STEM Day 3

On STEM day 3 we investigated shadows and searched for existing shading in our playground. We know that a shadow is formed when an object is blocking the light. We found that there are a few shaded areas already on the playground but not enough!

After that we showed our VIP guest (Sam from Rolls Royce) how to test materials to see if they block light. As Scientists we used scientific language to describe the materials. We know that transparent materials are not a good material to use for shading because they let all or a lot of light pass through them. Translucent materials are not suitable either as they let some light pass through. We found that the best materials would be wood or plastic as they are opaque and waterproof.

This week the builders have been working hard to fit our new shaded area (made from wood). This area will help to keep us sun safe, do more learning outside, keep us dry when it rains and give us a space to sit and relax with friends at playtime's. We cannot wait to start using it!

All of Class 8

MADD Week!

This week has been MADD! That stands for - Music, Art, Dance and Drama.

Class 8 had the challenge of looking carefully at Discussion Dolphin - that's one of our new school values. Throughout the week we had to put together a class performance to show the other classes the story of Discussion Dolphin, to show what he represents! He say's 'look, listen and share' and shows us how to be good communicators. 

Some of us were narrators, some were dancers, others were musicians and the rest of us were actors and actresses! We really enjoyed practising and performing our performance. We even learnt a new funny song!

We also had the challenge of creating a large piece of artwork in the shape of Discussion Dolphin. We used powder paint and pointillism. We had lots of time to explore the technique and to explore mixing shades of blue's and grey's. 

Our visitor this week was from West End in schools. He taught us some crazy, strange and funny dance moves and we had to dance to lots of styles of music. The girls had to show lots of attitude and the boys showed lots of style! It was very creative and fun!

Jasleen, Mia, Aiden, Zakariya, Jasmine and Grace

School Council Trip

The school council trip was AMAZING! We went on a coach with the other school council children to the council houses. When we got there we were allowed to go upstairs into the Chamber. We all had a name tag to tell us where to sit. When the Mayor arrived he showed us how to press the button to talk through our microphones. It was cool! We got to ask the Mayor questions and hold our very own school council meeting right there in the Chamber like real Councillors!

We had the very important job of deciding which shaded area we would like to buy as part of the 'Sensation Activation' Rolls Royce project. We talked about the good and bad things of each type of shading and said what we liked and disliked about them. Eventually we decided we liked the wooden shading best because it is waterproof and it will help to keep us sun safe.

After our meeting we got to see the Mayor's office! He showed us a big clock and a chair that had been sat on by Queen Victoria! We liked the swords and weapons that he had hung on his walls.

The trip was awesome and we want to go back!

Jake and Oliver P