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Burton Hathow Preparatory School
Odder Farm
Saxilby Road
Burton
Lincoln LN1 2BB
Over this half term I have focused the curriculum towards design and making. All the children have had opportunities to work with many different materials, in different ways.
In years 1 and 2 the ‘Wheely Bugs’ became a delight as the children learnt about the principles of axels, bearings and friction. Their determination to create, enabled everyone to overcome the challenges of construction, it truly was a wonderful sight to see the bugs being wheeled down the school drive to go home! We took our attention then to finding mini beast in the forest, drawing them and then translating the sketches into good observational drawings in the classroom.
In years 3 and 4 the theme has been ‘Fish’ , enabling us to look at a simple shape and express it in a variety of ways. We revisited techniques of using watercolours paints and crayons, and experimented using salt into the wet paint. A more extended study has been undertaken in the last two weeks as the children have been making a large mixed media piece with overlapping circles, combining detailed drawing with soft washes of watercolour.
Year 5 have been engineering different vehicles and learning about air propulsion using a balloon to move their model and latterly developing their construction skills to buildi an elastic band powered car. The practical challenges of these projects have been significant, and the children rose to the challenge, excited and motivated to build the best model they could. There were many opportunities to review, evaluate and develop ideas. The project continues after half term as we add a motor.
Year 6 have been learning about the techniques of batik and the potential pitfalls of hot wax, irons and ink! We have had successful outcomes and many thanks to all the parents for their support in not only providing a white T-shirt to design on, but also in aiding in the washing and ironing of it over the weekend.
Year 1 & 2 Rainforest Presentations 5 June, 2024
Some of the amazing pieces of homework, finding out about animals in the rainforest and giving a presentation to the class. Very confident young speakers […]
Second Half of Term Begins
U9 Cricket v Handel House (H) - 4 pairs
U9 Cricket v St Hugh's (A) 4 pairs x 2 teams
Information Evening for Parents 4pm-5pm
Garden Party
U9 Cricket v St Hugh's (A) 4/5 pairs
U11 Cricket v St Hugh's (A) 4 pairs
International Day
Moving from Year 2-Year 3 - Parent information meeting 4pm-5pm
Reception Class (September 2024) - Information Evening for Butterfly Parents: 7pm with Mrs White
Lincolnshire Show - Main School and Nursery Closed
Summer Fete and Year 6 Art Exhibition 3:30pm-5pm
R-Y2 Jungle Jamboree 2:30pm-3:30pm Parents Welcome
U9 Cricket v Lincoln Minster (TBC)
Let's Get Moving (Little Caterpillars) - 2:30pm Parents welcome
Y1-Y6 Sports Day 1:30pm onwards - parents welcome
EYFS Sports Day - Big Caterpillars, Butterflies and Reception - parents welcome - 2:00pm
Burton Hathow Summer Concert (outdoors) 4:00pm-6:00pm - followed by Campover
Nursery 'Wow' Event
Burton Hathow's Got Talent
Year 6 Leavers' Dinner 6:00pm-8:00pm
End of Year Prize Giving at St. Peters in Eastgate Church at 11:00am followed by end of term. Pupils and family members to travel directly to church for 10:45am. Main school and Nursery Closed all day.