Attendance Matters

This week, our whole school attendance was 89.5% which is below our target of 96% so we have a lot of work to do as we go into the final week of the spring term.  Let's see if we can smash 96% next week, have every class winning an extra playtime and finishing on a record high!  The winning class this week was Year 1 with 95.8% and they won a new classroom game on the Attendance Wheel - well done!

Year 2 Artist Visit

This week, our Year 2 children had a visit from Miss Walker's grandad Bob Barker who is an incredibly talented artist.  He spent the afternoon with Year 2 talking about the various techniques he uses and how to create different effects with pencil and charcoal in the Impressionist style.  I was blown away by the quality of their finished artwork - Kayleigh brought hers to me and I'm going to have it framed and displayed in my office. 

Great British Spring Clean

On Monday, our School Council and Co-op Young Leaders came together as part of the Great British Spring Clean.  They wore their high viz jackets and had litter pickers so they could help to make our grounds look smart.  They came back and said they couldn't believe how messy people have been just leaving things in our plants and bushes and that they were glad that they had been able to help improve things.  They all embodied two of our Ways of Being: Show You Care and Succeed Together. 

'Just Dance' and Dine

We had the most amazing 'Just Dance and Dine' yesterday after school.  So many families came along to have a bit of a boogie and sit down together to eat.  Paula, our Community Pioneer, made the most delicious Pasta Bolognese and Veggie Pasta that it was hard to choose between the two! Thank you to everyone who came along to support us and to everyone who helped to organise (especially Mrs Flaherty and Paula Garner) and run the event.  Keep an eye out for the next date for Dance and Dine.

Wellbeing Ambassadors' Assembly

Yesterday, our Wellbeing Ambassadors delivered an assembly on what wellbeing means and how they can support this in our academy.  They asked some thought-provoking questions and then lapped around the hall checking in with what our children were discussing.  They led the assembly so confidently and all of our pupils know who they can go to if they are struggling with their mental wellbeing.  

And finally…

We hope you have a wonderful weekend whatever you decide to get up to.  The weather doesn't look too bad - we might even get some sun!  I will be trying to sort my garden if the weather allows and spending time with my daughter on Mother's Day, Mr Watson will be going to the Lake District with friends, Mrs Shirra will be catching up with her friends and Ms Pascoe will be getting her hair done. We will see you bright and early on Monday morning for our final week of the spring term where our doors will open at 8:40am ready for learning to begin at 8:45am - see you there!

Nursery

Adam - Succeed Together

For becoming more confident in provision and with his friends.

Reception 

Jaxon E - Do What Matters Most

Jaxon has been following classroom rules, sitting on the carpet, lining up, and using his new visual timetable. Well done Jaxon!

Logan - Show You Care

Logan has been offering Blue Monster to children who are feeling sad and asking if they need a cuddle. Logan has also been thinking about what makes him feel better when he might be sad too. 

Year 1

Luca – Be Yourself, Always

For always having a positive attitude towards all learning! We love having Luca in our class!

River – Do What Matter Most

For always following the rules and encouraging others to do the same! River has been an amazing role model!

Year 2

Jessie – Do What Matters Most

For a huge improvement in your attitude to learning this week! You have worked so hard all week!

Arfa – Be Yourself, Always

For fantastic independent writing in English this week. I loved reading your story!

Year 3

Blake – Do What Matters Most

For being a kind and considerate member of the class, a great friend and someone that cares. He leads by example!

Alex – Do What Matters Most

For being a shining star in helping her friends this week supporting them when we do talk partner work and showing great engagement.

Year 4

Jaden – Show You Care

For huge improvement in your timetables knowledge.

Isla – Show You Care

For huge improvement in your times tables knowledge.

Year 5

Phoebe – Show You Care

For being such a shining example of the ways of being. Phoebe is always focused on doing the right thing and works so hard!

Mollie – Succeed Together

For being such a kind and caring member of the class. She’s always looking for ways to make the classroom a nicer place!

Year 6

Alice – Show You Care

For showing you care about your improvements in writing and you have made so much progress. I can’t wait to read your setting description.

Vanesa – Succeed Together

For always having a polite and welcoming smile and cheering everyone up who you speak to.