Fireflies and Grasshoppers had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with the “Animal Family”. They learnt about lots of different creatures from Australia and other parts of the world. They were able to stroke and hold the animals too. They amazed with how enthusiastic they were in volunteering to hold the animals. Steve the Animal Man also commented on how impressed he was with the general knowledge of our children too.

Fireflies made their teachers very proud when they all went on their first class trip to church on Friday. When we arrived Revd. Joe Simons welcomed us all. Then the children took part in a scavenger hunt and we were all impressed with their curiosity and knowledge. They also took part in a short prayer service and spoke confidently about what they wanted to say thank you for. Churchwarden Mr Smith was on hand to show us inside the font, the pulpit and some of the special items that are kept in the vestry. Before we left, he even rang the church bells for us all to listen to. We had a lovely morning and learnt so much about our church during the visit.

This term, our topic has been Africa. The children have thoroughly enjpyed learning all about the continent of Africa and what it would be like to live there.

As part of our Geography, we have been comparing life in Ditton Priors to life in an African village. We went on a bus trip, using our map skills to find the important features of Ditton Priors. We then compared our village to an African Village. The children used their knowledge to create a 3D map of a Kenyan village and Ditton Priors.

The children have also thoroughly enjoyed learning the skill of weaving to create a loom fish. In DT the children chose an African animal to re-create using clay. I think you will agree the results are fantastic.

As an end of term treat, we had a African themed day where the children made binoculars to use on a safari hunt for African Animals, had their faces painted as an African animal, listened to Mrs Robinson who spoke to them about her time in Africa. In Forest School, they made African jewellery and African flatbread which we cooked on the fire. Despite the weather, we all had a great day!

Finally, to end the year on a high, we found out that the Y1s in Fireflies had won the poster competition organised by Burwarton Show! The school will now recieve money to spend on art equipment. Well done Y1s!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Summer break!

Mrs Fox

In art, Fireflies have been learning about the skills needed for observational drawing. We have also been doing work based around the story ‘Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car.’ The children  were very lucky to have the opportunity to put their skills into practice and draw a real life Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car. Thanks must go to Rich Parry who kindly brought the car into school for us to draw.

On Wednesday Fireflies were visited by Robin and Paul from the Ditton Priors History Group. They thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of the village and looking at the pictures and artefacts that were brought in. The old brass band drum was a firm favourite. Thank you to Paul and Robin for such an interesting and informative afternoon.