In S5 today

S5students hard at work researching or on study ladder as part of their reading time.

In M6

Using Apple TV for first time today, GREAT.

More storage in M3

More great storage using a cheap bookcase. Doesn't take up much room and looks really tidy.

Cool Storage Ideas

A bookcase on it's side used to store books for each lesson.

Loom band characters

In M3 today

 

Morning activities, iPads and Countdown cards.

What's Happening in the Garden?

We had a large swan plant this year with over 50 monarch caterpillars making it their home. They didn't take long to strip it. Now have quite a few chrysalis in varying places and some very fat caterpillars.

Matt gave us our miniature pear trees last xmas and they are both full of fruit this year -and growing well in the hot summer conditions we have had.

Lemons growing well.

Welcome Back to 2015

This year is going to be a trial for everyone, with some classes working in reduced spaces, others moving for the second time at the end of the year to new classrooms, and everyone showing great patience in dealing with the building work and the limitations this puts on all of us as we move into the age of Modern Learning environments. 

Most teachers are now settled into their new spaces and ready for the arrival of children on Monday. 

Everyone is excited about being back at school and it has been great to see a few children come to school and check out our changed environment and say hello to their teachers.

Some room numbers have changed but we will all learn these quickly and settle in to our new routines. Along with new classrooms we have a few new teachers to welcome to the school as well.

For me personally I will not have my own class this year but have taken the opportunity to fill the role of the classroom release teacher - I am excited about being able to work in all classes and across all levels. So an exciting year ahead for all including teachers, pupils and parents. A year that will require patience, tolerance and consideration from all of us. 

Check out some of our new temporary structures, and our new empty spaces.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year

I hope everyone has had a great xmas and you are all looking forward to 2015. Good luck to those of you beginning High School next year. I look forward to seeing everyone back and RBS next year in my new role. Have a great holiday and be safe.

Two Weeks to go.

A busy two weeks ahead. Tomorrow is supposed to be skate school, but weather not looking too great so probably unihoc in the hall instead.

Week Eight

Monday - Skate Skool

Tuesday - river challenge to Ashley River so hoping the weather improves.

Wednesday - technology (last time for the year 8 pupils). 

Friday - shared lunch and fun activities including making christmas cards with our buddy class J8.

Week Nine

Monday - Funday with a swim at Dudley pool followed by a shared lunch and hopefully some fun at the park - although again long range forecast not the best.

Wednesday - Year 8 big day out at Jellie Park 

Thursday - Year 8 Formal.

Friday - 

Week Ten

Monday - Final Assembly 1.30pm

Tuesday - Final Day 12.30 finish.

And to top it all off we are frantically packing up classrooms ready for the big move. Thankfully I have a classroom full of willing and able helpers who are only too keen to help.

Skate School

Today we had a go at Skate School. Unfortunately the weather was against us so we will try again next Monday. Children have the option to try both skateboarding and roller blading. Looking forward to next week.

Beach Art

This week's challenge was all about being creative with what can be found at the beach. Check out what some clever young people have created. Great effort!!!

This is an exciting piece simply called 'The Playground'.

A simple but lovely piece using shells and driftwood.

A merry, happy wee bunch of shells.

A creative and clever piece inspired by the Trojan Horse of Troy.

This piece represents life at sea.

Swings swinging in the sea breeze.