In Maths, classes 1 and 2 have been learning about halves and quarters. We’ve been exploring halves and quarters using play dough, paper shapes, groups of objects and fruit and vegetables. Whilst finding halves and quarters of fruit and veg we also learnt how to use a knife and chop food safely.
Rueben Day was very keen to bring his cat to school and that led the Key Stage 1 teachers to start having a regular time every week for children to bring their pets to school and tell us all about how they care for them. Rueben and Evie K started things off this week and…
An enjoyable afternoon was had by children from Kenn, Kenton and Exminster Primary school on Friday 9th February at the DSSP KS2 SEND Festival. The brilliant Dawlish student leaders coached the children through a series of inclusive activities that challenged their skills and boosted their confidence. Many thanks for the schools for organising the children…
Bickley, a golden retriever, and his owner Theresa (from the Blue Cross charity) paid Classes 1 and 2 a visit to help us learn about what animals need to survive. Theresa and Bickley helped the children recognise that the things humans need to stay alive and well are very similar to the needs of animals….
Classes 1 and 2 had a wonderful time in Dartington. We walked to the woods and took part in activities based on the seasons and on food chains, which were great fun. After lunch in a lovely warm building we went on a very muddy walk by the river. We were all exhausted at the…
Class 3 have been exploring the work of a number of artists this term, starting off looking at Constable, Stubbs, Turner and Gainsborough through their work in English. Then through homework and time spent researching artists of their choice in ICT lessons we extended our range of artists whose work we love. After our trip…
As a result of reading ‘Katie and the British Artists’ by James Mayhew in our English lessons, Class 3 went on a trip to RAMM in Exeter. The children were not only inspired to write their own wonderful stories based on this book, but were inspired to explore the world of art, in particular paintings….
Children from 5 primary schools across the DLP enjoyed a brilliant afternoon of Aesthetic activities on Fri. 26th January. The activity stations were all led by Year 9 & 10 Sport Leaders from Dawlish Community College. The leaders were so enthusiastic and displayed a great sense of fun and maturity in their approach to the…
A cold dreary January morning was a perfect way to start the second of Dartmoor School Sport Partnership’s Young Play leader conferences – as they were looking at ‘Wet Play’ ideas in one of the workshops. The Young Play Leaders explored some ideas to increase physical activity at their schools even on a ‘wet play’…
Class 2 have been cartographers this term. Have a look at some of the fantastic maps we’ve been producing. Hopefully Stick man will be able to use one of them to find his way home.