Classes 1 and 2 enjoyed a brilliantly sunny day out at Living Coasts. We spent lots of time outside, enjoying the sunshine and learning about penguins, seals and otters. The keepers talked to us about each of the different animals and we watched them being fed. A workshop about penguins gave us chance to show…
In Class 3 we have been investigating forces and magnets. The children have enjoyed investigating what the impact of friction is on a moving car, the strength of magnets and the different poles in a bar magnet. We have ended the block by designing and making games that need to use magnets. They have made…
Class 3 enjoyed a session with Bigfoot theatre company thinking about how to stay safe on the internet. Through role play they thought about all the activities they do where they might go on the internet. They then shared ideas as to what information they can share and what they mustn’t share. We then went…
A teacher from Dawlish College visited Class 4 this week to discuss his charity work with Jay’s AIM and teach the children CPR. It was a fantastic experience and they all excelled in the training. They each received a certificate to take home. Please talk to your child about their new knowledge and allow them…
All of the staff at Kenn C of E would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We have had a beautifully busy and successful 2018 with some super shows, trips, lots of learning and a general feeling of positivity! Such successes are the result of the wonderful teamwork that is evident at…
You cannot beat a Kenn C of E disco! There was a fabulous DJ that ran party games and competitions, as well as spinning records on his turntable for those who just liked to boogie! For the reluctant dancers there was face painting, art and craft, tattooing and refreshments! And not forgetting a magnificent appearance…
Thank you all for providing party food for our Key Stage parties. There was a lot of energetic flossing and other such dance moves! We danced, sang, played party games and feasted!
The Friends of Kenn work all year round to fundraise for our children. Their fundraising events—discos, cake sales, Christmas Card sales, fayres throughout the year, refreshments and raffles—add extra life, variety and fun to our children’s school experience. The money raised then enables school to buy things that school budgets these days struggle to stretch…
Years One and Two have been busy making paper with Dea, who normally teaches at Forest School. Everyone made a sheet of paper that we are hoping to turn into Christmas decorations. Thank you Dea, we had a great day learning about recycling.
Classes 1 and 2 have been busy making biscuits – for dogs! A lot of fun was had and reports from the dogs have been excellent!