Come Fly With Me Asia – Our first trip was to China!

5th November 2022K Richardson

As part of our Learning Means the a World theme, ‘Come Fly With me Asia’ we have been looking at China, it’s culture, traditions and what you might see if you visit. We looked at the Chinese Zodiac and the 12 animals that represented each year. The children in our class were born in either the year of the ‘dog’ or ‘rooster’. We went outdoors and raced against each other using the 12 animal masks to see who won each time. The children were great sports and had lots of fun. They have also been looking at Chinese writing and having a go! We also have a Chinese restaurant that the children are visiting regularly!

 

Diwali Celebration

5th November 2022N Bramley

Wow, what a day in Nursery!  We started off by learning a little about Diwali and some of the things that Hindu’s do to celebrate.  We made Rangoli patterns out of loose parts and paint and even participated in special Bollywood dancing.  I wonder if any of our talented dances can show their grown ups a move or two!

 

Diwali Workshops

5th November 2022N Sikka

This week the children had a fantastic opportunity to take part in R.E workshops based around the Indian festival Lights ‘Diwali’. Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and New Year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.  Kalpesh from K’z Dance Entertainment Ltd taught all the children some traditional Bollywood Indian dances and discussed with them the  meaning of the Diwali festival and taught them the story of Rama and Sita. The children ended their workshops with a traditional Diwali dance using sticks (Dhandhiya). The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves and displayed some fantastic moves.

 

 

Bollywood comes to Hebburn Lakes!

5th November 2022L Chisholm

KS1 took part in celebrating the festival of ‘Diwali’ carried out by Kz Entertainment (a London based drama and dance group). Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights,celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and New Year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.Children will listen to Diwali stories, learn some Bollywood dances and then take part in the tradition Dhandiya dances (stick dancing) which is a dance celebrated at this festival. As you can see the children had a great time!

Reception Harvest Festival – no social media

5th November 2022K Richardson

We have been learning about the Harvest Festival, why we traditionally have this festival in the UK and why. We then looked at various foods including fruit and vegetables and where they come from.  The children used their senses to describe how they looked, felt and  smell. They then became artists and drew some of the foods! Later, we will be tasting some vegetable soup!

 

Year 4 Printing

21st October 2022M Reilly

Year 4 have shown their amazing art skills this week. They have created their own printing designs, made them using lino pads and then used paint to create a multi-layered piece of work.