We are designers
This week, we’ve begun the design process for our cushions. The children researched different cushion designs and thought about which elements they’d like to use for their cushions. The drew out their designs and annotated them with aesthetic details and dimensions. Then the fun began! The children drew out templates for their applique (an additional design for the front of their cushion) and used these to draw around onto felt. Once they’d cut them out, they pinned their applique onto their cushion ready to sew.
Puzzling maths
Year 6 had a great session yesterday trying to work out some mathematical scripts. They were given a grid with lots of different numbers and symbols on it. There were numbers that they recognised instantly, whilst the others were a bit trickier to decipher. The aim was to work out what they all represented. At first, we thought the numbers were consecutive however the children eventually realised that they could group them as they only represented a certain set of numbers. There were some great mathematical conversations going on!
A day in the life of a high school student.
What a day!
More fun on Residential
Some more pictures from day two
Day 2 of Residential
Just when we thought yesterday couldn’t get any better, today somehow managed it. The children threw themselves into an action-packed day of canoeing, zip wires and giant swings, showing fantastic courage, resilience and teamwork every step of the way. We even found time to celebrate two birthdays with a well-earned slice of cake!
It has been another unforgettable day full of adventure, laughter and memories. The children have been amazing from start to finish and are now thoroughly tired after all the excitement. We have a feeling tonight’s sleep will be very well deserved!
NSPCC
Following on from Staying Safe Week last week, we were lucky enough to have a visit from the NSPCC today. It was a great workshop in which the children learnt about different types of abuse and where to get help if needed. The children were guided through the NSPCC website to ensure they all know where to get help.
The children engaged brilliantly in discussions and were able to discuss different scenarios and how to respond to them.
Help at home: Check out the NSPCC website.
Residential Day One
What a fantastic first day! After the hike up the hill, children enjoyed pizza for lunch before making their own beds… some more successfully than others.
Each group has had a mix of four activities this afternoon: caving, nightline, climbing, giant swing, Quest, trapeze and the deadly prianha pool (all survived and toes intact).
Staying Safe Week – first aid
As part of Staying Safe Week, Year 5 and 6 have been having some first aid training. Darren visited each class to inform the children of some simple but effective first aid. He began by making sure the children who knew to call in case of an emergency. The children were able to talk about 999 and all the emergency services they could contact.
They moved onto some simple techniques that the children could rely on if someone is feeling unwell, such as sitting backwards on a chair to help someone suffering from breathing difficulties. The classes engaged so well in the discussions and practical work.
The Travelling Book Fair returns to Scholes Elmet Primary School
We have some exciting news. Our annual Book Fair returns to Scholes on Monday the 11th May.
It is a 3 for 2 event – buy 2 books and get the third (cheapest) for free. Books can be purchased either with cash or by following a QR code which we will have on display during the Book Fair. This event will run straight after school every day from Monday the 11th May until Thursday the 14th May. It will be held in the school reception office area. Please access school via the front doors.
All books sold during the Book Fair earn money for school to spend on new books for our library.
We hope to see you there! 🙂