Tim Peake's Space Project for Primary Schools

We have signed up to take part in a Space Science project next term. What do astronauts need to know and what do they need to be able to do as part of their training?

What have astronauts discovered about soils and rocks from other planets?

 How do astronauts keep hydrated in Space?

Meteorites and craters...what can we find out by scientific investigation?

 Train like an astronaut....wear thick gardening gloves to carry out basic tasks like changing batteries in a torch or pressing buttons on a calculator. Is this what it was like for Tim Peake?

Pro-Ride for Years 4,5 and 6

Some photos of last week's cycling event. The children had so much fun!

 

 

Photograph Day!

 

 

 

Children in Ledston Class first thing this morning, waiting for their photo to be taken. Did they come home looking as smart as this after a day of learning and play?

 

Smile!......

Christmas Card Designs

 

The children have been busy designing their Christmas graphics so that parents can buy sets of unique cards to send to relatives and loved ones. These designs can also be printed onto mugs and coasters... a brilliant way of having a permanent reminder of your child's artwork each Christmas. By the time your child leaves Year 6, you could be the proud owner of a set of very festive and original coffee mugs. The last date for orders is Monday 7th December.

 

 

 

Usborne Book Fayre

A reminder to all parents, Usborne Books are on display in the shared area all this week and parents can browse before or after appointments with teachers. A great way of getting some presents and stocking fillers for Christmas. Happy multi-tasking!

The British Gas Team 'Ground Force'

 

It was wonderful to see so many volunteers from British Gas in our school grounds today....

 

Treating and staining handrails.....

 

 

Replacing play bark in the EYFS area.......

 

 

Renovating the handrails leading to the playground.........

 

 

 

Levelling and re-cementing uneven flag stones leading to the bird hide.....

 

Weeding and planting up some of our flower beds.......

 

 

Treating the fence near the entrance, alongside the playground and applying fresh hammerite to the iron railings at the side entrance.......

 

 Preparing fence post mix to stabilise some of our loose bird hide benches, stepping stones and wooden posts........

 

 

Woodfilling cracks and crevices in our EYFS play equipment

 
 

 

Having a well deserved coffee break.....

 

A big 'Shout Out' to our governor, Ben, and his team of wonderful volunteers from British Gas.You have all done an amazing job! (Hope you don't ache too much tomorrow!)

Disco Party Fun!

 

Playing the chocolate game.........

 

 

Home made pizza slices cooked by our wonderful cook..Miss M!

 

 

The Nail  and Tattoo 'Bar'...

 

Face Painting.....

 

 

The Photo Booth...

 

 

Nails 'R' Us!....

 

 

Party, Party!

 

 

                             'What do you mean, wash it off! I'm going to wear it all through the half term holiday!'

 

 

A big thank you to all parents and staff for a great end of term party!