L1M - The Bear-Necessities Of Dundee And Folkestone

Sasha Bear's Mid-term Break

2008-03-17T11:31:00.004Z

On the 17/2/2008, Sasha Bear came on a skiing holiday with the Bett family to 'Belle Plagne' in France. On then night before we left for France we needed to stay in a hotel near to the airport as we needed to check in to fly at 5am the next morning. It took a while for Sasha to get to sleep that night as she was very excited as was I. Eventually we both fell asleep and dreamt of the coming adventure.

The next morning my mum and dad told Sasha that because she did not have a passport or a ticket she would need to hide in one of our suitcases for the trip to France, but they said it could be the first of many adventures! After two and a half hours on the plane we arrived in Geneva where we had to get on a three hour bus transfer to get to out hotel called 'le duex domaine'. Once we arrived Sasha was able to get out of the suitcase and see the room that we were staying in and also her bed for the week.

The week was taken up with skiing and playing in the snow, although Sasha was too small to ski so she just played in the snow. One of Sasha's favourite things to do was to dig herself into the snow and lie very still to try to see if she could hide from us. Sasha was very good at this but we always found her eventually. Every afternoon Sasha and I as well as my sister and mum and dad would take the gondola down to the lower village and there we would have hot chocolate, and big pancakes which are called crepes in France. Sasha's favourite was the crepe with the chocolate sauce although she also liked a topping with butter and sugar. It was hard work trying to keep Sasha Bear's face clean with all the chocolate sauce! On the last day we again needed to be up very early to get on the bus at 6am for our transfer back to Geneva to catch our plane home to Scotland so Sasha had one last look out the window before climbing back into the suitcase and getting comfy for the long trip home.

I think Sasha Bear really enjoyed her me term break with us and although she never got to do any skiing I think that all the snow ball fights and games of hide and seek in the snow made up for it. It was great fun for me to take Sasha on holiday and I promise I looked after her well. I hope you enjoy hearing all about the holiday from Sasha Bear.

Sasha visits Joanna's House

2008-03-17T10:49:00.005Z

Bear We Go

2007-09-04T21:43:00.001+01:00

This year the children in Mrs Mooney's Primary 1 class at The High School Of Dundee and Mrs Cage's class at St Mary's CEP Primary School in Folkestone will be learning about one another's cultures through their 'bear' exchange.

Click on the images in the map below to find out where in Great Britain each bear will travel to.

Elizabeth up in the mountains!!

2007-05-10T13:53:00.000+01:00

Elizabeth was taken to Switzerland with one of the Rainbow children. Look at some of the activities she did with the family.............

Elizabeth goes to Center Parcs

2007-04-20T09:32:00.000+01:00

Elizabeth is a very lucky bear - she has had 2 holidays this Easter!! Her first holiday was at Center Parcs. Alice took her and they all had a super time. Have a look at some of the activities she took part in...........

Rusty Goes To America With Spencer

2007-04-19T08:45:00.000+01:00

Spencer took Rusty to America during the Easter holidays where they stayed in Disneyland. Look at the pictures to see all the famous people Rusty met when he was Prince Rusty for the day.

playing in the park!!

2007-03-22T15:46:00.000Z

I went to the park with Rainbow class today - brrrr, it was cold but I still had fun. I need a warm coat. I hope someone in Rainbow class will make me one because my fur is not warm enough at the moment!

Weather in Folkestone During March

2007-03-02T10:26:00.000Z

Read our comments to find out what the weather is like in Folkestone during March.

Weather In Dundee During March

2007-03-02T10:24:00.000Z

What is the weather like in Dundee during March? Read the comments to find out.

Rusty Visits The Nurse

2007-03-01T09:16:00.000Z

Rusty loves using the computer and visited Mrs Tonner's ICT room. Mrs Tonner decided to take Rusty and the children on an adventure around the school with the children taking pictures with the camera. In the playground Rusty got stuck in the railing that he had to visit the nurse to get a plaster.

St Mary's CEP School

2007-02-28T10:03:00.000Z

Mrs Tonner had a wonderful time at St Mary's CEP visitng the children in the Rainbow class and seeing Elizabeth. Here are some pictures Mrs Tonner took on her visit.

Rusty Goes To a Rugby Party

2007-02-28T09:50:00.000Z

Rusty went to a rugby party at the weekend with Scott. As you can see he was properly dressed for the occasion. He scored a try and was lucky not to get too dirty! He had a great time and is looking forward to going to Peter's house next week as it is his birthday.

Spike and Me

2007-02-27T12:54:00.001Z

spike
Originally uploaded by Dundeehigh.

Today I met Spike the robot. I was a little frightened of him as everytime I tried to touch him his tail launched out to hit me like a scorpian. Not sure if he wants to be my friend.

Mrs Tonner

Look! Elizabeth is fine

2007-02-27T10:27:00.000Z

Mrs. Tonner met the Rainbow class today. Elizabeth was very happy with the learning today.

Elizabeth's boyfriend?

2007-02-27T10:20:00.000Z

Mrs. Tonner popped into Rainbow class this morning to say 'hello' to Elizabeth and what did she find!!!!

Check the picture below.

A Day At Folkestone

2007-02-26T15:57:00.000Z

Gosh today was very busy. First Mrs Tonner went to a school in near St Mary's in Folkestone where the children were using computers that can fit in their hands. This was exciting watching the children find information and create information using their palm computers. Mrs Tonner then helped with lunch duty then was taken to Elizabeth's school to meet the children and see them using remote control robots. The children had great fun and so did Mrs Tonner. Read tomorrow's updat to find out what happens.

Mrs Tonner

church visit

2007-02-26T14:35:00.000Z

We took Elizabeth to church last Thursday. She looked at the stain glass windows and all the statues. Elizabeth liked the statue of St. Peter. She decided to have her photograph taken next to St. Peter. Why do you think our local church is dedicated to St. Peter?

Elizabeth is here!!

2007-02-26T14:26:00.000Z

Elizabeth is settling in well and is not so shy now. She has been home with Mrs. Cage and will soon be staying with the boys and girls from Rainbow class.

Snow or Chalk?

2007-02-25T19:14:00.000Z

Hello L1. Mrs Tonner is having a wonderful time in Folkestone. Here are some pictures I took whilst being shown around on Sunday.

Rusty Uses The Computer

2007-02-24T19:14:00.001Z

Rusty uses the computer
Originally uploaded by Dundeehigh.

Rusty arrived all the way from Folkestone to find all the children were out at ICT with Mrs Tonner. Mrs Mooney looked after Rusty until all the children came back and what a surprise they got to find Rusty in their classroom. Rusty is having a great time at The High School of Dundee. He loves playing with the children, but best of all, he likes using the computer to draw pictures.

What Is The Weather Like In Dundee?

2007-02-12T21:11:00.000Z

What is the weather like in Dundee. Before the children in Folkestone send their bears to Dundee we have kept a weather report in the comments under this post. Find out what clothes your bears will need to bring.

What Is The Weather Like In Folkestone

2007-02-12T21:04:00.000Z

Before we send our bear all the way to Folkstone we were wondering what the weather is like. We heard that there was lots of snow and were wondering if our bear will need to wrap warmly with scarf and gloves as we do not want our bear to catch the cold. We look forward to your reply.

L1 Dundee

High School of Dundee

2006-11-27T15:48:00.000Z

Our school is getting ready for Christmas. We have been practising a Nativity Play called, 'The Return of the Smallest Angel'. Mrs Mooney

My School

2006-11-27T15:47:00.000Z

Our school is very old. It is over 750 years old. There are over 1000 pupils.

My Class

2006-11-27T15:33:00.000Z

L1M are looking forward to receiving a teddy bear from their partner school in Folkestone. They will be sure to look after him or her and show the teddy as much as possible about Scotland, and Dundee in particular. Mrs. Mooney

Scotland and England Share Stories

2006-11-08T13:05:00.000Z

This is the second year the teachers are The High School of Dundee and St Mary's CEP School have been E-friends. Let's hope the adventures are as exciting as last year when the bears had great fun learning about each country.