As part of their creative curriculum, 'Can Buildings Talk? ', Yr3/4 have been looking at circuits and electricity. Children learnt about the dangers of electricity and how switches help make buildings energy efficient. Children created their own circuits by using the correct symbols and then constructed the components to create the circuits. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the hands on experience and demonstrated a potential to be excellent electricians of the future!
This week’s session saw Mr Mackley introduce the traditional Maori dance, Haka, to the children. Mrs Gray was very impressed how the children picked up the moves quickly. Many children will recognise the Haka from the New Zealand rugby team who perform the dance before every game to acknowledge the courage of opposition for playing.
Children from Years 3 and 4 have began to participate in the schools 'Fitness Club' ran by Mrs Gray and Mr Mackley. Children will look to boost their fitness whilst learning all about the human body and how it works. The first session saw Mrs Gray and Mr Mackley shaking their hips and challenging children to hula-hoop whilst jumping! The children are look forward to next week when Mr Mackley introduces the ' Haka! '
Thank you for your generosity, it was very kind of you all to donate a coin for the children of Haiti.
Many children added a coin to a spiral of coins to help the families devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Some children were very generous, especially Katie Sanderson from Y2/3 who brought her piggy bank full of coins to add to the spiral!
Year 3 /4 have been looking in great detail at advertisements and how they are used. The children analysed the key features of posters, T.V. adverts and movie trailers and then had a go at creating their own.
As part our creative curriculum ‘Who Am I?’ The children have been investigating their local area, Leam Lane. On Friday, with help from Mrs Gray and Mrs Brauns, we decided to have a walk around the local area and identify key features of the estate. The children enjoyed their walk and were able to provide feedback on what they liked and dislike about the area.
Year 3 / 4 ‘Grass Heads’ are still yet to grow any hair! I wonder if anyone has any suggestions why?
This half term the children have been looking at the life of a Roman Solider as part of their creative curriculum the ‘Time Machine’. From their research the children have created and designed their own Roman shields and swords which they hope to march together as a Lingey Roman army!
Year’s 3 and 4 held their Christmas Party on Monday. All the children took part in dances and games with some lucky children winning prizes.
Year 3 / 4 took part in the school’s Christmas Production ‘Silent Night’ playing the role of mice. All the children enjoyed the performance and found it all too easy to fit the role of mice.
On Friday 20th October Year 3-4 took part in Gateshead Council’s Road Show - ‘Park Life’ at the Dryden Centre. Along with other schools around the borough, the children were asked to create their own Parks. Working together as a team, children had to allocate roles and responsibilities within their group. These included accountants, designers and creators. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the event and produced some fabulous Parks!
On Friday 13th November Year 3-4 will be performing their 'Time Machine - The Romans' class assembly. The assembly starts at 9:15 am and all friends and family of the pupils in Mr Mackley's class are welcome to attend.The assembly will last for approximately 20 minutes and refreshments will be served in the classroom afterwards.
A reminder that all orders for school photographs must be in school by Thursday 15th October for collection by courier.
After this date parents will need to send their orders directly to Tempest by post.
