Team R:
Our Year R children had a fantastic time celebrating World Ocean Day! They explored the wonders of the sea by creating beautiful underwater scenes using lots of different materials. The children used colourful collage pieces, squishy playdough, bendy pipe cleaners, and bright coloured rice to bring the ocean to life. They also made wonderful sea animals with googly eyes, giving each creature its own personality! From fish and jellyfish to turtles and crabs, the classroom was filled with creativity, imagination, and excitement as we learned more about our amazing oceans together. Description
Team 1 / 2:
Team 1/2 Celebrate World Ocean Day
This week, the children in Team 1/2 enjoyed a wonderful day of learning as we celebrated World Ocean Day.
Our learning began with some awe inspiring clips from Sir David Attenborough. The children were captivated by the beauty of life beneath the waves and experienced a real sense of awe and wonder as they watched amazing sea creatures in their natural habitats. We then shared our own experiences of visiting the seaside and talked about our favourite sea animals. From playful dolphins and graceful sea turtles to fascinating octopuses and colourful tropical fish, the children were eager to share what makes these creatures so special. Did you know that more people have been to the moon than to the bottom of the ocean?
As part of our learning, we explored the importance of oceans and discussed some of the challenges they face. The children learnt about how human activities, such as pollution and plastic waste, can harm marine environments and the animals that live there. However, our focus was not just on the problems but on the solutions. We are part of the solution! Everyone can make a positive difference and help protect our oceans through simple everyday actions. By using less plastic for their snacks to walking to school instead of driving.
The children were incredibly thoughtful and came up with their own promises to help care for the oceans. These included reducing plastic use, recycling more carefully, picking up litter, saving water and encouraging others to look after the environment. It was wonderful to see how passionate they were about becoming ocean protectors.
We also travelled virtually to Australia to learn about the Great Barrier Reef. The children discovered that it is the world’s largest coral reef system and home to thousands of different marine species. They were fascinated by its vibrant colours, unique wildlife and the important role it plays in supporting ocean life.
World Ocean Day provided a fantastic opportunity for the children to develop their understanding of our planet while inspiring them to become responsible global citizens. We are very proud of their enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment to helping protect our oceans for future generations.
We encourage families to continue the conversation at home and to think about the small changes we can all make to help keep our oceans healthy and thriving.
Team 3 / 4:
Exploring the Impasto Painting Technique
Team 3/4 have been busy developing their artistic skills through an exciting exploration of the impasto painting technique this week. Impasto is a painting style in which paint is applied thickly, creating texture and depth. Artists use this technique to make their work more expressive, allowing brushstrokes to remain visible. The result is artwork that appears vibrant, energetic, and full of movement.
During their art session, the children learned about famous artists who used impasto in their work and discussed how texture can help communicate mood and atmosphere. They then experimented with layering paint, mixing colours, and creating a range of different effects.
The pupils showed great enthusiasm and creativity as they practised building up thick layers of paint. They carefully considered how colours could be blended directly on the surface and how texture could add interest and depth to their artwork. Each child’s artwork reflects their individuality and imagination, showcasing growing confidence, artistic creativity, and technical skill.
Team 5 / 6:
On Friday, a group of children from different Year 5 and Year 6 classes competed in an athletics competition. It was great fun, and we were challenged by pupils from different schools.
The events included a 500-metre race, where we had to run around the Romsey field; a 75-metre sprint; a Head, Shoulders, Knees and Cone game; long jump; vortex throw; and, lastly, a sorting game.
The Romsey sports leaders were very helpful and well trained, giving us clear instructions on what to do.
Thank you to Mrs Bryant and Coach Rory for letting us take part in this fun yet challenging day out.
Written by Lexi and Bonnie
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