Photo Gallery 2017/2018
PHOTO GALLERY - 2017-18
That's the way to do it!
As part of the Victorian theme this term, the children enjoyed an afternoon of fun, watching a traditional Victorian Punch and Judy show. Afterwards the puppeteer showed the children how to make the puppets move.
School Parliament
Our Year 2 members of the School Council visited Herne Bay High School on the 28th June, and took part in a School Parliament with the theme ‘Young Healthy Minds’. They took part in lots of activities, including yoga and learning about online safety, with other schools from the Coastal Alliance.
The Great Get Together Picnic
Years 1 and 2
Thank you to all those parents in Year 1 and 2 who were able to attend our ‘Great Get Together’ picnic inspired by Jo Cox M.P.’s belief :
“We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us.”
It was lovely to see so many of you enjoying the sunshine and each others’ company. We hope you enjoyed the event and had fun with the children and fellow parents.
Victorian Dress-up Day
We have a whole school theme for Term 6: Victorians ‘Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside!’ and answering the question: ‘How did Victorian children have fun?’ We have had a great time starting the theme with our Victorian dress-up day.
School Council Bring and Buy Sale
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the School Council Bring and Buy Sale in Term 5. We can confirm that we have raised £361.75. The money raised will be going towards an outdoor reading shed for the playground that the children can use at play and lunchtimes.
May Day celebrations
A big thank you to the Dead Horse Morris Dancers who gave a great performance to the children to mark the start of the May Day celebrations.
Beach Creative Exhibition
Artists from Year 1 were selected to contribute to the art exhibition that was held in the Beach Creative, Herne Bay, over the Easter Holidays. The exhibit was part of a Coastal Alliance initiative that received funding from the Rotary Club.
'The Writing on the Wall' Performance
Year 1 and 2 enjoyed watching the performance of ‘The Writing on the Wall’ on 26th March by Quantum Theatre group. The performance was based on ‘The Gruffulo’ and looked at writing, composition, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation.
Relatives' Afternoon
It was lovely to see so many of you at the Relatives' Afternoon that took place on the 9th March. We do hope you enjoyed this popular event and in particular the fun activities, including planting, orienteering and golf to name but a few.
Book Week
We have enjoyed our World Book Day and Book Week celebrations, which included a wonderful visit from the author, Sally Grindley. We have also loved seeing the children's fantastic potato creations that depict their favourite story books. Thank you for your help with these, they looked amazing! Please see photos below.
'Share a Story'
As part of book week, Parents/Carers and grandparents were invited to come in to join their child's class and read a story to the children. Thank you to those who came in to read. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Tea Party
Mrs Lambirth, Headteacher, gave a tea party as a thank you to our library helpers for all their hard work last term.
Year 2 West African Drumming Workshop
The children in Year 2 enjoyed a West African Drumming Workshop on the 29th January. The children were taught some rhythms and then were able to perform them to their parents/carers at the end of the session.
Year 1 Science Egg Drop Challenge
Year 1 had a fantastic time experimenting with eggs! The children found that apparently protecting an egg with just paper does not work! Please see the photos below of the scientific fun and click here to view a video.
Panto time!
Oh no it isn't...... Oh yes it is!
Term 3 began with a wonderful pantomime treat, which was enjoyed by staff and children alike! M&M Theatrical Productions visited us with their performance of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' paid for by the Friends of Westmeads.
Christmas Activities
We have had some lovely festive fun at school over the last few weeks. Please see below photos of some of the events that have been taking place, including: Christmas Market, Christmas activity day, Christmas Nativity performance and Christmas dinner.
A big thank you to the Friends of Westmeads and the Parents/Carers who volunteered to make all our events a big success.
Year 2 Evacuation and Party
As part of Year 2's WWII topic this term, they had an evacuation re-enactment on the 12th December, where the children came dressed up as an evacuee. They started the morning with an emotional goodbye, as they acted out being evacuated from Whitstable and then were welcomed back by parents/carers with a 'Welcome Home' party. Thank you to all those who took part.
Year 1 - Heroes and Villains Day
As part of Year 1's Heroes and Villains topic this term, the children dressed as up as a hero or villain on the 8th December. The children this term have been asking and discussing what makes a hero or villain? Please see below some of the fantastic outfits worn by the children (and teachers!).
