Friday 2nd May
It was lovely to welcome the children back to school this week – especially with the glorious sunshine we have had too! As the new term begins, the children have started their new topics, including the Maya, the Romans and hot and cold places around the world. We have lots of exciting activities and events planned for throughout the summer term – please see our key dates for further information. On Thursday, Ironbridge enjoyed their house celebration through several games and activities outside. Well done Ironbridge!
With the good weather set to continue, please ensure your child brings a water bottle, a sun hat, and has sunscreen on before coming to school each day to stay hydrated and protected while enjoying their outdoor activities.
BeSMART Cup winners who will have a special treat next week:
Mrs Poole’s class for always trying their best, being brilliant during lessons and for showing a real passion and enthusiasm for stories.
House Points
This week, Wenlock gained the most house points with 287 – the other houses were very close behind!
Achievers of the week:
Year 6 achievers: Jessica for her superb attitude to learning across all subjects. She always tries her best and is a wonderful role model within our classroom. Sebastian for making excellent progress and contributions during our maths lessons this week.
Year 5 achievers: Jesse for showing a great level of focus and concentration in lesson this week. For also being a mature example to others whilst we have read outside this week too. Well done! Lawrencia for an outstanding start to the new half-term; a very mature attitude, determination in lessons and super reading at home.
Year 4 achievers: Le’Shane for excellent progress with the bus stop method of division. Matilda for fantastic work using the bus stop method.
Year 3 achievers: Hok Hei for overall improvement in the effort he has been putting into his work this week. We have seen a big improvement in his handwriting and the amount of work he is producing. Keep it up, Hok Hei! Joshua for always being a kind and helpful member of the class and returning from half term with a great attitude to learning! Well done Josh.
Year 2 achievers: Lucy for her wonderful enthusiasm in all she does, her improved resilience, her kind, helpful nature and her infectious, beaming smile. She brightens our day. Miss Hill’s achiever for her positive attitude, hard work and kindness. A great role model to her peers!
Year 1 achievers: Ophelia for always giving 100% effort in all she does and producing some fantastic Literacy and Maths work this week. Albie for his positive attitude and effort in all areas of his work and a big improvement to his handwriting and presentation.
Year R achievers: Kobie for his fantastic improvement with his reading, remembering new sounds and applying them to his story books. Kimberley for settling in so well to Newdale and always giving 100%.
Readers of the week – these children were entered into our weekly reading raffle:
Year 6 readers: Fianna for impressing me with her home reading. Mr McFarland’s reader for increasing the size of and detail in his reading diary comments.
Year 5 readers: Barnaby for his continuous effort into reading at home. Malachi for impressive easter holiday reading and also completing five reads this week.
Year 4 readers: Jazper for reading an astonishing 9 times over the Easter holidays! Rochae for a huge improvement in the amount of reads each week and giving such detailed comments in her reading diary.
Year 3 readers: Elva for amazing reading comments in her diary over half term. Chimzy for regular reading at home and writing detailed comments about what she has read.
Year 2 readers: Miss Lowe’s reader for improving reading at home. Miss Hill’s, for consistent efforts in school and at home with reading.
Year 1 readers: Theo for always reading a range of books at home and working hard on his reading. Miss Fisher’s reader for hitting the ground running at the start of the new term with her home reading and completing lots of home reads.
