Author: Luca Burge
Little Lyndhurst: Yoga fun
Nursery joined Pre-Reception for their weekly yoga on Monday. The children practiced their downward dog, tree and lotus poses.
Little Lyndhurst: Jungle Animals
Nursery have been focusing on the topic of jungle animals. They have made repeating snake patterns with pom poms in paint and they have been using their fine motor skills with playdough. They created enclosures for the animals and matched the animals to their patterned skin. A firm favourite was the giraffe game where the…
Year 4 Melodrama
Year 4 have been exploring melodrama this term. They have looked at the stock characters associated with this historical form of drama, including the hero, the villain, and the damsel in distress. They have been devising their own melodramas which they performed to each other in class.
Liquid Nitrogen Workshop – Reception to Year 6
Lyndhurst was fortunate enough to be visited by Air Products, who put on an amazing demonstration using liquid nitrogen. Questions such as, can you freeze a banana, does a frozen bouncy ball bounce, and what does frozen lettuce taste like were all answered in a hands-on demonstration. The science behind it was discussed too, as…
Children’s Business Fair Assembly
Years 3 to 6 were fortunate enough to have a visit from the Children’s Business Fair this week, in which the idea of an entrepreneur was discussed and how to go about starting your own business. The amazing people at the Children’s Business Fair provide children a platform in which to create, market and sell…
LAMDA exams
31 children took their LAMDA acting exams on Wednesday. They all performed their poems or scenes in front of the examiner and answered her questions. The children all enjoyed the experience even if some of them were a little nervous before they went in. I am sure they all did wonderfully and should be proud…
Year 1 enjoying Monsieur Pepin et le Moulin
In French this half-term, Year 1 have been reading the story of ‘Monsieur Pépin et le Moulin’ (‘Mr Pépin and the Windmill.’) This is an ‘authentic’ text, in that it is written for ‘real’ French children, not foreign learners. First Year 1 learned the key vocabulary along with actions (here the children are doing lots…
Reception enjoying ‘Le Petit Chaperon Rouge’
In Reception this half-term, the children have been reading ‘Le Petit Chaperon Rouge’ (‘Little Red Riding Hood’). They have learned the key vocabulary first of all, together with some actions. Then the children listened to the story and put their hands up when they heard words they knew. Finally they joined in with the key…
Year 5 and 6 Athletics at Barfield School
A great day for Athletics at Barfield School! All of year 5 & 6 pupils took part in a range of athletic events including high jump and turbo javelin. We had some great performances from everyone, a special mention to Buck for his effort in the long jump and 50m sprint. Go team Lyndhurst!
Rags2Riches collection date – Monday 19th June
Lyndhurst School will be taking part in the Rags2Riches4schools bag collection again on Monday 19th June. We kindly ask you to donate reusable clothing that is clean, dry and in good condition. The money from any bags that are donated will go towards the school’s chosen charity for this year, Cancer Research UK.