Woooohooooo...basking in 20 degree heat today in TB - glorious!  Lots of trees are starting to unfurl their leaves - the little apple trees, willow and elder seem to be first off the mark; it won't be long before the wood is hidden from the world once more.  

Lower School have started their sessions with a game of Baby Bird.  The boys had to prove they were house proud and then perform a dance to attract a mate...once paired up, off they went to build a nest into which they popped three little chicks.  

Then came the marauding magpies - the little birdies had to collect insects to feed their chicks, while at the same time protect the chicks from the magpies - it was a battle...and it was loud and flappy!  The bird-pair with the most insects collected and chicks still in the nest were crowned the winners!

Following this, and a HC and story, we had the final rotation round the Greta challenges (bird feeders, National Grid, Greta play and animal habitats).  

Upper School have started their sessions by drawing daffodils (thanks Ady for the daffs!).  We looked at examples from two years ago, critically evaluated them and then used a 'cheat sheet' to help us to draw our own.  On completion, we laid our pictures round the fire circle and voted on our favourite (Mrs Hull won the adult competition...which was twoddle as mine was way better - I demand a re-count!).  

Following this, some children explored symbology, before looking at Maya symbols and making collaged versions thereof.  The rest of the children undertook different phases of their Maya sword construction - design completion, filing, sanding, staining, stoning-up and handle binding.  

The swords are very nearly completed and the children seem eager to get them home.  

Mr Hudson received a hero's welcome this afternoon after getting the mower out for the first time this year, as it only means one thing- summer is on its way and the children will soon be playing on the grass.

Sometimes, it's the little things that make all the difference!

The children from team Endeavour (Year 5) have recently been studying all about the plans to build new houses in Kilburn. They have been examining the arguments both for and against and have been making their own opinions about what should happen next. The children were asked by the local community to design posters and provide quotes if they were against the proposal. We were delighted to find out that their quotes and art work have now been used in a huge poster of its own and placed on the railing outside of the infant school. The children are very proud of their work, take a look for yourself when passing the school! 

A record number of certificates and awards were presented in today's Achievement Assembly. Well done to all of our recipients.

Update from Frog Club (FC):  some of the taddies have left the spawn...repeat...some of the taddies have left the spawn (this is exceedingly exciting news if you're a member of FC!) - we're a bit worried they may learn to regret this decision given the cold snap we appear to be in...fingers crossed it warms up for them soon.  

Lower School have started their sessions with a perimeter challenge - 10 shapes made out of carpet tiles...the length of an edge given...children had to total the number of edges and multiply by the length of an edge - we needed to be organised and to know our times tables!

Following this, and post HC and story, we rotated round National Grid, Bird Feeder, Habitats and Greta and the Giants - we've had a record number of Gold Stars with LS this week as the children exemplify their You22 attributes!

Upper School have sketched daffodils or undertaken the World Book Day Challenge - quotes from 10 books to read and name the book and then match the author!

We had a book-worm-off in Endeavour to find the top wiggler and Jasmine came out top worm!  A sensational accolade (sadly, she was eaten shortly after by the early bird)!

Following this, we carried on with making Maya swords and modelling Tulum.