Miss Gallaway
Pinkery Class
Welcome to Pinkery Class!
Our day starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.15pm
PE is every Thursday- please wear full PE kit to school.
Outdoor Learning is every Friday - (bring wellies!)
Please make sure book bags are bought into school each day.
A water proof coat and a drinks bottle (with water only) are also essential.
A little bit about me
1. My favourite Film is....
Shrek (the first one is the best!)
2. My favourite Author/Book is....
Crater Lake written Jennifer Killick
3. My favourite Music Playlist is...
Any unsigned artists who play gigs and festivals.
4. When I’m not at work you will find me...
In a field, in my campervan with my springer spaniel, Rossi.
5. The place I would most like to visit in the world is...
Italy
6. My favourite food is...
Anything Mexican- love the spice!
7. Three words I would use to describe myself...
Organised, tidy and lively.
Author Visit
Pinkery class really enjoyed their visit from Joseph Whitchall- author and illustrator during Appledore Book Fetsival. They had great fun creating a character together and watching him turn their ideas into an illustration before having their own go at creating a fun character. It was so nice to see the children become inspired and take their characters home and write stories about them!
Outdoor Learning- Harvesting crops!
Pinkery class have been outside in the autumn sun harvesting the crop from their vegetable bed. The bounty was abundant! They also helped out with some pesticide free weeding of the nature reserves paths- all working together to do a great job to help maintain our sustainable school.
Police Visit
Pinkery class had a visit from the police this term. They talked about antisocial behaviour and what it looks like and what they do to tackle it to make everyone in the community feel safe. They also showed us the equipment they have to wear as part of their uniform and how it works.
Field Work
Also this half term we have been revising the points of the compass and been thinking about using directional language. We talked about making sure it was clear and unambiguous and then we tested out written instructions on each other. Needless to say no one got lost, which bodes well for the Exmoor Challenge preparation next term!
Music- Tongue Drums
Pinkery class have been exploring the school's new instruments and creating their own rhythms and beats which they have been sharing with each other. The softened beaters created a calming and tranquil sound that was great for mindfulness during these sessions.
Exmoor Challenge
Pinkery class enjoyed their practice walks in and around South Molton as well as on Exmoor in preparation for the challenge in May. They had a chance to use their directional language and compass skills as well as show teamwork and resilience. The two final teams did a sterling job in some hot conditions on the day and all team members completed the challenge emotional but still smiling.
World Book Day
During World Book Day, Pinkery class went to Fernworthy class and the nursery to read with the younger children. All children enjoyed sharing stories and talking about their costumes. Then, in the afternoon, Pinkery practised their lashing skills to make tripod shelters as part of their outdoor learning session.
Sculpture week
As part of sculpture week, Pinkery explored using clay and mod roc to create a piece of 3D art linked to our class topic- Road Trip USA. After getting rather messy and showing resilience and creativity, we held an art exhibition in class to show off all of our art this year, which included drawing, painting, printing and sculpture.
