Year One JW would like to say a big thank you to the Bennett family who have kindly donated this wonderful doll’s house to the class. Hector is very proud to share his sister Ella’s house with all his friends.
Year One spent Thursday morning in Forest School creating the most wonderful winter homes for hibernating hedgehogs. The children put a lot of care and thought into their work and this was reflected in the results. Some of the houses had moss for carpet and one even had a larder! Roofs were covered with leaves for waterproofing, and sticks and leaves were used for camouflage. The children were so absorbed in their work they had to be interrupted in order to get back to school in time for lunch.
Class 1JW have been learning about Victorian homes and the people who lived in them. This week the children had great fun dressing up and taking on the roles of Victorian servants. They learned about the different chores carried out by the servants and heard what life was like for young children living at home, being looked after by nannies and governesses or tutors.
On Tuesday, Year One had a wonderful time at St Barbe Museum in Lymington learning more about everyday life in Victorian homes. The children were able to dress up in costumes and handle original Victorian artefacts to experience ‘Washing day’ in Victorian times.
Year One spent a lovely afternoon learning about the artist Bridget Riley. Having looked at examples of her Op Art, the children then made their own black and white pictures.
This half of term the children in Year Two are learning all about electricity. On Monday the children went to visit the Electricity Museum in Christchurch. They had a really hands on experience; including taking part in an experiment to make a human circuit and making a bulb light up with their bare hands. They came away bursting with knowledge and ideas. A great day out.
A boy in Year 7 has been diagnosed with Swine Flu after calling the NHS helpline. He has been prescribed TamiFlu.