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Year 1 Message

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2 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2024 by

Governors feedback linked to the Curriculum meeting

Governors were delighted to talk to enthusiastic Geographers from Reception to Year 6. Children were very knowledgeable about topics such as volcanoes, earthquakes, Mount Everest, capital cities and details around maps.

Governors could see clearly that the children in our nursery provision have a high-quality offer with exciting resources and stimulating environments.

Governors want to celebrate the swimming offer with you – please see below the report created by Miss Jones our PE lead.

Swimming Update January 2024

Governors had an in depth look at the After School Club provision and were impressed with the overall offer including the carefully thought-out snack menu, planned trips and exciting activities for the children. Governors agreed to release more funding to further resource our After School Club.

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 19th Jan 2024 by

A Busy Week in Year 1!

It has been another busy week in Year 1 this week!

We have been learning about The Great Fire of London in History this week. We’ve imagined we are bakers on Pudding Lane, civilians in London in 1666 trying to stop the fire and Samuel Pepys writing his diary.

Our bird feeders had set, so we went and placed them on the trees around Base Camp to feed the birds during the cold weather.

In Forest School, we created our own sculptures using natural materials inspired by Andy Goldsworthy.

In Computing, we worked collaboratively and practised programming commands to move a BeeBot around a map.

In Science, we sorted different items into groups based on the material that they were. We also used a range of adjectives to describe the properties of each material.

In Maths, we have been learning to count in our 2’s and our 10’s. Please ask your child to keep chanting these around the house, practice makes perfect! The Counting by Twos Song | Counting Songs | Scratch Garden (youtube.com) Count Together by 10’s | Counting Workout for Kids | Jack Hartmann Counting by 10s (youtube.com)

In Literacy, we have been reading Paddington and using exciting vocabulary to retell the story of him at the palace. Here is another Paddington story you might like to listen to. 🐻 Paddington at the Circus | Paddington Bear Kids Book Read Aloud (youtube.com)

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2 years ago
Posted on 12th Jan 2024 by

Our Wonderful Winter Walk!

This morning, Year 1 went on a wonderful, wintery Nature Walk looking for signs of winter and spotting different wildlife and habitats.

We observed lots of different birds, so when we returned to school, we worked as a team to create lots of bird feeders to hang around Newdale’s outdoor areas.

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 21st Dec 2023 by

Year 1 -Miss Hill’s Class

The children worked hard learning the songs and actions for their nativity this year. We are so proud of them! Please see some of the photos that were taken yesterday.

We also had a great time this morning having a snowball fight.

We hope you have a wonderful break, ready to return in 2024.

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss Hill and Mrs Wilmot

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2 years ago
Posted on 07th Dec 2023 by

Finance and Personnel Committee Update

Finance & Personnel Governors met today and were impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm that the School Parliament children have within their role. Governors encouraged them to expand on future plans by looking at the possibility of an ex cabinet member visiting school to talk to the children.

The school SENDCO outlined the expenditure connected to EHCP’s and the future plans for the new year. Governors also discussed policy, procedure and spending plans for across the school.

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2 years ago
Posted on 04th Dec 2023 by

Safeguarding, H&S Governors feedback

The governors who are members of the Safeguarding, H&S committee met last Thursday. The safeguarding champions visited and discussed their role in the school and their exciting plans for this year. Other agenda items included the management of asthma on our school site. Governors went to observe the currently closed Quiet area of the playground and look forward to seeing the repairs being carried as rapidly as possible.

2 years ago
Posted on 04th Dec 2023 by

Parents’ Evening – Y1-6 entry points

The map below shows the entry and exit points for parents’ evening for the week beginning Monday 4th December 2023. Please note that if your appointment is after 5:30pm on Monday or Tuesday, that you will need to enter and exit the school via the school office.

 

 

2 years ago
Posted on 30th Nov 2023 by

Year 1 & 2 Nativity – 19th & 20th December

We hope the children have enjoyed learning our nativity ‘The Inn Crowd’ as much as us adults. We have been blown away with their incredible voices, acting and dance moves during rehearsals so far.

We invite you to watch ‘The Inn Crowd’ on either of the following dates, Y1 and Y2 parents can attend either date.

Tuesday 19th December at 1.30pm

Wednesday 20th December at 1.30pm

Parents should arrive outside the schools’ main reception.

Tickets are limited to 2 per family to make it possible for all our children to have a comforting, supportive face in the audience.

We will be providing hot chocolate for everyone – parents must bring a mug for themselves and their child/ren.

All tickets must be purchased through ParentPay, please note, only one transaction can be made. Deadline for booking tickets is 13th December at midday.

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your continued support with costumes or practising lines.

KS1 team

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 29th Nov 2023 by

Governors feedback linked to the Curriculum meeting

Governors were impressed with the phonics teaching offer when they visited and participated in, a variety of the Read Write Inc (RWI) phonics sessions in reception during the Curriculum meeting yesterday. Governors felt reassured by the positive learning atmosphere, excited by the children’s engagement and impressed with the quality of teaching.

During the rest of the meeting, Governors received updates on the strategies related to Pupil Premium and PE funding for the school. They were impressed by the upcoming proposals and events planned for the rest of the year.

Additionally, the governors had the opportunity to discuss the induction process with the new year 1 teacher and were confident in the process.