Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to our Spring Term 1 Newsletter.
As you can see we have had a very busy start to the year! The children have taken part in lots of activities and thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the zoo.
It was lovely to see so many parents engage in the maths workshop and we look forward to hosting more for you in the next few weeks- so keep your eyes peeled!
Mrs Smith
Headteacher
Parent Governor Vacancy
We are still looking for a parent governor so if you would like some information then please contact the school office for details.
ATTENDANCE
Well done to Foundation 2 for 94.6% attendance this term.
Please be reminded that it is your responsibility to contact school each day your child is absent, if you do not contact school an unauthorised mark will be given.
We will continues to remain to track and monitor your attendance and punctuality and will support you in any way we can. Informal chats about attendance and punctuality may take place at drop off or pick up times.
We expect all children to be in school on time at 8.55am.
2 year old provision starts at 12.30pm via the Foundation gates
CHESTER ZOO
Year 1 to 6 had the opportunity to visit Chester Zoo. Every one had a fabulous day and the children were a credit to our school.
WELL DONE!
In order to support their Science and English learning, Year 6 went to Chester Zoo to learn about the evolution of different animals and any common features they might share.
All of the Year 1 children loved watching the penguins swimming past them. They learnt that penguins are birds but their wings are to help them swim not fly!
Year 2 had a lovely day at Chester Zoo. We saw lots of different animals and we looked closely at their habitats as this is our science topic this half term. When we sat down to have our lunch we were surrounded by the ducks, they even tried to pinch some sandwiches! We all had very tired feet by the end of the day!
BE AWARE
You may be aware that cases of Measles are on the rise.
Please look out for following symptoms and seek medical advice.
The first symptoms of measles include:
a high temperature
a runny or blocked nose
sneezing
a cough
red, sore, watery eyes
KEY DATES
Half Term– 19th to 25th Feb back to school Monday 26th February
World Book Day– Thursday 7th March can come dressed in their favourite book character
Red Nose Day– Friday 15th March
Holi Festival– 24th March
Other events around the school.
On Shrove Tuesday Foundation 1 and 2 learnt how to make their very own pancakes . They certainly enjoyed eating them!
Our school council played cupid on Valentines Day and gave everyone a Jammie Dodger!
We had Jim and John from the Hive present an assembly about all the fantastic facilities and opportunities that can offer to young people. Please visit https://www.thehiveyouthzone.org/
Y4 had an interactive workshop to help them learn about Anglo Saxons, they had the chance to take part in roleplay, games and Artefacts.
Military Style Education run our Forest Schools, they also do lots of other activities out of school and holiday clubs. For more information visit https://mseschools.co.uk/
Everton in the Community come to support our children and deliver fun P.E sessions.
NURSERY F1
We set up an obstacle course around our track and have had great fun balancing, climbing and stepping along it
The class built a tower and had to decide if it was taller than Mr Brierley. It was eventually with lots more bricks added!
FOUNDATION 2
Look out! There is a dinosaur loose about the Reception classroom!
For the next few weeks, the children in Reception will be learning about dinosaurs. We would love for you to research them at home too.
Don’t forget to upload any home learning onto Tapestry.
YEAR 1
Year 1 have been learning about Seasonal Changes in Science which is part of the Year 1 Science Curriculum.
What a perfect week we had in January to observe first hand the winter temperature and weather! The pupils could say why they are wearing extra clothes. The pupils had the benefit of observing snow freezing into ice.
YEAR 2
Year 2 have been enjoying Forest School learning how to light their own camp fires using flint and steel.
YEAR 3
Year 3 have been enjoying how to play the Ukuleles. So far they have learnt how to play, ‘A man from Tennessee’ and ‘Pop it on your head with a ping pong ball’ as well as other songs.
YEAR 4
Year 4 parents were invited in to participate in a maths workshop with Miss Hebden and Mrs West. Parents had the opportunity to observe a counting stick lesson and engage in a multiplication game with their child.
YEAR 5
On Tuesday 6th February, some Year 5 children visited Goodison Park to participate in a Safer Internet Day conference. They learnt a lot about E-safety and look forward to sharing their new knowledge with their school mates.
On Tuesday 13th February, Year 5 Children visited the Country Trust in Aldford. On this trip they learnt about various different mini beasts, Fungi and mammals, as well as watching a live demonstration of tree felling.
YEAR 6
Year 6 took part in the Mini-Pathfinders project, becoming responsible citizens ready for life after Primary School. We took part in many different activities, with PC Peter Shone and his team.
Year 6 have experimented and investigated electrical circuits. We had to find ways to either make a bulb dimmer or make a motor slow down.
AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS
This term the children have been enjoying a range of after school clubs. Most clubs will continue after half term unless told otherwise. Please keep an eye on Parent App for any updates.
Chess Club -Monday
Karate Club
Year 6 Tutoring—Mondays
Football -Fridays (Weather permitting)
Year 4 Maths -Mondays
Year 5 Science -Mondays
Board Games - Thursday
Science club
Year 5 are currently engaging in the Science Afterschool club. We have been exploring whether we can make a metal boat move forward in water without touching it
SCHOOL COUNCIL/ ECO CLUB
The school council lead an assembly all about children's mental health .
Our ECO club went to ST Georges Primary School to take part in ECO arts day to learn all about plastic waste.