Newsletter | 6th March
Dear Families,
The children looked amazing on World Book Day. It was also lovely to see so many dressed up and in character. Thank you FOLPA as well for providing the breakfast; it was really nice to see so many parents sharing stories with their children.
Heather Thorne
Interim headteacher
Dates for the diary
- Monday each week – Year 1 and 2 football after school
- Thursday each week – Year 3-6 cheerleading after school
- Friday each week – Fawn class begin swimming lessons
- Wednesday 18th March – Year 1 multi-skills festival
- Friday 27th March- last day of school
Year group news
Nursery
This week in Nursery we have continued reading The Body Book. In our foundational knowledge we have talked about why it is important to be active, practised skipping and hopping and learnt how to draw faces. We have really enjoyed looking in mirrors to create faces using different materials. In maths we have been subitising. We have listened out for 1, 2 or 3 sounds and shown the number using our fingers or number cards.
Reception Rabbits
This week we have been learning about the Hindu celebration of Holi. We have read the book Celebrations Around the World as well as other books on Holi. We have had lots of fun making rangoli patterns using paint, playdough and loose parts. In maths we have continued our learning on 3D shapes and have used them to make towers and ramps.
Hares
This week we have finished our art topic and made a final piece by creating stencils. Our highlight of the week though was World Book Day and we loved listening to each other’s stories at the end of the day. Year 2 have also had a wonderful time at their swimming lessons.
Fawns
This week in Fawns we have been learning about measures in maths. We have looked at using m, cm and mm for measurement. In reading we have been exploring the story Deep and have enjoyed sequencing the events in the story and looking at how the author portrays the mood of the text. We had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day and it was lovely to learn about everyone’s favourite books.
Otters
This week Otters have been learning about mixed and improper fractions in maths. They can convert improper fractions into mixed numbers. In P.E., the children are doing basketball – with the focus area being dribbling at the moment. During art, we learnt how to weave using paper and magazines! They had a blast on World Book Day being part of BBCs Live Lesson as well as joining in on a zoom call with the author of the Little People, Big Dreams books.
Badgers
Badgers have had another exciting week of learning. They thoroughly enjoyed PE this week with cricket and it is clear that we have some very talented cricketers in the class! In English, they have been busy writing their letters to Mrs Thorne about their inventions and in maths, they have continued to add fractions. In reading, they have finished reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream and next week, they will be moving onto their new core text: I am Not a Label. It was so lovely to see everyone at the World Book Day breakfast yesterday and thank you for making it so special for the children.
Foxes
Fox class have worked very well in mathematics on area, perimeter and volume – they will continue it next week. In English they have started their fantasy narrative and in computing started Internet safety. They looked amazing on World Book Day as well!
Achievement Awards
Rabbit Class – Hunter for lots of fantastic speaking this week. Well done Hunter.
Hares Class – Lois for having an excellent World Book Day costume and contributing to lessons wonderfully.
Fawns Class – Aurora for excellent swimming.
Otter Class – Ella for her wonderful writing of an explanation of the digestive system. You have such a flair for using technical vocabulary.
Badger Class – Kaleb for his significant improvement in his handwriting!
Fox Class – Charlie for fantastic work on area, perimeter and volume.
Star of the Week Awards
Rabbit Class – Joshua for always being ready to learn and being a brilliant member of our class.
Hares Class – Grayson for having a brilliant attitude towards his learning. Keep it up!
Fawns Class – Evie for working hard in everything you do. Well Done.
Otter Class – Freddie for always following the Lingwood Way. You come to school ready to learn. You are a role model to all.
Badger Class – Theo for going above and beyond to uphold the Lingwood rules and values!
Fox Class – Rose for always trying her hardest to work independently and to the best of her abilities.
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 96.8%.
- In first place is Badgers with 99.6%
- In second place is Foxes with 99%
- In third place is Rabbits with 98.7%
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!
World Book Day
Well done Lingwood for all your amazing dressing up on World Book Day! The whole school really enjoyed the breakfast and sharing their favourite books.
