Tricky Word Quest!

During Explore and Discover this week we have found some new ways to help us with our reading. Under the tables we have discovered some word mats with teeny weeny writing on it, the only way we can see the words is to use a magnifying glass. In the book corner we have also discovered some word hunter cards to help us spot tricky words in the books we read. We have been really excited by these new ways to help us read our tricky words and it has encouraged us to pick a reading job more often.



I wonder if we will be able to find and read ALL of the words?

Oakwood 13 - 0 Newlands

The Oakwood Football team were back in action for the second time in four days as they took on Newlands Primary School after school today.

There were several changes to the match squad for the game but it didn't disrupt the team, who during the first half, scored 8.  The team continued to push in the second half and managed to find the net a further 5 times, including a last minute break away goal whilst the Newlands 'keeper attacked a corner.

Goal Scorers: Reece (4), Levi (3), Jack J (4), Alan (1), Jack W (1).

Well done to Jack J on picking up the man of the match award for an all action performance!!

Who stole the porridge?

The children in Year 1 have got their work cut out after discovering their role play area in such a mess!

However clues had been left such as spilled porridge, a necklace with a "G" on it, a black cloak, red ribbons and a messy bed! Who could have done this?

The children have began to investigate; writing check lists, discussing who this could be with each other as well as searching elsewhere for further clues and escape routes.

It was requested by the children to view CCTV footage to help and have launched our next topic...
How to catch a porridge thief!

Owls visit Year 1

Year 1 have just completed their topic "In the dark" and were lucky enough to have John from the Liberty's Owl Reptor and Reptile center, near Ringwood visit along with 3 of his owl friends; Frodo, Teddie and Sorrow.

John spoke to the children about the different owls and explained what is special about each of them. Giving them lots of facts about their eyes, ears and what they eat.

The children then had the opportunity to ask questions and have a stroke. It was a very memorable experience.

Thank you Liberty's for visiting us and allowing the children to touch the owl.

Elm say: "Giraffes CAN Dance!"

Elm Class put on a jungle-tastic performance on Tuesday morning for their parents and friends!

They told the story of Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae with great performances from the whole range of animals.

Because it was Gerald the Giraffe's goal to dance, Elm class also told us about what they want to achieve as they are Going for Goals!

Thank you for entertaining us, Elm Class!

Year 1 Learning about length and measuring

The children in Year 1 have been exploring measures and learning about length.

Initially working practically around the classroom and playground environment to investigate the length of various items using their hands or pencils and recording their findings in a table. They have also investigated measuring items using cubes and rulers.

Working practically the children have also shown they can compare and order items including different lengths of string and have created play dough "worms" which were longer or shorter than one previously made.

Learning about Time in Year 1

The children in Year 1 have been learning to tell the time.

First of all they found out what they could do in 1 minute. Completing activities such as:
* How many beads they could thread,
* How many pegs they could put in a board,
* How many times they could write their name,
* How many pieces of multilink could be fitted together
* How many numbers they could write down.

Some were quite surprised by the results.

The children have also explored time practically through puzzles, computer games and using clock faces. Many children are now feeling confident to recognise O'clock and half past.

Year 2 Drawbridge challenge!

This week the children were set a challenge, which was to make a drawbridge. They were only given card but they were able to decide on the other materials that they needed once they had cut the door out.

Most children used string to open and close it but became puzzled when they realised that if they were a solider, guarding the castle, they would not be able to stand there all day holding it closed!

After some problem solving, some groups used split pins so they could wrap the string around it keep the drawbridge closed. The children worked well in their groups, making and problem solving.

Badminton League Week 2

Following the great start all three teams made last week as the school's badminton league kicked off; Team Oakwood were determined to do their best again this week.

Having beaten Bassett Green 3-0 in the first week the girls team again came out on top. This time beating both Ludlow and Springhill 2-1 to ensure maximum points!
The girls have now played three, won three and we will await to see if that means we are champions, or if there will be a second round of games.

The boys A team won both of their games during week 1, however they were outplayed this week by only themselves...well, the Oakwood B team who were victorious 0-3.
Meaning the A team are now played three, won two, lost one.

As well as beating the boys A the Oakwood B team took on Bassett Green A, who squeezed past them 1-2 in three very tight games.
Oakwood B have now played four, won two, lost two.

Well done teams.

Run, run, as fast as you can!

We have been reading, "The Gingerbread Man" and have really enjoyed baking our own biscuits to take home!