Archive for January 31st, 2010

Wordles of Character

| January 31, 2010 | 16 Comments 

The first outcome of our “Bringing The Village To Life” project at Whissendine C.E.Primary School was a set of powerful images, which the children created through quite a complex, yet, in reality, acheivably-simple procedure.

It involved them working across a few programs and resources, and having to keep track of a collection of thought processes. They also had to “think on their feet” and work out exactly HOW to succeed in the challenge.

A shared learning journey.

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Whissendine C.E.Primary School, Rutland Day 2

| January 31, 2010 | 2 Comments 

Well! What an emotional and thoroughly immersive pair of days at Whissendine C.E.Primary School.

To work alongside a group of children, and their teachers, who are up for challenges and creativity in a big way is a real joy. When those people are under the microscope, an inspection breathing down upon them, and they still buzzz, fly and excel themselves… that is a priviledge!

I cannot tell you how they did in the inspection of course, except to say that, all of this close-knit and supportive community, have the right to be VERY proud of their continued efforts.

Well done, to headteacher, Rob Gooding, and his “TEAM”.
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