A surprise awaited the Y5 children this morning .... a whole day spent learning about programming a computer to operate lights, music and the movement of a fair ground ride.
To be continued .......

Coalway Dance Festival - March 2013

COALWAY DANCE FESTIVAL 2013

Welcome - this year's Dance Festival was a great success.  Each year group gave an outstanding performance to the delight of the audience.

Class 7 'Evacuate'

This dance has been choreographed completely by the children in response to a piece of music, our World War 2 theme and seeing video footage of a 1940's dance.





 

Year 3 'Perseus and Medusa'

Year Three gave a great performance as they took us back in time - to dance the myth of

 'Perseus and Medusa'.

Year 4 'The Tale of Rama and Sita

Year Four then told the Indian story of Rama and Sita - their dance and costumes

 were really vibrant.

Traditional Dancers 'Bollywood'

 

 

The afterschool club performed the dance that they presented at this year's Lakers Dance Festival. How did they get Mr Barrow to dance?

Wake and Shake Dancers 'No Education'

The \Year 6 Wake and Shake leaders with helpers from across the school danced the routine they performed at the Wyedance Dance Festival.

Year 5 - 'Man on the Moon'

The dance was a celebration of man landing on the moon. It had a space theme and aliens taking over the moon!

Class 8 'Evacuate'

 

This dance was also completely choreographed by Year Six children inspired by the topic

 of World War 2. Class 8 had a different interpretation to Class 7.

Well Done Coalway!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWO DANCE FESTIVALS!!

 

Traditional Dance Group

On 6 February Coalway's Traditional Dancers were invited to the 'Laker's Family Dance'. The group consisted of Charlie, Charlotte, Jowita, Eloise, Ambe , Ophelia , Amelia, Maddy, Amy and Macy.

They performed a 'Bollywood Dance' with great enthusiasm and grace.

The group practice every Thursday after school and have learnt various traditional dances from England, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, France, Africa, India to name a few.

 

 

Wake and Shake Group

On 7 March Coalway's Wake and Shake leaders were invited to the Wyedance Dance Festival, at the College Theatre. The group consisted of Kayleigh, Millie and Ruby, Millie  Ellie, they were joined by Bethany, Grace, Mia, Maisie, Josephand Ciaran as their 'wake and shake students'.

The leaders led their students in a great performance dancing to 'No Education' in front of a very enthusiastic audience. They lead the schoolchildren every Wednesday and Thursday morning in lively Wake and Shake sessions.

 

 

WELL DONE EVERYONE! IT WAS GREAT FUN!

Year 3 Visit Caerleon

Today, as part of our Invasion topic, Year 3 visited the National Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon. We had a fantastic time looking at all the Roman artefacts which even included a Roman skeleton!

 We spent time in the barracks which had been recreated so that we could understand what it was like to live as soldier 2000 years ago. Everyone also tried on the lorica segmentata (Roman armour) and helmet.

To understand what school life was like for the young Roman, we visited the Roman school where we were taught Roman Numerals and latin by a very strict Roman teacher!

 

We  had great fun exploring  the Roman baths, learning that 500 Romans would bathe together at the same time! We visited the amphitheatre and the barracks. This helped us to understand how closely the Roman soldiers had to live together unlike  the Centurian in charge. We also took a look at where they sat together to go to the toilet! The amphitheartre was immense. We role played the parts of Roman gladiators and the jeering crowd. We all had a super time. 

A big thank you to all our parent helpers for your support throughout the day. The trip would not have been possible without you.

Celtic Oatcakes

As part of our Invasion topic Year 3 made some Celtic Oatcakes. This helped us to improve our weighing skills. We had to read the scale carefully so that we measured each of the ingredients accurately. We all had great fun!

Freezing Football

Some stunning moves, passes, saves and goals. 0⁰ temperature but the heat generated whilst playing warmed the players up.  Managed to capture one of the goals - an action shot (sorry, bit blurry).  Well done boys, remember, you beat the finalists in a friendly whilst they waited to play in the final!

Cross Country

A cold day but the children ran superbly!  Inclines and declines did not deter their drive and determination.  They all agreed that it was both exhausting and exhilerating at the same time.  There was even a battling sprint finish from Henry and Olly!  This is the last cross country for this year as only the top six can go through to represent the district.  The Y5 runners in the team have had a taste of what is expected and will hopefully represent Coalway Juniors again next year along with a new group of children from the current Y4's.  Well done team, it has been a thrill to watch the effort and perseverance from all of you, not just today's race but previous races as well.  Mrs Simpson