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School Year:

Class journal: Year 6

Year 6 Cathedral Service

06th July 2011

On Thursday 30th June 2011 Year 6 went to Gloucester Cathedral for a leavers’ service.  This service is for the C of E schools in Gloucestershire. Year 6 were very upset that it is their last year but it is also a time to celebrate moving on from primary school… Read more

Introducing Cyril the Squirrel

23rd June 2011

This year the pupils of Leckhampton Primary School have been joined by their new Isle of Wight mascot – Cyril.  Cyril is a red squirrel and we have seen red squirrels around our chalets. Here are some photos of Cyril having fun.   Aeroball   With Mr Mackenzie and Mrs… Read more

Isle of Wight Day 4

23rd June 2011

Following the final two activities for everyone this morning we set off after lunch to visit Carisbrooke Castle.  We walked around the ramparts of the castle, walked up the 71 stone steps to the Keep and saw a video presentation of the history of the castle.  We also went into… Read more

Dining on the Isle of Wight

22nd June 2011

Welcome to our dining experience!!   The Dining Room Read more

Isle of Wight Day 3

22nd June 2011

  61 very tired children slept well last night.  The picture below was taken at 7.20 a.m. today just before they were woken up for breakfast. Two activities for each group today followed by lunch and a coach trip to Amazon World.  As the weather had improved we decided to… Read more

Isle of Wight Day 2

21st June 2011

The children slept well last night and most of them were still fast asleep at 7.15 a.m. when staff went around to wake them up.  Following breakfast and a chalet inspection they got geared up for their first day of on- site activities including Jacob’s Ladder, Abseiling, Zip Wire, Aeroball… Read more

Isle of Wight Day 1

20th June 2011

Following an early start we arrived at Portsmouth Dockyard at about 10.15a.m.  We visited HMS Victory and learnt lots about life onboard and the difficulties they faced.  We also did gun drill and looked at artefacts from the Mary Rose.  The weather was fine all day. We then travelled by… Read more

Class 13’s Collective Worship

16th June 2011

On Thursday, Class 13 performed their collective worship under the theme of hope. They were instructed by Miss Porter to display that the rainbow is a sign of hope and new life.   Overall, the play was about Noah’s Ark, a popular story from the Bible, and how God made… Read more

Year 6 Trip to the Isle of Wight

16th June 2011

On the 20th June 2011, Year 6 are going on a trip to the Isle of Wight. They will be staying in the PGL site Little Canada for a school week and will be staying in log cabins throughout their stay. They will be doing eight activities which are: Abseiling,… Read more

Earth Sun and Moon

19th May 2011

Earth, Sun and Moon At the moment Year 6 are focusing on Earth, Sun and Moon in Science. Everyone is very eager to learn more about space and the solar system, as this is already a topic that the children are confident about. Still, all of the Year 6’s want… Read more

Year 6 Cycling Proficiency

19th May 2011

Year 6 - Cycling Proficiency Every year, Year 6 are taught how to ride their bike safely on the road. For about a week (for each class), they go through a series of tasks on their bike. On Monday the teachers/instructors check your bike to make sure it’s safe to… Read more

Feet First Dance Festival!

06th May 2011

On 1st March 2011, Year 6 and Year 1 Dance Clubs went to Pate’s Grammar School, for an informal practise of their exciting festival dances which then lead to the real thing on the 9th March 2011. “It went amazingly well it was helpful to run through it so we… Read more