Wall of Fame

Evolution

As part of our topic on Darwin, we have been learning about evolution. To finish off the term, we had a bit of fun learning about how a creature can adapt over time to suit its environment, and how changes to environmental factors can drive adaptation.

The children made small changes to a blob of plasticine to simulate the large-scale evolutionary changes that might occur as the habitat alters. These are the resulting creatures - what diversity!

Ice Balloons

On Wednesday of last week the whole school came together to experiment with Ice Balloons. Mr Pearce, Karren and Tracy had prepared the balloons earlier in the week, filling them with water and placing them in the freezer. By Wednesday they were ready to investigate.

Combining Art and Science, the children prodded and probed the ice, using a variety of different materials, including: nails, drills, hacksaws, thermometers, food colouring, salt, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and a healthy dose of imagination.

They predicted what would happen to the ball of ice before trying each experiment. They looked closely at the results using magnifying glasses and saw what happened to the ice when placed in a tub of water.

Everyone had a huge amount of fun and kept cool on a very hot day! Apologies for the colourful socks and clothing - they were all wearing aprons, but kids will be kids!

Butterfly Conservation

Now you have no school for the next six weeks, no doubt you'll soon find yourself getting bored. Why not try your hand at the The Big Butterfly Count and keep yourself busy. You can find details by following the link.

Enjoy the sunshine and count those butterflies!

Mrs Exton

Goodbye and Good Luck Year Six

Goodbye to an amazing group of Year Sixes. Best wishes for the future. Have a great summer break and a super start to High School.

Keep in touch!

P.S. I have sent each of the year sixes a link to download a copy of their leavers slideshow video. Check your school email accounts.

The Emerald Crown

Wow! Last night was the first time in 13 years that I've been able to sit in the audience to enjoy an Earl Soham end of term production, and what a treat it was! I am so pleased I was invited back to watch. You told the story beautifully- and with such superbly colourful costumes. I was slightly worried at one point that the bats might have sweaty hands in the 'tropical heat' but they hung on valiantly. Obviously all those gym club sessions we did with hanging upside down came in useful at last!
Well done everyone - children and staff alike. It just reminds me (again) how much I miss you all.
Mrs B.

Dr Dan Poulter MP Visits

On Friday 12th July, local MP Dr Dan Poulter visited the school. It was a rather hectic morning with a full dress rehearsal for the upcoming production in full flow. Nevertheless, it was an interesting hour spent discussing all manner of issues regarding education. Please visit Dr Poulter's website for his view of the visit...

http://www.drdanielpoulter.com/latest-news/politics-lions-and-ashes-at-earl-soham-school/474