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Budding chefs

Cookery skills developed hugely over lockdown, with many children able to make dinner for their families. In pasty week there were traditional pasty fillings, as well as more unconventional cheeseand-marmite pasties. In pizza week some opted for a sweet pizza with chocolate spread and Oreos, and in baking week there were chocolate, blueberry or cheese muffins.

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Humanities

Year 3 went through the ages during lockdown. Beginning in the Stone Age, they replicated stone huts, made berry-and-nut stews just as Stone Age people would have in living off the land, and created their own Stone Age restaurant menu featuring squirrel kebabs and boiled caterpillar… They also made their own tools for hunting and drew cave paintings.

They moved on to the Bronze Age and finished in the Iron Age, where the children took inspiration from Iron Age metal work to design their own shields.

Meanwhile, Year 4 explored in depth about beaches and cliffs and how they are formed through erosion and weathering. To help them understand this geological process, the pupils made their own experiments to see how much force from air and liquid would move or change their sand / soil trays. Later on, they learned how to read a map and a compass, and when and why they might need those skills. Finishing off this topic using Perranporth as an example, the children learned about the physical human geography of the area.

DT

From thermochromic smart-material designs creating fantastical dream homes (many with sustainable features) and rideable skateboards to launching homemade rockets, flying kites and gliders, making hanging mobiles from sea glass and testing fidget spinners, the children’s imaginations knew no bounds in Design Technology.

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Welcome back!

It was a huge welcome back to all pupils on site on March 8 as face-to-face learning recommenced. Prep was filled with chatter and laughter as the children settled back in to the school routine.

Comic Relief

This year on Red Nose Day the theme was… Crazy Hair Day! The children came to school with wild and wacky hairdos and dressed in red to raise money for Comic Relief 2021. Some of the teachers also took up the challenge on the rowing machine.

Songfest

The Assembly Hall was a joyous atmosphere when Year 5 gathered for Songfest 2021, organised by Cornwall Music Education Hub.

Primary schools from all over the county took part, and there was a big cheer from the children when Truro School Prep was read out on the participants list.

Prep’s very own music teacher, Mrs Renshaw, hosted the event, and the children revelled in seeing her on screen. The songs began and the young singers were immediately giving it their all. There was dancing, clapping, jumping and arm swaying as a mix of lively and classic songs featured on the set list.

Afterwards the pupils continued being creative, making up their own lyrics to one of the songs.

First Aid

Continuing on from Autumn Term in their First Aid Training, Year 6 learned about anaphylaxis, what can cause an anaphylactic shock, and why those with severe allergies carry EpiPens. The first aiders learned how to use one in an emergency situation, and used all their strength to (pretend to) puncture it into the thigh muscle.

Celebrating World Book Day

World Book Day was postponed so that the children could celebrate it together towards the end of term. There was an impressive sea of costumes, from superheroes and princesses to explorers and plenty of white rabbits, which suited the theme of Alice in Wonderland, the children having learnt it in English lessons beforehand. Reception discovered a trail to the outdoor classroom where a few treats were in store, along with the game ‘Pin the grin on the Cheshire cat’. After the children had had their treats, they went across to the hall for party games.

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Prep House Music Competition 2021

Huge congratulations to all our young musicians who took part in this year’s House Music Competition, streamed via Teams.

Overall winners in the performance house music are:

Scarlett – runner up Trystan and Ayesha - joint winners

Composition competition winner:

Charlie

Youth Speaks

Homework: is it a waste of time?

The National Youth Debate Competition, run by the Rotary Club, was virtual this year and entries were recorded. Taking part was Ayesha (Chair), Toby (Speaker) and Nova (Vote of thanks) who discussed the pros and cons of having homework set. The trio all performed with real confidence in front of the camera and came Runners Up.