Chiloe Island The HMS Beagle has arrived at Chiloe Island, in Chile. I recorded the Island was hilly and made up of one big forest so dense and impenetrable that only the coastal regions of the island were cultivated. One plant in particular caught my interest - the Chilean giant rhubarb Gunnera scabra, a food [...]
After we left Salvador da Bahia, the HMS Beagle encountered bad weather. We realised it would be unsafe to carry on travelling so we are taking shelter in the northern coast if Brazil for a few days. I am exploring the reef everyday and I respect it to the fullest. I found a bar composed [...]
I am in Santa Fe [Argentina] following up on fossilised remains, I stopped at Rio Tercero to search for fossils and bones. I have found a Toxodon tooth and two sets of badly decayed bones ,of which I was only able to obtain a Mastodon tooth. I found more fossils and the remains of a [...]
The H.M.S Beagle arrived at Paihia, New Zealand on 1st December 1835. We disembarked and went to explore the surroundings, there were leaves and trees everywhere on the hills, but there were some creeks and streams of fresh water where we were standing. Very little of the landscape had been changed by humans beings. When [...]
After hours of travelling on the HMS Beagle we have finally arrived in Mercedes, Uruguay. I have come here to investigate some giant bones that I have heard about from people at a farmhouse in Sandis. I had gone to investigate the giant bones accompanied by my host, Captain Fitz-Roy. The bone skull was equal in [...]
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 [...]
