Goldfinch Blog

Friday 26 May 2023 The last week! We started with a couple more quizzes and continued learning about 3D shapes in maths. We made a cube and there are a few treats in the cube to say 'Well done for trying your best'. In english we began to plan a fantasy story which we will finish after half term. We made a 'big' sculpture in art and tried hard to work collaboratively. I was impressed with the children's knowledge of TGFOL and TGFOD. They have obviously really enjoyed this topic.
Friday 12 May 2023 Busy, busy, busy! Every week seems to go quicker and quicker! Another bank holiday Monday but in the four days we managed to create a sculpture in our forest school area in the style of Andy Goldsworthy. Your child should be able to tell you some facts about him.
Saturday 6 May 2023 Fit for a King! Last week we had fun practising maypole dancing and this week it was the excitement of the King's Coronation which ended the week. The children had a lovely Coronation tea party (fit for a King!) and sang a beautiful song which some of the older children helped to create.
Friday 21 April 2023 First week back! We started a new story this week which involved the children predicting what 'Grandpa' did before he passed away by clues and objects left in his memory box. Fractions began in maths; so far we have learnt 1/2 and 1/4 of objects and numbers. History has been great fun; Year 3 (and some Year 2) have enjoyed telling us what they know about The Great Fire of London before we find out more about The Great Fire of Dorchester next week. We made 3D natural sculptures in art and learnt about securing the models so parts do not fall off. The children loved learning their maypole dance and we would like to thank the school society for all their help with this.
Thursday 30 March 2023 Easter Fun! Easter fun included making easter nests, cards and an easter pouch as well as decorating an egg and creating an easter bonnet. Singing easter songs in the hall today was a treat to listen to. The children have enjoyed being off timetable and are excited about the easter egg hunt after school.
Saturday 18 March 2023 Revision week. Decorating biscuits and other fun!
Friday 10 March 2023 Sensational stories! Fantastic Writing!
Friday 3 March 2023 World Book Day World Book Day fun.
Friday 24 February 2023 Here we go again!
Friday 10 February 2023 The Final Week! Every week is so busy and yet the children continue to work hard and show enthusiasm most of the time!
Saturday 28 January 2023 Fun around the fire! The children learnt about more suffixes this week in english (er and est) and continued with making different amounts of money in maths. Jackson Pollock was an artist who used different shades to create a 'mood' painting. The children enjoyed learning about different techniques and ideas in art.
Friday 20 January 2023 Shopping experience!
Saturday 14 January 2023 Mud, mud, glorious mud! It is so wonderful to see children being children; feeling the texture of mud on their feet and in some cases being almost head to foot in mud, building dens and making clay monsters. Thank goodness for washing machines!
Wednesday 7 December 2022 Christmas crafts! Monday started off the festive season with a visit from some reindeer. The children were fascinated with the animals and learnt about some of the similarities between the reindeer and cows! We have also been busy making Christmas cards, calendars and props for our Christmas play next week. Year 3 have been singing away rehearsing for their concert which was a great success on Thursday, despite a few nervous children. The cake bake was enjoyed by everyone; thank you to the school society for organising this.
Thursday 24 November 2022 Wet and Windy! Although this week has been a wet one, the children have continued to enjoy their learning inside and outside the classroom.
Friday 18 November 2022 How can we help the animals? In literacy the children have been in groups discussing the dreams of Polar Bear, Panda, Elephant and Orang-utan e.g. The Panda only eats bamboo and because of the destruction of its natural home it is harder for it to find the food it needs. What would a Panda dream of then
Friday 11 November 2022 Fun in Goldfinches! This week Goldfinches drew a map of their route to school, focusing on the landmarks they saw on their way. Forest school was a very muddy experience but enjoyed by all. The children learnt the column method in maths and worked very hard with their addition and subtraction calculations.
Tuesday 18 October 2022 Victorian Day Fun! This week started with our Victorian Day which saw the children enjoy activities from the past. Most children enjoyed having a ‘mean’ teacher and they all got into role brilliantly. Here are a few photos of the day. Another highlight has been learning about ‘Pop Art’ by Andy Warhol; using bright, unrealistic colours and repeated patterns.