Dallas Road C.P. School

A couple of weeks ago we were joined by Andy Jenkins, year 6 teacher Mrs. Jenkins’ son. Andy is a ski instructor and works all over the world. He taught us about his fantastic job. We tried on some ski gear and felt really cold when we stuck our hand in REALLY cold water and ice! We learnt all about the dangers of  the mountains, here are some: avalanches, extreme weather and snow blindness. You can also get altitude sickness which means that you go too high too quickly and your body does not react well.

So if you go skiing or snowboarding this Christmas WATCH OUT!!!

Year 6 have been carrying out some of their own research into different mountains and mountain ranges. Some of the projects have been really interesting! Click below to see what we mean.

Table Mountain by Ruby and Cassidy 

The Andes by Ryan

The Andes by Joseph

The Alps by Ankita

Eleanor from year 6 recently wowed us with her singing and guitar playing during the Dallas Road Talent Show. We thought she was so good we’d let everyone hear her.

Click below to play.

Eleanor Sings!

By Amber

Last Friday class 6J stood nervously on the school stage ready to impress, excite and thrill everyone with their well rehearsed assembly.

6J’s assembly showed their twist on the exciting week long trip to Winnmarleigh Hall, an adventure centre for schools,

-the twist being they presented it as a group of roving wildlife reporters.

This group of 5 plucky 10 year old hosts presented the year6 children as if they were a weird kind of species and discussed their odd ways at Winmarleigh as if they were on a Spring/Autumn watch themed nature programme.

The remainder of the class performed mimes as well as poems and two young fledglings ultimately engaged in the great duvet challenge!

 The assembly seemed to go down well with the audience, especially one of the year6’s new favourites-The Banana Song!

After the assembly the class indulged in some long awaited juice and biscuits which they seemed to enjoy.

We certainly enjoyed our assembly and we hope everyone else did too.   

By Rachel and Grace

On the 12^th of October, we (the year 6 pupils) arrived at school with our heavy bags trailing beside us. Each pupil was bursting with excitement as this was the week that we went to Winmarleigh, a fun filled outdoor centre for kids.

After a half hour coach ride, we were greeted by our cheerful instructor Kylie. We all fled upstairs to our rooms. To our horror, the rooms consisted of a slight bug problem and a VERY bumpy bed. “Our light broke on the first night and we were on a boys’ corridor too.” said Rachel.

After a very yummy start to the day, the activities like climbing, zip wire and canoeing made up for the restless night. Even though our energy was almost gone, the evening activities were one of the highlights. “I really enjoyed around the world, we had to find posters in the night!” exclaimed Grace.

More days followed, each gave a chance to try some great events like fencing, trapeze and quad bikes. On the last night, Winmarleigh hosted a fantastic disco, filled with extra loud music and outrageous dancing.

Though we had a blast, all good things come to an end. No one wanted to go, but, as Kylie waved good bye we couldn’t wait to have a bath again!

As part of our year 6 topic on mountains we have written some brilliant poems. We tried to use personification when we were writing them. Click on the links below to read them:

‘Marvellous Mountain’ by Erin

‘Evil Mountain’ by Matt

‘Above It All’ by Rachel

‘He is a Beast’ by Ankita

The famous children’s author recently visited our school. He worked with each class from year 3 to year 6. He was very funny and we really enjoyed his visit. Some of us in year 6 got the chance to interview him. Here is what we gathered:

Scott: Who is your favourite author?

Alan: My favourite writer has to be Charles Dickens because of the comedy and horror. He is fantastic! But, my favourite children’s writer has to be Roald Dahl, he is just amazing. My most loved single book is ‘To kill a mocking bird’ by Harper Lee, an America.

Scott: How did you get into writing?

Alan: When I was a teacher, boys didn’t read a lot. I would write short stories about what we were studying in class. One day I tried to publish them. After 23 rejections, they accepted my offer, look where I am now!

 Joseph: How many books have you published?

Alan: I think its 52, not all of them are published though. I have written poems, storyies, fiction and loads more! Sadly, lots of the old books are out of print, you can get about 20-30 of my books now.

Joseph: Where and when do you write your books?

Alan: I don’t have a study, that’s quite surprising. Instead I write on my back kitchen table with my laptop or in a hotel as I do a lot of travelling. So, I do most of my writing in hotels!

Ankita: What is your favourite book you have written and why?

Alan: The Edge, as it contains things I care about like bulling and racism.

Ankita: What is the last book you have read apart from your own?

Alan: ‘Odin’s Child’, this book is about Vikings in the 11^th century. The book I read before that was ‘After Dark’ by Stephen King.

Rachel: What advice do you give to young writers?

Alan: READ! READ! READ! You can learn so much from books! Note how writers do it and practice with poems.

Rachel: What do you do in your spare time?

Alan: I don’t have much spare time, as I have 4 children AND run a campaign to not close down libraries.

Scott: What was the first book you ever read?

Alan: ‘Beacon Readers’ I read it so the teachers wouldn’t shout at me! The first book I truthfully read was ‘A mouse called John’. It was all about a mouse who learnt to read and write.

All:Thank you

Alan: No problem, thanks a lot.

There once was a girl named Abida,

Who wanted to be a cheerleader.

She practised all night

Gave her family a fright,

And got beaten by a girl called Adiba!

Abida year4

My Evacuation

The day I went away

I felt very worried.

My Mum said to me,

“Don’t forget to write to me!”

I told her I wouldn’t.

She was crying,

So was I.

Then the train left the station.

Sheba year 4.

We have been working hard with Sue the artist. These pictures show you what brilliant things we have been doing. We made a giant beanstalk out of paper and modroc then we painted it. We also made leaves and beans out of clay and we made a huge collage which is on the wall outside our classroom. Please come and have a look!