Find out what has been happening at school recently! Keep checking this page for updates on all the fantastic things the children have been doing.

• Virtual Author Visit - Chloe Inkpen

  Wed 30 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  On Monday 28th March, the children in EYFS were able to take part in a virtual author visit held by Wiltshire Council. This is part of their scheme called 'The Wiltshire Year of Reading'. We are incredibly lucky to be a part of this fantastic scheme which promotes a love of reading for all children. 

   

  During this session, the children were virtually visited by Chloe Inkpen. She is a well known author who has written iconic books such as 'Mrs Blackhat' and 'The Hole in the Zoo'. She talked to us about the different books she has written and her favourite characters.

  

• Reverend Visit - Welcoming Others

  Tue 22 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  On Tuesday 22nd March, the children were visited by the local Reverend. They discussed what a Reverend is and what they mean to the church. They were then taught a song which encourages people to welcome every one. The children sang beautifully and joined in with the actions. The Reverend then introduced them to her friend Ginger Biscuit (a puppet) and explained that he is shy. They talked about how they could make him feel welcome and more confident. The children enjoyed their visit and talking about welcoming others. 

   

  

• Virtual Author Visit - KS1

  Tue 22 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  On Tuesday 22nd March, KS1 children were able to take part in a virtual author visit held by Wiltshire Council. This is part of their scheme called 'The Wiltshire Year of Reading'. We are incredibly lucky to be a part of this fantastic scheme which promotes a love of reading for all children. 

   

  During this session, the children were virtually visited by Mini Grey. She is a well known author who has written iconic books such as 'Traction Man' and 'The Egg Drop'. Mini Grey talked to us about the different books she has written and her favourite characters. She then answered some questions from the children watching (lots of different schools participated in the event). The children were very excited when their question got answered and Mini Grey explained how her ideas became a story. The children also got to participate with a draw a long. They were able to create a mouse using instructions from Mini Grey. It was a brilliant session and the children had lots of fun!

  

• Science Week 2022

  Thu 17 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  British Science Week is a 10 day celebration of Science from the 11th - 20th March. Each year there is a theme and this year the theme is 'Growth'. There is a link attached at the bottom of this for you to find out more about British Science Week.

   

  To celebrate this, the children explored a range of fantastic activities to help them become curious and confident scientists. They were able to explore:

  • Cress Heads 
  • Wonderful Worms
  • Stretchy Slime
  • Tree Trouble 
  • Ingenious Gentoos (a type of penguin)
  • Bread Rolls
  • Plant Detectives

  The children had a brilliant time and enjoyed becoming scientists! 

   

  British Science Week 2022

  

• Woodland Walks - Year 1

  Mon 14 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  During Monday 14th - Thursday 17th March, Year 1 went on woodland walks in the local area. They walked through Tidworth and into the woods. During the walk, they identified signs of Spring and discussed things they could see and hear. Once they arrived at a woodland clearing, the children were given the opportunity to complete tasks. They were able to: collect resources for a woodland collage, take photos of interesting things using the IPads and complete tree rubbings. The children then walked sensibly back to school and discussed what they learnt. Each class had a brilliant trip and they are looking forward to their next woodland walk!

  

• Book Swap

  Fri 04 Mar 2022

  On Friday 4th March, to celebrate World Book Day, Clarendon Infants School had its first book swap! All the children were able to bring in a book (or more!) that they do not read any more at home. These books were then collected for a school wide book swap. The event was held after school and families were able to choose a book for their children. The books which were donated were fantastic and families had lots of fun choosing new books! Younger siblings were even able to get involved through the baby book table. The event was a brilliant success and we hope you enjoy your new books!

   

  We are looking forward to the next swap!

  

• World Book Day

  Fri 04 Mar 2022 Lucy Green

  On Friday 4th March, the children joined in with World Book Day. Each class got to explore a different book for the day and complete activities linked to this. They were able to create a door display as a class to inspire other children to read the book. All the children also came in dressed as their favourite book  character for the day and all of the children had a brilliant day! Throughout the day, the children had a boo character parade and reading sessions with different adults. It was a fantastic day!

   

  World Book Day 2022