Foxdale School

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Budding scientists!
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For their Science this week, the Capybaras have been busy learning about the characteristics of the Human Body. We drew around one willing child, and then labelled his major organs and limbs!

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The Scream! Art with the Capybaras
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The Capybaras ended this wonderful week with some Artwork inspired by 'The Scream', by Edvard Munch. We learnt all about how this piece was actually first entitled 'The Scream of Nature,' and that the figure in the piece is not the one screaming! The children thoroughly enjoyed recreating this 'sec…

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Author Visit Year 2/3
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This morning we had a visit from Shiela K. Clark, a local author who kindly shared one of her stories 'The Magical Rainbow Garden' with our Year 2's & 3'S. The children throughly enjoyed the story.

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A Wonderful Start
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The Capybaras have been working hard learning all about their new topic, the Ancient Greeks. They have learnt about the Gods and Goddesses, the Mythical Beasts and reatures, and the stunning ancient architecture.

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A bit of bling for our trophy cabinet....
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On Tuesday 14th June, a group of fabulous athletes from Years 5 and 6 attended the Small School's Cross Country event at St. Thomas' Meadow Park Campus. Their behaviour was impeccable and they were an absolute credit to our school. They cheered each other on, and it was lovey to see them cheering f…

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How does your garden grow?
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Cronk Vane are delighted that the vegetable seedlings in the Rainbow Allotment are off to a wonderful start! With all the rain, we haven't had to water them much, but we are watching their progress and looking after the seedlings. We put netting over them initially, but now the seedlings are so big…

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Cricket Tournament
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8 children went to St Johns Cricket Club to play in the Western Cricket Tournament. We played 3 matches against other schools. The children played brilliantly and really exhibited our school values of "Respect" towards both the umpires and their opposition. Play was stopped twice as deluges swept a…

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The Big Splash!
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The Big Splash has launched and he pod of dolphins are set free around the Isle of Man. "Topaz - The Kindness Dolphin" is number 58 and can be found at the NSC Sports Centre. You can download the app and find more information here: The Big Splash

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