PP2 become teachers
Last week PP2 investigated how to make electrical circuits. They had to use problem solving and team working skills to make a working circuit. Next the children had to explain to the class how each part of the circuit works and why it works. They then wrote an explanation text in draft form and then in neat. Finally PP2 had the opportunity to become teachers and they taught PP1 how to make a circuit with a bulb or buzzer. PP2 proved to be outstanding teachers asking lots of questions, offering praise and making sure that PP1 learnt a lot as well as enjoying themselves.
Cundall’s new cookery room
There have been the most wonderful smells drifting across Cundall Manor School this week….chocolate, pancakes, cookies and buns. All made by the pupils in our beautiful new kitchen. We are the proud owners of a fantastic new space all thanks to the generosity of The Friends, Mr & Mrs Greenwood, a few other kind benefactors and, of course, the site team. The new kitchen is fully equipped with two hobs, two ovens (Bake Off style!) and a stunning range of colourful utensils. The pupils who have used the kitchen so far (and they range in age from our youngest Main School pupils to our oldest Upper School ones!) have been very excited. There is doubt that everyone who uses it will benefit enormously.
Chess Success
Congratulations to Patrick and Nicholas Cunningham and Matthew Mairs on their recentinclusion in the Yorkshire chess team to participate in the North of England Counties Chess Championships. Representing the Under 9 team, Patrick won two of his three games, helping the team achieve a very creditable fourth place finish. Not to be outdone, older brother Nick and Matthew represented the Under 11 team and helped their team achieve a very impressive second place and silver medal finish! Superb results for our boys to be part of. Patrick, Nick and Matthew now look forward to representing Yorkshire again in the next stage.
Rotary Club Technology Tournament
Early Tuesday morning a minibus of intrepid engineers set off for the annual technology tournament at Catterick Leisure Centre. This year saw the intermediate teams defending their trophy with much hope and optimism. With 6 schools represented by a number of teams the tournament started with the aim to build a working model of a cable car. With much pondering and scratching of pencils and heads, the Cundall teams came up with some excellent ideas, especially the team comprising Harry Hodgson, Tom Dicken, Josh Hall and Sam Youmans who came a very creditable 3rd in their competition. Well done to all of the competitors.