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Toddler Taster Pre School session

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This morning our pre-school children joined us for a Forest School session. Although beaten by the torrential downpours they didn’t dampen the mood.

Pebble Pets were our focus for this session. Each child found a Pebble Pet which had escaped in the classroom. They gave them names and shared something about their new friend.

Their task for the session was to create the Pebble Pet a new home, so that it was safe, warm and wouldn’t get lost. They children had a wonderful time using the sticks, twigs, moss, leaves and stones to create some very elaborate homes for their new friends.

Looking at O.S. Maps

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For the past two weeks, Scafell class have been looking at OS maps of areas around Levens and comparing them to Edinburgh. Yesterday  we looked at the similarities and differences of the two places e.g. Edinburgh is urban and is a city, whilst Levens is rural and a village. We found out Edinburgh has its own docks, which makes it a costal city. We also found different symbols on the map and what they meant.  We worked together in groups..

By Luna and Alice

 

Ellery Cross Country – Wednesday 15th March

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What a splendid sunny spring day we enjoyed at Elleray this week.

Our Team joined 360 other competitors to ‘take on’ the annual Elleray Challenge, a true test to stamina, determination and grit!

After attending the weekly running club in school, our pupils were most certainly up to the task, all finishing in the top half of their fields and astounding staff and parents with their stoical attitude over a hilly course and a 2K distance.  Everyone performed above expectations without exception and as a result received a super medal and the Elleray famous refreshments of burgers and chocolate.

Well done to all, bring on the new running season 17/18 we say!

Is there a future for our zoos?

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Following our visit to Edinburgh Zoo, Scafell Class set out to find out what happens behind the scenes in our zoos.  They researched online, looked at reports by animal welfare organisations and asked their friends and family about their opinions on zoos.  Then the news was released about animal cruelty at a local Cumbrian zoo.  Scafell decided to debate whether they thought all British zoos should close. Oliver and George took it in turns to be Mr Speaker and we started our debate with speeches from both sides of the house.  The debate was passionate and forceful!  To close we conducted a secret ballot with votes in favour of phasing out zoos in the UK by a majority of 18 to 7.  Well done everyone in Scafell – your speaking and listening skills were outstanding!

 

Since then, we have used all our experiences and research to write a persuasive speech on zoos.  Clearly the children felt very passionate about this subject as their writing is very powerful.

Drawing Old Toys

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We’ve been looking carefully at old toys and new toys.. This afternoon we used charcoal, graphite and special drawing pencils to have a go at drawing old toys and adding all the little details. We concentrated lots all afternoon!

Finding half is fun!

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The children in Bowfell Class have been exploring lots of different ways to find half.

We’ve halved weight, length, capacity and shape. AND had lots of fun experimenting and exploring!

South Lakes Pupil Parliament

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This week we went to a meeting of the South Lakes Pupil Parliament to discuss road safety issues in our communities.

We gave a presentation on the 20’s Plenty Campaign in front of lots of other schools. It was a bit scary but we have learnt not to be shy, to share our ideas and the benefit of being well prepared!  We also met a local representative from the national youth council who was only about fifteen years old and represents young people from Cumbria in Parliament.

Lunch was delicious – we had sticky toffee pudding!

by Alfie, Holly, Oliver and Rosie (Levens School Pupil Parliamentarians)

Fairtrade Fortnight

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Eco Team helped Levens CE School support Fairtrade Fortnight by running a stall selling lots of Fairtrade goods today. There was a massive range of products from chocolate and sugar, bracelets and cutlery – something for everyone’s budget! Thank you to everyone for contributing to our success as we raised £140.40.

Fairtrade goods are ones where the farmers and producers are guaranteed to get a fair price for their products. Look out for the Fairtrade symbol on products in the shops.

 

What a lovely way to end the week!

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The chatter coming from Bowfell classroom this afternoon was surprisingly calm and relaxed! This was down to the lovely reading happening, in pairs, with children from Scafell class. They all cosied up in a space, chose a book and enjoyed the simple pleasure of sharing a story. Bliss!