Please encourage your child to complete home learning linked to their current expedition. We have attached a link for the booklet of ideas below; however your child could complete their own ideas as long as they link to current learning. We have already had some fabulous pieces brought in and cannot wait to see what else the children challenge themselves with.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uPOhoyTKf3XdosJv5niaPe6NbgB5wjsIw_WJX4QdwLo/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs Haycock
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In Crew this week, Years 3 and 4 have been thinking about the health of their bodies as well as their mental health too. They have discovered that exercise is not only good for bodies, but that it also activates and cleanses minds; making people feel happier from the serotonin and endorphins that are released during the time that they exercise! Aerobic exercises like running, cycling and swimming are particularly effective. Exercise boosts the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which supports the production and release of serotonin as well as overall brain health! Because of this, Crew Haycock and 3H have pledged to carry out some physical exercise (in addition to their PE lessons in school) for ten minutes a day.
Go Crew Haycock – you’ve got this and so have I. I pledge to do this additional exercise with you!
Mrs Haycock
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During the school holidays, disaster struck Plover! An earthquake turned our classrooms upside down and caused general chaos throughout the Y3/4 classrooms and shared area. We cannot wait to see how this event will inspire our children and what amazing writing will come of the immersive experience that was ‘Survival Day’.
Mrs Haycock
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Years 3 and 4 worked really hard in their crews last week to build their background knowledge of a variety of different survival techniques. When working with Mrs Haycock, they had two different challenges to complete. Firstly, they had to use the pipes to transport as much water as they could, as far as they could and without any leaks; and secondly, they were asked to consider what happens when there is a huge influx of water all at once!
I think it is clear to say that we had great fun despite getting a little wet, (perhaps soaked would be a better term). However, more importantly, we learnt that if there is a hole in the pipe work, the water will find it and leak through it. We also learnt that when there is a huge influx of water all at once, our river systems and drains simply cannot cope with the deluge and flooding takes place!
Well done everyone! Special shout out to Crew Vines who transported the water the furthest with out a single drip leaking out of the tubes!
Mrs Haycock
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Our first day back after the spring holidays, we were greeted by disaster!
Plover School had been struck by a hurricane, earthquake and a volcanic eruption. Our classrooms were turned upside down and it was crucial that we learnt the skills to survive, in case it happened again!
We took part in different activities to prepare us if the worst was to happen: nightlife; floor is lava; den building; water transporting by pipes and containers and earthquake proof building making.
It was a great day and great communication and teamwork skills were evident in every crew.
Well done.
Mrs Graves
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There is a buzz of excitement in 3H’s classroom today as the children are very busy working in their teams to prepare resources and presentations that they will perform to their parents this afternoon. I’ve let the reins go a little and the children have decided what they want to prepare and how they want to present their learning to their parents. They are doing themselves proud. I hope they have plenty of parents to talk to later on.
Good luck this afternoon Years 3 and 4. Be confident. Be knowledgable. Be awesome. Be you!
Mrs Haycock
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Years 3 and 4 are enjoying an extended stay at school this evening to watch a movie to enrich the learning they have been doing this term. Their expedition title has been ‘The power of life: What makes us human?” I hope they enjoy the movie and are able to make links between the different case studies we have been learning about.
Mrs Haycock
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