Living in an island environment, we feel that confidence in water – and ultimately the ability to swim – is an essential life skill.  This term we have offered a seven week swimming programme to all our Years 1 and 2 children and to four Year 3-6 children who were non-swimmers.

The teachers have been so impressed with the amazing advancements that have been made.   Every single child has moved forward and made great progress in this short time. Water confidence skills have developed, strokes have been improved, dives have been learned and breathing techniques have been mastered. Mermaids, mermen and future Olympic events BEWARE!  See more photos…

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In poetry with Miss Bonnie, our Year 2 children discussed colours and thought about how a colour looked, sounded, felt, smelled and tasted.   Here are a few of the original poems they went on to create…

Pink by Mae

Pink is the colour of my brain that makes me think,

It reminds me of glowing love and peace,

Pink sounds like oinking pigs rolling in mud,

It feels like crawling starfish on my feet,

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The Year 3 children used jeweler’s loupes to look closely at rocks, shells and flowers.  Miss Bonnie asked two questions “What else does it look like?” and “What else does it remind you of?” Here are the descriptive poems that Alex, Emilio, Ali and Jamie went on to create…

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Miss Bonnie introduced an ‘I am’ writing frame to our year 4 – 6 children.  Here are some reflective poems written by Rahim, Millie, Amanda and Grace.

I Am Rahim

I am an imaginative boy who likes to dream,

I wonder if the world is ours, free for us to take,
I hear the sounds of achievement ringing in my ears,
I see characters popping out of fantasies and books,
I want to be able to dream away for hours and hours on end,
I am an imaginative boy who likes to dream…

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Ship Ahoy! All aboard for Year 3’s Magical Mystery Pirate Tour of Provo.  Setting sail in search of local treasures, it certainly was an adventure as they discovered hidden caves, historic ruins, delicious local food and modern-day treats.  Captain Mani was pleased to report that none of our Year 3 Pirates were made to ‘Walk the Plank!’  However, there was talk of mutiny amongst some of the motley crew, threatening that if she made them wear their pirate hats and pose for yet another photograph one more time, Captain Mani herself would most definitely have to ‘walk the plank!’  Click on to read Captain Mani’s recount of the mystery tour and to see lots of photos of the pirate’s adventure – and those pirate hats of course!

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Following an introductory lesson on cephalopods with a focus on squid, the Year 4/5 and 6 classes participated in a hands-on squid dissection lesson.

As the dissection progressed, the children were able to identify major external and internal features and organs of a squid and to explain their functions. The children were particularly excited to extract the squid’s beak, its eye lenses and its remnant shell (called a pen).  They then used the pen and some squid ink to write a message!

The children absolutely loved the experience and would like to thank Mrs. Bonnie and Mr Joel for teaching them about cephalopods and for leading the squid dissection.

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Wow – the Year 6 look like they were making a splash while white water rafting on the Chattooga River in North Carolina. Take a look at their faces in the Photos as they paddle the raging torrents and enjoy the breath-taking scenery. It sure looks like it was an exciting ride!

Year 6 class are in the mountains of NE Georgia, USA this week for their end of year field trip.

It is a real outdoor adventure, full of activities, include white water rafting, a trip to Cherokee to learn about the Native American Indians, Gold mining and a range of climbing and hiking activities.

What a great way to celebrate the culmination of their primary education here at Provo Primary.

We look forward to hearing all about their adventures, next week on their return, but in the meantime you can see what they are up to by visiting this Photo Gallery.