Madam Mayor

The year 6 children were invited to visit the Madam Mayor's Chambers on her last day in office, last week. The children were all asked to sit around the chamber where they could use the speaker system to ask questions. Some lucky children even dressed up in the Mayor's robes.

More Mad Scientists

This week year 5 and year 6 had a MAD scientists day where the children tried to blow up the school with an antacid tablet and some coke. The children, since then, have been learning about how solids, liquids and gases are linked through the water cycle.

A Visit From The Twits

Our very talented teachers, Mr Firkin and Mr Smith visited the school in the form of Mr and Mrs Twit. Looking fabulous and sporting a long, black beard covered in cereal, worms and fish bones, Mr Twit made us laugh with his obviously talented acting skills! The shrieking voice of Mrs Twit, telling off Mr Twit for his appalling antics was the highlight of the show. The children enjoyed the Twits and created some excellent writing following the show.

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.

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.

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.

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.