Summer 1

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We have been carrying on our topic ‘Through the ages’. We learnt all about the ‘Beaker People’ who came to Britain during the Bronze Age. It is thought that they were in search of copper and tin and were given their name due to the bell shaped beakers they used to carry with them.

We created our own pots out of clay inspired by the techniques that Bronze Age people used to use.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We continued into the town stopping at different points to identify old buildings and then visited the museum to learn about Sir Goldsworthy Gurney.

 Gurney was a renowned inventor whose inventions included the Bude Light!&nbsp;

Another great edition of the Splash. Thank you to all the staff for all their hard work this half term in providing the children with such a varied curriculum. Year 6 SATS came and went without any fuss, and it was a credit to the class team in how well prepared everyone was.&nbsp; I have really enjoyed the class assemblies this half term and the feedback from parents has been lovely. We will hopefully be able to have more events to showcase what your children are learning now that we are having fewer disruptions.&nbsp;

Wishing you all a fabulous half term and long may the sun continue to shine. See you all back on Monday 6th&nbsp;June for the final half term of the year!&nbsp;

It’s been another busy and exciting term in Crackington!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Sow, Grow and Farm topic has linked with our Lifecycles Science project brilliantly: we’ve been taking cuttings from plants, discovering about land use in the UK and learning about the lifecycles of birds, insects and amphibians. The highlight of this so far has been our trip to the Eden Project – what a great day we had!&nbsp;

To finish off our topic, we have been learning about the Iron Age. As part of our Design Technology unit we sketched and planned our own Iron age jewellery and then sculped it using oven baked clay or stone clay.&nbsp;

Although this half term has been a short one, we sure have been busy in Northcott! We started with our class assembly that we shared with our parents and carers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"It takes courage to stand up in front of an audience, I’m so pleased we did it!" "I loved being able to share my passion for music in our class assembly."

This half term we have been learning about Bude and its history since the Victorian era. After studying maps of Bude, we plotted a route of where we thought the old buildings might be. As we walked through the town, we identified similarities and differences using maps and photographs.

For Year 6 this half-term was a time to show off everything they have learnt over the last four years. They took their end of key stage SATs. As a staff we were incredibly proud of how they undertook the tests.  They were focused all week. We managed to cram in a lot of learning during our topic lessons.&nbsp;

For out local history topic, we have walked to Bude to identify changes that have occurred in the town since the Victorian Era.&nbsp; The children have enjoyed using old photographs to compare and also enjoyed their visit to the library.&nbsp; I think the Lock Gates were the most exciting part of the trip.&nbsp; Sadly they couldn’t watch them open but we did watch a clip of another one which the children were mesmerised by.&nbsp;

In Art the children are learning about a local artist with Mrs Kington.&nbsp; They are in the process of creating their own print boards which will reflect an aspect of Bude.&nbsp; They are enthusiastic about this project and I cannot wait to see the results.&nbsp;

As part of our project learning, we visited the Eden Project in St Austell. We explored the different biomes; it was interesting learning lots of new facts about plants and where they grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I really liked exploring the biomes; there were lots of new plants to discover.’"

It has been a quiet half term for the School Council due to SATS taking place. HOWEVER.... we have some really exciting fund raising coming up for 'School in a Bag'. See the link below. More information to come next half term!

Each house has been working extremely hard each week, trying to win the most house points. 

With a total of 427 points this week, in 4th place are the Blue Dolphins. With a total of 481 points this week, in 3rd place are the Yellow Octopuses. With a total of 523 points this week, in 2nd place are the Green Turtles and finally in 1st place with 543 points this week.... are the Red Crabs!

Now at the end of this half term, we can reveal the total amount of points earnt are...

Millook class have been learning how to write persuasive letters. 

As part of their research, we took part in a beach clean along Crooklets beach with two ladies from the ‘2 minute beach clean’. The children were shocked by how much plastic they found in one morning alone!&nbsp;

We have had a busy half term with lots to do!&nbsp; As part of our History Local Study, we have been learning about Bude Canal.&nbsp;On one of our trips out we recreated a painting of the blacksmith’s forge.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We learnt about how lock gates work.&nbsp;We had a very enjoyable trip to the library – 6 children have subsequently joined the library, which is great!&nbsp;We also learnt about Goldsworthy Gurney in the museum because he was an amazing Victorian inventor and engineer.&nbsp;

We have now progressed into sharing consonant digraphs at circle time - although rumours that I am ‘the thing on the string’ saying “I think I stink!” are, as yet, unfounded!&nbsp;

Special mention must go to our fantastic pupils who have battled on through various bugs and illnesses, our incredibly supportive parents and the wonderful ARB staff that combine to make #TeamPoppy such a supportive, understanding, patient and flexible learning environment.&nbsp;

We even had time this week to celebrate Carson’s 9th birthday!&nbsp;Thank you and I hope you all enjoy your very well-deserved break.&nbsp;Mr Paton

The children have been learning about Human Teeth; their names and their basic functions.&nbsp; As part of this topic, the children used disclosure tablets, which they thoroughly enjoyed.&nbsp; They have also planned and carried out an experiment to investigate what happens to our teeth if we don’t look after them.&nbsp; As we are using eggs, it has become a little smelly at times but he children have recognised why oral hygiene is an essential part of their daily routine.&nbsp;

In English we have been writing Stories, which are not yet complete, based upon the picture book Journey by Aaron Becker.&nbsp; The children have been writing a sequel to the original story and the quality of writing thus far has been outstanding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

We are really lucky here at Bude Primary to have a wonderful, cheery, bustling Breakfast Club run by Kim, Sharon and Gary. The club provides a breakfast and activities in the school hall from 8am. 

We would like to add in this terms' Splash, a special mention must go to our local CO-OP who generously donate supplies for the breakfast club each week and in-particular this term, donated supplies for the Year 6 breakfast club which enabled us to provide a breakfast to all our students before their exams. Thank you!!!

The After School Club, run by Corrine, Karina, Jackie and Alice is also proving a great success. Children from both schools get to enjoy games, activities and fun as well as the chance to socialise with others outside their usual class. After school club runs from the end of school to 4:30pm based at the Junior School hall. 

PE: We have been working with Mr. Brown to improve our athletics skills. We have covered hurdling, standing high jump, standing long jump, throwing and sprinting.&nbsp;

Extra Curriculum: I have a collection of tarantulas (27); these are some of their skins. Tarantulas shed their skin to get bigger and bigger. These are 3 different species, so they won't all grow to the same size some grow to the size of your dinner plant some grow to the size of 0.03 cm. I know you're not meant to have favourites but my favourite is Charlotte she is the biggest one in the pot.&nbsp;

Computing: We were lucky to work with Cognition. We discovered a variety of different ways to protect the Crown jewels (Lego ones not the real one). 

"I used a joystick that, when moved, would activate a fan with chains on it. Once again it was really fun and I’m excited to do more after the half term. Joe"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gracie: “It was amazing looking in both of the domes because it was great to see a lot of plants we’ve never seen before.”&nbsp; Anusha: “I loved seeing the spectacular plants there; I especially liked the Mediterranean Dome.”&nbsp;

In English we’ve written non-chronological reports on our own choice of animals, and in our computing sessions we’ve learnt how to turn these into Google Slides presentations. Maths has seen an exploration of fractions, decimals and percentages, and in PE we’ve become brilliant athletes and cricketers!&nbsp;

Oscar: “I’ve loved PE this term because I didn’t really know cricket before and now I’m learning lots about how to play it.”&nbsp; Lexie: “I’ve loved finding out the facts about animals for my English report.”&nbsp;

Parents – don't forget our class assembly on 9th June. We're currently busy coming up with lots of ideas of how to share our learning with you! Have a great half-term break everyone!&nbsp;

On our first trip we started with the location of the Old Picture House using a photo from 1922. 

We then walked past Truscott's and compared it to a picture taken in the 1930s. 

We have been learning how to write non-chronological reports, the children chose to write one about an animal of their choice. We had reports about, red pandas, sloths, crocodiles, hedgehogs and many more! 

In maths, we have been linking our fractions knowledge with new content around decimals. We are developing into real maths experts! Science has been based around growing, we even had caterpillars in class, we have been observing them change into butterflies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We have lots of exciting things planned for our final half term in Year 5, the Northcott class team wish you a very lovely, restful half term break!&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Our topic this term has been Mexico. The class have created Mayan Stelae (carved stones), designed and created Dia de los Muertos (Day&nbsp;of the Dead) masks and have learnt all about Mexican culture and history, including singing a song in Spanish!

In Spanish lessons the class have been learning about food and drink and have been creating menus for a Spanish themed cafe.

“HAKUNA MATATA!” though in true Poppy Class style as we grasped another&nbsp;learning opportunity and planted not only more sunflower seeds but also some Yellow Burst flowers (courtesy of the Royal Horticultural Society) in advance of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. All our budding shoots will be planted out after the mid-term break.&nbsp;

We have continued to explore the woods on a weekly basis noting the changes in its environment and waited patiently for the dandelion seeds to be ready to be scattered by our lung capacities. This&nbsp;linked ideally to our Little Red Hen stories and will also do so next term when we tackle the giant at the top of Jack’s beanstalk! “FEE-FI-FO-FUM!”

In our project, we have learnt about life in the Bronze Age and Iron Age – How different the World was then! No plastic and lots of forests! Our Prehistory day saw us try fish and berries, it allowed us to think like historians and really empathise with what life might have been like. When we built (or attempted to build) our Bronze Age round houses, we realised how tricky this would have been with no modern equipment, when rain threatened, a few days later, some of the children asked to go out and ready there houses for the bad weather – what diligent home owners we have!&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I really liked the crazy chef workshop; I really liked the scavenger hunt where we had to solve clues and read grid references too!’"

"We spotted two parent Roul Roul birds and their baby chick!’"

We wanted to make something positive with the plastic we had found, so we created these pieces of artwork which show the devastation caused by plastic pollution in our oceans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Widemouth have had a fantastic half term and have been extremely busy! 

They were incredible during SATs week and they all tried their hardest and gave everything 100%. In PE they have participated in athletics and cricket and many of the children have taken part in sporting events at Budehaven.

The class have been enjoying their sessions with Cognition and have been creating some fantastic vehicles.

Bude Adventure: Year Six had an amazing day at Bude Adventure. We took part in two&nbsp;activities... High Ropes and Rock Climbing.

"It was an amazing experience&nbsp;it was loads of fun. At first it was scary then once you’ve done it you feel so happy and it is a memory you will have forever." Amy&nbsp;

Topic: The rest of the half-term was dominated by our topic Hola Mexico. We studied the festival Day of The Dead&nbsp;and designed and created Death Masks.&nbsp;

We researched the ancient Maya civilisation including pottery. Wanson designed their own pots inspired by their research&nbsp;

Today the whole school ate together on the school field to celebrate the Jubilee. The school kitchen provided nearly 150 picnic style lunches and all the pupils and staff enjoyed lunch together in the sunshine. What a lovely end to a super half term! We hope you all have a restful break ready for the last half term of the academic year - it's sure to be a busy one!

Great news! Our first ice&nbsp;lolly&nbsp;sale was a huge success, we raised almost £110! We are&nbsp;organising&nbsp;a donation of £55 to the RNLI Mayday appeal. Following feedback from parents, our next ice&nbsp;lolly&nbsp;sale will raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance charity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Some of you may be aware that we are very excited to be able to access the wider community once again and our year 6s are able to go on a residential this year. Thoughts on safety when in the community have brought to light the importance of being able to recognise your group whilst in crowded areas. The PTA have kindly agreed to fund 70 school caps that can be used by all classes and groups when out and about as a quick and easy form of identification. THANK YOU!

After half term, we are going to hold an ice&nbsp;lolly&nbsp;sale every other Friday – 10th&nbsp;June,&nbsp;24th&nbsp;June,&nbsp;8th&nbsp;July and 22nd&nbsp;July. If you can help at one of our&nbsp;events&nbsp;please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bpapta@budeprimary.org">bpapta@budeprimary.org</a>&nbsp;- any help would be greatly appreciated! We hope the children enjoy the tasty frozen treats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Bude Primary Academy Junior's Celebration Bulletin

Summer Term 1 - Monday 24th April to Friday 27th May

In science we have been experimenting on eggshells.&nbsp; We were seeing what effect different liquids had on them.&nbsp; We used eggs because they are made of calcium like our teeth.&nbsp; The worst liquids were orange juice, vinegar and diet coke.&nbsp; We also did our class assembly with a demonstration of the human digestive system using banana, Weetabix, milk and a pair of tights.&nbsp; We showed the parents how everything works from the mouth to the plop!&nbsp;

5 of our classmates went to the dodgeball tournament at Budehaven and did very well – they came 4th!&nbsp;

This half term, we have been delving into some really hard-hitting issues. 

We have looked at deforestation and its effect on wildlife and the greater impact on the Earth’s climate. Our model text was a letter trying to persuade, companies, who use palm oil from unconfirmed sources, to change their ways. We then learnt all about plastic pollution – an equally important issue. Our letters were written to a company of our choice, trying to persuade them to use alternative packaging. We sent the letters and hope to have some responses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I have been SO impressed with our learning in maths. We have learnt about fractions and the children have taken to this tricky concept absolutely brilliantly. They have shown their understanding in their independent work and their excellent use of vocabulary and reasoning to explain their understanding– you should all be very proud.&nbsp;

In science, we have been learning about plants. We have learnt about the different functions of the parts of a flowering plant and we have also learnt about how water travels in plants... a really fascinating investigation, which saw us using some excellent observational skills.&nbsp;

Well, we’ve all been waiting for the headlines of the Poppy Gray report now here it is... We’ve all shared in BLASTS of learning that has been&nbsp;BALANCED and BROAD!

The detail, for which I take ultimate responsibility for: Albeit short, this has been another very interesting term of learning, socialising, sharing, exploring and communicating in Poppy Class...&nbsp; We have focussed our learning on growth and change in ourselves, animals and plants. We proudly planted sunflower seeds -&nbsp;twice -&nbsp;as the first fresh, tasty, green shoots were devoured by slugs in a vivid active learning demonstration of the circle of life...&nbsp;

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