New Stomp Project with Year 6

Today, year 6 had their first day working with a new subject, music. This will take place every Thursday morning with a different task each week.

This morning, Mrs Flynn, from Park View, introduced us to a group of musicians called Stomp. Stomp made their music only using everyday items. Which involved; pots, pans, car tyre, cushions, road signs and much more. We also came up with a few ideas that we could use if we were Stomp such as; zips, light switches and bin bags.

We were in groups of 6-9 people which we were in for the whole lesson. Mrs Flynn gave each group a simple beat that we had to keep to. When we all did it at once it sounded really cool. Some people were just marching in a beat, and some people were clapping at the speed of lightning! We were also able to do the sounds quiet as a mouse to a loud as a lion! Just by looking at Mrs Flynn’s hands.

In my opinion, today was extremely fun.
By Ruth.

To listen to our first Stomp composition - click here

Flood Protection Activities

This week, Anna - from the Environment Agency - has spent time with each year group helping us to think about  how we should be prepared for potential floods. Here are some thoughts from our pupils.

Today, Yr6 had a special guest from the Environment Agency who taught us about flood defence.We did a few activities.

• Remember the warning symbols 
• Write down how to stay safe in a flood 
• Being a News reporter about a flood.

We know almost all the symbols that the environemt agency uses:

• water near the top floor of the roof is you will need to evacuate immeadiately,
• water up to the first floor is be careful,
• water on the ground means be prepared for the flood.

We also learned that to break a car window with out getting hurt you should use the head of a car seat as got those metal things can break the window easily. (Don't try it unless you are in an emergency though - it could be expensive!) 

Other year groups have made rain gauges and learned about grab bags. Thank you, Anna, for helping us to understand more about the dangers of Flooding.