Mad Scientists

Year 6 arrived in school this Monday looking very strange indeed. Mad hair, white coats, big glasses, anyone would have thought it was 'mad scientist day'! During the day we explored electricity, separating materials and chemical reactions. It was great fun and at times fairly explosive.

Mask Mania

The homework project for the year 5 Greek topic was to make a Greek theatre mask. The children were allowed to use any media and method of their choice and were encouraged to be as creative as possible. The results were truly stunning as you can see from the slideshow.

Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes...

Our year 5 children had a health road show on Monday 3rd November 2008. They started the day with invigorating aerobics to get the mind and body awake. They then went on to complete a sponsored fun run. The money raised from this will be spent on health resources for the school. Finally the children took part in an exciting range of activities including, exotic fruit tasting, naming weird vegetables, fitness tests and pulse investigations. It was a fantastic day and a very motivational way to start our new topic.

Great Grandparents....

Year 5 planned and performed a fabulous collection of songs, plays and poems all about World War 2 to their grandparents and great grandparents. It was a tremendous event where the grandparents and children learnt from each other.

Wild Workshops....

We attended exciting art workshops as part of our theme week on the environment. This is part of our Rights, Respects, Responsibilities (RRR)work this year. We are pleased with our vivid and striking creations.

No napping at Knapp...

There were too many activities to have any time for napping on Year 6's residential trip to Knapp House this year. After a relatively peaceful coach journey, the children quickly settled into their dorms and sorted themselves out in preparation for a busy week ahead. Activities included: Ringo Rides, Speedboat Ride, Abseiling, Climbing, Coastal Walk, Crabbing, Go-Cart Riding, Pot Holing, Rafting, Sliding, Low Ropes Activity, Surfing and Disco. The children represented the school in an amazing manner and did themselves proud. Most importantly, they enjoyed themselves and made new friends from other Southampton Schools. Well done year 6.

Chemical Chaos....

At Fryern we believe the best way to learn science is to "do science"! This year we have been doing just that. Practical investigations are a big part of our science lessons where the children can plan and explore their ideas. Our whole school science day (June 08) involved "Chemical Chaos" in year 6, "The Waving Hand" in year 5 and "Parachuting Eggs" in years 3 and 4. The noise, mess and smell was awful but needless to say the children loved it.

Living The Life Of Tudor...

During our school trip to the Weald and Downland Tudor museum we had a look around some Tudor houses. We then split into groups and completed activities. The first group made a traditional Tudor medicine whilst the second group took part in a Tudor cookery lesson. After lunch we swapped activities. We all had fun and learnt more information about Tudor life. (Written by year 3 pupil)

Castle Mania...

We (Year 5) have recently had a visit from a famous author - Colin Thompson. He came into school and told us how he came to be an author and how many books he has had published. His best tip was to take a normal scenario and then to make something out of the ordinary happen. Other schools from the local area also joined the afternoon at Fryern and we were all given the chance to have books signed by Mr Thompson at the end of the day. Our favourite book was "Castles". (Written by Year 5 pupil)

Up Up and Away....

The athletics club have been practicing different events for an indoor athletics competition at Toynbee School and found that hard work pays in the end. The team won many events including mixed relay and girls javelin. Well done to those involved and well done to all those who have attended athletics club this year.

Easter Story

Year 6 have had some "hands on" learning at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church learning all about the Easter Story. Going back in time, they met and interviewed some important people from the time of Jesus including Joseph of Arimathia, Mary Magdalene and the pupils' favourite, a Roman soldier.

Stitch Me Up!

Designing and making pencil cases was a real challenge for years 3 and 4 but great fun.

The finished products are colourful and whacky, reflecting the character of the pupil who made it!

Here they are, proudly displayed by their owners.

Henry VIII Couldn't Dance Like This!

Years 3 and 4 have been practising Tudor dancing linked to our Tudor Topic.

We have performed several dances using the Tudor steps that we have learned:

• the Earl of Essex
  
• a pavonne


• Branle des Sabots


• the Black Armaine
  

We have also made up our own Tudor dances in small groups. This was great fun!

Showing That We Care...

We are working towards the "Rights Respecting Schools" award, level 1.

We have completed our audit, interviewed pupils and two parents and two governors have joined our working party. This is the new display created by several of our year 6 pupils.




As you can see, we've been thinking a lot about events which happen around the world, sometimes disastrous such as floods, and issues which affect us locally, such as homelessness.

We might think we can't do anything to change these situations or help in any way, but part of our RRR (Rights, Respect and Responsibilities) learning reminds us that we can.