Wind in the Willows rehearsals continue

The 8 times table

This week in S4 we are learning the 8 times table.

http://youtu.be/SZ_3kegKF90

We are also making up our own methods to remember it.

http://youtu.be/JCWYqPHKfnA

The story of Moses

The story of Moses in assembly at IPACA Southwell Campus.

Christmas Reading Grotto in Action

Christmas Reading Grotto in Action

We Are Britain - Community Links

Sandy West, Deputy Mayor of Portland, visited IPACA Southwell and spoke us about her interest in all things to do with Britain.

Sandy told us that she will be the Portland Mayor next year.

Sandy has been involved in lots of projects to do with Britain.

Sandy showed us artefacts, photos and answered questions.

Sandy is also the Community Champion for Asda and hopes to visit IPACA again.

IPACA has a Christmas Reading Grotto

IPACA has a Christmas Reading Grotto.

It is at IPACA Southwell Campus

Visitors who behave well are welcome.

Ask the Chief Elf before entering.

#Happy Reading

#Happy Christmas

Celebrations in Gateway Base

Great to celebrate our hard workers today in Gateway Base. 

Everything from table tennis and cycling to literacy and super citizens. Well Done everyone another great week. 

Spellings!!!

Here are the spellings for the children to learn for next Thursday 3rd December. Please try and help them at home with the understanding of the word by putting them into sentences. 

Evacuee Letters in Gateway Base

Last week we were writing letters about our evacuee experience

There were some amazing pieces of work produced but we wanted to share these fantastic pieces with you all. We hope you like them. 

Maths problem solving

This week we have been learning about measures in maths.

Today we put our problem solving tasks to use and had to convert lots of measures to complete a tricky puzzle. It was great to work in teams and support our friends in their maths challenges. 

Here is the finished puzzle. 

Wind in the Willows coming soon to IPACA Southwell Campus

Gateway Base Coode Week engineering challenge

Today at lunchtime Gateway Base took part in an engineering challenge for Coode week

We had the task of creating an arched bridge, strong enough to support a book. Here is the exciting part, the bridge was made from custard creams and chocolate spread, yum!

QR Codes in Gateway Base

Today in our SPaG session we have been using QR codes to answer questions about phrases and clauses.

It was fun to discover the questions and use our devices to help us with answer we didn't know.

Crazy ties for Coode well

Today, as a celebration of Coode week, pupils were invited to jazz up their ties for a donation to charity.

It was great to see such colourful additions to our uniform this morning. 

Recorders in Year 4

Here is a video of the performance today.

http://youtu.be/Jf1IhXiLqC8

Year 4 played for Year 3 at IPACA Southwell Campus.

Mrs Mullender has taught the class for nine weeks. Last session next week. Six pupils will then be selected to try the clarinet.

Exciting events for Coode Week

Mr Blanthorn introduced Coode week in assembly and prepared all the pupils at Southwell Campus for the exciting week ahead.

IPACA represented at All Saints Christmas Fair

IPACA represented at All Saints Christmas Fair

Thanks to all pupils, parents and staff who supported the Christmas Fair at All Saints Church in Easton on Saturday 21 November.

Mrs Hayes opened the fair, the IPACA Choir sang and some of the staff got to chat to Father Christmas.

Mr Spracklen will upload photos of the IPACA pupils performing at this event.

Reading Activities

Silent reading and guided reading in action.

    

Life Education Van Follow Up

S4 visited the Life Education Van.

Part of our follow up is completing a body jigsaw in pairs.

               

 

Discovering Camouflage

Today in Gateway Base students were working very hard researching camouflage and its uses. We wrote some excellent informative paragraphs and made some exciting paratroopers, complete with camouflage!