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SATRO
is an organisation which sends engineers into schools to promote
children's understanding of science and technology in the
modern world. Children in Year 5 and 6 were lucky to spend
a day with two engineers exploring computer controlled technology.
They used data loggers to record levels of sound, temperature
and light, collecting data from around the school to download
on to the computer. The information came up as a graph with
each aspect showing in a different colour. This technology
could be used to measure the efficiency of an appliance such
as a fridge. "It was really interesting. We learnt that you
measure sound in decibels
and light in lux"
said Rachel and Lidia.
The Lego Dacta was very popular and was used to explore how
the barrier in a car park works. The children had to programme
the model through the computer to lift the barrier long enough
to let a car go through. They learnt that there was also a
light beam on the barrier to sense when the car had passed
through, signalling the barrier to close.
A big event in school this term was the wedding of Wesley
and Teddi at St James Church on 10th March. The
bride and groom are both in Year 4 (9-10 years old) and were
attended by a maid of honour, bridesmaids and a page boy.
The ushers directed the guests into the church, including
many parents who had dressed for the occasion. The bride
and father of the bride walked up the aisle to the wedding
march played on the organ by Oliver (the first time he had
played an organ). The Rev William Lang conducted the ceremony.
Christopher read a very moving wedding poem during the service
and the congregation sang "Any Dream Will Do" which was chosen
by the happy couple. They signed the register and left the
church as the organist played the theme from "Star Wars".
Photographers, James and Jesse, captured the event throughout
the ceremony using the school digital cameras and all the
guests posed afterwards in the church grounds before returning
to school for the wedding breakfast. The bride and groom cut
the cake (made by one of the mums) and best man David, father
of the bride Tommy and the groom made speeches to the guests.
This role play was part of Year 4's Religious Education where
they were learning about how Christians mark key moments in
their lives such as marriage. The children took the event
very seriously and all played their part. It was a very happy
occasion.
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If you have read this column recently, you
will be aware music is very important to us at St James.
As well as the children who have group and individual lessons
on a wide range of instruments, all Year 4 children are learning
to play either the trumpet or the clarinet. They are all at
different levels of competency, but all are encouraged to
join our orchestra which is led by our wonderful music teacher
Mrs Clifford and, teaching assistant, Miss Anna Lass. Mrs
Clifford writes individual scores for each musician so they
can all take part whatever their ability.
Article on next page Ed.
Ann
Tann
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