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As you know, the Endings were taken, leading to reports of terrified tots and anxious parents across the country.   In role as journalists, the Giraffes are on the hunt for news of the wherabouts of the missing Happy Endings. We have been writing formal newspaper reports, using the subjunctive , passive voice and reported speech.  Were you to spot the fugitive, we would suggest that you do not approach her. 

As part of their investigation into the disappearance of the Happy Endings , Giraffes created their own Happy Endings to some favourite fairy tales. Can you guess the story behind each freeze frame? If you're struggling, can you match the fairy tale to the correct photo?  Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood

We are enjoying our Guided reading book Cogheart  by   Peter Bunzl. Today we were looking at c haracterisation through inference.   When we make  inferences  while reading, we're using evidence provided by the author to draw our own logical conclusions. We worked in pairs to answer questions and prove it by giving evidence from the text. Lily The Kraken

Year 6 have started to learn about a new topic in maths:  Ratio. Ratio  tells us how much of one thing there is in relation to another thing. For example, For every 2 apples we have 3 bananas. Here we are exploring ratio practically representing the problem by comparing groups of different colours. These are some of the problems we have been solving.

  We have started a new topic this week and as part of it we went outside and made musical instruments from natural materials. We then rehearsed part of a hymn on them and all played together . Here is the video of us singing and playing our instruments. 

 On Wednesday afternoon, Tigers, Leopards and Giraffes had a special opportunity to interview Dan Markham, a Producer at BBC Radio 2. The children had so many questions and were excited to find out about the world of radio and how to get into a career in that area. Dan showed us around the radio studio, talked about the different jobs that people do there and demonstrated some of the technology that they use.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2018/20/oj-borg

  Celebrating Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus , we got into party mode today! Sharing celebratory food, music and games, we had a fun party mornin g. s haring food and enjoying time together. We especially enjoyed our bunny drive! We also shared Easter eggs, as a symbol of the resurrection and new life. We have lots to celebrate after a term where the children have all shown incredible RESILIENCE, DETERMINATION and MOTIVATION  while working online and in school, in such strange circumstances.   I am so proud of the way that Giraffes have embraced the return to school, settling in with their fabulous attitude to learning.  Well done all of you. Have a wonderful Easter holiday.

  Giraffes had a very busy morning reflecting on the events of Good Friday. Using music, symbols, words and song, we told the story of the cross.  Watch out for our video...coming soon!

Remembering the events of Maundy Thursday, we made flatbread yesterday.  We flavoured the bread in a variety of ways using herbs and seeds.  This afternoon, we enjoyed cooking our bread over the fire in the woods.  It was delicious. Just like at the last supper, we enjoyed the fellowship and food.

We reflected on the events of Maundy Thursday, expressing our thoughts through art. Freya captures the moment when Jesus washes one of his disciples' feet.  John 13: 5-10 Jesus took the cup, saying, "This is my blood."  Can you spot Judas? Joshua painted him with a  red face to show his guilt.. Jesus and the twelve disciples at the last supper. How has Annie made Judas stand out? Jonny has made the distinction between Jesus and his disciples? Who is leaving? Can you see the darkness creeping in?  What is the mood of Estella's painting? Can you spot the footprints on the floor.    Jesus shocked the disciples when he told them that one of them would betray him. Judas  is creeping out. How has Freyja hinted at the time of day? Jesus blesses the blesses the bread and the wine. Can you see how Beth has reminded us of Jesus'  triumphant entry into Jerusalem? The last supper painted by Cairon.