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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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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I couldn’t be more proud of the children in 4G! They have worked so incredibly hard in preparation for their science fair, and today they really pulled it off.
All around the room, I could hear and see everyone sharing their learning with all the parents. There were experiments and demonstrations, and above all fantastic scientific knowledge.
Our parents and carers were great and were asking challenging questions of the children – which they handled so well.
The children showed such character and it was lovely to see children being pushed out of their comfort zone and talking to adults.
Above all, this came from the children – they shared their interest, what they have been inspired by and gave it 100%. The amount of incredible work completed at home was testament to how much they wanted to show what they knew.
The classroom was buzzing and so was I!
Well done 4G, you did an incredible job!
And now on to our next expedition!!
Mrs Graves
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We really are getting excited for our Science Fair on Friday.
I have been so impressed with everyone has worked on their projects, working at home to prepare resources and collaborating so well in class, writing scripts and practising presentations.
I am really looking forward to tomorrow afternoon, to see how everyone brings their learning to life and hope our parents and carers will too.
Mrs Graves
#LovePlover
Mrs Graves
#LovePlover
