Curbar Primary School, Curbar, Derbyshire

Class 3 Spring Term Topic – The Tudors

linseyg2 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:03:32 +0000

This term Class 3 will be researching The Tudor period. The first half term will focus mainly on Henry VIII with a science theme of Light and Shadows, and Planets and the Solar System.
The second half term will be focusing mainly on the reign of Elizabeth I. The Design and Technology focus will be on making musical instruments.
Also during this term there will be an Olympic week.
Children will continue to be given weekly spellings on a Monday for a test the following Monday. Maths homework will be set on Thursday for return on Monday.
Additional topic homework and reading may also be given.
Useful websites:

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/timeline/tudors.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/Science/space.htm

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/

Christmas Lecture

Webmaster — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:48:15 +0000

Sheffield Hallam University Department of Engineering and Technology Christmas Lecture.

I was delighted that eight children from class three were invited to take part in this lecture on 9th December 2011, and even more delighted with the excellent quality of their presentation. They explained and demonstrated how Michael Faraday discovered how electricity works, and in the process Jasmine and Joshua successfully baked a chocolate cake on the stage whilst Josh rode a bike to generate electricity. Well done to all eight children and thanks to Dr Diprose for inviting us to take part.

Violins

Webmaster — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:15:39 +0000

As a result of their violin lessons in school, Jasmine and Eliza now play with the Hathersage Band, which is part of Peak District Music Centre. On the 2nd December they performed at the Octagon Buxton, a big venue with … Continue reading →

A letter of thanks from the Duchess of Devonshire

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:27:32 +0000

Below is the letter of thanks from the Duchess of Devonshire for the Christmas decorations and food made by the children.

Cookery Club

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:20:40 +0000

Cookery club, with Mrs Berry and Mrs Wilson, produced Pudsey cakes and biscuits to sell to the school for Children in Need day. Over the term they have worked on building up menus suitable for a balanced diet. Each week … Continue reading →

Science and Technology Club

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:19:55 +0000

The first sessions of the club were run for the older children and now it is the turn of the infants to work on a project with Miss Pattison.

Art Club

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:13:39 +0000

A group of children are thoroughly enjoying an art club run by Mrs Dalley. Recently they have produced fish tanks with swimming fish and for Christmas they are working on stars and a great nativity mural. It is great to … Continue reading →

The School Garden

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:06:42 +0000

The school vegetable garden has been very successful this year – producing a wide variety of vegetables which have been used in the school kitchen.
Thanks are due to Mr Belk for running the gardening club, and for caring for the garden through the holiday periods. We have been helped by the wider community with donations of seeds and equipment and the children have worked hard and shown commitment to maintaining the plot, so we hope that the club will go from strength to strength.

Running Club

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:04:07 +0000

This was very popular earlier in the term but Mrs Berry has stopped it until the evenings get lighter again in the spring.

Children in need day

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:57:33 +0000

Children can come to school out of uniform for a donation of £1, and bring money to buy Pudsey cakes and biscuits which will cost 20p each.