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Written by Mr Maksymiw
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Tuesday, 20 September 2011 18:42 |
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We have had a great day at the beach today exploring the coastal defences and examining the cliff face. The children saw first hand how the cliff is being eroded by the waves and how coastal defences slow down that process. They saw an area that has benefitted from a range of measures to protect an important area of coast that is popular with holiday makers and local people alike. The children put their knowledge to good use when they designed and made sea defences for a sandcastle which were then tested by the instructors with bucketfuls of water.
After that the children enjoyed examining the beach and especially the rock pools that were revealed when the tide went out. They found crabs, sea snails, small fish and sea anemones.
Since the trip to that beach the children have returned, put their wet clothes in the drying room and enjoyed a final evening meal at the centre. There is one final activity this evening which is a campfire sing song and perhaps even some toasted marshmallows.
We return from our Norfolk adventure tomorrow afternoon after two more activities at the centre. It has been a great experience so far. |
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Written by Mr Maksymiw
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Monday, 19 September 2011 19:18 |
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What a busy day! The group was up very early and enjoyed an early morning run round the field before breakfast. After that it was straight on to our first activity of the day. Some children went to an archery lesson whilst others worked in a team to get round the low ropes course. This was followed by the Leap of Faith where children clambered to the top of a telegraph pole and then climbed on to a small platform before leaping to catch a trapeze in front of them. Some children scampered to the top in an instant whilst others needed more encouragement to complete the challenge. The third activity of the morning included a team task where children threaded themselves round an obstacle course blindfolded. One child was the leader and helped the rest of the team as they came up against different obstacles.
We stopped for a well deserved lunch break before heading off to another set of activities in the afternoon sunshine. We were blessed with some really nice warm September temperatures today.
The children are busy with a scrap heap challenge this evening and I hope suitably exhausted by bedtime! We are off to the beach tomorrow and fingers crossed for more good weather. |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 15 September 2011 07:24 |
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We currently have a vacancy for a Nursery Nurse at our school. We are seeking to appoint a qualified person to join the team. There are two Foundation Stage classes at Outwoods Edge, each with a teacher and nursery nurse. The person we appoint will enjoy working collaboratively in a team and be keen to learn from and contribute to the discussions and planning undertaken by this group.
Ideally the successful candidate will have some experience working with children in a formal environment, either a school or pre-school setting, although this is not absolutely necessary and candidates with other relevant experience will be considered for the post.
All the details of the Nursery Nurse position are available below, or in the vacancies section of the website which can be accessed through the documents menu on the left of this page. All applications must be on a Leicestershire County Council application form, which is also available below.
Nursery Nurse Letter Sept 2011
Job Application Form (word version)
Nursery Nurse job description
Nursery Nurse Person Specification
I look forward to receiving your application.
Mark Maksymiw
(Headteacher) |
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Written by Mr Maksymiw
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Sunday, 18 September 2011 19:26 |
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Children in Year 6 arrived safely in West Runton this afternoon after travelling from Loughborough to the Norfolk coast. We met Mrs Ewing in Sherringham and followed an historical trail around the town comparing it to Loughborough. We discovered that the railways had a significant effect on the two towns but for very different reasons. The railway brought tourists to this costal town whilst the railway in Loughborough was used to transport goods made in and around the East Midlands.
We then walked back to the Kingswood Centre in West Runton and settled into our accommodation. It was quite a sight to see some children struggle to get a duvet in a duvet cover! That challenge overcome we went out to our first activities, team building and archery. We then settled down to a well deserved dinner and then off to our final activity of the day ‘The Fame Game.’ I do hope that it doesn’t involve singing!
The weather has been great today, very sunny and mild. I hope it continues tomorrow as we have an action packed day outside. |
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Written by Mr Baker
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Wednesday, 06 July 2011 18:10 |
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Eight lucky children were selected from Year 5 to represent Outwoods Edge at Leicestershire County Cricket Club to participate in Kwik Cricket against other schools and also to watch the Twenty20 Cricket between Leicestershire Foxes and Yorkshire Carnegies.
The children did exceptionally well and won one of their two games with many wickets taken and boundaries hit for fours and sixes. Afterwards the children had the opportunity to meet the professional players from both sides and received many signatures. We then stayed for the big match where the children enjoyed the professionals showing us how the game is played in 20 overs. The children quickly attracted the attention of the media with their dancing throughout the match and were caught on the big screen in the ground as well as on Sky Sports 1 several times. Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and I hope you enjoyed the experience as much as the children. Well done again to the children involved: Jamey Brewster, Jamie Potts, Joshua Talyor, Nathan Bowley, George Hawes, Keiron Ahearne, William Cavill and Joshua Pearson. |
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