Well the long awaited end of term has arrived and we have said goodbye for the final time to our year 6.
The last few weeks of term certainly were packed full- I hope that you all enjoyed the concert on Monday evening- it was lovely to see such great support on the night and the children displayed their varying talents magnificently. Your children certainly made me proud of what they achieved and how they have grown in confidence as they have gone through the school.
I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you for my very generous gifts. I wish you a very happy summer which I hope is a warm and sunny one wherever you are headed, be it the parks of Harpenden or further afield.
I look forward to seeing some very smartly dressed year sevens as I drive to school in September and maybe one or two will pop in to let us know how the new term is going.
Once again, thank you and enjoy your summer. I'm off for a glass of something lightly chilled!
Pamela Doran
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Friday, 12 July 2013
Silent Auction
An opportunity to purchase a piece of your child's artwork- well a piece that they have worked on in a group of four!
Last term as part of their Harry Potter topic the children created some canvases based on the idea of Quidditch and movement in art. You can now purchase their artwork. Place your silent bid in a sealed envelope with your name and the name of your child so we know which picture it relates to and drop it in to the school office.
Bids need to be received by Friday 19th July. Winning bids will be announced on the evening of Monday 22nd July at the Leavers' Concert when we will need your payments and you will be able to take your new masterpiece away with you.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Thursday's news
Well Thursday has arrived and this afternoon the sun has finally returned, let's hope it stays out longer than this morning when the sight of Mr Pattrick's sunglasses frightened it back behind the clouds!
Yesterday ended with a great game of ambush in the woods- split into three groups, two went to hide and one had to find and ambush the others to earn points. How 21 children can hide so successfully in the centre of a hollybush without giving themselves away by talking I would never have believed if I hadn't been hiding with them. Very prickly underfoot it was too!
Thursday began with another epic breakfast- some of these children may well arrive home with great expectations of Saturday mornig's offerings! Following breakfast the groups set off for a variety of team games, giant swing, zip wire and a bit more quad biking.
The general consensus of opinion seems to be that Harpenden's roads should be very wary in 6 years time when this lot get their first licences as not many of them seem to be able to find the brakes... Consequently, there were quite a few crashes with the tyre barriers. Still, everyone lived to tell the tale and move onto another exciting afternoon's activties.
Challenge champions of the week so far must go to Scott, Charlie H and Angelika who would never have imagined three days ago that they could fly off the top of a 15 metre high tower dangling on a rope. Zip wire has definitely stretched some children to their limits, but their determination to succeed despite their fear of heights has on occasion brought a tear to the eye!
We do have the video and photo evidence to prove it so look out for some of these on open evening next week.
Everyone has been fantastic while we have been away- sporting and willing to have a go, considerate of other people's feelings and well behaved- a credit to Crabtree. I am sure that when you get them home tomorrow they will have many of their own anecdotes to share aswell as a suitcase of dirty washing!
I must say the biggest thank you of all to the adults without whom this trip really would not have been possible. a more game group of people could not have been asked for.
On that note I will end my final update from PGL.
See you all tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Doran and the Marchant's Hill team
Yesterday ended with a great game of ambush in the woods- split into three groups, two went to hide and one had to find and ambush the others to earn points. How 21 children can hide so successfully in the centre of a hollybush without giving themselves away by talking I would never have believed if I hadn't been hiding with them. Very prickly underfoot it was too!
Thursday began with another epic breakfast- some of these children may well arrive home with great expectations of Saturday mornig's offerings! Following breakfast the groups set off for a variety of team games, giant swing, zip wire and a bit more quad biking.
The general consensus of opinion seems to be that Harpenden's roads should be very wary in 6 years time when this lot get their first licences as not many of them seem to be able to find the brakes... Consequently, there were quite a few crashes with the tyre barriers. Still, everyone lived to tell the tale and move onto another exciting afternoon's activties.
Challenge champions of the week so far must go to Scott, Charlie H and Angelika who would never have imagined three days ago that they could fly off the top of a 15 metre high tower dangling on a rope. Zip wire has definitely stretched some children to their limits, but their determination to succeed despite their fear of heights has on occasion brought a tear to the eye!
We do have the video and photo evidence to prove it so look out for some of these on open evening next week.
Everyone has been fantastic while we have been away- sporting and willing to have a go, considerate of other people's feelings and well behaved- a credit to Crabtree. I am sure that when you get them home tomorrow they will have many of their own anecdotes to share aswell as a suitcase of dirty washing!
I must say the biggest thank you of all to the adults without whom this trip really would not have been possible. a more game group of people could not have been asked for.
On that note I will end my final update from PGL.
See you all tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Doran and the Marchant's Hill team
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Hello from Marchant's Hill.
Marchant's Hill: Wednesday
We are all having a great time here, although this morning the weather could be warmer!
Tuesday began with a variety of climbing, abseiling, hiking, fencing and other exciting activities which saw many of the children overcoming fears of heights and general misgivings about their own abilities.
Charlie K, we discovered, is our resident expert on fencing and was coaching alongside the instructor- a talent none us knew about. It was quite amusing to see some of the quieter members of the year challenge their partner to a duel by slapping their opponents helmeted face from side to side with a fencing glove- some got quite carried away, but all in good fun!
We saw a new side to Angelika on the trampoline playing aeroball and Charlie H has proved to be a real bouncing bean- he nearly bounced hinself into the goal!
Last night was spent singing and dancing to songs around the campfire, finishing off with toasted marshmallows and an interactive story.
After a short night's sleep the first night everyone, including the adults were all too glad to climb into their cosy beds on Tuesday while the rain hammered down overnight.
Today instead of the children waking up the adults- I'm sure some of them turned into tap dancing fairy elephants in the room above me on Tuesday night- we were waking up some very bleary eyed children!
This morning saw the end of the rain, although it is still very grey, and after another hearty breakfast (no one can complain about the choice or amount of food available here) the children have all headed off to their first activities of the day- today we have more hiking, problem solving- not maths problems set by Mrs Doran and Mr Pattrick as some of the children thought!- the giant swing, zip wire and archery.
That's all for now as there's a giant swing to be had if I'm quick!
Mrs Doran and the Super Star Team of Adults from Marchants Hill
We are all having a great time here, although this morning the weather could be warmer!
Tuesday began with a variety of climbing, abseiling, hiking, fencing and other exciting activities which saw many of the children overcoming fears of heights and general misgivings about their own abilities.
Charlie K, we discovered, is our resident expert on fencing and was coaching alongside the instructor- a talent none us knew about. It was quite amusing to see some of the quieter members of the year challenge their partner to a duel by slapping their opponents helmeted face from side to side with a fencing glove- some got quite carried away, but all in good fun!
We saw a new side to Angelika on the trampoline playing aeroball and Charlie H has proved to be a real bouncing bean- he nearly bounced hinself into the goal!
Last night was spent singing and dancing to songs around the campfire, finishing off with toasted marshmallows and an interactive story.
After a short night's sleep the first night everyone, including the adults were all too glad to climb into their cosy beds on Tuesday while the rain hammered down overnight.
Today instead of the children waking up the adults- I'm sure some of them turned into tap dancing fairy elephants in the room above me on Tuesday night- we were waking up some very bleary eyed children!
This morning saw the end of the rain, although it is still very grey, and after another hearty breakfast (no one can complain about the choice or amount of food available here) the children have all headed off to their first activities of the day- today we have more hiking, problem solving- not maths problems set by Mrs Doran and Mr Pattrick as some of the children thought!- the giant swing, zip wire and archery.
That's all for now as there's a giant swing to be had if I'm quick!
Mrs Doran and the Super Star Team of Adults from Marchants Hill
Saturday, 29 June 2013
We have had a really busy week celebrating different aspects of China.
On Monday we began with an introduction to China- where in the world it is, major cities, etc. Elm went on to discover the Terracotta Army whilst Elder made colourful dragons.
Tuesday brought Rui Liu from St. George's, currently on secondment there from China. She spent some time teaching year 6 how to introduce themselves in Mandarin and then they all learnt an amusing song in Chinese- ask if they remember any of the phrases.
Alongside learning Chinese, the whole year group also took part in the construction of a fantastic dragon, now flying around the hall!
Wednesday saw the return of Rui Liu who taught us all how to write beautiful Chinese calligraphy using brushes and special Chinese ink.
Elm went on to play Chinese games of strategy and Elder to paint in the Chinese style.
On Thursday the activities continued combined with watching the story behind the names of the years of the Chinese calendar. Everyone now knows which year they were born in and have made a decision as to whether they have any of the characteristics from that year. I wonder if you recognise any listed here in your off spring!
Snakes are deep thinkers and tend toward the mystical. They are intelligent but can be secretive. They are good communicators and can put others at ease with just a word.
Horses are warm-hearted and interested in improving themselves. A horse is the spotlight of his community and likes to help others. They like to stay active and are kind to most people that they meet.
The culmination of the week was the building of the Great Wall of Crabtree, built in the hall due to the traditional summer weather. It was great to see all those parents who were able to join us on Friday afternoon- for those who were not everything will be available to view on the evening of 10th July, our annual open evening.
We now look forward to our school visit on Monday- keep your fingers crossed that the weather lives up to the forecast!
The Year 6 Team
On Monday we began with an introduction to China- where in the world it is, major cities, etc. Elm went on to discover the Terracotta Army whilst Elder made colourful dragons.
Tuesday brought Rui Liu from St. George's, currently on secondment there from China. She spent some time teaching year 6 how to introduce themselves in Mandarin and then they all learnt an amusing song in Chinese- ask if they remember any of the phrases.
Alongside learning Chinese, the whole year group also took part in the construction of a fantastic dragon, now flying around the hall!
Wednesday saw the return of Rui Liu who taught us all how to write beautiful Chinese calligraphy using brushes and special Chinese ink.
Elm went on to play Chinese games of strategy and Elder to paint in the Chinese style.
On Thursday the activities continued combined with watching the story behind the names of the years of the Chinese calendar. Everyone now knows which year they were born in and have made a decision as to whether they have any of the characteristics from that year. I wonder if you recognise any listed here in your off spring!
Snakes are deep thinkers and tend toward the mystical. They are intelligent but can be secretive. They are good communicators and can put others at ease with just a word.
Horses are warm-hearted and interested in improving themselves. A horse is the spotlight of his community and likes to help others. They like to stay active and are kind to most people that they meet.
The culmination of the week was the building of the Great Wall of Crabtree, built in the hall due to the traditional summer weather. It was great to see all those parents who were able to join us on Friday afternoon- for those who were not everything will be available to view on the evening of 10th July, our annual open evening.
We now look forward to our school visit on Monday- keep your fingers crossed that the weather lives up to the forecast!
The Year 6 Team
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
The children are now well into their cycling proficiency activities and are all progressing well. Let's hope that the dry weather continues to hold for the duration of the week.
Wednesday sees the inter school rounders competition with a group of children from year 6 representing Crabtree over at Redbourn Junior School. We wish them luck.
The week of the 24th June is our school Multi Cultural Week- the focus of our week will be China. we would like all the children to bring in an empty shoe box with lid for one of the activities that the whole school will be involved with- we intend to try and create our own Great Wall of Crabtree!
Many thanks to all of those parents who came to the meeting earlier in the week about school journey and the planned sessions with the school nurse. if you were unable to make the meeting and have any questions regarding either topic please see one of the year 6 teachers at the end of the day.
The Year 6 Team
Wednesday sees the inter school rounders competition with a group of children from year 6 representing Crabtree over at Redbourn Junior School. We wish them luck.
The week of the 24th June is our school Multi Cultural Week- the focus of our week will be China. we would like all the children to bring in an empty shoe box with lid for one of the activities that the whole school will be involved with- we intend to try and create our own Great Wall of Crabtree!
Many thanks to all of those parents who came to the meeting earlier in the week about school journey and the planned sessions with the school nurse. if you were unable to make the meeting and have any questions regarding either topic please see one of the year 6 teachers at the end of the day.
The Year 6 Team
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
The Final Countdown!
As year 6 enter their last half term at Crabtree Junior School the pace of activities keeps going.
This week sees the return of Mrs Renier- Elm were very excited to see her on Monday morning.
We have begun our new topic; rainforests and deserts with the creation of classroom rainforests, dry versions only! Alongside this topic the children are also preparing for their cycling proficiency next week, highway codes for this should be coming home this afternoon via pupil post- a little bit of homework prior to the practical sessions. If you haven't yet dusted off those bikes and helmets now is the time. Let's hope that the good weather holds. On that note; please ensure that children do have waterproofs, gloves and trousers for cycling if needed.
Please remember the meeting next Monday in Elder regarding school journey and the fast approaching sessions with the school nurse. There will be an opportunity to preview the DVD that the children will be watching and raise any questions you may have.
The Year 6 Team
As year 6 enter their last half term at Crabtree Junior School the pace of activities keeps going.
This week sees the return of Mrs Renier- Elm were very excited to see her on Monday morning.
We have begun our new topic; rainforests and deserts with the creation of classroom rainforests, dry versions only! Alongside this topic the children are also preparing for their cycling proficiency next week, highway codes for this should be coming home this afternoon via pupil post- a little bit of homework prior to the practical sessions. If you haven't yet dusted off those bikes and helmets now is the time. Let's hope that the good weather holds. On that note; please ensure that children do have waterproofs, gloves and trousers for cycling if needed.
Please remember the meeting next Monday in Elder regarding school journey and the fast approaching sessions with the school nurse. There will be an opportunity to preview the DVD that the children will be watching and raise any questions you may have.
The Year 6 Team
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