This week we have been learning about the circus. We have found out about the Hippodrome in Gt Yarmouth where our circus takes place - we found out that it has been there for a very long time. We also found out that they used to have animals like lions, tigers, monkeys and elephants in the circus but now our circus only has human performers.
We have been learning about how to find missing numbers in maths. We had to solve a problem for the Ringmaster who had made a dreadful mess of the seating plan for his circus. We had to use the clues to work out where the missing seats were. We then had a go at doing this on our own circus ring.
We have made a giant big top from collage materials and it looks fantastic - it's all ready for our circus performance on Friday. We also painted some fantastic clowns.
Jessica-May made her own big top
Rosanna and her fabulous clown
Taloola and her fantastic clown
On Wednesday we had a letter from the Ringmaster asking us to think up new acts for the circus show. We went outside with Miss Cannell and practised lots of different acts - we used stilts, we juggled, we danced and we even did some balancing and acrobatics ! On Friday we put on a show for Mrs Johnson and Mrs Ball and they are going to ring the Ringmaster with some new ideas.
Jordan practises his balancing
Chase is good on the stilts
Reece is on the balance beam
Rosanna and Courtney practise their juggling
Oniaka does a bit of hoop spinning
I think Chloe and Abigail would make good tight rope walkers
Next Tuesday we are all going to the circus at the Hippodrome - it will be very exciting! Also on Thursday we have sports day so it will be a busy week.
This week Diggory is going home with Rosanna because she has tried very hard with her writing all week. Have fun!
That's all for now.
Grasshopper Class