Our Display work
Date: 2nd Mar 2015 @ 12:17pm
Report By Beatrice, Year 5
On Friday 27th of February 2015, Class 4 went on a walk down to the woods at the end of Ainsworth Lane. We went for this walk because in Literacy we have been reading a book called 'Stolen Secrets' by Rachael Lindsay. When we went out we were looking for possible troll houses, or actual trolls. Sean ( a boy in our class) found a tree stump, which from a distance looked like an actual troll!
Trudging through the muddy, boggy path, some people got quite muddy, including me! As we were travelling through the woods a small, long fast-flowing river guided us through the endless tangle of branches and leaves. Peering around the woods, our class pictured a scene where Finnr's nest hung suspended in the air.
A sweet chirping sound echoes through the forests, there were birds everywhere!
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by Mrs Waring
Date: 30th Jan 2015 @ 10:01am
There was plenty of excitement as the children arrived to a snow covered school field on Friday 30th January. Those who wanted to were allowed to play out for a while, to make snowmen and have fun, before the snow melted.
'Danger at St. Magnets' Kinetic Theatre Workshop
Date: 29th Jan 2015 @ 9:21am
On Wednesday 28th January all the children took part in a fun and engaging, inter-active science show performed by the Kinetic Theatre company. The show, entitled, Danger at St. Magnets,’ focused on the Classification of materials, magnetism and heat sections of the National Curriculum for Science. During the show the children were encouraged to recognise a variety of materials and sort them into groups of natural and man-made. Properties (appearances, hardness, magnetic, non-magnetic), reasons for selecting materials and the concept of heat travelling from hot to cold was demonstrated throughout. KS2 children learned about thermal expansion with a demonstration of the bimetallic strip.Magnetism was also illustrated with an electromagnet.
The story of the show : set in 1946, in the staff room of St Magnet's Primary School in the sleepy village of Upper Copperbottom. the distinguished headmaster has been asked to judge the village marrow competition when the school cook notices the boiler is on the blink. Could there be a fault with the bimetallic strip in the thermostat? Or are any other materials involved? Furthermore why is there a magnet in the stockroom? Who has stolen the prized silver trophy? and what is the music teacher doing in the village church belfry? It transpires that treachery is afoot and the saboteur wants to destroy the school! If the boiler isn't fixed quickly there is a serious threat of explosion!
Date: 16th Dec 2014 @ 12:00pm
On Tuesday 16th December the children in Year 2 held a Christmas Cafe in the school hall. To prepare for the event the children planned menu's, priced items, shopped on-line for groceries, decorated cakes and biscuits and made table decorations. On teh day they took on the roles of waiters and waitresses taking orders, calculating the bill and giving the right change. They provided entertainment, singing and performing to their customers. Parents, Governors and family members attended and the response was fantastic! The children made a profit of £20 which they decided they would like to donate to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in memory of Skye.
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Date: 10th Dec 2014 @ 10:35am
Class 1 spent and exciting morning with 2 visitors making a chimney santa wobbler.
We had great fun building and painting our work.
Date: 4th Dec 2014 @ 11:37am
Humph the Camel shows not the slightest interest in anything. He has but one word to say to the world........HUMPH! Much to everyone's surprise and delight, when he meets the newborn King he just can't contain his excitement and joy.
Classes 1 and 2 performed their version of the Christmas musical, 'Humph the Camel' before a packed audience of parents, family and friends. They performed and sang beautifully as they recreated their special version of the Christmas story. Well done to everyone involved!
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Date: 1st Dec 2014 @ 3:29pm
On Friday 28th November the we had a visit from the Welsh Birds of Prey Centre. There were seven magnificent birds exhibited for us, including hawks, falcons and owls. We learned about their natural habitat, hunting skills, diet, weight and wing spans. The birds were very well behaved and some of us were able to handle the birds wearing a special falconary glove.
Date: 19th Nov 2014 @ 10:27am
Class 1 had an exciting vet day and were visited by a duck, a cat, a dog and some rabbits. We learned how to care for them and what they like to eat. We could dress up too.
Date: 23rd Oct 2014 @ 5:57pm
On Thursday 23rd October,Class 1 had a Castle theme day. The children came to school dressed as Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses and Knights. During the day they decorated 'Fairy Godmother' cakes for Cinderella. We all had fun!
Date: 15th Jul 2014 @ 2:26pm
A good time was enjoyed by all at our Annual Sports Day. Having cancelled the previous two dates due to rain, it was a case of third time lucky and we were able to complete the events just in time before the rain came again! All of the children competed with enthusiasm and displayed excellent sportsmanship.
Well done to you all!
Crowton Garden Fete and Opening of Butterfly Garden
Date: 15th Jul 2014 @ 12:39pm
Once again the Crowton Garden Fete proved to be a huge success , enjoyed by everyone who attended. The rain kept at bay and the sun shone brightly as the Revd. Gill Stanning was invited to officially open the fete. Everyone gathered to see the retiring Rose Queen and her retinue complete their final duties and our new Rose Queen , Chloe Wakeford, accompanied by her young Attendants was ceremoniously crowned. The Rose Queen is traditionally the oldest and longest serving girl at Crowton School and her attendants are the youngest girls and boys in the school.
As is customary at the Fete The children of Crowton Primary School entertained the crowds with their medley of 'Songs from the Films'. The audience sang and clapped along as the children each took their turn to perform in the arena. And, to the delight of everyone, there were few surprise performances from the staff who appeared dressed as Chewbacca (Star Wars), the Seven Dwarves, Captain Hook and the Wicked Witch of the West!
Fun was had by all at the various stalls and activities taking place on the school field throughout the afternoon.
The fete this year was preceded by a special school and community event- the grand opening of the Butterfly Garden. The garden, a newly refurbished play area for the children, has been a project close to the hearts of the governors, staff and children of Crowton Primary School. It was inspired by, and is dedicated to a pupil of our school, Skye Higgins, who very sadly lost her fight against leukaemia last year, aged 5 years old . To mark the opening, the children of the school each released a balloon in her memory.
Date: 22nd Jun 2014 @ 7:49pm
On Thursday 19th June Class 1 had great fun while learning during a Beach Theme Day. They wrote postacrds, made windmills designed and drank smoothies and decorated cakes and biscuits, all in thier beach clothes. A very exciting day was had by all.
Date: 18th Jun 2014 @ 7:36pm
In May 2014 the final stage of the development of the provision for class 1 was completed with the laying of a new outdoor floor. The camopy has been in place since Novemebr 2013 and has enabled the children to use the outdoors whatever the weather.
Date: 22nd May 2014 @ 7:00pm
On 22nd May Class 1 and Class 2 visited the Blue Planet at Chester. A very exciting time was had by all. We encountered a starfish and saw loads of amazing sights. We had lots of fun learning new things and discussing what we had learned. The tunnel was amazing.
Date: 18th May 2014 @ 11:12am
The Friends Of Crowton School (FOCS) organised a 'May Madness' family fun evening. You could splat a rat, hook a duck and have your face painted. A great time was had by all including the staff who volunteered for 'The Stocks' and wet sponges!
Date: 7th Feb 2014 @ 10:18am
Class 1 had a 'pow wow' and chose to learn about The Jungle. They had a day dressing up as animals and doing jungle animal related activities.
Date: 17th Jan 2014 @ 10:07am
The whole school enjoyed a Design and Technology day on Monday 13th January. Mr Barber, a specialist D.T. teacher, came to school and provided workshops for all the children. The children made various objects using balsa wood and other materials to develop their skills and knowledge in design, structures and mechanisms. Their finished products were creative and fun.
Date: 16th Dec 2013 @ 2:13pm
On Monday 16th December all the children took part in a Christmas Lego Workshop. Collectively they were given the task of designing, planning and building a Christmas Village complete with lights, and a working railway line and funfair. The children relished the opportunity to showcase their designs and lego building skills. Their finished village was AMAZING!
Children Of The World Christmas 2013
Date: 9th Dec 2013 @ 3:27pm
Class 1 and 2 performed Children Of The world this Christmas for all thier families and friends.
Date: 3rd Dec 2013 @ 1:57pm
The children in Class 2 had a great time making smoothies as part of their Literacy work on writing instructions. The children were given the task of designing their smoothie, listing the required ingredients and writing clear instructions on how to make it. They were delicious!
Class 1 Canopy - November 2013
Date: 18th Nov 2013 @ 12:56pm
We are delighted that our canopy has now been installed. This will provide shelter from the elements in our Early Years Foundation Stage and Year 1 outdoor play area enabling the children access to outdoor provision all year round.
A huge thank you to every one who has supported our fund raising events for the provision of the canopy.
The photo's show before and after.
Date: 24th Sep 2013 @ 12:04pm
Earlier this term Class 1 had a castle themed dressing up day. The children used their imagination and came to school dressed as kings, queens, princesses, knights, dragons, cooks, jesters and even ghosts! They then wrote about their chosen character. We had lots of fun!
Church Garden Fete and Rose Queen
Date: 15th Jul 2013 @ 8:22am
The annual Christ Church Crowton Garden Fete took place on Saturday 13th July on our school field. All of our children took part in this community event. Last year's Rose Queen, accompanied by her retinue, retired and our new Rose Queen accompanied by her attendants was crowned.The sun was shining and everyone had a wonderful time!
Date: 2nd Jul 2013 @ 9:59am
Class 1 had a wonderful day at Chester Zoo. We learned how to be Zoo Keepers. We really enjoyed seeing all the animals.
