Woodbridge Junior School
Happy Children Inspired to Learn
Autumn 1
Wednesday 15th October- We had a fantastic orienteering session to promote the new local initiative here in Alfreton called "Beat the Street".
Wednesday 23rd October - Thank you to our parents who came to share in our end of topic showcase. The really enjoyed showing you their DT project of plastic-eating sea-monster powered by a pneumatic system.
Monday 21st October - DT and our dioramas are almost complete and ready to show parents on Wednesday. The children will be ready to explain how our oceans are being affected by pollution and plastics inparticular.
Thursday 17th October - Having fun at Forest School
Wednesday 16th October - DT and we're still busy creating our ocean dioramas for our plastic-eating sea-monsters.
Wednesday 9th October - DT - Here we are making prototypes for our plastic-eating sea creatures.
Check them out - all powered by air with our highlky technical pneumatic system.
Tuesday 8th October - It's the first PE session of the day and the Owls are busy perfecting their throwing technique.
Monday 7th October - Science and Battle of the Beaks. Which beak is the best for which food? We have been learning about Charles Darwin and his Theory of Evolution in particular the finches (and their variety of beaks) from the Galapagos Islands. To explore how species adapt to their surroundings, the Owls rose to the challenge and explored a variety of 'beaks' at feeding time.
Tuesday 2nd October - We had an amazing day at The Deep - Hull. We found out how plastics are affecting the creatures in our oceans but also what is being done to help.
Friday 27th September - Working hard on our 'Zones' - What makes us calm and content in the Green Zone? What makes us Blue? Yellow? Red?
Thursday 19th September - Look at these gorgeous photos (taken by Jacob) of the children enjoying Forest School.
Tuesday 10th September - PE and nothing like circuit training to start the day!
