Living and Learning: I can take part in democratic decisions.
This week, our Living and Learning has been the British value of democracy.
We began with our homework, set last Friday. The children were all asked to consider if they would like to stand for election for our new School Council. Two representatives from each class, chosen democratically by their peers, will join the new School Council.
On Wednesday, we listened to the prepared speeches. It was quite nerve-racking for some children! Well done to everyone who stood up and gave their speech. It shows great courage! We were all very impressed.
Thursday was voting day! We lined up, gave our names, then received the ballot papers. The children used the ballot booths to vote in secret. It was very exciting!
Now, we await the results! Log in later to find out who will represent our classes in the new School Council!
3/4F trying something new!
This morning, in the school hall, 3/4F tried something new! JUDO! ‘New’ is always exciting! What will you try that’s new and exciting this week?
Judo Taster Session at Scholes!
At Scholes (Elmet) Primary School, our children certainly have an opportunity to experience a broad range of sports and activities.
Today’s 30-minute taster session, led by Destination Judo, was full of energy, movement and fun. Judo sessions are always enjoyable as the children learn how to throw, hold and pin their partners to the ground, with an element of rules, discipline and respect.
If your child would like to attend a further free taster session at a local HUB location, then contact Destination Judo, Leeds for information.
Look out for flyers in bags being sent home this week.
Spooky spectacular!
The annual Halloween-themed disco was a great success. There were some amazing costumes!
3/4F Class assembly
All the children’s hard work, rehearsals and preparations paid off on Friday afternoon for our class assembly. The children all remembered what to say. The poem recital was fantastic. It was loud, clear and confident. Well done, children!
Thank you to all the parents and family members who came to watch and encourage the children.
3/4F – Fantastic homework showing the 8Rs!
Last week, our homework was to think of a way to help us remember our 8Rs. Everyone was asked to record how they did that.
I was absolutely bowled away when the children shared the vast array of creativity in their thinking. They created poems, stories, posters, explanation texts and drawings. Amazing!
Impressive homework: our 8Rs re-interpreted
We love this great homework in 3,4EK.
Here’s a poem which is great to read – especially the part highlighted in purple!
This Scrabble game is a great challenge. (It’s a good way to learn spellings, too – whether you have real Scrabble pieces or not, can your child arrange this week’s spelling words in a grid?)
Harvest Festival – a big thank you!
Thank you for all the kind donations to our Harvest Festival today. Henry, from the Salvation Army, was overwhelmed by the generosity of the families at Scholes. Thank you for each and every donation.
Instructions
Today, we’re seeing if we can follow instructions. Some instructions were written. Some were drawings or symbols and some were a mixture.
We’ve followed instructions to make origami penguins, draw camels, played charades, played a card game called Go Fish and drawn penguins.
Some people found it easy to follow the instructions. Some people lost patience and gave up. It’s been a lot of fun trying!
Later in the week we’ll be writing our own instructions.
Our 30 Decker Bus!
Year 3/4 have been inspired by reading ‘The Hundred Decker Bus’ by Mike Smith.
The bus has 100 decks, so that everyone can go on the adventure.
So, we’ve created our own 30 decker bus! It goes all the way up the wall and over the ceiling! We’re really proud of it.
I wonder where it’ll take us?