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28 May, 2012 Leave a comment
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What’s happening this week in Reception?
27 May, 2012 Leave a comment
28th May 2012
We are having a Jubilee Street Party on Friday
This week we are:
- Writing invitations
- Making commemorative plates
- Making bunting
We will be learning to:
- Think about things that are special and celebrations
- Use our imagination in our designs
- Make repeating patterns
- Use our sounds in our writing
During phonics this week:
We will be practising – ee, air, igh, or
Some of us will be learning – to read and write blends in words
Don’t forget:
- To bring a named sun hat into school
- To bring in your completed Parent Questionnaires
Cottage Grove Radio
25 May, 2012 Leave a comment
Welcome to this weeks radio show. We have interviews with Miss Forrester and three of the PE Ambassadors. We also chat to Year3/4 about their exciting Stubbington trip. Also the DJs show off their DJ Jingles and talk to us about their likes and dislikes. Please enjoy the latest broadcast by clicking on the link below.
Latest radio show Click here
Nursery children in the woods
20 May, 2012 Leave a comment
On Wednesday 16th May, the morning Nursery children went to the woods for the whole day and on Thursday 17th May the afternoon children had their turn. They were very excited and had been for several days. They made their own sandwich in the Nursery ready to eat at a picnic in the woods. They all travelled to the woods in a minibus with their team. When they were at the woods they walked, ran, fell, climbed, balanced, hopped, skipped, jumped and then sat down for their lunch.
They looked for, and found, some tracks. They found animal tracks! They had hoped to find some tiger and dinosaur tracks but they were happy to see dog and horse footprints and some bike tracks too. They helped to mix up some plaster of Paris and then poured it into the tracks that they had found. Later, when some time had passed, they returned to find that the plaster was not liquid any more but dry and hard.
The Nursery children brought the track plaster casts back to school and they are now in the Nursery for anyone to come and see and touch carefully.
The children returned to Nursery at the end of their visit. They were very tired and most children were asleep by the end of the journey.
We all had a Grand Day Out.
Science Club
20 May, 2012 Leave a comment
This half term in Science Club we have been investigating toothpaste. We have:
- made our own and tested it
- tried different brands to find out which was most effective
- researched whether fluoride should be added to water
This week we tested different ways of cleaning our teeth using:
our finger, a brush, toothpaste, an apple, a carrot or chewing gum.
We used disclosing tablets to see which method removed the most plaque.
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We found out that a toothbrush and toothpaste left our teeth cleanest.
The chewing gum left the most plaque.
Next half term Year 3/4 can come along on Friday’s from 3.15 to 4.15. Please let Miss Smith know if you are interested.
Year 3/4 – Stubbington Trip May 2012
15 May, 2012 Leave a comment
Year 3/4 had a great time in Stubbington. Take a look at the slide show to see all the exciting things they got up to!
School Nurse Drop in
14 May, 2012 Leave a comment
The next sessions with our school nurse, Anne Follington, will be:
Tues 15th May – 8.30am
Tues 22nd May – 8.30am
Tues 29th May – 8.30am
Please do drop in if who want to speak to her about health issues relating to your child. This could be issues such as bed wetting, behaviour concerns, how to cope with childhood illnesses etc. This is a confidential service and will be held in the Lodge.
Cottage Grove Radio
11 May, 2012 Leave a comment
Welcome to this weeks radio show. We have interviews with Miss Rands giving us details on the new Times Table Torture. Also the DJs show off their DJ Jingles and talk to us about their likes and dislikes. Please enjoy the latest broadcast by clicking on the link below.
Latest radio show Click here
5/6F Music
11 May, 2012 Leave a comment
This week 5/6F completed their musical compositions using a diagram of a machine as their inspiration.
They used the radio consul to record the music so that they could listen to, edit and improve their work. They made detailed plans using numbers,words, symbols and diagrams, as have many other composers both ancient and modern.
Please look at some of the photos of our recording and listen to our music. 
Click here or the picture below to listen
Site Security
8 May, 2012 Leave a comment
In order to help us keep everyone on site safe please make sure you do not enter the school without first reporting to the school office. If you have an appointment with a teacher please make sure you sign in at the office on arrival so we know who to evacuate from the building in case of an emergency.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
