Growing In Faith and Learning
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It has been a very busy 2 weeks in school.
Robins have been working hard in maths particularly focusing on counting and 1:1 correspondence. They have begun their nativity rehearsals and have been learning their Christmas songs.
Kingfishers have begun their new class text - Major Glad, Major Dizzy. They have re-told parts of the story and made predictions. Topic work has been linked to their whole class text and Victorian toys. In RE, they have been exploring why Jesus is special to us. Science work has focused on the weather and in art they have begun to look at the work of William Morris and creating their own repeating pattern wallpaper designs.
Owls have been multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 in Maths and looking at the effect. In English they have been writing letters linked to their class text - The Tin Forest. They are all thoroughly enjoying the story. In science they carried out an investigation to see which magnets are the strongest, making predictions and analysing their results.
Kestrels have been using formal written methods for multiplication and division and applying their skills to word problems in Maths. In RE, they have started their new unit on Festivals of Light with quiet reflection and class worship. In English they are continuing Midsummer Night’s Dream with lots of drama and writing Agony Aunt style letters. In History, they have been researching monarchs of the Tudor period.
In English Falcons have been writing humorous alternative endings to a chapter. Maths work has focused on fractions - simplifying and adding. In RE the children have written job applications for the role of the Messiah. In DT, they have started designing a WW2 plane which will made out of wood.
The whole school trip to the cinema was a great sucess. The children had a great time and their behaviour was impeccable.
Sport
Well done to the following children who represented the school in a local schools' netball tournament: Alice, Eve, Ashton, Madison, Oscar, Neeve and Franchesca. Congratulations on making it to the final next week. We wish you all luck.
We also had a team representing the school in a football tournament at Rawlett school. Well done to Harry, Monty, Jacob, Ashton, Alex, Caiden, Francis and Oscar for playing well and showing great sportsmanship.
Congratulations to the following children who received an award in Family worship this week.
Robins
Katie Preece for never putting less than 100% into everything especially her written work.
Roma Francis for always being kind and a friend to all.
Kingfishers
Noah Lowery for trying very hard to be an independent learner.
Emily Wainaina for writing a super report about Remembrance.
Owls
Millie Owen for always finishing tasks and helping others.
Mazie Tedd for a great attitude to learning.
Kestrels
Thomas Gilbert for his polite and positive presence in class.
Bethany Lawrence for persevering in tackling challenges.
Falcons
Isla Follis for writing a lovely letter linked to our English text.
Vinny Fernyhough for being a lovely boy to have in the class who always sets an excellent example.
This week’s attendance award was presented to Owls for 100% attendance.
Congratulations to the following children who received an award in Family worship this week:
Robins
Phoebe Davies for always managing her distractions.
Emily Bryan for a fantastic effort and achievement in all areas related to the Stick Man story.
Kingfishers
Asher Weatherall for becoming a more independent learner.
Delilah Cope-Hall & Joe Tregaskis for writing a fabulous poem.
Owls
Cameron Hunter for excellent rounding work in Maths.
Kestrels
Lizzie Ridout for writing a fabulous poem during poetry week.
Alfie Robbins for always being kind and well mannered.
Falcons
Madison Williams for excellent extended story writing.
Francis Luke for always being a really hard worker who always wants to be challenged.
Robins had a successful open door and we would like to say a massive thank you to all that attended. They are learning all about The Stickman at the moment and have been out and about a lot looking for material to help in class. It is VERY exciting!
Kingfishers have written their own versions of ‘Hurt No Living Things’ using adjectives. On their Welly walk they collected leaves and made leaf windows. In Maths, they have finished addition and moved onto subtraction. In Science they have looked at seasonal changes and in RE they have talked about why we wear poppies.
Owls have been introduced to their new exciting text ‘The Tin Forest’ and have written predictions about what they think the book will be about using expanded noun phrases. In maths they have been working hard on mental maths methods and rounding to the nearest 10 and 100. In science, they have been sorting materials using magnets.
Kestrels enjoyed collecting God’s natural treasures on their Welly Walk which were then used to make clay tiles. They have started their new history topic ‘The Tudors’ and have begun to study the life and works of Shakespeare.
Falcons have studied Walter de la Mare’s ‘The Listeners’ and studied the language and meaning behind the poem. They had a really enjoyable trip to the Arboretum to lay a poppy wreath and pay their respects. In DT, they have started their designs to make model World War 2 planes.
Also in school this week: Choir have started their rehearsals ready for performing at the Christmas lights switch on and at the Christmas Fayre, Two members of the school council, Grace Dix and Madison Williams, represented the school in a Network Council Meeting, and Yasmin Turner won the Parish Council speed awareness competition - congratulations Yasmin.
Congratulations to the following children who received an award in Family worship this week:
Robins
Isla Costings for always showing respect, manners and a great attitude at all times.
Quincy Young for her enthusiasm in all areas at all times.
Kingfishers
Elsie Owen for careful art work.
Delilah Cope-Hall for always listening carefully and trying her best.
Owls
Ronnie Fernyhough for managing his distractions and really focusing in maths.
Kestrels
Evie Cover for consistently producing work at the highest standard.
Bayleigh Moran for his positive attitude towards his work and friendships.
Falcons
Alex Bain for fantastic ideas during poetry week.
Conor Hopwood for having a more positive attitude to learning and not giving up so easily.
This weeks attendance award, for the class with the highest overall attendance, went to Kestrels.
Hope you all had a lovely half term.
Congratulations to the following children who received an award in Family worship this week:
Robins
Elijah Hannon for a great effort in all areas especially phonics.
Elsie Jones for being the best role model.
Kingfishers
Lilly Hill for trying hard to make good choices.
Maisie Stevens for writing a great recount.
Owls
Hattie Goodwin for really persevering and producing some wonderful subtraction work.
Gabriel Ward for woking hard with Mr P.
Kestrels
Elsa Blackwood for impeccable manners.
Grace Cooke for writing a wonderful biography.
Falcons
Anna White for making really good improvements in her English writing.
Jacob Bryan for being a fantastic role model not just for Falcons but for his little buddy.
This weeks attendance award, for the class with the highest overall attendance, went to Kingfishers.