Year 3 visit Hall Place and meet 'The Tudors'!

On Monday 15th July, Year 3 travelled to Hall Place...

Once there, the children enjoyed a packed day of learning...meeting two Tudor characters who helped bring their history topic alive!

It was a great day out...very educational and a lot of fun!

Well done to all the children for their enthusiasm and interest...I thought they all looked fantatsic in Tudor costume (but I was told that they weren't very comfortable and preferred being a modern day person!).

Hextable Athletics!

Hextable Athletics  

 

On Wednesday 10th July, eight year 5s and eight year 6s went to Hextable to compete in the Primary District Athletics which included; rounder's ball throw, high jump, long jump, relays, javelin, sprints and shot put. Some of our team got some medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Altogether, there were 9 schools and we came in 5th place!

For more info about our school go to:http://www.downsview-primary.org.uk/

 

 

 

 

After our first rehearsal, it was time for a snack and drink...squash and cake!

Then it was back to the theatre for more rehearsals! The children played another four pieces of music that they will be playing tonight. It sounded great! Flutes and clarinets in time and in harmony...

And then, lunch! Mmmmm....

Following lunch (and a run around - playing 'it' on the grass!), it was time for a swim and then a 'percussion' workshop.

Not long now until 'show time'. We're looking forward to seeing all those parents who are joining us at 7:00p.m for the performance. Enjoy!

Focus and concentration

Reading the music carefully...

Timing and teamwork...

The children are hard at work! In the above photos they are playing 'Greensleeves'...one of the many pieces they have learnt. 

I'm currently sitting in the auditorium watching as approximately one hundred children from five local schools work together to polish their performance. Achievement and talent in abundance!

Rehearsals have begun here at Benenden School in preparation for the children's concert at 7:00p.m. tonight...

We left Swanley by coach at 8:00a.m this morning and after an hour and twenty minutes, we arrived at the impressive entrance and drive-way of Benenden School. After a quick toilet break, the eight Year 4 children playing in the orchestra were called to the stage to begin their work...

They have made a very positive start to the day - I'm amazed by the progress they have all made in short time that they have been learning the clarinet...just brilliant!

I'm hoping to take some photos and upload to the blog shortly...watch this space! Mr Edwards :)

Bach To The Future!

On Monday 8th July, we had a unusually interesting assembly... 

Instead of Mr Edwards, three visitors from Kent Music School performed their road show, 'Bach to the Future'! 

We were impressed with the variety of instruments they showed us and played. They played several movie theme tunes including Indiana Jones and Ghostbusters! 

They inspired many of us to learn to play a new instrument. Some of our Year 4 children will continue the music theme on Friday as they travel to Benenden School for their Kent Music Experience. Please check out our blog on Friday for more...

Year 5/6 trip to PGL!

On Friday some children from years 5/6 went to PGL all the way in Surrey.

Here are some quotes from a few of the children who attended this trip;

John Boswell: It was a fun 3 day experience!

Tiegan Poulter: The weekend spent with my friends was awesome. Our group leader (Gregg) was fair, fun and fantastic. He looked after us and was always there!

Jack Bonner: The best 3 days of my life!

Kaci McAleese: I enjoyed PGL very much because I loved being able to spend time with my friends. It was a memorable experience that I will never forget!

Cem Sepet: I had a great weekend but I also missed my mum!

Here is a list of all the activities we did; Power Fan, Zip Wire, Great Egg Race, Jacob's Ladder, Rock Climbing, Problem Solving, Abseiling, Archery, Low Ropes and Rifle Shooting.

    

Maisie and Ellener