Year 3 Camping Trip Day 2 Update...again!

The fun never stops here!  After a superb BBQ tea tonight, we celebrated a certain young man's birthday with a lovely chocolate cake made by Lucy.  Candles were blown out and the birthday boy handed pieces of cake out to all.  It was beautiful!

We are rounding off the day with Andy and the rest of the family sea fishing on what is turning out to be a chilling but incredibly enjoyable evening.  Night, night.

Year 3 Camping Day two-Update

As if we hadn't done enough, some of the more artistic members of the group went down to the beach to create some 'Big Art'.

Year 3 Camping Trip- Day two

After a fairly early start (!), and a warm cup of milk or a lovely cup of tea, we made our breakfast and got ourselves ready for the day.  The girls set about organising a hairdressing salon and made sure they looked their best for their 'Mystery' day out.

We made our packed lunches and set off along the beach to an unknown destination.  We had a lovely walk with the sun out and a lovely calm sea washing up on the shore.

We finally arrived in Thorpeness for our first surprise, a lovely ice-cream.

Mrs Taylor gave each table a map which the children soon realised was of the mere, revealing our final surprise, a lovely boat trip.  We Mrs Taylor, Mrs Mansell, Adrian and Lucy at the helm and some budding seamen at the rudder, we set of to explore.

After lunch on the beach, we made our way back to camp and settled down for a snack and drink before practicing our circus skills.

All this, and it's only 4 o'clock.  Hopefully more to add later, but right now, I spy Lucy making a chocolate cake, and she may need a taster...

Year 3 Camping Trip- Day One

Trying to create this blog post has just highlighted to us how much we have actually squeezed into one day.

On arrival, the children (and some adults) ran straight to the low ropes course while the other adults unloaded the cars and packed things away.  We then went on a tour of the site and raised our Kelsale School flag.

Wen then went for our first explore along the beach.  It was a little blustery but there were lots of treasures to be found, including huge numbers of very pretty snails.  Some of these were adopted by the children and brought back to the centre for an impromptu snail race.  Both Willy and Winky performed particularly well but, unfortunately, Winky plummeted into the bushes and has not been seen since.

To take full advantage of the weather, we followed this with a kite making session.  We took a range of materials, designed, made and then flew our kites.  They had varying success but it was excellent fun.

We then put up our tents in the camp site...

and had dinner, spag bol cooked by Lucy with a few helpers.  We all had at least double helpings and are now preparing the campfire for a lovely end to a lovely first day.  Fabulous behaviour from all the children.  All happy and health and very full!

Kelsale-cum-Carlton Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

On Saturday 2nd June, 2012, a selection of princesses, queens, kings, princes, soldiers and even a corgi congregated outside the school ready for the fancy dress procession down to the recreation ground to take part in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration.  Events were organised by the Parish Council.
The parade left the school grounds at 1pm, lead by two horses and riders.

The children's fancy dress was judged on arrival and prized given for the best costumes as well as for the winners of the Queen's Portrait competition. A prize was also given to the winner of the adult fancy dress competition, won by Miss Dempsey.  The prizes were awarded by Michael Marson. 

There were many events and attractions including football matches, judo demonstration and maypole dancing.

The event was very well attended and a great time was had by all.  .

Kelsale School Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee

Key Stage 2 hosted a Diamond Jubilee tea Party for the whole school this afternoon. Along with help from many adult helpers, cakes were baked and cucumber sandwiches were made.

Each child was given a red, blue or white jewelled crown to wear and we joined together in the hall at 2pm.
We all stood to sing the National Anthem before some of Year 4/5 brought round the sandwiches.

We rounded off the afternoon with Victoria sponge and scone.  In typical Kelsale style, beautifully behaved children and an army of amazing adult helpers meant a good time was had by all.  Thank you to all the amazing bakers for their time and sponges!

KS2 Football Tournament

This afternoon, a group of 15 Key Stage 2 children, their relatives, Nick Denny (coach) and a selection of rowdy staff members went to Leiston High School to take part in a football tournament.  They were split into two 5-a-side teams with subs, making sure everyone had a turn on the pitch.

Each team played 4 games but, despite some excellent runs for goal and some outstanding goalkeeping, we did not score.

Coach, staff and relatives were incredibly proud of all the children.  They behaved impeccably, in true Kelsale style, and showed  fabulous team spirit.  

The same cannot be said for the cheerleaders, who cheered, shouted and shook their pom poms vigorously throughout.

Well done to both teams.  You did yourselves and us proud!