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On Friday 15th June the Year 6 children were invited to take place in a Science Jamboree at Pfizer in Sandwich.   The children learnt about all the different careers in Science, including Space Travel, engineering and the environmental sciences.

On Wednesday 14 June, the Year 3 children visited the Singleton Environment center in Ashford. They enjoyed lots of activities including: -classified flowering plants - did you know there are over 300,000 species! They didn't classify that many! -went on a scavenger hunt -planted plants and decorated their own plant pots -drew plant inspired artwork with pavement chalks -looked at seasonal produce in the allotments -created their own pollinators using different insect attributes.

As part of their science learning, the children in year 4 created their own mouth full of teeth. The children learnt the names of the different types of teeth and their different roles.

On Friday 9th June, the Dover Rotary Club paid for 33 lucky children to visit Chessington. All the children had a wonderful time. We would all like to thank the Dover Rotary Club for their generous gift. 

As part of their topic on castles this term, KS1 made catapults during their design technology lessons. They followed a plan, measured wood, cut it to length and attached the pieces with glue. They then tested the catapults with different weight items.  

The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey. To mark this special occasion, we have held a Coronation Day! All the children looked brilliant dressed in red, white, and blue. The school has been covered in Union Jag flags and the children have made bunting to celebrate. Every child in the school has made a crown and we have had a special lunch to celebrate.

Mrs Cox's new Life Skills club met again this week.  The children learnt how to make a hot drink safely. The children had tio identify dangers around the kitchen and how to keep themselves safe. The children all had a turn filling, switching on and pouring a hot kettle (under close adult supervision). 

Tennis royalty Tim Henman was at Dover College on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 as part of the East Kent Community Tennis Programme. The programmes aim is to get more young people involved in tennis. Some very lucky children from Years 3 and 4 from White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School were invited to attend the event. Children were coached by professional tennis coaches and practised ball skills, racket control and learnt the rules of the game.  The children returned to school with a very special gift from Tim Henman himself - a signed a giant tennis ball. 

Many people have asked for an update on the crisp packet blanket for the homeless. We are proud to say we met our target and have collected, washed, and joined enough packets to create the blanket for the homeless. Well done to all the members of the Eco Club and Mrs Cox who have worked so hard on this project.