Autumn Term 2

As part of our “explorers and adventurers” topic, Year 5 looked at the art styles and techniques of the Aztec Indians. They used lots of geometric patterns in their art and also used representations and pictures from nature but they often drew them in a slightly square fashion. We looked at some examples and we recreated similar designs using pastels. What symbols from nature can you see in our designs?

CALSHOT

On the 12^th of October year 6 (Kestrels) went to Calshot for a residential trip, we stayed there from the 12^th - 14^th. First we met our instructors and then we had a tour of the activity centre, the instructors names were Bryn, Carl and Harry.

The activities were:

Sailing- sailing is fun and challenging,  you will need concentration and focus to exceed in this activity.

Kayaking-kayaking is also another water sport just like sailing. The equipment you will need is: a swimming costume, towel, wet suit, buoyancy aid, kayak and a paddle, be warned don’t capsize the water is freeeeezing!

Low ropes-Low ropes is an activity that tests your team work and co-operation with other team mates. It also tests your brain and challenges you as an individual.

Skiing-Skiing is one of the most fun activities at Calshot even though getting ready takes quite a long time because you have  to be weighed and get your height measured. However when you get on the slopes it’s very enjoyable.

Archery-When doing archery you have to have a good aim but don’t worry you have nice instructors that will tell you how to do everything.

Rock climbing-In this activity you will be needing strength and trust in your other team mates.

It’s not just the activities through the day that are fun, the evening activities are great as well.You can take part in evening activities like: races, stealing each others points, movies and egg drop.

The food at Calshot is also amazing. you can get several different meals such as: jacket potato, burger, pasta, chicken wraps and a variety of salads and puddings. You will not be getting hungry!

The dorms at Calshot provide you with comfy beds, a sink and floor space to put all your stuff.

Calshot is an amazing place with lots of fun things to do, you will have the time of your life!

By Abigail & Mimi

Calshot learning………but not at school

We went to Calshot on the 12^th of October till the 14^th of October. First we met our instructor and then we had a tour around the activity centre. After the tour, group one and two did sailing and group three went kayaking. In sailing you get in a pair, get your boat, put it together then your instructor will push you into the water with your boat. Then you sail. In kayaking you learn to hold the paddle and go up and down holding the paddle. We kayaked for about 45 minutes and went to the cafeteria to have our morning break. It included a biscuit and some juice. After that we went to our rooms and the first thing we tried was the clicky lights and we saw the awesome security lock on the door.

Food

You will have 3 meals a day, morning at 8.30am, lunch at 1.00 pm and dinner at 6.30pm. For food in the morning there is sausage , bacon , beans or Weetabix and a drink. Lunch there is pizza, burger a drink and pudding and more lunches . Dinner there is jacket potato, chips, pudding and a drink.

Skiing

First in skiing you go to the skiing department and way yourself get your height measured then go to the desk and tell your instructor your weight and height and shoe size then he’ll tell you what boot to get then get it give it to the desk and he’ll give you your ski and boot. When you are on the track you will put 1 ski on and go on a stride. Then you will swap your ski onto the other Foot and go. When you’re going up the slope with both the skis on You stand like a banana with your feet at the side.  When you get to the top you put your feet wide like pizza then thin like fries then go down the ramp as fast as you can.

Rock Climbing

First in rock climbing you go and get a helmet, harness and a carabiner. You will be In pairs of 3, one person will be climbing,  one person will be pulling the rope and loosening it and the over person will be helping the person with the rope by doing the same thing. When you want to come down you say to your partner and instructor that you want to come down then with the harness they’ll bring you down.

Archery

First in archery you will need a wrist guard to keep your arm safe,  a quiver to put your arrows in,  and of course the bow. In archery there are a few things to 1 is hold the arrow down. 2 is to grab the arrow from the end and put it in the bow. 3 is to hold the arrow up. 4 is to put 3 fingers on the bow pull it back and shoot.

By Harry

Paragraph Writing

Year 5 have been learning about writing paragraphs and we would like to share some with you:

Olivers Battery is a school in Winchester, the teachers here are very kind.  All of the pupils enjoy the lessons and it goes from Year R to Year 6 just like most primary schools ! Children at Olivers Battery will get a good education and they will take life a step at a time. At Olivers Battery we like to celebrate, for example Christmas, Red Nose day and Easter !  Now I am going to tell you about the library.

 

At Oliver’s Battery we have an amazing library.  We have a librarian and also if you want to get a book out of your class we have pupil librarians who can help you get a book at break or lunch time.  Our library system is just like a real library we have names with barcodes then you scan the barcodes and you can take the book.

Tegan

 

Oliver’s Battery is a caring environment with a school library, computer room and music room.  We have lots of classes and are happy to welcome children who want to become one of us.  Our school charter is most brilliant, it explains who we are.  I would like to mention the top one as it is who we are, it is “be proud”.  If you are looking to send your child here read on to find out more.

 

The grounds at Oliver’s Battery are huge.  We have 2 large fields that link together and into the woods.  We have 2 wonderful ponds which we sometimes do pond dipping in.  We love our wildlife – once Spring Watch came here for foxes and deer.

Vivien S

 

Oliver’s Battery is a big school with a library, two Key Stage areas and a central hall which backs onto the kitchen where we get our food.  We are very lucky to have a toy shed for lunchtimes and a full P.E. cupboard.  We are located in Winchester in a village called Oliver’s Battery so called because Oliver’s Battery is where Oliver Cromwell kept his guns and other weapons.  Also we have huge school grounds with two fields.

 

At Oliver’s Battery we do lots of sport that includes netball, a wide range of football.  In the summer there is basketball, cricket and tennis.  All this wonderful sport and P.E are organised by our P.E. teacher, Mrs Marshall who does one day a week for each class.  Also we are lucky enough to have Kings’ P.E teacher Mr Birch who teaches Year 5 and 6 on a Monday afternoon.

Rosie T-A