Newsletter | 16th October
Dear Families,
A lovely end to the week with one tree day with everyone wearing their own versions of green.
We hope you have found our recent parents evenings informative and celebrating your child’s work . We hope you have seen the progress within your child’s book and how handwriting is developing.
Today our school council worked with the FOLPA team to discuss new school opportunities and events we can work together. Watch this space for further information from the children.
Reminder school disco tickets are still available from the school office for Wednesday 21st october.
Many thanks
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Laycock
Headteacher
Dates for the diary
- Wednesday 21st October – FOLPA Halloween Disco – 21st October – please go to the office to get tickets
- Half Term – 26 October – 6th November
- Monday 16th November – Odd Socks Day – Anti-Bullying Week
- Monday 16th November – Maths Parent Session (KS2) 2.45pm
- Monday 16th – Wednesday 19th – Bikeability Year 5/6
- Thursday 19th November – Individual school photo day
Year group news
Nursery
This week Nursery have been reading Funnybones and have enjoyed seeing what the skeletons got up to in the middle of the dark, dark night. Our foundational knowledge has been to learn about day/night, light/dark and how the seasons change. They have been making Autumn tree pictures, exploring Autumn leaves, conkers and pinecones and having fun in our dark tent. In maths we have been practising counting to three in the right order and singing lots of counting songs.
Reception Rabbits
This week the Foundational Knowledge focus in Rabbits class has been around seasons, practising the names of the seasons and then focusing on Autumn. We have been exploring what Autumn looks like when outside, which included a scavenger hunt as part of Outdoor Learning.
Hares
This week Hares have taken another step up in their learning by beginning separate Reading and Writing lessons. We are enjoying a new book, ‘Rapunzel’ in Reading (a twist on the traditional tale!) and we are starting to understand how to use adjectives to describe settings in Writing. Thank you to all families who attended the Parent’s Evening meetings – it was lovely to get to speak to you all in person for longer than five minutes at the door!
Fawns
This week Fawns class have been working hard in maths using column addition. In reading we finished the text: The Pebble in my pocket, thinking about what we liked/ disliked about the book. In writing we wrote the opening to our narratives, describing the main character and the setting for our story.
Otters
In Otter class this week, the children have been continuing their core text of The Wildsmith which they have been loving! They have been totally immersed in the book and are enjoying each chapter as it comes. In Maths, they have been revising addition and subtracting of two 4-digit numbers. The children continued with their boxes in D.T., by covering their boxes with cloth. They focused on covering the lid and the lining of their boxes. Fantastic work Otters!
Badgers
In Badger class this week, we have begun our unit on newspaper reports. The children especially enjoyed the quotation lesson where they needed to hotseat each other as witnesses to the event. In maths, the children have begun a new unit on multiplication and division – the past few days they have focused on multiples and factors. In History this week, we focused our attention to looking at influential people for Black History Month. The children did some fantastic reading and art work to go alongside.
Foxes
Fox class have been learning how to multiply by up to 4 digits in maths this week. In English, the class have started their narrative writing a story with a moral. They started a new unit this week in PE focusing on fitness and have finished hockey. Finally, in science, the class studied how nutrients are transported around the body.
Owls
Owls have continued their learning about David Attenborough. They have reflected on what they would like to do when they grow up and what skills they may need to be successful in their chosen future careers. In History, we have continued learning about the Stone Age and looked at artefacts from the Mesolithic period.
Achievement Awards
Rabbit Class – Sophia for her developing understanding of both ABC and AAB patterns.
Hares Class – Frankie for his understanding of commutativity in Maths. You really impressed me!
Fawns Class – Rory for excellent use of expanded noun phrases in his writing.
Otter Class – Charlie for his excellent handwriting in all subjects.
Badger Class – Charlie Brooke for improvements in presentation across the curriculum.
Fox Class – Stanley for a really good effort in class this week to be ready to learn.
Owls Class – Harriet for showing fantastic determination in her Maths.
Star of the Week Awards
Rabbit Class – Parker for his developing confidence, and for consistently being ready, respectful and safe.
Hares Class –Evie for always being kind to others and always trying her best. Keep it up Evie!
Fawns Class – Grayson for using the skills we have learnt in PSHE to ignore distractions and improve his focus on his learning.
Otter Class – Amelia for her wonderful passion for reading in such a variety of texts.
Badger Class – Malia for always being kind and respectful towards others.
Fox Class – Freddie for consistently working well across the week and making the right choices.
Owls Class – Zane for using his ‘toolkit’ when he has strong emotions and for being a good friend to others
Congratulations to you all
Attendance Update
This week’s whole school attendance is 95.4%.
- In first place is Fawns with 98.8%
- In second place is Owls with 97.9%
- In third place is Badgers with 97.6%
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!
One Tree Day Success!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our One Tree Day fundraising event. We are delighted to share that we raised an amazing £150, which means 150 trees will be planted!
This fantastic achievement will have a lasting positive impact on the environment, helping to create greener spaces, support wildlife, and contribute to a more sustainable future. We are incredibly proud of our school council and school community for coming together to make a difference.
Well done and thank you for helping us grow a greener tomorrow! 🌱💚
Enrichment at Lingwood
At Lingwood, enrichment opportunities continue to play an important role in broadening our pupils’ understanding of the world around them. This month, as a school we have and will continue to be celebrating Black History Month through a range of engaging activities and discussions.
Children have explored the achievements and contributions of influential Black individuals throughout history, learning about their impact on society and the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. These experiences have encouraged thoughtful conversations and helped our pupils develop respect, appreciation, and understanding of different cultures and communities.
Below is a piece of inspired artwork by Emma in Badgers Class.
