Burman Bush report back.

Last Friday after our trip to Burman bush we got our classes to make posters about their time and what they learnt.

All groups was given some photos and a number of criteria with which to design their posters. 

I was pleased with the end result, but it was very interesting to observe the group dynamics as each group tried to sort who was doing what! 

Burman Bush trail.

There was much excitement today as the grade two's arrived all ready for our hike in Burman bush. Bags were packed with cameras, binoculars and magnifying glasses ready to go in search of mini-beasts!

 As we have been learning the 'ea' sound this week Gill and I (the teachers) thought the hike would be a wonderful way of combining our theme with nature. So....it was off to Burman bush we went.

We started the morning by making ea with our bodies. My class made the E and Gills the A. It was very interesting watching how the children organised themselves I must say!

Before we set off on our tour. We chose six leaders to who would lead their own handpicked teams. They were given brightly coloured plastic bangles with the word peace on it. So they knew...no fighting or arguing!

The red team.

Gill showed them a big book with all sorts of mini-beasts to give them an idea of what they could look for.

Then we set off, always on the look out for what might be under leaves or in the trees.

It was such a hot day that we were all happy to have a tea(water) break along the way!

It was such fun when the children were able to use their binoculars to look over the valley and see the Umgeni River and Windsor golf course!

Our guide leading the way!

Once we reached the top of reserve we stopped to eat our snacks. We were so impressed with the healthy treats that the children were given...thank you parents.

After our short break we walked back down the entrance.

These three were the daddy, mommy and baby elephants holding  on,
trunk to tail!

Back at home base, the groups were given a rhyme to learn which they had come and scream out to us...

We are the team that cant be beat....that's because we never, ever cheat!

Afterwards, whilst we waited for Themba to fetch us, each group settled to read books on mini beasts which Mrs Regaud had kindly lent us from the library.

What a lovely morning even though we had to beat the heat! 

Tomorrow they will have to wait for their treats...romany creams and chocolate dreams!

A "Sweet" elephant poetry lesson.

Last Friday, Mrs Sweet, our wonderful student teacher, did a poetry lesson with my class. As Pim had met a baby elephant in the next chapter of our book, she decided to do the poems all about elephants. 

We had discussed elephants during the week, focusing on words to describe them, so the children were able to come up with some wonderful ideas.

As part of her lesson, Mrs Sweet brought an elephant backbone. What a hit that was, the children were fascinated. They even had turns sitting on it and picking it up. 

Once Mrs Sweet had read them some poems the children set to write their own. We were delighted with what they came up with.

It was a most enjoyable, successful lesson.

Each child made an elephant on which they stuck their poem. The classroom is looking really good. Parents do feel free to pop in and have a look.

Nikhil and Angelo with THE back bone!

The classroom display is coming along very nicely!

Book character dress up day.

To commemorate Shakespeare's birthday Mrs Regaud our librarian organised a dress up day where children could come dressed as a character from a book.  



We met in the hall where each grade paraded their outfits. It was wonderful to see how much effort that pupils and parents went to.  Thank you for continued support parents, it is much appreciated.

The characters that the judges liked the best from our class.
Robin hood,was declared the overall winner.

We look forward to the 'Hooked on books' show on Thursday. Don't forget to bring your second hand books to donate to charity.

The stories for you to read.