Bowfell

For Safer Internet Day this year, Bowfell learnt about using tablets and phones safely whilst online. They listened to a story about a little boy who had a tablet and we talked about different scenarios he was faced with throughout and what they thought he should do. We focused on asking adults for help, asking before using the internet, not talking to strangers online and not clicking buttons if we don’t know what they are for,

Reception then used an app on the ipad to make the Beebot move around in different directions. Year 1 learnt  how to switch on the laptop, connect to the internet and started to practise some keyboard skills whilst playing some fun phonics games.

At our last celebration assembly for parents, children from Bowfell class sang a catchy song all about 3d shapes.   During this week’s special assembly, two young experts shared their knowledge of 3d shape names.  Here they are holding a pentagonal prism and a 3 dodecahedrons that they made using ‘Clixi’.

Following on from our wonderful Toddler Taster event this week, some of our Reception and year 1 pupils had fun making Banana Fudge Muffins this afternoon.   Delicious!

This afternoon, children in year 1 entertained us with their wonderful version of The Three Little Pigs inspired by the inspiring resources in our classroom environment.  Each pupil played a key role in the performance; whether it be narrating the story; animating the puppets; or playing musical instruments used to create different sound effects.  Clear voices, confident speaking and enthusiastic participation ensured everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show.  They had even created tickets and programmes too!

We had a wonderful time at Toddler Taster this morning creating delicious and healthy treats and sending delicious aromas around the whole school to make the rest of our children (and staff), very envious!

All of our pre-school guests and their adults enjoyed a creative and fun session making everything from cheesy potato boats, to lamb muffins.

Thank you to everyone who came along this morning to enjoy such a lovely time.  It is our pleasure to offer these sessions to our local community and we really hope that you have the next one in your diary – Monday 18th March at 9.30am.

This week, our nursery children have been developing their number recognition skills by playing ‘Splat’.  Each child had an opportunity to roll a dice, count the dots.  When they found the number on the carpet, they enjoyed saying and splatting the number with a fly swatter!  Great fun and super counting!