Author Archives: Miss Aslett

An ‘egg’cellent Meet the Teacher!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Miss Aslett

This morning the Upper Juniors had a great time making parachutes to keep an egg safe! They sourced a variety of materials and has to use their science skills to make a fail proof parachute! What did you enjoy about … Continue reading →

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Collective and plural animal nouns

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Miss Aslett

Last week, Year Five had the homework task of finding plural nouns of different animals. They had an additional challenge to also find obscure collective nouns of animals! Here are some of their findings! Are there any that you didn’t know? Miss Aslett

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Buddies! Year Five Blogging Homework!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Miss Aslett

This week, we found out who our buddies will be in September. We have spent our English lessons this week writing letters to them so that they will know who and what to expect when they arrive next year. We can’t wait to send them! Year … Continue reading →

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PGL 2014

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Miss Aslett

On Tuesday, the year fives will be venturing over the water to PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight! We will have four fun filled days of jam packed activities including: kayaking, climbing, archery, trapeze and quad biking! Personally, … Continue reading →

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IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME – Reflections

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Miss Aslett

As our brilliant IPC topic draws to and end, it’s time to reflect on our learning journey. What has been the highlight for you? What new things have you learnt? What would you still like to learn more about? What … Continue reading →

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Greek Pottery!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Miss Aslett

Last week, the Upper Juniors created some fabulous Ancient Greek-style clay pots! Using the coil technique, an array of pottery was formed and is now being fired in the kiln, ready for painting! Did you enjoy the pot making, Upper … Continue reading →

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Praisin’ Hands Puppet Performance!!!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Miss Aslett

The school were treated this morning to a fantastic performance of the nativity story, retold by a hilarious group of puppets! From Vern the silly bird to the animals of the barn, a great musical playlist and special effects made … Continue reading →

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Miss Aslett

This week, the Upper Juniors have been re-writing and upleveling the myth ‘Theseus and the Minotaur’. Amy created a fantastic version which I want to share with you all, particularly year five and six as it might inspire you for your myth … Continue reading →

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Team Wilverley Dragon Writer!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Miss Aslett

At the end of the last half term, Team Wilverley were writing exciting stories based on creating a magical potion. All the stories were fantastic however, Zara is our Dragon Writer due to the fact she used fantastic speech and … Continue reading →

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Little Canada!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Miss Aslett

Year Fives! I am curious to find out how you are all feeling about our residential trip next week. I know I am very excited! What are you looking forward to most. Perhaps Deerleap and Hawkhill could share their highlights? … Continue reading →

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