Food Glorious food

Foundation were treated to a visit by Adam Curtis who talked to the children about senses, colour blindness and how something tastes if you hold your nose and don't breathe. Try it!

The children then tasted various liquids to see if they could tell whether it was sweet or sour. Finally - which chocolate tasted best. Which do you think?

Bird Watching in 3/4

During this term a small group of children have been taking part in the Big School’s Bird Watch by the RSPB. The children spent an hour observing the birds seen on the school’s grounds before analysing the data and submitting it to the competition. We are still waiting on the results, so hopefully we may receive some good news soon! The children really enjoyed the project and are keen to take part in it again next year. Here are some pictures from the project.

‘Flying High’ at RAF Benson

Year 6 have had an interesting day at Benson Airbase where they have taken part in various activities including: a maths challenge to work out how to get teachers and books to flooded villages; climbing aboard a Puma helicopter; looking inside a Chinook; weather-related work with the Met Office; exploring survival equipment; a PT session with an obstacle course and a healthy eating discussion; and looking at food ration packs for those out on exercise.
“I was fascinated to discover how much weight the chinook could lift!” - Maggie.
“I enjoyed the PT session and I learned that the intestines are 6 metres long!” – Luka.
“I loved moving the pulleys in DT!” – Imogen.
“Twenty people could in the 10 man survival dinghy and still have room!” – Megan.
Email from Flight Sergeant Cassidy: “May I start by thanking the staff and students of Cholsey Primary School for making your visit to RAF Benson earlier today such a pleasure to be involved in, the good behaviour and engaged attitude of your pupils are a credit to the school.”
Well done, Year 6!

Rugby Success!

Congratulations to our Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Team!

The team participated in the Wallingford Partnership tournament last week and came 2nd place. This means they can now qualify for the County Finals.

Swimming Gala Success

Congratulations to our Year 5/6 Swimming Team! 

Both teams have progressed through to the ESSA regional finals in Guildford. The teams swam amazingly well coming first and second in all heats and finals. 

Year 5/6 Football Success

The year 5/6 team played really well in their first football tournament. We are pleased to announce that we made it to the semi-finals and finished in third place. Well done to all of the children who took part.

Spring Music Concert

Another amazing range of musical talent was enjoyed at the Cholsey School Spring Concert.
A massive thank you to all of the music teachers, the PTA for the bar and donations towards a new drum kit and Mrs McKeown for the brilliant pictures.