Newsletter | 1st May
Dear Families,
What a lovely week in school it has been – the children have been hard at work and I have seen some amazing learning and following the Lingwood values of kindness, ambition and determination. Well done to those children who have received a gold badge for 200 Dojo points.
Next week is a bank holiday Monday so please remember that the school is closed on Monday 4th May.
Carolie Laycock
Headteacher
Dates for the diary
- Monday 4th May – bank holiday (school closed)
- Wednesday 6th May – Reception multi-skills sports festival
- Monday 11th – Thursday 14th May – Year 6 SATs
- Friday 22nd May – last day before half-term
Year group news
Nursery
This week in Nursery we have been reading ‘Errol’s Garden’. We have enjoyed sharing ideas about what we would like in our ‘dream garden’ and learning what plants need to grow. We have started planting our own sunflower seeds and making sure they have all the things they need. In maths we have been recognising 1, 2 and 3 and counting out the right amount.
Reception Rabbits
This week Rabbits have been learning about how to protect the environment and what people like David Attenborough and Isatou Ceesay have done to help. In our maths, we have been measuring and comparing length, weight and volume. It has been lovely to spend more time outside and explore our learning more there too.
Hares
This week Hares class have enjoyed designing their own toast houses in DT, talking about why toast could be used for building a structure while non-toasted bread could not. In English they have done really well with their instructional writing, learning how to use imperative verbs to outline steps for making a fruit smoothie. In maths we have started a new topic on fractions, building up to learning how to recognise and make a half.
Fawns
This week in Fawns we have enjoyed thinking about what seeds need to grow. We learn the word dormant and linked it to our knowledge of seeds. In writing we have started retelling a story and I have been really impressed by the pupils focus and independence.
Otters
This week in Otter class we continue with the topic of time – looking specifically at analogue and digital. In reading, we have started our new text The Wind in the Willows. The children are learning how to write a third person narrative using descriptive devices. They built a working circuit in science and created a 3D sculpture which they covered in tissue paper during art!
Badgers
Badgers have been hard at work this week with their English and maths! They are midway through their Greek myths and using a variety of techniques taught to upskill their writing. In maths, they have continued their work on decimals, including recognising the place value of decimals and multiplying and ordering decimals. In science, they have started their new unit on Living Things and their Habitats and kickstarted the unit with learning about dichotomous keys and used it to classify different trees! In DT, they have started their new unit all about designing and making road safety belts! Well done Badgers!
Foxes
The Year 6 pupils have come back well-rested form Hautbois and the whole class have been working well. In English, they have started writing their autobiographies based on a person from the Windrush generation. In maths, the class have been studying algebra – next is shapes and measure. Finally, in DT, the class made towers of spaghetti to test strength and support.
Achievement Awards
Rabbit Class – Ashraf for being brave and trying new food at lunchtime.
Hares Class – Elsie for amazing improvement in her writing.
Fawns Class – Joshua I for his excellent focus with writing this week.
Otter Class – Max for your hard work during our maths unit of time. You have challenged yourself above and beyond.
Badger Class – Givenchy for being so kind and helpful to others throughout the week.
Fox Class – AOlivia for great improvements in mathematics this week.
Star of the Week Awards
Rabbit Class – Grace for sharing her ideas during carpet sessions and always being beautifully behaved!
Hares Class – Jayda for always being ready in class for her learning and sharing her ideas.
Fawns Class – Grace for being always showing the Lingwood Way.
Otter Class – Malachi for using your toolkit to avoid distractions and remaining focused during lessons.
Badger Class – Thea for her ambition and independence in maths this week!
Fox Class – Tye for putting lots of effort into his work and trying his best to focus.
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 95.9%.
- In first place is Foxes with 99.1%
- In second place is Nursery with 98.1%
- In third place is Reception with 95.8%
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 or gold star badge today. 100 Dojo points will earn a silver star badge and 200 a gold badge to wear with pride. Keep showing those Lingwood values!
Our Approach to Technology in the Curriculum
To ensure an engaging and effective learning experience, we integrate various appropriate technologies into our curriculum delivery. If you have any concerns regarding the use of these tools, please inform your child’s head teacher.