Living and Learning-We respect and understand the differences between people. (SRE)
We have had some wonderful discussions about the differences between boys and girls! We have been challenging stereotypes and questioning many things.
Do only girls have long hair? Do all boys enjoy football? Why do we dress baby boys in blue and not pink? Are girls or boys better at gymnastics? Do only girls like fashion?
We were fascinated that girls can have babies. We linked this to our previous Topic work on mammals feeding their young.
In the end, the children summarised their learning to this: the main differences between boys and girls are their bodies. 
Maths-Measures
We have been comparing and ordering length and mass. In particular, we focused on mm, cm, m and Km. The children have enjoyed using a trundle wheel in the playground to measure our playground markings.
Living and Learning – What makes a boy or a girl?
Last week we talked about what attributes make a boy or girl. There were lots of stereotypical comments.
Girls have long hair but boys have short hair.
Boys play football and rugby but girls do dancing and gymnastics.
When we talked more about these comments the children were quick to give examples about girls with short hair or boys that dance. When we looked through the comments and talked about them we found that the facts were about body parts and functions.
Girls can have babies when they grow up.
Girls and boys have different private parts.
Help at home by challenging gender stereotypes and encouraging children to think about the person, rather than protected characteristics. It is, “one of the easiest ways to create a culture free of prejudice, and support children to develop a true sense of self, by actively celebrate difference. This helps children to understand that no two people are the same, and in turn makes all children feel happier and more secure.” stonewall.org.uk
Active Playtimes
We encourage children to be active at playtimes, ensuring that they have at least 30 minutes of physical activity during the school day. There is the adventure playground, the new playground markings, a variety of play equipment and skipping to choose from.
Golden Star
Well done to our most recent Golden Star!
1K Join In Afternoon
Thank you to everyone who attended the Join In afternoon. We had a great time making our own miniature rooms just like Deborah in our class novel – The Teddy Robinson Storybook.
Thank you to all the grown-ups who were able to join us.
Scholes Tennis Club – coaching sessions
Full Ball & Adults (15yrs+) 6:30 – 8.00pm
Technical and tactical play on the evening.
Rackets available.
Junior Session – Members £2.50, Non Members £5
Full Ball Session – Members FREE Non Members £5
Hope to see you there!
Any questions – just email lenworth.b@hotmail.co.uk or text 07715 627159
Hope to see you there!
Library competition – please vote!
Please vote for Scholes Elmet Primary in the National Book Tokens Competition!
Gold Star
Well done to our very proud gold star this week. 
1 potato, 2 potato, 3 potato MORE!
We enjoyed harvesting and eating the potatoes we planted back in Spring. They we delicious! 😋
