Dear Parents,
I am not even going to comment on the
weather this week! The end of year examinations have begun and the students are
working their way through them with determination and good humour! So far, the
children have completed the writing task, maths papers A and B, the mental
maths test all at levels 3-5. Next week, some children will be sitting higher
level papers.
Trying to fit in rehearsals for the end
of year production is proving to be somewhat of a challenge; however, we are
managing to make some progress in our dramatic interpretation of Romeo and
Juliet. We are seeking inspiration from the comedy version ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’!
Finally, we began our forensic science
project. This started with testing our observations skills; investigating our
short and long-term memories. The
detectives were tasked with observing a picture, looking for important
information and then being asked a series of questions – only one person
noticed the time on the clock… Needless to say, after a few more attempts,
observational skills improved. This was followed by investigating cheiloscopy
or the study of lip prints. Having argued over which colour of lipstick to use,
the Year 6 scientists proceeded to take and make a selection of lip prints on
paper and glass slides, which were examined with magnifying glasses and under
the microscope. There were squeals of delight when ‘long vertical, branching
and rectangular grooves’ were identified.
Mr Prescott appeared rather bemused as he walked into the classroom to
see the teacher and pupils all wearing bright red number 80 lipstick!
Our common room has been redecorated
much to the delight of the pupils (and mine); it really ought to be featured in
next month’s issue of ‘House and Home’.
Congratulations to Year 6 for winning
the 2013 cricket cup; this proved to be a highly emotional match.
If you have not yet received the
Rippledown usb stick, please let me know…
Enjoy the weekend.
Best wishes,
Mrs T.
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