Ivy Chimneys Primary School

On Friday 11th May Ivy Chimneys football team played perhaps their last game of the season against the current league leaders, Lambourne.  Half way through the first half Alex Doe passed several opposition players and slotted the ball into the back of the net to take us into half time 1-0 up.  In the second half Lambourne showed why they are current leaders and despite a fantastic, man of the match performance from Jobey in defence, they managed to put 3 past Jack in goal to leave the score 3-1.  Ivy Chimneys currently stand in second place in the league, with 2 games to play if they can be arranged before the cut off date. Well done to all the boys and thanks for all the support from the parents.

On Thursday 10^th May, both Oak class and Sycamore class went on a trip to Colchester Castle.  Both classes had a great day out!  We left at 9am, arriving in Colchester just over an hour later.  After meeting our guides on the bridge, we then set off to explore the galleries.  The children enjoyed looking at the exhibits and trying on the various outfits on display.  Some dressed up as Roman soldiers, donning helmets.  Others tried on togas and completed rubbings of the coins in the interactive sections.

After completing some activities in the galleries, the children then rejoined their guides for a story tour underground, which proved fascinating for all.  The children split into two groups; one group got into character as Roman soldiers, practising their fighting techniques, whilst the second group (in role as Celts) spiked up their hair with limestone and painted their bodies with imaginary berries!  We then learnt all about the Roman’s fighting techniques, before discovering that we were actually sat right under where Claudius’ temple used to sit.  It was just like we had stepped right back in time.

Soon, we moved into the next room where we learnt more about Boudicca and why she revolted against Roman rule.  It was at this point that our brave Celtic warriors began to revolt themselves, with some children telling our guide that they didn’t want to be slaves to the Romans.  Our guide then made an example of two of our Celts by chopping their heads off.   Luckily, it was just an imaginary punishment and we are pleased to report that all children returned to school with heads fully intact.

After a short lunch stop, and a visit to the gift shop, both classes then enjoyed their last hour in the upstairs gallery, where they continued to explore the various activities on offer.

Finally, the children boarded the coach for a long (and extremely wet!) journey home. 

Thank you to all the adults who accompanied the two classes on our school trip, we are grateful for all your help and for helping us to enjoy our day out.

On Tuesday 1st May, Chestnut Class welcomed parents, carers, grandparents and staff to their Aztec food festival.  The children had researched Aztec recipes which they could make.  They worked out costings for the ingredients, created their own recipe cards, produced an order form and then cooked the food ready for an afternoon of tasting.  Pupils then created posters, bunting and place mats to promote their food stalls.

Recipes included starters such as guacamole, main courses (including a delicious chicken casserole) and delicious desserts such as fudge cake and chocolate truffles.  All this was washed down with an authentic hot chocolate drink flavoured with chilli!

Orders for the recipes flooded in and the children were busy over the next week making their recipe cards, buying the ingredients and most importantly counting up their profits!

Thank you to everyone who supported the day and to Linda Bates and Jane Hayes who worked so hard to help us make all our food!

On Wednesday 2nd May, Ivy Chimneys welcomed their latest child. The first of (13?) blue tit eggs hatched in the bird box, mother and baby are doing well and looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

The Eco-Club would like to invite all parents and children alike to come and view our ‘bird cam’ located outside the office, and watch their progress over the coming weeks.

Our Flashdancers are from Years 3 to 6. They performed at Epping Forest College on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th March. They danced to the Beatles track Twist and Shout and because of this performed only 60′s movements. 

Jackie Yeoman, one of our mums, very kindly made all the costumes, so they looked fab and truly 60′s!  Some even managed false eyelashes!  Again they performed wonderfully with much energy and enthusiasm.

Well done to all and thank you to Amanda Barron for taking the photos.

Dancers from Years 1 and 2 performed at Chipping Ongar Dance Festival on Thursday 22nd March.  They were the youngest group there, it was a great performance and they really enjoyed themselves. They danced to Lets do the Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Show.  For some it was their first time performing dance on a stage and representing their school.

Here’s the latest Ivy Chimneys Chatter along with details of our Lunchtime and After School activities.