As part of Book Week, the children learnt about who Shakespeare was, the plays he wrote and the key differences between a comedy, tragedy and a history play. The Hobgoblins team made sure the shows were very much interactive where they used drama skills and games such as freeze frames and role play to learn the key points of the play, and improvisation to learn and understand more about the characters. It was a day enjoyed by all!
We celebrated international women’s day by praising and recognising our beautiful girls in school . To mark the occasion 200 roses were handed out to each of the girls . The boys did not get left out, each boy received a rose to gift to the special woman in their life . Staff were also gifted with a rose as a mark of appreciation to recognise the hard work and passion they dedicate to the school.
Safer Internet Day aims to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Safer Internet Day 2020 was celebrated globally and at Buttercup with the theme: Together for a better internet.
SAFER INTERNET DAY Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Thank you to all the students who made that extra effort to celebrate World Hijab Day with us by wearing their beautiful hijabs so proudly. World Hijab Day is an annual event founded by Nazma Khan in 2013. The event takes place on February 1st each year in 140 countries worldwide. Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab to promote understanding, respect and tolerance. The girls and teachers enjoyed experimenting with different hijab styles and colours on the day and posed away for the camera!
The Early Years are learning about people who help us. We had some lovely local officers visit us and talk about what they do and how they help people. We had a crime scene set up in the classroom where the toys were missing. The police officers helped the children find clues and guided them on how to rule out the suspects. The children really enjoyed the experience .
During science week we had someone special from the Mad Science company come and make slime with the early years children.
They followed the instructions very well and manged to make their own slime to take home. We had so much fun. Have a look.
The children were encouraged to
explore the difference between physical and chemical reactions and the science behind a simple pot of slime. Children learnt about atoms, bonds and molecules and left the workshop with the ability to identify the difference and a pot of slime!
Workshop: ‘Dry Ice’– The children furthered their discovery between the different states of matter by exploring the processes of how one state can change into another and the scientific terms for this. They witnessed some of Mad Science’s favourite experiments with the introduction of Dry Ice. Bubbling potions and wispy waterfalls; this workshop sure did impress!
Look at some of the amazing costumes
designed and made by the children to celebrate the end of Science week at Buttercup Primary.
The children were introduced to the 3 different states of matter in a high-energy interactive show. Chris the scientist, showed the children the difference between the states of matter through exciting and fun experiments that engaged them all!
Monday 20th January 2020
For Science Week, Year 3 and 4 had a visit from a parent who is an electrician. He spoke to the children about what he does and deals with on a day to day basis in his job. The parent discussed how electricity travels around and the different wires that are used for that purpose. Children had a chance to see and interact with the various coloured wires and learnt about what they are used for and why. He also showed them other equipment he uses as an electrician. The children were very engaged and expressed their interest in the question and answer session.
Year 6 and the school councillors of Buttercup, visited the Parliament in Westminster to learn what takes place there and how it happens. They were able to sit in the different rooms in the house of Parliament and learn how bills and laws are passed. They even reenacted the different stages in creating a new law in groups by voting for or against it! We have some great leaders with great ideas! The future is looking bright!
