The H.M.S Beagle arrived in Hobart ,Tasmania. We anchored the Beagle at the mouth of the river Derwent. We made several journeys, including travelling to Mount Wellington. Our aim was to study the geology of the island. The main points of interest were the certain basaltic rocks, which had flowed as lava. There was some unstratified clumps of [...]
We are now crossing the Atlantic Ocean, we stopped briefly at the archipelagos of St Paul Rocks and Fernando Noronha. It has taken a while but we are going to be out here for the next few days. I am observing the small plants like phytoplankton and small animals like zooplankton that live in the surface of [...]
We've just finished a sequence of Street Dance lessons in year four. I didn't really know what to expect, but was very pleased with the outcome. The children learned a series of very tricky routines which even included some break dancing and lifting up partners. I even learned a few 'pretty slick moves' myself. Watch [...]
I love Roald Dahl. Even though we're only a few days into this topic I just know it's going to be a success! Have a look at what we are up to this half term in year four by clicking here.
Dear parents, As you are no doubt aware, the selection process for our new Head Teacher took place on Thursday and Friday last week. I am delighted to tell you that the Governors have appointed Mrs Ballard to the permanent position of Head Teacher. I am sure you will join me in congratulating her, and [...]
Please find attached - class 4 learning letter.
You can find an interactive map of Darwin's second voyage here http://www.hmsbeagleproject.org/second-voyage/ Other resources to follow.
Copies of the DVD will be with you very soon but, in the meantime, here’s a small taste of The Adventures of Superstan. The confidence and joy with which you perform is evident in the photographs below and I hope that memories from the four performances will remain with you for many, many years to come [...]
Year Four Learning Letter
Four members of Class 5, selected for their interest in the way things work, as well as for their creative thinking, were lucky enough to spend the day at Nottingham Girls' High School taking part in a 'S.T.E.A.M' event. The acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths and all of those skills were [...]
