“Penpol pupils are curious, creative and courageous learners. Our school community believes in authenticity as the foundations of deep-rooted learning. Through our rich and relevant curriculum, we nurture community-minded, forward-facing international citizens of the future.”
Year 2 having been learning all about the Titanic, investigating and researching the questions:
What happened?
Who did and didn’t survive?
Where were they going?
Why did it happen?
How could the disaster have been avoided?
They have really enjoyed compiling facts, colouring pictures, watching clips on the internet, discussing events, compiling a timeline of events and as you can see making some marvellous models at home!
It took me a couple of weeks to make and my dad helped me. The Grand staircase was very special but my favourite bit was when it sank! – Remy – Class 5
My mum helped me, it was tricky sticking the sticks in and I enjoyed painting on the lighted windows – Agnes – Class 5
My model moves. It crashes into the iceberg because I’ve used a magnet Austin
The children in Year Two (Classes 5 and 6), have started learning to play the recorder in music lessons on Wednesday with Mr Jones. The recorders arrived last week to fabulously excited children in Year 2 who have been waiting eagerly. The recorder sessions are provided as part of our music curriculum, where the children will be experiencing what it is like to be an instrumentalist. They will be learning how to read music, practise at home and strive to make a ‘sweet’ sound from their instrument.
“I really enjoy recorders, I love the sound it makes” – Liliana
All of the children in class 5 and 6 have been loaned a recorder from school which they can take home to practise.
As part of their P.E lessons, the Children from Class 6 have been enjoying dancing through the decades to keep fit.
The children have been using their muscles to twist, grapevine and shake through the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
I could really feel my heart beating when I’d finished – Liliana
The children have also been linking their P.E lessons to their ‘Science’ topic ‘Animals including Humans’ where they are now able to identify how their hearts and bodies feels after physical exercise.
I loved it, especially dancing like a robot – Thomas
Over the last month each class has been preparing an advent box for Christmas. However, these advent boxes are difference compared to those most children have at home because instead of taking a chocolate or treat out like traditional advent calendar, the children have been bringing food into class to add into their class advent boxes.
Across our fourteen classes, children have been generously bringing in lots of different foods to donate to those in need of a helping hand at this busy time of the year.
The boxes have since been collected by the Hayle Food Bank and are ready for redistribution to those who are supported by the great work done by one of our most local charities.
On behalf of the Hayle Food Bank and those who will receive these wonderful donations, we would like to thank parents and families for their very generous and kind support.
It was a double achievement for Martynas as he has achieved his 9th ‘Kup’ in Taekwondo. Not only that, out of all of the students who take part in his Taekwondo classes, Martians was awarded student of the year for 2017 which was a remarkable achievement.
After demonstrating some of his moves, it is clear he has worked exceptionally hard to develop the skills required. He has also demonstrated a high level of determination and commitment as he trains once a week as well as practising at home every day.
I like Taekwondo because it keeps me fit. It also teaches me to be disciplined and respectful
Keep up the great work Martynas, I look forward to seeing your certificate for achieving the 8th Kup in the future!
KS1 Children have really enjoyed this terms “Wake Up and Shake Up” routine.
All children from Reception and Years 1 and 2 have been rocking out their dance moves to the sound of ‘Fireball’. Children can be seen jumping, clapping, and grape vining across the playground and by the smiles on their faces you can see that they are all enjoying a fun way way of keeping fit.
“I love dancing and wiggling. My favourite bit is shouting “Fireball”. Georgia – Class 4
“I like dancing, jumping and running”. Nicholas – Class 4
“Its a really good song and I like the tune. It makes me feel happy”. Dylan – Class 5
“We do it every morning to help our bodies keep fit”. Emmy – Class 6
On Monday Class 5 were very excited as they set off to see the magical Winter Woodland show.
They encountered fairies in the woods, tied ribbons around the wishing tree and munched on a bag of sweets.
We all then settled down on comfy cushions in the big tent with blankets and a hot chocolate to listen to Old Man Winter tell the magical story of twin sisters who go in search of their lost parents, encountering friends and danger along the way, including a mad hare, a mysterious stag and Uncle Christmas!
Fabulous! Ben
The children had a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoying the show and joining in with the singing!
As we enter the second half term of the academic year, the school council have been elected and met for the first time. During this first meeting the children discussed the expectations of a school councillor as well as assigning themselves roles.
Some slight changes to the structure this year mean we welcome fourteen members to the committee including two children representing the infants in Key Stage 1. To aid the effectiveness of the overall council, we have also doubled the representatives from Year 5 and 6, as their experience of school life is greatly valued.
First on the agenda for this academic year was the expectations and vision for this elected group of councillors. After much discussion the children settled on the below vision statement.
Our vision is, for all children at Penpol School to be able to have a voice and contribute towards the continuous improvement of our school community.
The aim of the school council is to involve ALL students in helping to create and implement school policies and procedures that will benefit everyone in the school community. This will address the following areas:
To make changes in our school and school community.
To give pupils the opportunity to let adults know their feelings and opinions about things that affect them.
Pupils should also be able to have a say in decisions and to play an active role in making their school a better place for all.
Serve as the voice for the pupils of Penpol within the school and within the community.
We as a school council will do this by:
Talking to our classmates to gain ideas and suggestions.
Making sure that everyone’s views and opinions are valued.
Having regular meetings to share our ideas.
As part of the School Council all members have been elected into particular roles. This level of responsibility has been trusted to the council members after they were voted in by their peers, as people who are trustworthy, approachable, fair and honest to name but a few of the attributes required.
Class 5 ventured into Tehidy woods to experience the seasonal changes of Autumn and to do some sketching for their art topic ‘Mother Nature’.
Back at school the children used a view finder to choose an area of their sketches which had lots of detail. They then drew what was in the finder and coloured it in.
The children then had to arrange the images to make a pattern.
The results speak for themselves!
I liked the sketching in the woods. I thought I couldn’t do it but then I saw the yellow bits and I could then match them up yo make my pattern – Remy
It was a bit difficult to make a pattern but I like my finished work especially the flower bit – Ruby
Elsie is a member of Saints Boardriders in St Ives. They go surfing every Saturday morning come rain or shine and Elsie has really enjoyed it this year. At the end of the year they hold a presentation and Elsie won most improved surfer for her group out of around 25 children!
I love surfing, it’s very exciting – Elsie
Elsie catches a superb wave and surfs it all the way to the shore
I like surfing big waves. I don’t get scared – Elsie
