Life in Sycamore Class
Shiver me timbers… another term has flown in EYFS. Yet again, this term has been filled to the brim with magical learning, it really was the pirate life for us!
One of our most memorable sessions this term was when we tested which items sink, and which float. Mrs Gingell brought in a tank and filled it with water. We tested different materials to see if the sunk or floated. Did you know a water bottle will sink with the lid off, but float with the lid on? We then continued this learning outside where we tested to see which bit of our equipment sink or float. The children late used their knowledge of floating and sinking to design and make pirate boats!
We have loved learning about different maps this term. One day, we found a secret map tucked into a book! We followed the map with lead us to the wood. Buried in the wood was some treasure – including an old set of keys. Luckily Mrs Gingell kept them safe for us!
Our pirate topic was rounded off by a visit from the mysterious and marvellous Captain Jim! The children looked amazing in their pirate costumes and made fantastic pirates. Captain Jim said that they would all be welcome on his ship, The Black Toenail! After lunch, the children made their own jam sandwiches. We then carried our sandwiches outside to eat them. Loved our picnic in the sun – it was a brilliant way to end out pirate day!
Children in reception celebrated VE Day with a range of exciting activities. The day began with a special talk from Hillary, who shared stories about life during the war and the importance of VE Day. During Singing Assembly, Mr Thomas led the us singing popular wartime songs, which everyone enjoyed. At lunchtime, KS1 and Reception came together for a lively street party picnic, with bunting, music, and plenty of tasty food. It was a fun and meaningful day for everyone. Our keepsake badges made the day even more special. Thank you to POTS for these!
Life on the high seas has been wonderful and we cannot wait to dive into our last topic of the year, “On the Move”.
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