Levens School

Multi-Faith Week

 in RE / Whole School by

Last week, all pupils spent the week learning about the importance of pilgrimage to different people of faith.

The week started with an introduction to pilgrimage in worship, focusing on special journeys to special places. We compared a kit bag full of things we might take on a holiday abroad compared to a bag containing the types of contents that a Christian might take on a journey to a sacred, holy place.  We found out about why so many Catholics from across the globe travel to the south west corner of France to visit Lourdes.

Every day of the week, each teacher spent some time with the different classes teaching them about the importance of pilgrimage to Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.  On Friday afternoon, the children shared their learning from the week in our special celebration assembly.

Reception woodwork decorations

 in Class One / Design and Technology / Whole School by

Reception have been working hard this week to create their own beautiful Christmas decorations using our woodwork bench, saws and hand drills. They showed perseverance, resilience and patience whilst making their creations. Check out our Instragram page to see the finished results!

A visit from Crossbank Dental Care

 in Class One / SCARF / Science by

A huge thank you to Beth and Kelly from Crossbank Dental Care who came to visit the children in Nursery and Reception yesterday. They taught us all about which foods keep our teeth happy, which make them sad and how to brush them properly. We enjoyed some practical activities, games and even took home our own special goody bags including toothbrushes, toothpaste and timers to make sure we are brushing our teeth for long enough!

 

Adapting recipes

 in Class Three / Design and Technology by

Class Three have had a busy week adapting recipes. We followed a basic shortbread recipe to learn the method. We then did a taste test, adding a range of ingredients to the shortbread recipe to see which flavours we enjoyed. Following this, the children designed their own shortbread, thinking carefully about their target audience. The children then made their own shortbread biscuits for the grown-ups at home. Finally, they thought carefully about packaging and designed a box for their shortbread including a company name.

Class 2 art

 in Art / Class Two by

Class 2 have been very busy using watercolours to draw buildings around our local area. We have observed shapes, lines and details carefully. Thank you to Sophie Martin who came and shared her expertise and her own artistic skills, the children loved seeing different pieces of artwork and mixing their own colours.

A Midwife Crisis!

 in Class One / Class Two / Music / RE by

This week, Class 1 and Class 2 took to the stage to perform their nativity, A Midwife Crisis — and they were absolutely brilliant!

The children sang, acted, and narrated with such confidence and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see all their hard work come together, and they truly brought the story to life.

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers for coming along to support the performance, for providing such fantastic costumes, and for helping the children learn their lines at home. Your support makes such a difference, and we really appreciate it.

Village Walk

 in Class Two / Geography / PE by

Class 2 went on a walk around the village as part of their geography this term. We focused on looking for human and physical features,  mapping skills and using a compass!

 

Class 4 interview a London fashion designer…

 in Whole School by

Class 4 were treated to a live-chat with a London-based designer who, since graduating from University, has set up his own successful company designing and making functional clothing and accessories for men and women.  Max told us a little about his business and we looked at his website, before the children launched into a round of questions on a range of topics including advice for a young designer; the inspiration for his ideas; and how long his designs take to develop from conception to being on sale!

Before he left, he even gave the children some positive feedback on their own designs and creations; and gave some really good advice about choosing a career path that is something you enjoy and can be passionate about.

You can find out more about our designer by taking a look at his website here: Bryder Studios

Woodland Wednesday

 in Class Two / Whole School by

Last week class 2 walked to the woods. We found lots of insects under our stools! We then created our own bonfires and sparklers recapping our learning all about Guy Fawkes.

Children in Need

 in Church / Whole School by

We had the most incredible day last Friday raising money for Children in Need!

As part of their 25 anniversary, our pupils were encouraged to complete ’25 challenges’ of their own choosing!  We had many different stories of determination, kindness and resilience  including climbing, messages of kindness, balancing acts and running long distances in our local community.

During our morning assembly we spent some time learning about all the great things that Children in Need does to make a difference to children experiencing all kinds of different challenges in their lives.  We spent some time reflecting on our own lived experience and appreciating all that makes us feel safe, loved and healthy.

After that, Mrs Farraday took on the ‘Strictly 25 Step Challenge’ Infront of the whole school.  Although there were great cheers and applause at the end, no one was able to award a perfect score of 10!  The children and staff, however, performed their collaborative dance of 25 steps with enthusiasm and flair, scoring a 10 from our strictly judge, Mrs Mason.

Thanks for all your support – final figure of amount raised will be announced very soon!

Here we are in our Pudsey-themed outfits of all varieties!