Newsletter | 23rd January
Dear Families,
It is wonderful to see so many children receiving their silver badges this week. They really are role models to the school upholding the values that we have. On the subject of values, our focus this week has been determination: from being in classrooms I saw lots of this from children working. As well as that, we had Mark from Harrier Judo Club come to school to show the children some basic skills.
Next week teachers will be meeting with some parents regarding learning support plans. You should have received an email earlier in the week regarding this if it involves your child. Please do arrange a meeting with them.
Heather Thorne
Interim headteacher
Dates for the diary
- Monday each week – Year 1 and 2 cricket after school
- Thursday each week – Year 5 and 6 football after school
- Tuesday 3rd February – Year 3/4 Sportshall athletics competition
- Monday 9th February – Glow in the dark dodgeball session for Rabbits, Hares and Fawns class
- Tuesday 10th February – Glow in the dark dodgeball session for Otters, Badgers and Foxes class
- Friday 13th February – last day of school
Year group news
Nursery
This week in Nursery we have been reading the book ‘The Way Back Home’. We have been talking about how it feels to be alone and imagining what it might be like to land on the moon. Our foundational knowledge has been to learn how to use scissors and practise our cutting skills. The children have really persevered with this and have all learnt how to cut straight, wavy and zig zag lines. In maths we have been subitising to 3 and noticing when there are 1, 2, or 3 dots.
Reception Rabbits
This week Rabbits have been learning about explorers. We have written lists of what we would take if we went exploring, used playdough to create landmarks from around the world and taken the opportunity to learn about different countries!
Hares
This week in Hares class we had a great DT lesson where children got to make their own crudites and tzatziki. In English children have finished writing their recount of what they did on Christmas day, making sure they included words like ‘first’, ‘next’ and ‘finally’ to explain the events in a clear order. In computing we talked about safe use of devices when children get screentime at home, and the importance of talking to a trusted adult if they see something by accident that scares them.
Fawns
This week in Fawns, we began our new unit in geography by exploring the different landmarks in London and making comparisons between London and our local area. In maths we have begun our unit on money and have been thinking about different coins and amounts. In addition to this, Year 2 this week have been working hard on their maths and reading checks and Year 3 have been focussed on their use of column method.
Otters
This week in Otters, we began our topic on stories from different cultures. We explored expanded noun phrases and how to create an atmospheric scene. In maths, we learnt how to divide using a 3-digit number. Finally, in D.T. we continued our project of hinges, where we started to plan to make our boxes.
Badgers
Badgers have been doing some fantastic learning this week. They have finished their biographies about Mae Jemison and they have gone above and beyond to add in the techniques taught for this unit. They have now started division in maths and using their times table knowledge to help their grouping and sharing. They have thoroughly enjoyed learning about water resistance in science, as well as learning about art within different religions in RE. Well done Badgers!
Foxes
This week Fox class finished their disaster narrative and began to edit it. In maths, they added and subtracted decimal numbers – they will be finding percentages soon! In science, the class created light mazes and periscopes to show how light reflects. The class also really enjoyed their judo session.
Achievement Awards
Rabbit Class – Thea-Rey for trying to achieve her best all the time. Keep it up Thea-Rey!
Hares Class – Elsie for her determination and effort when grating ingredients in DT.
Fawns Class – Poppy for showing determination to improve her handwriting – keep it up!
Otter Class – Achievement award goes to Harry for being determined to step outside of his comfort zone and sharing ideas with the whole class.
Badger Class – Brooke for always being such a kind member of our class.
Fox Class – Teddy for very good ideas and questions in our science lesson on light.
Star of the Week Awards
Rabbit Class – Coady for showing determination when pretending to be an explorer!
Hares Class – Otis for showing great determination in his maths learning as he worked on new ways to solve addition problems.
Fawns Class – Malakai for showing determination in his maths all week.
Otter Class – Star pupil nomination for determination is Niranjan for always rising to a challenge and wanting to improve his work.
Badger Class – Travis for his consistent determination in all subjects. He really gives 110% in everything he does!
Fox Class – Sam showing real determination in his maths work on decimals.
Congratulations to you all – we are very proud of you for showing kindness, determination and ambition.
Attendance Update
This week’s whole school attendance is 96.1%.
- In first place is Reception with 100%
- In second place is Otters with 97.6%
- In third place is Foxes with 97.2%.
Please note, class teachers will be communicating with any parents of children whose attendance drops below 95% to offer additional support.
Well done to all the children arriving at school on time, ready to learn lets see if we can again increase our attendance next week! A reminder that the school gates will continue to be open from 8.30 am and closed at 8.40am. Registration is at 8.40 am and school finishes at 3.25 pm.
Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know.
Remember that every day counts and we are in every day next week!
Star badges!
A huge well done to those children who have received their silver star badge today. 100 Dojo points will earn a silver star badge and 200 a gold badge to wear with pride. We have so many children who are close as well. Keep showing those Lingwood values!
Judo
The children had a great time this week learning some judo techniques. Please see the link below for more information.