First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme - UCL Institute of Education

This half term two Polygon pupils travelled to France to take part in the First World War Battlefield Tours Programme.

 

 

 



Pupils were there to answer several key questions, including;

 

- How did the First World War affect ordinary people?

 

- Was the battle of The Somme in 1916 really a disaster for the British Army?

 

- Is remembrance more or less important 100 years on?

Engagement Programme Gym

The engagement centre boys had a brilliant session in the gym this morning. During this term the boys have been learning how to use gym equipment to improve health and fitness though circuit training. We will be able to use some of this practical evidence towards achieving an OCR entry level PE award.

Jamie ready to box!

Leg raises to improve abdominal strength

Great effort Callum!

30 seconds maximal effort!

Trying out the C.V equipment, cross trainer and treadmill

Arts University Bournemouth STEM Challenge

The Arts University in Bournemouth have provided Polygon with some promotional block cards which allow different structures to be constructed.


The STEM challenge set was to construct a tower that is over a metre high and can support its own weight without falling down. Below is Owens attempt at the challenge.

Use the hashtag #AUBMakers for more information.

KS4 Maths

The boys have been working hard in Maths today learning how to construct triangles. Fantastic effort by Shaun, Luke and Jack. Keep up the good work! During this lesson you have completed work to the new GCSE levels 3-4!

Jack completing his fourth triangle.

Fantastic, clear presentation showing all working out.



Shaun starting by measuring the base of the triangle.

The tasks for today!

Today we used a compass to help us draw an arc.

 

After School Clubs

After school clubs are something that most of the boys really enjoy. We are very lucky to have Steve from the Saints Foundation to help run some of the clubs.

Boxing is a firm favourite with the boys!

Basketball is a great team building sport.

Loving the looks of concentration on their faces-well done you 3 this was lovely to see!

Doodle Champion Week 5

Well done to 4CM for being the Doodle Champion - week 5.

Will you be able to retain the title this week?

                                                  More War pictures!  Don't do it!!!!

Ah too late.  Jack took a shot for Sir!

Drama

During one Drama lesson we looked at War and set about creating an such an environment, using the classroom.

We also had time to pull faces too!

Skirret

Jaiden and Taylor with a skirret plant they dug up on the allotment. Once grown all over the country, skirret is a vegetable like a skinny parsnip but tasting much sweeter. It was grown in our Shakespeare400 bed.

Racing Lego Cars!

Last week, 3AW spent some time building Lego supercars, and then decided to have a race, to see who had built the fastest car!

With Mr Bailey and Miss Waldram, the class made a racetrack out of the classroom furniture and things they found around the room.  Have a look at what fun we had!

Sheldon and Zack were proud of their building skills!

 

Getting ready to race

And they're off!

They didn't always make it to the finish line!

Games Club - 6/10/16

This week in Games Club pupils were encouraged to complete some multi-coloured pictures as well as taking part in games. The pictures were creatively finished as shown below.

 

After completing the pictures pupils played games of Connect 4 and enjoyed some time playing games on an iPad and computers.

 

This week's attendance included; Leon, Jack & Reece.

Year 7 Nurture Time

The year 7s have settled in very well. Here they are enjoying some nurture time in their class base.



Nourishment, rest and relaxation are part of their daily routine.



Therapeutic colouring is something that all the boys really enjoy!

Year 7 Maths testing

Liam looking back over his answers-a great skill!

 

The year 7 boys did their baseline Maths tests this morning. They found it quite difficult in places but showed great resilience and all tried their best. Well done boys!



Ryan working very hard!