Blog by Miss Clarkson
An exciting delivery...
We had a very exciting parcel waiting for us on Monday morning. All of the Parrots were very excited when we opened the box to see our new elf!
We read the letter very carefully and voted on a name for him.
Jeffrey is here to spend the next few weeks with us and we can't wait to see what he…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 4 December 2018
Category: Parrots
A very exciting surprise...
We were all very excited this afternoon when a fire engine arrived on our school yard.
All of us in Key Stage One were visited by Blackpool Fire & Rescue service as part of our Fire Fire topic.
We enjoyed learning about all of the important things that the fire fighters have inside the…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 21 November 2018
Category: Parrots
Remembrance day...
On Friday we had a lovely afternoon talking about why we wear poppies.
The children had an exciting visit from Mr Powell. The children asked Mr Powell some lovely questions to find out more about Remembrance Day.
We all enjoyed making our own poppies and talking about what we can do to…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 10 November 2018
Category: Parrots
Remember, Remember
We have all enjoyed a wonderful start back to school. On Monday 5th November we enjoyed learning about Bonfire Night.
The children enjoyed going back in time to find out why we celebrate Bonfire Night. The children worked in groups to retell the events.
We also enjoyed making our own…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 6 November 2018
Category: Parrots
Sound mats...
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Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 22 October 2018
Category: Parrots
Super skeleton
Today, the Parrots have enjoyed learning about our skeleton.
The children took part in lots of exciting activities, we used our phonics to label the skeleton, we used cotton buds to build our own skeleton, we worked as a team to put the skeleton back together and we enjoyed reading…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 18 October 2018
Category: Parrots
Lots of learning...
This week in Parrots we have been extremely busy and hardworking learners,...
In Maths we have been working hard to develop our skills in addition and enjoyed playing team games to show off our skills. In literacy we have been learning to read, follow and write instructions. The children…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 12 October 2018
Category: Parrots
Our sugar investigation...
This week in Science the Parrots were set an exciting task to find out which of our favourite cereals contains the least amount of sugar. The children enjoyed making predictions, looking at measurements and ordering the cereals from the least to the most. We were all very shocked with what we…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 7 October 2018
Category: Parrots
A fantastic week...
We have had another great week in Parrots.
We have continued our place value topic and the children have been able to recognise the tens and ones in 2 digit numbers. This week in literacy we have been retelling our story in lots of different ways. The Parrots have enjoyed role play,…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 29 September 2018
Category: Parrots
Dragon discovery...
Wow!!! What an exciting day!
On Friday the Parrots were all very shocked to discover some very strange things at our school. After finding a huge nest on the playground, giant footprints, green eggs and blue slime we soon realised that a dragon and its baby had made a visit and…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 22 September 2018
Category: Parrots
Times Table Rockstars
Hi Parrots,
You all now have your login details (on the back of your reading journal) for 'Times Table Rockstars'. Please log in and have a look around. You can design your own rockstar, choose a rockstar name and most important enjoy some of the quizzes.
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 20 September 2018
Category: Parrots
A busy week...
What a busy week it has been!
This week in Parrots we have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes. We have been writing recounts about our summer holiday and we have started our new 'Fighting Fit' topic. All of the children are settling in very well to their new class.
What has been your…
Posted by /blog/author/eclarkson/page:6 on 16 September 2018
Category: Parrots