Money, Money, Money

It's maths week here at Charsfield and yesterday Jim, Joanne and Janet came along from Ipswich Building Society to help coordinate a money day.

Children from years 2, 3 and 4 were involved and learnt about the origins of money (it all started with a fisherman!), the different currencies around the world, how to save and the fact that money does not grow on trees! 

They played money bingo, money dominoes and made money boxes.  Class 2 teacher Miss Tuckwell said "It was a brilliant way for the children to gain a greater understanding and awareness of money, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves."

 

Dinosaur Roar!

It was a quiet autumn day in the deepest depths of Norfolk but who could anticipate what might be lurking in the bushes ...
... Class 1 on a day out to the Dinosaur Advenure Park

Class 1 and their new friend!

The children all jumped into the minibus, courtesy of Thomas Mills High School, first thing Tuesday morning and didn't return until late afternoon.

They encountered all sorts of dinosaurs along the trail and were particularly taken by the Brachiosaurus which had a slide to play on a both ends (head and tail!).

Lunch was had next to a T-Rex, who kept the class on their toes with an occasional roar. 

One of the dinosaurs got a little peckish

Hiding in the trees

I'm off!

Summer Concert

Well, we choose to call it the 'Summer Concert' because of the time of year but the idea of having an outdoor event today was completely washed away with the weather.

So, instead a fabulous number of parents 'snuggled' up in Class 2 for an hour of entertainment. There was piano playing, poetry reading, Olympic dancing and a great 'mash' up song from the choir to name but a few.

Our head teacher was in charge of the photos but sorry Mrs Jones, no gold star this time because a couple are a little blurred!!  Here is a collage:

And one of the choir

We went on a French bear hunt and came third!

Huge congratulations to Class 2 who came THIRD in 'Suffolk's Got Multilingual Talent'

They acted out a translation of:

"La chasse à l'ours"

35 schools in Suffolk took part in the competition and just three went through from each region (North, South & West).  The 9 remaining teams met at the Bobby Robson Suite at ITFC on Tuesday 3rd July and ...

 ... our Class 2 came third :-)

Here they are

And here is the prize

Running Round with the Replica!

The children have been involved in carrying a replica Olympic torch around primary schools in the area. 

Yesterday, Earl Soham brought the torch, which had been made by Easton, to Charsfield on a tractor.  Today, 3 children from Charsfield and Mrs Goldsmith took the torch to Dennington on a fire engine which was great fun, if a little bumpy!

Hilltop High Jinx!

Just before half term, Class 3 went on their residential trip to Hilltop in Norfolk.  They had a fantastic week blessed with great weather!!

The children enjoyed good accommodation, delicious food and met every challenge presented to them.  This included high ropes and bridges, a zip wire, a super swing, climbing wall, team tasks, mad hatters tag and archery.  Getting sleep was also a challenge but what started as only a few hours of sleep at the beginning of the week, gradually increased as the week progressed!

 

For senior teacher, Mrs McGeever, this was her 4th and last trip to Hilltop as she retires this summer.  Her particular memories of the week are:

• Ethan falling the crocodile pit
• Children trying to choose ice creams out of 51 flavours ... it took a while
• Laurence keeping his coat on all week, despite the hot temperatures
• Boys scaring themselves with bed time horror stories
• Ted overcoming his fear of heights in order to complete the high bridge challenge

"What a credit the children were to Charsfield School. Staff at Hilltop told me that they look forward to the children of Charsfield staying because they are so friendly, caring, helpful and supportive to each other throughout the week" said Mrs McGeever.

All Aboard!

Whilst Class 3 are off on their residential, Classes 1 & 2 had a lovely sunny day out by the sea.  A day in Lowestoft but not a sandcastle in sight!  Instead trolley buses and trams at the East Anglian Transport Museum.

Mrs Root, Class 1 teacher said "It was an excellent day, the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We had a ride on a trolley bus, a tram and a train and the cobbled roads made it very authentic.  We also had to be very alert to road safety because the trolley buses were so quiet".

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