Newsletter – Monday 11th November 2019

Educating ‘for life in all its fullness.’

Attendance

Week Ending 8th November

Reception 99% Class 1 100% Class 2 94.2% Class 3 98.3% Class 4 94.4% Class 5 95.4% Class 6 100%

Overall 97.3%

Attendance Champions: Year 1 and 6

Congratulations.

Our school attendance expectation is 97%. Well done to everyone who

achieved this.

Values for Life

This half term in Collective Worship the children will be focusing upon the value of: Forgiveness

This week our focus will be: Repentance

Matthew 6:14 ‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive

you.’

School Applications

The local authority are now taking applications for

school places for the next academic year (2020/21). If you know of any child born

between 1/9/15 and 31/8/16 then their parents need to be applying for a

place now.

Parents can apply online by visiting:www.wakefield.gov.

uk/admissiontoschool.

The closing date for applications is 15th January

2020.

Robinwood Residential

The children had a great time during their recent activity residential and it was fantastic to hear from the centre of their excellent behaviour. The children enjoyed activities such as archery, team building exercises, a 3G swing, zip wires, trapeze, canoeing, piranha pool, dungeon of doom, crate challenge and much more. Thank you to the staff who gave up their time so that the children could enjoy this wonderful experience!

Big Me Day - Aspirations

Children across school have had many responses to their letters written on the Big Me Day we held recently including letters from a pet carer, a doctor, a nurse, an artist, Cadbury’s, TV vet Peter Wright, the RSPCA, a physiotherapist, a paramedic, a teacher, Yorkshire Wildlife Park the COO of British Dressage, Mary Berry and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas! We are excited to see what else comes through the letter box!

The Howard History Museum of Dinosaurs

The Howard History Museum of Dinosaurs was open for business for one day only showcasing the work completed by Year 1 in their recent topic.

The Year 1 museum staff enjoyed sharing their exhibits to all classes in school and their family members!

Cross Country Event

Well done to the children in Key Stage 2 who competed in the cross country event recently. The children did a fantastic job and came 2nd overall earning qualification to the West Yorkshire School Games event in March at Temple Newsam!

Upcoming Diary Dates:

WK BEG 11th November – Anti-Bullying Week

11th November – Y5 Remembrance Day Service at the Memorial

12th November – Y3-4 Inspire 14th November – Y1-2 Inspire

15th November – Children in Need 19th November – Governors Meeting

19th November – Y5-6 Inspire 20th November – Nursery/Reception

Inspire 20th November – Parents Consultation

Meetings.

School Council – Junior Leadership Team

Last week we had our first school council meeting where we all voted for jobs. We discussed the Junior Headteacher, Junior Deputy Headteacher and Clerk. We all decided that for Children in Need we would come to school in bright colours. We also talked about recruiting new eco-committee members and chose Health and Safety Leaders. We also discussed things that have gone well that children have enjoyed. (Sol – Junior Headteacher)

Celebrating Us!

The following children have been recognised by their teachers for their outstanding achievements within the school week:

Emilia (Rec), Harriet (Rec), Harry (Y1), Jasmine (Y1), Victoria (Y2), Jason (Y2), Lola (Y3), Poppy (Y3), Danny (Y4), Mia (Y4), May (Y5), Florence (Y5)

Well done also to the children who were recognised to be living our vision and values.

Congratulations to Martha who received the school vision award

recognising her high expectations in relation to her learning

behaviours.

Thank you for your continued support, I hope that you have a lovely week.

Mr Michael Walker Headteacher

Proud of our partnership with Mshikamano (Solidarity) Primary School - Bega Kwa Bega (Shoulder to Shoulder)

Proud of our partnership with Mshikamano (Solidarity) Primary School - Bega Kwa Bega (Shoulder to Shoulder)

Proud of our partnership with Mshikamano (Solidarity) Primary School

Year 6 Class Assembly

Year 6 were wonderful when leading their class assembly recently. They shared their excellent knowledge of World War 2 and presented it in a clear and informative way which was very impressive. They shared examples of their writing, art work and finished with a demonstration of their African drumming skills!

Spooky Disco

The children enjoyed their ‘Spooky Disco’ prior to the half term break. Thank you to the HSA and staff involved in making this event a success.

Afternoon Tea

Children enjoyed receiving their special afternoon tea, the first of a half termly treat, in recognition of excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning through living our vision. Well done!

Happy October Birthdays