Our Year 6’s have written some fantastic poems inspired by Kit Wright’s poem ‘The Magic Box’
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Isla 6AM a 
Esme 6AM b
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Chloe 6AB b 
Logan 6AB b
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Dylan 6JW a 
Freya 6JW a 1 
Freya 6JW a 2 
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Oscar 6DB b 
The Magic Box by 6DB a
MC Adorian’s lockdown challenge!
In this Monday’s assembly Mr Adorian laid down some beats and set challenge for our pupils to create their own lockdown rap, song or poem and our pupils stepped up to the mic.
We have been amazed and entertained by all your entries, such a talented bunch of artists. Well done!
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Easter Art In School
Our children based in school have been busy this week creating some Easter masterpieces.
The children have also created some lovely cards and artwork for the staff and patients in Ward 14 at Bournemouth Hospital to enjoy. Patients cannot currently have visitors and so these works of art have brightened their day.
Many of our families have been working out with Joe Wicks each morning at home and our children in school have been doing the same.
We’ve really enjoyed seeing what our pupils have been learning at home. If you have something to share then we’d love to see. Please email our school office office@cjsdorset.org
Another year, another great trip to PGL!
This year’s trip was, as always, memorable for many reasons. For those who went Monday – Wednesday in particular the epic downpours of rain will stick in the mind but we did not let that dampen our spirits one bit.
Accommodation came in the form of ‘The Stables’. This was different from previous years ; the rooms opened directly on to a central outside area with a field beyond. This gave a sense that it was very much ‘our space’ as, in previous years, we have shared indoor blocks with other schools. I think it’s fair to say that the children (and staff) loved it!
Any child with an older brother or sister probably knew roughly what to expect and the activities did not disappoint. PGL is all about challenging oneself and activities such as the zipwire, leap of faith (also known as trapeze) and giant swing tested our resolve. For some children, heights are not an issue but we were particularly impressed with those who faced their fear and overcame it. Other activities such as survival (woodscraft skills) were less adrenalin fuelled but challenged the children in other ways. In these, teamwork and negotiation was required to complete the tasks successfully. Great life lessons!
Simply being away from home is another kind of challenge for some children. Whilst some of our pupils would probably be happy to live at PGL for the entire term, others showed bravery of a different kind by being away from familiar surroundings for a couple of nights. Again, great life lessons learned in a safe, supportive environment.
Food is always high on the list of priorities for any school residential trip. Speaking personally, I always enjoy the catering at PGL. It has to cater for a wide variety of tastes and it is a tribute to the staff at PGL that there always seems to be something for everyone. The salad bar, in particular, was very popular.
As we headed home, I think it’s fair to say that we had a memorable, action packed (if rather damp!) trip. I hope all the children enjoyed it as much as I did.
Mr Breeze – Year 6.
Arts Week!
This years Arts Week pupils created their own Sketchbooks. They used these Sketchbooks to record their ideas, thoughts and inspirations. These pages led to a final piece.
In Year 3 the stimulus was the book: ‘Leon and the Place Between’. This theme was developed through choice of colours and patterns and the activities found at a circus! Our final pieces were mini circuses and hanging acrobats!
Y6 Topic Work on plastics
Are you concerned with plastic use? Well our Year 6 children are and they’re doing something about it! See below some examples of information texts and leaflets written to raise awareness.
The Piano
As part of their work in Literacy, Year 6 have been watching “The Piano” by Aidan Gibbons. Below is a copy of the short film and a piece of work written by one of our pupils in response.
Year 6’s PGL Liddington Residential!
What a fantastic residential with Year 6: beautiful weather, adventurous activities and huge amounts of teamwork. The children were a credit to our school as well as their families. They showed excellent bravery and confidence when faced with challenging activities. As well as this, we were so impressed with the kindness and friendship the children showed one another. Well done Year 6!
Year 6 Careers Fair
Last Friday, Year 6 were given the opportunity to explore their future aspirations. Pupils wrote letters, back in March, inviting professionals from various occupations to attend the fair.
Along with giving the children inspiration for their future career paths the fair also helped to put into context the work they do in class. Pupils were able to discuss their potential career paths first hand with those in their fields of interest and in some cases even got some practical experience of what was involved!
The fair was a huge success and we would like to say a huge thank you to all of the companies and professionals involved.
Our thanks goes to:
| Chantelle Atkins (Author) | HSBC Christchurch |
| Curtis-Wright Aviation Engineers | Mr Gardner (video game designer) |
| 9 Endurance Training (PT) | BT |
| Sir Christopher Chope (local MP) | Eden Motor Group |
| Kath Davidge (CSI Police Dept.) | Columbia Cook Architects |
| JP Morgan Finance and Fin-Tech | Karl Stark – Dorset Police |
| Emma Newton – Priory Vets | Gavin Cloggie (Paramedic) |
| Bryony Thorne (Vet) | BH Live Gym |
| Pavillion Dance South West | Digital Eagles (Barclays) |
| Mr Moody – The Grange | Rob Chisnall – The Army |
| Brady Morris – Christchurch Fire Station | Yolanda Giddings Dance teacher |
| Christchurch Library | Anglo European College of Chiropractic |
| Fire Service | Vets 4 pets |
| Tamara (Beautician) | Emma – Go Lola (Fashion Designer) |
| Lois Fidler (England Womens Football) |
Year 6 Greek Masks
As part of their work on the Ancient Greeks Year 6 have been making their own Greek masks.