Most of our 'Latest News' is shared with Parents via our in school communication tool, Class Dojo. Below is just a brief look at some of the things we've been up to, both in and out of school.
For more from across the Wessex Learning Trust visit their news page: https://wessexlearningtrust.co.uk/about/news/
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Oak class Visit to The Earth Science Centre at Whatley Quarry
Mon 26 Feb 2024On Monday 26th February Oak Class visited Whatley Quarry, in line with their Rocks, Relics and Rumbles topic. They learned about the history of rocks and the roles and responsibilities of a working quarry. They also learned some really cool facts! Did you know that we each use the equivalent of an elephant's weight in limestone a year?! And that there are rock components in toothpaste and orange juice!! The children had a great time, asking lots of questions and taking part in rock experiments in the workshop following their tour.
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RSPB Bird Watch
Fri 23 Feb 2024The children of Shipham First School have been actively involved in the RSPB Bird Watch this term. In addition to the special visit to Ham Wall to see the starlings murmuration, they have been monitoring and identifying all the different birds they see at school (particularly during Forest School), and also at home. They have really enjoyed the activity and it has provoked a great deal of discussion! The birds have benefitted from the children's creativity as they have been able to feast off the home made bird feeders, and the children have demonstrated a love of the birds through Art, creating some amazing pictures, showing how much they have learned about our beautiful feathered friends, and what we can do to protect them during these winter months, and indeed throughout the year.
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Visit from Nina Grontvetd, Norwegian Children's Author
Tue 20 Feb 2024On Tuesday 20th February, Shipham First School had a very special visitor. Nina Grontvetd, an accomplished Children's Author, gave the children an insight into life in Norway, her home, including where she lived, where her children went to school and the Norwegian flag. The children were then treated to a story Nina wrote and illustrated, about her and her little sister when they were growing up! Finally, they got to hear a short and meaningful story read out in Norwegian, a real treat! Nina presented the school with some of her lovely books which we will treasure. Thank you Nina, for the wonderful and enriching assembly and workshops you gave, we hope we will see you again!
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