Terrific Traffic!

Some of the teacher's were a little worried when the school playground was full of police cars and vans one morning last week, but there really was no need to worry - it was just our local friendly policeman who had come to teach us about road safety.

First we watched a video in the hall to refresh our memories about how to be responsible pedestrians.  Then the fun began when we went outside to put our knowledge to the test!

The children navigated their way through a series of traffic lights, signs and zebra crossings.

There was even a roundabout which caused a little confusion.

Then it was time for pedestrians to  join in.  They too had to make their way around the network of roads and crossings safely.

  

It was only a matter of time before a minor collision brought the traffic to a standstill.

Luckily it was resolved quickly and the traffic flowed smoothly again.  

  The streets of Alfaz are all the safer after our experience!

Victorian Values

Vcitorian Children rarely smiled in their class photo.

The children in Upper Primary learned what life was like as Victorian school children went they turned back the clock in their classroom by 100 years.

Not only did they attend school in Victorian attire, they also had Victorian lessons including handwriting with real quin pens and ink.

Alexander concentrates on his handwriting.

Using quill pens, slates and chalk.

Young Victorian children would discuss a given object after studying it briefly.  They would present their findings to the rest of the class.

Silvia chats non-stop for almost a minute.

Anais presents her findings with grace.

Some of the children even brought a Victorian style lunch, wrapped in brown paper!

The learning experiance did not stop at the lessons.  The children also learned that Victorian children were to be seen and not heard, and those not adhering to the strict rules were punished accordingly!

Maja wears the Dunce's hat

Camilo behaviour is not acceptable.

As if being punished by the teacher wasn't enough, the class were then visited by Mrs Cousins - The School Inspector!

After all that hard work, the children went outside to play with some traditional Victorian toys.

Skipping was a popular game.

Christian masters the diablo.

They boys put a modern twist on a game of marbles.

 

After a hard days work, the children left the classroom as the handbell rang and went home as good, obedient children - we wish!