What a fantastic day the Acorns had at Upton Country Park!
Our young explorers became busy bees as they learned all about pollination and discovered just how important bees are to our environment. We tuned our ears to the sounds of nature, listening carefully for bird calls before trying our hand at bird watching.
One of the highlights of the day was pond dipping, where we were thrilled to discover a newt and even a rare river scorpion! The children were fascinated by the amazing wildlife living right beneath the water's surface.
We also stepped back in time as we learned about the history of the park's magnificent trees, exploring their unique markings and uncovering the stories they have to tell.
All of this was extremely fun however nothing compared to the excitement of having a packed lunch!
It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning in the great outdoors. We are so proud of the enthusiasm, teamwork, and excellent behaviour shown by all of our children.
Woohoo! What an amazing first year the Acorns have had at Spetisbury. They have become fabulous at phonics, marvellous at maths and explored our world from the planets high above, to the ocean far below. We can hardly believe their first year with us is almost over, I think you would all agree they have all been absolutely fantastic. To celebrate their first year of school, the children invited their grown ups in for an afternoon of singing, water safety tips and sharing their lovely learning from throughout the year. It was a super afternoon and a great opportunity for the grownups to see The Acorn Classroom up close. Well done Acorns, you are all superstars!
Year 2 and 3 had a fantastic 'Travel Around the World Day' today. They began the day by creating their own passports, before going through security and taking their seats on the Spetisbury Airways flight where our air hostess, Miss Darby gave an important safety briefing! Throughout the day, the children explored different countries, tasted foods from around the world, enjoyed a craft activity and collected stamps in their passports along the way. It was lovely to see the children so excited and engaged. What a wonderful day!
Day 2: axe throwing, rifle shooting and tag archery followed by an afternoon of bodyboarding and sea safety! This evening we've relaxed by the campfire, sharing some songs, jokes and marshmallows. (Not even a residential can get in the way of the World Cup!)
Day 1: (very) high ropes!
Doing our Baywatch thing! #oakarethehoff
High ropes - leap of faith
Year 6 have arrived and safely completed a fire drill! What a view!
Today, our whole school enjoyed a wonderful transfer morning, spending time in their new classrooms, meeting their new teachers, and getting excited about the year ahead. It was a pleasure to welcome our new Acorn Class and we hope our amazing year 6s had a fantastic secondary transition day as they prepare for their next adventure. We are very proud of the maturity and enthusiasm all the children at Spetisbury have shown today, and we can't wait to see them thrive in their new year groups! Well done everyone!
We can hardly believe it's almost been a week since Sports Day already! What a fabulous day we had, seeing the children all taking part and displaying such brilliant team work has been a highlight of the year. Not only that, but the cheering and support from the grown ups really drove home how wonderful our community at Spetisbury is. A huge thank you to all of you for taking time out of your day to support your amazing children and to attend the picnic, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
You may have seen that a fire engine caught on fire on the A350 in Charlton Marshall last night. The engine has now been removed but the road is badly damaged and so there are temporary traffic lights in operation. That is in addition to the ones closer to Blandford due to the gas works.
What a fantastic day the Acorns had at Upton Country Park! Our young explorers became busy bees as they learned all about pollination and discovered just how important bees are to our environment. We tuned our ears to the sounds of nature, listening carefully for bird calls before trying our hand at bird watching. One of the highlights of the day was pond dipping, where we were thrilled to discover a newt and even a rare river scorpion! The children were fascinated by the amazing wildlife living right beneath the water's surface. We also stepped back in time as we learned about the history of the park's magnificent trees, exploring their unique markings and uncovering the stories they have to tell. All of this was extremely fun however nothing compared to the excitement of having a packed lunch! It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning in the great outdoors. We are so proud of the enthusiasm, teamwork, and excellent behaviour shown by all of our children.
Beech class had a fantastic trip to The Sea Life Centre today. They saw seals, stingrays, turtles, otters and even watched sharks swim above their heads in the ocean tunnel! The children took part in a treasure hunt along the way, finding out interesting facts about each marine animal. During their time at the Sealife centre, year 3 also watched Humboldt penguins being fed and enjoyed the amazing adventure play area. They set a wonderful example for our school and a memorable day was had by all!
Year 6 had an unforgettable adventure at Charborough Farm on Friday! The children enjoyed an exciting trailer ride through the countryside, where they spotted several deer and were even lucky enough to see a one-day-old fawn. They discovered the fascinating world of beekeeping, learning how bees help our environment and how honey is produced. The day also included a behind-the-scenes look at the impressive machinery used on modern farms, giving pupils a real insight into life on the farm.
Year 2 had a fantastic maths lesson this morning exploring tally charts. The children began learning how to collect and record data, then created their own tally charts based on the colours of vehicles passing the school. A fun, hands-on way to bring data handling to life!
We loved our first walk so much, we have come out for another one after dinner...and the sun has come out!