Testing Materials

Our Unit of Inquiry is How the World Works.

Today we were testing properties of  materials. We will use this information to help us know what materials to use when designing our own structures. 

Day 1 of our Residential

Arriving at Dinosaur Planet

Lunch at Dinosaur Planet

Digging for fossils!

Arriving at Ocean World

Glass bottom boat trip

Dinner with the sharks including the children's favourite Georgie

Arts and crafts activity

Getting ready for bed

Bed time!

Residential Trip Update

CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE PLEASE SEE BELOW

Wednesday 11th  January 2017

Dear Parents,

We are very excited for our first residential trip to Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World! Please find below our schedule for the two days and a list of things the children are advised to bring and things they must leave at home.

The children are welcome to bring spending money for our trip to buy souvenirs and toys if they wish. We would recommend a maximum of 500 baht. We would also like to remind you that anything the children bring to the trip they are responsible for so please pack wisely. The children will also have to carry their own bags so please ensure their bags aren’t too heavy.

Schedule
Thursday January 12th, 2017	Friday January 13th, 2017
07.30 Meet at Ascot International School 08.15 Leave Ascot for Dinosaur Planet 09.45 Arrive at Dinosaur Planet and have snack 10.00  Explore Dinosaur Planet 11.30 Lunch at Dinosaur Planet 12.30 Continue exploring Dinosaur Planet 15.30 Leave Dinosaur Planet for Ocean World. 17.00 hrs. Group arrives at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Welcome and General Briefing by Group Conductor (Health & Safety Briefing included) 17.15 hrs. Group Photo session 17.30 – 19.00 hrs. Aquarium Tour (except Touch Pool) Behind the scenes tour Glass Bottom Boat (No Feeding) 4D Cinema 19.00 -20.00 hrs. Dinner at Ocean Theater 20.00 hrs. Meet the animals at the Touch Pool 20.30 – 21.30 hrs. Handicraft Activities (Colour Painting) 21.30 - 21.45 hrs. Supper Drink (Milk/Soy Milk or Juice) 22.00 hrs. *** Bed Time ***	06.00 hrs. Rise and Pack up 07.00 hrs. Breakfast 07.45 hrs. Certificate & Photo Presentation 08.00 hrs. Depart from Aquarium 09.00 hrs. Arrive at Ascot International 09.30 hrs. Depart from Ascot International 10:30 hrs Arrive at Fashion Island and play in arcade 12:00 hrs Pizza for lunch 13.30 hrs. Leave Fashion Island for Ascot. 14.00 hrs Arrive at Ascot International School.

Things to bring

Things to leave at home

1. Pyjamas and slippers or comfortable footwear 2. Toiletries e.g. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, wash cloth. 3. Pillow/extra blankets (optional as bedding will be provided) 4. Personal necessities and medication e.g. prescription glasses, inhaler. 5. Camera (optional) 6. Hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion 7. Waterproof coat / jacket 8. Change of clothes for the next day 9. A book to read in the evening (optional) 10. Teddy bear (optional)

Mobile phones Ipads, Ipods, or tablets Electronic games Expensive toys or accessories

Lamb to the Slaughter

We role played the story of Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl as part of our crime story unit of work.

Residential Trip

Wednesday 4th  January 2017

Dear Parents,

We are very excited for our first residential trip to Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World! Please find below our schedule for the two days and a list of things the children are advised to bring and things they must leave at home.

The children are welcome to bring spending money for our trip to buy souvenirs and toys if they wish. We would recommend a maximum of 500 baht. We would also like to remind you that anything the children bring to the trip they are responsible for so please pack wisely. The children will also have to carry their own bags so please ensure their bags aren’t too heavy.

Schedule
Thursday January 12th, 2017	Friday January 13th, 2017
07.30 Meet at Ascot International School Continental breakfast with mixed fruit juices or milk serve on coach.   08.00 Leave Ascot for Dinosaur Planet 09.30 Arrive at Dinosaur Planet 09.45  Explore Dinosaur Planet 11.30 Lunch at Dinosaur Planet 12.30 Continue exploring Dinosaur Planet 15.30 Leave Dinosaur Planet for Ocean World. 17.00 hrs. Group arrives at  SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Welcome and General Briefing by Group Conductor (Health & Safety Briefing included) 17.15 hrs. Group Photo session 17.30 – 19.00 hrs. Aquarium Tour (except Touch Pool) Behind the scenes tour Glass Bottom Boat (No Feeding) 4D Cinema 19.00 -20.00 hrs. Dinner at Ocean Theater 20.00 hrs. Meet the animals at the Touch Pool 20.30 – 21.30 hrs. Handicraft Activities (Colour Painting) 21.30 - 21.45 hrs. Supper Drink (Milk/Soy Milk or Juice) 22.00 hrs. *** Bed Time ***	06.00 hrs. Rise and Pack up 07.00 hrs. Breakfast 07.45 hrs. Certificate & Photo Presentation 08.00 hrs. Depart from Aquarium 09.00 hrs. Arrive at Siam Paragon Cineplex 10.00 hrs. Watch a movie 12.00 hrs. Leave Siam Paragon Cineplex for Ascot. 13.00 hrs Arrive at Ascot International School.

Things to bring

Things to leave at home

1. Pyjamas and slippers or comfortable footwear 2. Toiletries e.g. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, wash cloth. 3. Pillow/extra blankets (optional as bedding will be provided) 4. Personal necessities and medication e.g. prescription glasses, inhaler. 5. Camera (optional) 6. Hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion 7. Waterproof coat / jacket 8. Change of clothes for the next day 9. A book to read in the evening (optional) 10. Teddy bear (optional)

Mobile phones Ipads, Ipods, or tablets Electronic games Expensive toys or accessories

Class Party

Merry Christmas everybody! Can't wait to see you all in January and hear about your awesome breaks!

Making Landforms

We made landform dioramas for our end of unit project.

We presented our landforms to the parents.