Summer Holidays August 2015

It has been quite a long time since I last wrote a blog - apologies for this. It is my intention to be a more regular 'blogger' in the forthcoming academic year.

Firstly, I hope that you have been and are still enjoying your break (despite the weather!). Frankly, there has been very little sunshine to enjoy but I'm sure that hasn't stopped you having fun with the family!

During my final assembly of the year on the last day of school in July, I did ask the children to make sure that they 'exercised their brains' regularly over the holiday...it is so important to keep the key skills of reading, writing and number going over such a lengthy break from school. In just two weeks, a child can forget skills and concepts learnt so it is crucial that over a five week period your child has done something to keep their brain alive.

What have you done to maintain your brain power?!

How many books has your child read this holiday? Perhaps they could come and tell me about their favourites when they return to school! Has anyone written a book review?

Has your child kept a holiday diary or had a chance to do some writing? If not, why not ask them to write a recount about their favourite day or favourite moments of the holiday so far?

Number games and puzzles are always great fun! Has your child played with number this holiday, or spotted patterns or different shapes around them? Dare I mention...times-tables?! If they've not done any yet, it isn't too late - the quicker and more confident they are with their tables the easier they find their Mathematics...go on - go for it! Just 5 minutes a day until we return to school will really help!

I am looking forward to the year ahead and September in particular. The school comes alive when it is filled with smiling, positive and hard working bodies (children and staff alike!)...remember school for children in Years 1 to 6 begins on Monday 7th September. The gates will open at 8:40a.m with registration at 8:55a.m sharp!

Year R children join us a week later on 14th September after Miss Page and the EYFS Team have completed 'home visits'.

See you soon - for lots of learning, hard work and success!

Mr Edwards :)

Year 4

Friday 12th March 

Today it was Red Nose Day, all day we've  been doing activities in little booklets with fun things. At the end of the day it was Downviews' got talent, a talent show with jokes,street dances and more!
Max

Year 6

Red Nose Day

Red nose day was a big hit!! Everybody in school enjoyed it. There were all different talents like: dancing; singing; hula hooping; gymnastics; Irish dancing and street dancing. All the talents were so amazing!!!!

There were: duets; singles and groups. We also had a surprise act which were all the teachers and teacher assistants dancing and singing. it was an amazing event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mathematics

In maths this week we have been learning division. In Mr Edwards math group we have been learning how to work out Pi. We did an experiment in Mr Edwards maths group which was investigating different sized circles.

Kaitlin

Year 4

Tuesday 31 March

In maths this week we have been doing measuring. In English we are all learning about Judaism and today we are writing up Easter stories on laptops.
Max

Term 4 Week 2: Already!!

Year 4 

In Maths we have been learning about money. In English we have been going on the laptops and going on ELC zone 33. We have also been  reading Raven Steals the Light, Sedra the Sea Goddess.

Max

Year 6

Cyber Bulling Posters

Every Friday we get taught by Mrs Carter because her class has to go swimming. This week and last week she has been teaching us about e-safety. We created e-safety posters and on the posters it is explaining what e-safety is. We did the poster for anyone who does not understand what e-safety is. 

At this moment in time, the posters are being judged by Mr Edwards. We will hopefully be finding out who the winners are next week.

Magical World Of Myst

In our class we have been using a game called Myst to inspire our imagination and improve our English. We created adverts about why you should buy Myst. This week we have been writing diary entries to do with Myst. We have been having an amazing time playing in the world of Myst.

Kaitlin

Year 5

This week in Science we have been investigating the most absorbent material. The materials that we used were: kitchen roll, toilet paper and cloth in water. We have been having an amazing time in Science. In English we have been writing our own newspaper reports about The Great Fire of London and the Gunpowder Plot!

Luke   

The Last Post! (Until next year).

Year 3

This week we have been having fun and learning at the same time. We made Christmas cards, decorations and angels. We also completed and evaluated our photo frames. On the last day we had a fantastic party. It was so much fun that we didn't want it to stop!

Year 4

We have had a great week full of fun! We spent our time making Christmas cards, calendars, and stained glass windows. We have also been performing in our Christmas play and we loved singing our songs.  Our favourite part of our week was our Christmas party. Happy Christmas!

Year 5

We have been making Christmas biscuits, cards and lots of writing about the Aztecs.

Year 6

We have been exploring mathematical concepts through festive investigations. In English, we have been writing spooky traveller stories.

Merry Christmas everybody 

and a happy new year!!!

Key Stage 2 Blog - only one more week until the end of term!

Year 3

This week we have been making, decorating and evaluating our photo frames. Don't scroll down any further if you have a child in year 3 or you will spoil your Christmas surprise! We have also been practising and improving our singing for the Christmas play next week. A very exciting week and more to look forward to.

Year 4

Year 4 have been making 

peppermint creams. This is how we made them. First, we tipped icing sugar in a bowl. Second, we added water and peppermint extract and mixed them together. Finally, we put chocolate on the top. They were yummy!

Year 5

We are going fraction crazy. We have made equivalent fractions, found fractions of quantities and are adding and subtracting fractions.

Year 6

We have been looking at poetry in English and writing our own poetry. In Mathematics we have been working out percentages based on the twelve days of Christmas.

  Pantomime Time!   

Fascinated!

On Friday 5th December, the whole school visited the Churchill Theatre, situated in   enchanted Bromley. A land full of castles, fairies, witches, forest and a spinning wheel! The evil Carabosse had cast a spell on the beautiful Princess, and she was doomed to sleep for a hundred years. Only a kiss from her true love could break the spell. We all went along to help the Prince to enter the hidden and cursed castle and rescue the Princess.

Two children went on stage!

This is what we thought of our experience..........

"The pantomime was the highlight of my time at Downsview!"

                      

"I loved it! It was the highlight of the year. There is only one word to describe it, amazing!"

"I liked the fire part because it was so scary."

"The pantomime was exciting and funny. I really enjoyed the ice cream and loved watching."

"We walked to the station and sang 'Are we nearly there yet' from the Xmas play!"

"I loved it when the toys came alive!"

The witch was scary because she was green!"

"There was a fantastic ending! Silly Billy was very funny but my favourite person was the princess. The prince was Rob from Coronation Street."

"I liked the songs and the witch!"

Thanks to all the parents, governors and teachers who helped make this possible.

What a fantastic day!