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Washing Hands

23/11/2015

Today we were visited by Lesley, our school nurse. She came along today to explain the importance of having clean hands.

First we watched a short video all about "Handy" and his friends. His friends were poorly after they forgot to wash their hands. We learnt that germs can get on our hands and give us an upset tummy.

We used a special UV light machine to see dirt and germs on our hands. We then had to give them a real good wash and then have another look to see if all the dirt and germs ha gone.

REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!

Phase 3 Phonics

22/11/2015

This week we start our new phonic song. It introduces the final phonemes (sounds) and many new digraphs (two letters-one sound) and a few trigraphs (3 letters- one sound).
Have fun!!

Christmas Cakes

17/11/2015

Christmas cakes are well on their way.
Today the last group mixed and cooked their cakes.

Next stage- Marzipan!!!

Children In Need Day

13/11/2015

WOW!!!!! What amazing creations.

A massive well done to Class Hughes for putting in such a great effort to turn ordinary vegetables into Superheroes and raise money for Children in Need.

A huge well done to Corinne, Class Hughes' Winner.

Stay & Play

12/11/2015

A big thank you to all those who were able to join us for our first Stay & Play.

Divali Visist

10/11/2015

Today we were lucky enough to have a visit from our friend Paul. Paul works in Tesco in Martlesham. He has the responsibility of getting into schools and sharing his knowledge of foods from other countries. Today he brought in lots of different food from India and told us all about them and their importance during the festival of Divali.

We got to try lots of different foods- mint, poppadoms,samosa, bhajis, chick peas, mango chutney, mango & chilli chutney, raita (yoghurt, cucumber & mint) and rice.

One Man Went To MOw

7/11/2015

This weeks maths song is all about counting forwards and backwards.

Maths Afternoon

7/11/2015

A great afternoon. I was really impressed with how the children got their parents fully involved with maths. Well done guys!!!

As part of the afternoon, a quick maths presentation.

Followed by lots of activities.

Diwali

6/11/2015

This week we have been learning about the Hindu festival of light.
Diwali (or Deepavali / Deepa Oli, the "festival of lights") is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn (northern hemisphere) or Spring (southern hemisphere) every year. Diwali is the one of the largest and brightest festivals in India. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of good over evil.The preparations and rituals typically extend over a five-day period, but the main festival night of Diwali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November.

Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate, and decorate their homes and offices.On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family puja (prayers) typically to Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity. After puja, fireworks follow,then a family feast including mithai (sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family members and close friends. Diwali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is celebrated.

As part of Diwali many Hindu children hear the story of Rama and Sita.

In class we each made our very own Diva lamps.

Our Garden

3/11/2015

Autumn has definitely arrived with a bang and a big flutter of fallen leaves. Over the half term break the wind, rain and wet weather has slightly destroyed many of our outdoor displays and areas. Although it does look beautiful covered in golden leaves.

So today we set ourselves the task of getting it ready for new areas and new displays. Oh and a bit of fun in between the sweeping!

So over the coming weeks we will all tidy, design, make and play in our very own created garden. We will keep you updated!!!