about making positive choices and reiterated the importance of having healthy relationships around you.
Pathfinders Day 2 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 10:10am
Day 2 of Pathfinders- Miss Barron’s Class
This morning, the children were educated in how to administrate first aid and learn basic lifesaving skills. They each were given the opportunity to administer CPR.
The children were then joined by the Paul Lavelle Foundation, who educated the children on how to stay safe, understand the seriousness of peer pressure and the effects it can have on the people involved. They discussed the importance of having positive and healthy relationships.
Year 6 also had a surprise visit from Sid the Shark and designed posters about the importance of battling against loan sharks.
Pathfinders Day 1 Miss Barron’s Class, by Mrs Harris
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 10:03am
Day 1
The children took part in an activity called ‘Your Choice’, thinking about various scenarios including: knife crime, antisocial behaviour and cyber bullying. They explored the age of criminal responsibility in detail and were shocked when told it was 10!
Y2 Enterprise Day 2024, by Miss Ward
Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 9:33am
Year 2 chose to sell playdoh and gloop for Enterprise Day. We spent some time deciding on colours and prices as a year group. We made over 150 pots and bags of playdoh and gloop for the whole school to purchase. Some were pink, blue, orange, green and some ever contained glitter! The children worked hard making, packaging and advertising our products to sell. We set up our stall in the hall with our brightly coloured table decorations. Each child had a go at making, advertising or selling our playdoh and gloop, the whole school loved it! Well done Year 2!
Enterprise Day 2024 - how we spent our hard earned profit 📈, by Mrs Harris
Date: 10th Feb 2024 @ 6:58pm
Year 3 raised a total of £43.75 during our enterprise afternoon! The children decided to buy books and stationery. Each class now has a set of 8 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books and a stacking pencil each.
From planning to making, advertising to selling, the children had a great time building their enterprise skills, which I'm sure will help them in the future.
Thank you to all the children in OLSE for supporting Year 3!
Sunshine Room 🌞, by Mrs Harris
Date: 10th Feb 2024 @ 6:52pm
Messy play and music in the Sunshine 🌞 room ☺️☺️☺️
Y1 Enterprise Day, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 11:28am
Year 1 chose to sell keychains on Enterprise Day. We spent all week carefully threading colourful beads onto thread to make them. We made more than 250! Some had clips, some had keyrings, some had letters and others had shaped beads. We even made some especially for the teachers! They all looked amazing! We set up our stall in the hall and put up posters to advertise, then the selling began. Each child had a go of either setting up or selling their keychains. They worked so hard and made over £75! Well done Year 1!
Hi-Impact Robot Carousel Workshop, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 11:10am
Last Friday, Year 1 explored robots with a computing workshop. The children had a go at coding with the iPads. They used special jigsaw pieces to tell their character how to move around a maze. They also used different coloured mats to make a track for a robot car to follow. Through exploration, they had to figure out how each colour mat affected the movement of the car-- i.e. left, right, full turn, go and stop. The next group used a coding app to program a character. The final group were really excited to use an app to program a rolling robot- we had lots of squeals and laughs when the robot came spinning in their direction! Each child had the opportunity to explore all four stations over the course of the session. What a fabulous afternoon for all!
Sports Star of the Week!, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 5th Feb 2024 @ 4:11pm
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Well done this week to...
Josie (Y3) for winning 2 trophies in her dance competition this weekend!
If you have any exciting sporting news from the past week please send it to us!
We will upload our Sports Stars at the end of each week, so keep an eye out!
Well done and thank you,
Miss Wise
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Year 3 Enterprise Day 2024, by Mrs Harris
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 10:50am
Year 3 had the best time promoting and selling their clay pots. We definitely have some entrepreneurs in the making! We will keep you posted on how much we have raised to go towards reading books and wet play resources ££
F1 2s 'Emotions', by Mrs Harris
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 10:26am
Enterprise Day Marketing Videos and Posters, by Mrs Harris
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:46pm
The children had a wonderful time during the preparation for Enterprise Day 2024!
Their entrepreneurial skills were certainly put to the test and they all did so well.
Modern life means our young people need to be resilient, innovative and not afraid to experiment - all important for entrepreneurs.
We are using Enterprise Day to develop a range of skills in our pupils. These skills include:- team work, financial literacy, organising and planning, using initiative, negotiation, taking risks, creativity and innovation.
A key part of enterprise is the making of goods, followed by the marketing and selling of these goods.
Take a look at our presentation / marketing videos and see what you like the look of 😊
Enterprise Day 2024, by Mrs Harris
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:17pm
This week the children have been working very hard for their Enterprise Day on Friday, 02 February 2024
The children have:
· Planned their enterprise idea
· Decided what they want to raise money for – a class treat or particular set of class books for example
· Advertised their enterprise (designed posters etc)
· Produced a short video presentation to share with parents and carers which will be uploaded to the school website
Class Stalls
✅️ Y1 - key chains 🔑🗝🔑
✅️ Y2 - play-doh and slime 🥳🥳🥳
✅️ Y3 - jewellery pots 💎💎💎
✅️ Y4 - friendship bracelets 👫👬👭
✅️ Y5 - crispy cakes 🧁🧁🧁
✅️ Y6 - bookmarks 🔖📑🔖
The enterprise event will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 02 February 2024.
All children will be asked to bring in £1 which will be spent at several class stalls 👏👏
**Please be aware Enterprise Day is NOT own clothes, all children should wear their uniform on this day**
Year 4 Drama, by Mrs Harris
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 12:03am
In year 4 drama lessons they have been exploring the book 'The Whale'. They discussed the various different settings that are apparent within the story and created tableaus based on these. Some lovely facial expressions year 4!
Year 2 Drama, by Mrs Harris
Date: 31st Jan 2024 @ 11:56pm
Year 2 Drama
In English lessons, Year 2 have been writing an alternative adventure story based on 'The Marvellous Moon Map', which includes a problem and solution. In their drama lesson, year 2 went on a magical carpet adventure to explore some of these stories. We travelled to a deep dark cave, the Arctic and the Jungle, what a busy afternoon!
F1 2s/3s Music, by Mrs Harris
Date: 31st Jan 2024 @ 11:32pm
F1 2s/3s Miss Massie's class
Children in Miss Massie's room had the best time learning ukulele with Mr Ball 🎸🎸🎸
They really enjoyed playing the ukulele and there was lots of......toe tapping, shoulder shaking and head banging!!!!! 😊😊😊
Year 5 Science, by Mrs Harris
Date: 31st Jan 2024 @ 11:01pm
Last week in Science, year 5 made parachutes to test air resistance. Each table made different sized parachutes to explore the relationship between surface area and air resistance 😀
Sports Stars of the Week!, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 29th Jan 2024 @ 9:13am
Well done this week to...
Nancy (F2) for completing her first dance exam!
Zyrah (Y2) for making her Brownie promise!
Ivy-Jae (Y2) for becoming a NW Regional Cup Qualifier in Gymnastics!
Kayson (Y3) for participating in the Kick Football Tournament!
Blake (Y3) for receiving the Black Belt Instructors Award of the Year!
Ivy (Y3) for scoring 15 GOALS (!) at football!
Eliza (Y3) for receiving FunkStar Dance Star of the month!
Penny (Y3) for receiving a medal for her gymnastics routine!
Joel (Y4) for receiving a medal AND trophy at the Kick Football Tournament!
Thea (Y4) for achieving her GOLD AWARD in Brownies (the highest award you can get!!)!
If you have any exciting sporting news from the past week please send it to us!
We will upload our Sports Stars at the end of each week, so keep an eye out!
Well done and thank you,
Miss Wise
Art Club with Miss Ward, by Mrs Harris
Date: 24th Jan 2024 @ 11:38pm
Miss Ward's Art Club was a great success!
The children used watercolours to paint beautiful pictures 🌈 🌻 🦋
Some lovely work produced. Well done 👏
F1 Drama with Mrs Nunnery, by Mrs Harris
Date: 24th Jan 2024 @ 11:23pm
F1 2s (Mrs Jones) and F1 2/3s (Miss Massie)
Drama with Mrs Nunnery goes something like this 👇🕺 💃 😁
The Marvellous Moon Map, by Miss Ward
Date: 24th Jan 2024 @ 11:56am
In Year 2, we have enjoyed reading our class text 'The Marvellous Moon Map'. We discussed what we would take on an adventure to find the moon. We read we went on our own adventure in the classroom to explore different settings from the book. We explored a forest/woodland setting and a lake setting. The children used their senses to describe what they could see, hear, smell and touch. We had a brilliant time!
Year 3M - African Masks, by Mrs Harris
Date: 23rd Jan 2024 @ 10:16pm
Year 3M had a fantastic afternoon looking at different designs used for African masks. They then worked hard to produce their own designs using sketching pencils, pastels, and coloured pencils. After choosing their favourite design, they then made an African clay mask!
