School Council
The School Council met today to make a few plans for this term. Our first bit of exciting news is that the School Council have been re-branded as ‘The Junior Leadership Team.’
We discussed some ideas for Children in Need, which is taking place on Friday 13 November. The team decided that we would do a non-uniform day and collect donations. More information will be sent out on Monday.
The team are currently discussing what our new charity is going to be this year, so we’ll keep you posted when we’ve decided.
1,2V Celebration certificates
It was great to see (nearly) everyone back this week. Lockdown will not get us down!
As we can’t have our usual celebration assembly on a Friday at the moment, we will be posting the certificate winners on here each week for each class.
For great learning…
Yusuf : for great learning in maths this week – working hard on your number formation.
For sport and physical activity…
Kai : for determination in PE – trying to beat your own personal best with the bat and ball.
For living and learning…
Mollie – for always being so kind and caring.
GOLD STAR
Dylan – for a great start to Year 1. You are a brilliant role model.
History topic – The Great Fire of London
We have started a new history topic. Lots of our learning will be linked to The Great Fire of London. We are reading this book to support our learning:
You could search for a video of it on You Tube or there is a slideshow of the story here that you can read with your child at home.
We will be learning about where and how the fire started, why it ended up being so ‘great’ and what happened afterwards. We will also be learning about fire safety.
Help at home by asking your child about what they have learnt about The Great Fire of London so far.
Living and Learning – mental health
We have been looking at mental health over the last few weeks. Using mindfulness techniques (we like some of the Go Noodle ones) and talking about our feelings, moods and emotions is important. The SMILERS 7 steps to wellbeing is also a simple self-help guide.
Phonics – sound mats
At our recent parent-teacher consultations, a few parents asked about the sound mats we use in school. Children have been talking about ‘orange’ and ‘green’ sounds at home – which is great!
Here are the sound mats and below is a link demonstrating how each phoneme (sound) is pronounced.
Listen to the orange sounds here.
Celebration certificates
It has been a very busy week. We have settled into our routines well and our learning is zooming along!
For great learning…
George – for great learning in reading. You are becoming a super fluent reader.
For sport and physical activity…
Oliver – for great resilience when skipping using the big rope. You smashed your personal best this week!
For living and learning…
Ava A– for being an active learner. You share your ideas with the class happily.
IKN Certificate celebration
IKN have had another great week.
As we can’t have our usual celebration assembly on a Friday at the moment, we will be posting the certificate winners on here each week for each class.
For great learning:
Mihai – for composing and writing sentences independently.
For living and learning:
Kylan – being resilient in phonics.
For sport and physical activity:
Edith – exceptional effort in Wake Up Shake Up every day!
Phonics and the phonic screen check
The phonics screening check determines how well a child can use the phonics skills they have learned in year 1, ensuring that they are on track to become fluent readers.
Next half term, the phonics screening check will be taken by all children in year 2. Year 2 pupils who do not meet the expected standard in the autumn check will take the statutory check in June 2021, alongside year 1 pupils.
The phonics screening check contains 40 words divided into two sections. Both sections contain a mixture of real words and alien words.
The children are encouraged to add sound buttons or use phoneme fingers to read a word. Here is a video showing how we do this.
You can help your child at home by reading anything and everything!
Celebration certificates – 1,2V
It’s Friday again…another learning-packed week.
As we can’t have our usual celebration assembly on a Friday at the moment, we will be posting the certificate winners on here each week for each class.
For great learning…
Georgia – for great learning in writing. You wrote some super sentences this week!
For sport and physical activity…
Lani – for super enthusiasm in PE and WUSU (Wake Up Shake Up).
For living and learning…
Kyan – for being an active learner. You often have your hand up and like to contribute in lessons. Well done!
1KN Certificate Celebration
It’s been another lovely week in 1KN. Well done to all the children for having a positive attitude to learning and being active learners this week.
For great learning:
Jack -You have produced some beautiful handwriting this week. You always give 100% in every lesson. Well done!
For living and learning:
Thea – You have used the 8Rs this week in your learning. In Phonics, you Reflected back on your learning and edited it to make it even better. A fantastic attitude!
For sport and physical activity:
Stanley – Your attitude in PE and WUSU is fantastic. You have given it your all this week! Well done!