Tuesday 22 October 2013

Here we go again!

I can't believe it's nearly half term and I haven't written anything up for the blog. Much now comes across on a daily basis via the school twitter and audioboo accounts.

The year got off to an exciting start with a return to Spy Camp for Year 6.

All ready in the sunshine for Spy Camp briefing.
A range of task to be completed and points to be gained.
Laser Lines: Here the children had to follow a route through a laser primed room ensuring that they did not touch or break the beam.
















The Slackline tested children's bravery, balance and agility.
Tree climbing for those who would dare.

Can you see me? Creating camouflage to keep us hidden when out in the field.  
 Some sticks, string, and a flag but how do you make it stand up?
















Shelter building: will this keep you hidden and dry overnight?











Other skills included putting up a hammock and the water challenge. By the end of the two sessions all the points were tallied and the winning team was ....

So the children were all prepared for their reading of Stormbreaker and meeting Alex Rider.
Later on in the term the children returned to solve the mystery of the missing secret agent. More of that later.