This week we have had a lovely time in Apples. The children have been learning to wrap presents, decorating their tree cookie they cut in Forest School, creating their own Christmas Jumpers, playing a game of Pass the Parcel and a special visitor came to visit us! We would like to wish our families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This week in Apples!
In very wet and windy conditions, we hosted football matches against Church Lench and Harvington.
Our topic this term in Apples is opposites and this week we have been learning about 'up'
Inside the children have had the opportunity to use the paint rollers and mix different colours together whilst rolling the paint up the paper. For snack this week, we have been having toast and crumpets with jam. The children have been very patient waiting for them to pop up from the toaster!
In our role play area this week, we have had the hairdresser tools out. The children have enjoyed using all the hair tools to wash and put their friend's hair up. In the maths area, the children were asked "How tall can you build your tower up?" The children did a great job at balancing and counting their blocks! Outside, we have stacked the crates and the tyres so the children can climb up. We have also created a ramp and gave the children a challenge to push the cars up the ramp!
We had an early start at St Andrew's this morning with live presenting of Newsround at 7.45am.
This week, Year One have been learning about the importance of Remembrance Day and the meaning behind the poppy as a symbol of honour and respect. The children expressed their learning creatively by painting beautiful poppies both in the classroom and outdoors, using rocks and pieces of wood they discovered in the forest. Well done, Year 1, your artwork is truly thoughtful and inspiring!
It was a pleasure to welcome the team from Stonebond, who are developing the new houses being built at the top of Hampton.
On Sunday 9th November, pupils from St Andrew’s proudly took part in the Evesham Remembrance Parade. A big thank you and well done to our Year 5 volunteers who represented the school so beautifully by laying a wreath as part of the Act of Remembrance.
It was heart-warming to see so many of our children participating in the parade through their involvement in different community organisations such as Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows and Brownies. Their respectful contribution helped honour all those who gave their lives in service to our country.
We will never forget.
Above our Rowan house captain placing the House trophy and attendance trophy on display and straightening the ribbon to ensure it looks perfect.
Despite Ash taking the glory in the house tug of war and Oak leading the way in the photography competition, Rowan have regained the house cup for the autumn 1 half term.
Year 3 had an exciting afternoon in the Forest on Monday as they stepped back in time to the Stone Age! The children worked in teams to design and build their own shelters using natural materials, thinking carefully about how to make them strong and weatherproof. They also created simple “weapons” and tools from sticks and stones, just like early humans might have done. Everyone was fascinated as they watched a fire-lighting demonstration, learning how people in the Stone Age would have used fire for warmth, cooking, and protection. Afterwards, the class took part in a brilliant discussion about how essential fire, shelters, and tools were for survival in the Stone Age. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience!
.jpg)
There were so many outstanding entries into our annual autumn photography competition. A huge thank and well done to everyone who entered. After a recount of the winners following a miscount during celebration assembly, we can confirm that Oak have emerged triumphant in this event.
Our disco was such a wonderful way to finish this half term.
