Thank you to everyone who supported the Year 5 Enterprise sale on Thursday. As part of our topic, 'Let's Make a Difference,' the children have enjoyed designing and making products, all of which had to include a recycled element. There was a great sense of excitement at the sale and as a year group, they managed to raise £250.73 to be shared between two charities, 'Friends of Mombasa' and 'Amplifying Voices'.
Year 5 have been working hard in their music lessons learning to play Pachelbel’s Canon on the glockenspiels. They proudly performed the piece during our KS2 assembly, showcasing their growing musical skills and confidence. The performance was made even more special by talented Year 5 pupils who accompanied the ensemble on the violin and piano. We even had a bride take part, adding a fun and memorable touch to the occasion. Well done to all of Year 5 for a fantastic performance!
In Science this week, we tested different paper aeroplanes to investigate air resistance. We found that planes with wider wings stayed in the air longer, as they created more air resistance. A fun way to see science in action!
Year 3 travelled back to the Stone Age at Butser Ancient Farm! We had a great day trying lots of different crafts such as wattling, cordage and pottery. We even had a go at being archaeologists and discovering buried artefacts.
Year 6 braved the heat on Wednesday and enjoyed the Diocese of Chichester Leavers' Service at Chichester Cathedral. The service was led by Bishiop Will and our children represented the school beautifully, leading the singing as the choir. Thank you to all the parents who came to join us for this special service.
Year 4 designed and made their own bags. They learnt how to do running and blanket stitch to attach their sides, handles, buttons and decorations!
This week, Years 1,2,3,4 and 5 took part in another live lesson delivered by The Royal Ballet Opera House! They learnt about the history of Ballet, the process of costume making, set design production, as well as taking part in some expert led movement sequences! It was fantastic for the children to be exposed to a different style of dance, and to see them carrying out the workshop with such precision!
One of our parents, Dr Babak, visited to advise Year 1 about how best to care for their teeth. Children were given a chance to share what they already knew and heard about the importance of brushing their teeth twice a day. Dr Babak brought in models of teeth and we looked closely at the difference in the models; one showed a healthy tooth which was brushed regularly. Brushing teeth before bed is vital, as it removes the residue from food we've eaten during the day, and prevents teeth from rotting.
Year 2 received a letter from Mrs Grinling today! She wanted more ideas so Mr Grinling could eat a healthier lunch. She also sent us a fishcake recipe! We prepared and cooked these during the morning, and tasted them in the afternoon. What a great day!
Broadwater High Street has been transformed into a colourful art gallery! The children's art work, from reception to year 6, is now on show for everyone to enjoy! Make sure you take a visit and see if you can spot yours. The work will be on display for two weeks. We would like to thank all the participating shops for helping to bring our art to the community.
Year 5 went on a school visit to Worthing Mosque where they learnt all about the Qur'an, prayer and the five pillars of Islam from Imam Idris. They asked lots of thoughtful questions and enjoyed hearing the answers.
Year One were visited by Mrs Edwards, the beekeeper. She taught us a lot about the different kinds of bees that are needed in the hive. We saw the queen bee, the drones and the worker bees. We watched them working inside an observation hive. We even saw two bees hatching!
