Category: Year 6

Year 6 have been busy making mobile phone cases in their design and technology lessons this term. They used their textile skills to design and produce a felt phone case to keep their mobile phones safe when they go out. Great work Year 6!

Several children this week were fortunate enough to go to Greenfield School to take part in a mock UN discussion and debate. The children had to prepare a presentation of their choice using one of the UN statutes – they chose to focus on climate change and our ability to take care of our planet….

Reception to Year Six gathered along with staff, parents and other family members in the wonderful setting of St. Michael’s Church on Friday 13th December for Lyndhurst School’s annual Carol Service. After a heartfelt welcome from Rev. Nicole, the congregation enjoyed music, readings, prayers and many carols with all the children fully involved. The orchestra…

On a miserable, wet, winter’s afternoon, Year 5 and 6 ventured out on the Number 1 Bus to visit the residents of Kings Lodge. They performed a selection of acapella Christmas songs (with sleigh bell special effects!) which many of the residents joined in with. They followed this with  a selection of their poetry from…

We have recently introduced bean bags and added some lovely Dr Seuss quotes to the library. The children are enjoying reading in a more relaxed and comfortable environment. The children love to snuggle down on the bean bags to read Dr Seuss, especially ‘The Cat in the Hat’ the book has become extremely popular.  We are…

This week began with a peaceful time for reflection. Year 6 presented an assembly about Christingle, attended by their parents, grandparents and the whole school. They showed everyone how a Christingle is made and what each part symbolises. They went through the history of the Christingle and the part it plays in the Children’s Society….

Congratulations to Alice who has been logging onto her DoodleMaths account everyday for an entire year! Her class celebrated with some delicious treats and she has been awarded a certificate and Amazon Voucher. Well Done Alice, we hope that your Maths continues to go from strength to strength!

As part of their studies about WWII this term year 6 have been making model Anderson shelters in design and technology lessons. They researched the shelters and discovered that they were made out of corrugated iron. They substituted the iron for corrugated card. The children all worked very hard to produce their models using wood,…

All the Children in the school recently designed their own Christmas cards. Mr Rudkin looked at all the wonderful designs and chose a winner in each year group. The winners this year are Kaeto, Zayn, Lexi, Trinity, Sofia K, Nitya, Sophia S and Kyle. Sophia’s card with the winter scene and reindeer was chosen as…

Our Year 6 Leavers enjoyed a lovely evening during their last week. They bought their parents to school for a drinks reception and then the Leavers enjoyed an evening of good food and lots of dancing. Good Luck everyone. You are always part of the Lyndhurst Family and will always be welcome.