Next term some classes will be adopting a variety of magnificent animals. With this in mind, the writing competition asks an important question. Why should we protect these animals? Are animals as important as us and what should we be doing to prevent their extinction? To win the completion you can either:
Write similes or metaphors using the two videos to compare and contrast ourselves and our lives with those of animals.
Write an argument or debate style sentences arguing for or against the protection of these endangered species.

Animal Kingdom from Whetley Academy on Vimeo.

I hope everyone was watching the London Marathon this morning trying to spot our very own Mr Conroy blazing ahead in his usual green, white and orange colours. He raised an amazing £2000 for the ‘Whizz Kids’ charity which provides wheelchairs and equipment for disabled children. Way to go Mr C!

Here are some photos from Year 6′s recent residential trip to Whitby. Everyone had a wonderful time and judging by the incredible writing on the 6S literacy page have come back thoroughly inspired!

Whitby Residential Trip 2014 from Whetley Academy on Vimeo.

Today our dedicated Whetley litter pickers helped keep our community clean and brought a fresh new look to the streets around our school.
Litter picking on PhotoPeach

Morning is a great time in the Nurture Room. There’s breakfast, juice and of course …songs. The children in nurture have shown how they can join in through song and learn words whilst having a lot of fun.

Sing-a-long from Whetley Academy on Vimeo.