Saturday, 11 October 2008
Friday, 10 October 2008
FRIDAY FINALE . . .
Well, I can't believe how quickly this week has gone. Today, the Henry Green group will be showing their movie files to each other, responding to the emails sent back to us from Jing'an school and also having some PE time. Once again, the sun is shining brightly!
I know that the Trewern group have got a long journey back to Dagenham, and for some this will be a chance to have an extra rest / sleep after what has no doubt been a tiring, yet rewarding and exciting week. The Henry Green group have also had a brilliant week, and I've been hearing great things about the Trewern group too. It just goes to show the great attitude that Henry Green pupils have, no matter where they happen to be.
I'm looking forward to year 6 being reunited next week, and hearing lots of stories and amusing tales!
Have a safe journey back. Current estimated time of arrival is around 4pm. Parents, we will put a message in the school reception if this changes.
I know that the Trewern group have got a long journey back to Dagenham, and for some this will be a chance to have an extra rest / sleep after what has no doubt been a tiring, yet rewarding and exciting week. The Henry Green group have also had a brilliant week, and I've been hearing great things about the Trewern group too. It just goes to show the great attitude that Henry Green pupils have, no matter where they happen to be.
I'm looking forward to year 6 being reunited next week, and hearing lots of stories and amusing tales!
Have a safe journey back. Current estimated time of arrival is around 4pm. Parents, we will put a message in the school reception if this changes.
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Trewern Thursday Update
The Trewern group awoke to a bright sunny morning overlooking a misty valley......how beautiful. Group 1 went to Hay-on-Wye (or the Shopping Trip as Mrs Anderson called it) and came back for some climbing in the afternoon. Group 2 had a canoeing day on the canal at Pencelli with Graham and Mrs Stephens. The photos are shown below. Group 3 went climbing a mountain at Blaen-y-Glyn. I'll describe this in a little more detail here.
As we neared the mountain, past the Tal-y-Bont reservoir, the weather began to cloud over. We climbed up the mountain really well as a group; supporting those that found the climb difficult and taking it in turns to lead. At the summit it was very blustery but we could see for 40 miles all the way to the sea! Everyone got very excited and did loads of jumps in the air for the camera. I'll try and put these images up soon as they are truly remarkable.
On the way down, we found some really hairy caterpillars amidst the boggy grass in the valley. At the bottom, we managed to walk all the way through a disused railway tunnel without the aid of a light (even though it was pitch dark in the middle of it). This was the group's best achievement today if you ask me! Later on we drove down the hill a little and headed towards the gorge. There was just enough time left in the day to shuffle along a ridge underneath an enormous waterfall and be swept into the icy plunge pool. Everyone had a go at this and although they got wet through, they all had a wide beaming smile after doing it.
Andy was our instructor and we all thanked him for his expert tuition and infinite patience throughout a busy week.
As I write this quick blog, the children have all packed up and are palying 'Predator Prey' ; a chasing game which also teaches them about food chains! We'll be heading inside in a moment to have hot chocolate and a piece of Gabby and Alex's birthday cake.
All the children are looking forward to seeing everyone at home tomorrow although many of them are asking if they can come back again on Monday!!!
See you all tomorrow.
As we neared the mountain, past the Tal-y-Bont reservoir, the weather began to cloud over. We climbed up the mountain really well as a group; supporting those that found the climb difficult and taking it in turns to lead. At the summit it was very blustery but we could see for 40 miles all the way to the sea! Everyone got very excited and did loads of jumps in the air for the camera. I'll try and put these images up soon as they are truly remarkable.
On the way down, we found some really hairy caterpillars amidst the boggy grass in the valley. At the bottom, we managed to walk all the way through a disused railway tunnel without the aid of a light (even though it was pitch dark in the middle of it). This was the group's best achievement today if you ask me! Later on we drove down the hill a little and headed towards the gorge. There was just enough time left in the day to shuffle along a ridge underneath an enormous waterfall and be swept into the icy plunge pool. Everyone had a go at this and although they got wet through, they all had a wide beaming smile after doing it.
Andy was our instructor and we all thanked him for his expert tuition and infinite patience throughout a busy week.
As I write this quick blog, the children have all packed up and are palying 'Predator Prey' ; a chasing game which also teaches them about food chains! We'll be heading inside in a moment to have hot chocolate and a piece of Gabby and Alex's birthday cake.
All the children are looking forward to seeing everyone at home tomorrow although many of them are asking if they can come back again on Monday!!!
See you all tomorrow.
HENRY GREEN GROUP - THURSDAY
Another sunny day, and we're off to the CLC (City Learning Centre) to discover how to make our own movies. We'll be using the photos and videos taken yesterday of our kite making / flying day to create movies. We will also learn how to add effects, graphics and music.
I'm writing this from the CLC. We've just had lunch and a play around on the field. The weather is just beautiful for October! So far, we've imported our pictures and videos, created some slide transition effects and learn how to edit / shorten clips. We have also been putting titles and credits onto our movies. Our next step is to incorportate sound and music - watdh this space.
Everybody is enjoying themselves, and have impressed Mr Ward, who is our teacher for the day at the CLC.
STOP PRESS:
There have been comments made about the absence of cakes for Mr. London's birthday. Mr. London has stated that he will be celebrating his official birthday next week when the Trewern group are back. He also does not want Mr. McTaggart, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Marshall to miss out on this important annual event. Mrs. Delivett, however, is not convinced, and will be starting her own collection for these . . .We eagerly await the outcome to this situation.
I'm writing this from the CLC. We've just had lunch and a play around on the field. The weather is just beautiful for October! So far, we've imported our pictures and videos, created some slide transition effects and learn how to edit / shorten clips. We have also been putting titles and credits onto our movies. Our next step is to incorportate sound and music - watdh this space.
Everybody is enjoying themselves, and have impressed Mr Ward, who is our teacher for the day at the CLC.
STOP PRESS:
There have been comments made about the absence of cakes for Mr. London's birthday. Mr. London has stated that he will be celebrating his official birthday next week when the Trewern group are back. He also does not want Mr. McTaggart, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Marshall to miss out on this important annual event. Mrs. Delivett, however, is not convinced, and will be starting her own collection for these . . .We eagerly await the outcome to this situation.
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Group 2 Update Wednesday
Today we went to Hay-on-Wye and we compared it to Barking and Dagenham. We found that it didn't have as many cars as back at home but there were shops too. We had a very good time shopping.
After lunch we went rock climbing and abseiling. It was very difficult for some but everyone tried their best. It was very enjoyable
Written by Group 2
After lunch we went rock climbing and abseiling. It was very difficult for some but everyone tried their best. It was very enjoyable
Written by Group 2
Group 1 Update Wednesday
First we went gorge walking. It was very rocky and very wet! It was very muddy too.
We had lots of fun.
In the afternoon we went up a mountain and there were lots of sheep (and sheep deposits). It was very steep but we all got to the summit. Then we rolled down the hill!
Written by Group 1 themselves
We had lots of fun.
In the afternoon we went up a mountain and there were lots of sheep (and sheep deposits). It was very steep but we all got to the summit. Then we rolled down the hill!
Written by Group 1 themselves
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