Y3/4 & Y5/6 Tennis Competition

12th June 2025Joshua Meade

Good morning

Just a reminder tha these children are taking part in a tennis competition this afternoon (Isla L, Sergi, Jacob F, Slavi, Tommy W, Johnny, Eden, Tim)

Can all children please come in PE kits, have suncream applied, bring a waterproof coat (just in case of sunshine or rain) and bring a water bottle. They will have lunch at school as normal, then go to the tournament at 12.50pm on the bus. Children will be back at Plover Primary school for 4pm.

We will email or blog if the time of arrival back at Plover changes.

Thank you

Pompeii and Pebbles

5th June 2025Mrs Graves

This week we have been learning about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD that buried the city of Pompeii.

We read the book ‘Escape from Pompeii’ and acted out some role plays as the main characters.

We have also been learning about rocks and the rock cycle this week, which culminated in our very own ‘Rock Museum’. We made posters to describe the rocks on display and the toured round looking at the different types of rocks and their properties. Who would have thought the rubble under our feet could be so interesting!

Mrs Graves

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LKS2 Young Readers – Books, Biscuits and Superheroes!

21st May 2025Mrs Graves

Today, we were so pleased to welcome volunteers from Amazon into our school for our first Young Readers event.

The volunteers shared a quiz and a story with the children and then challenged them the create their very own Superhero.

Everyone was so engaged in the task, as paper and tape were turned into capes and masks! It was great to hear how imaginative the children were , when coming up with their superhero names and super powers.

This was followed by a visit to our magical book room, where children were able to select a book of their choice to take home. Everyone was so excited and couldn’t wait to get started reading their book – so that’s just what we did – with a biscuit of course.

A huge ‘Thank You’ goes to all the Amazon volunteers, who delivered their workshops with real pizazz, and another ‘Thank you’ goes to the National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme and Vicki, who made it all happen.

This is the first of three event that we are so lucky to be able to share with Year 3 and 4 this summer. We can’t wait for the next one in a few weeks.

Mrs Graves

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VE Day Celebrations

8th May 2025Mrs Graves

What a lovely time we had singing WW2 songs and sharing a picnic soon the school field at lunchtime today, to commemorate 80 years since VE Day.

After posing for a whole school photo, it was time for a bit of fun, with some dancing and singing some more recent tunes!

We took a moment to thank those who gave their lives for us today.

Mrs Graves

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Year 3/4 Summer Home Learning

23rd April 2025Mrs Haycock

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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We are crew!

20th April 2025Mrs Haycock

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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Y4 Dodgeball Runners up

17th April 2025Joshua Meade

Congratulations to our 10 year 4 dodgeball superstars, who just missed out on the trophy in the Dodgeball competition at Armthorpe Academy! They came 2nd out of 8 schools and won silver medals! #LovePlover

LKS2 Disaster Survival Day

16th April 2025Mrs Graves

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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