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The London Children’s Flower Society Judging will take place on Monday 2nd March.Please bring in all the Daffodils and Hyacinths that you have grown, whatever condition they are in, on the morning of the 2nd March. There will be Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates awarded.

Attendance News96.74%

This week we wanted to celebrate the classes with the best attendance, so well done to…Tadpole in Nursery, Koala in Reception, Dugong in Year 1, Manatee in Year 2, Macaw in Year 3, Hippo in Year 4, Kingfisher in Year 5 and Puffin in Year 6

Well done Hitherfield

Architecture Workshops were a huge successThe Bridges, Maths and Design Sessions run by Architecture Workshops were a huge success last Friday.Year 6 classes got into teams of four and had to use their mathematical, design and collaborative skills to construct their own bridge structures. Children applied their knowledge of mathematical shapes and their ability to problem solve with their research on different bridge constructions they had learned during topic. There are lots of varied careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Maths (STEAM) - we hope to see many children pursuing this interest in secondary school and beyond!

REMINDERS Remember to keep walking, scooting and cycling to school

The Air Quality Banner Competition deadline is this Friday!! All entries to the office please.

THIS WEEK TRY…

For Me - The Childline AppChild-friendly features:The Photo sharing social media app gives children the opportunity to explore the world of social networking in a safe environment.As the main aim of the app is to teach preteens the etiquette of interacting online, it has constant reminders to keep things positive like the comment box that directs users to ‘ leave a nice comment’. The app also picks users who have modelled good behaviour to be ambassadors to other Kudos users.

Safety features:All accounts require a parent or carer to provide email authentication and approval. No friends can be added until a parent approves the account.Geo-targetting is not offered so images will not share your child’s location.Photos are monitored to make sure they’re not inappropriate and all the likes made on photos are anonymous.

Rated: 12+ Available on: iOS and Android Cost: Free

H I T H E R F I E L D H E R A L D O N L I N E S A F E T Y C O R N E R

THE 11TH OF FEBRUARY WAS SAFER INTERNET DAY! All year groups in the school will have had assemblies focussed on staying safe online this week.

You can access the resources made for parents and carers by going on the following link: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2020/i-am-parent-or-carer

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SAFE INTERNET USEThis week included Safer Internet Day and the Year 1 to 6 children looked at safe on line identities in their assemblies and classes. We discussed what an on line identity is and how to ensure you do not give out information that could be used by others. We also discussed the impact of saying negative things on the internet and how hurtful that can be.It is probably worth everyone in our community remembering that if you are using social media, whether its Facebook, WhatsAPP etc, and even if you believe it is a closed group, posting negative or malicious things can be hurtful, abusive, bullying, victimising and could even end up with the police being informed.As we said to the children, never post something on line that you would not say to someone’s face.

STAY SAFE ONLINE

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WHATS OND I A R Y D A T E S

RECEPT IONPLATYPUS* Felix* Isabel

KOALA* Shawnelle

KOOKABURRA* Penelope

YEAR 1COBRA* Santino* Esme

SUNBIRD* Kemuel* Javier

DUGONG* Amira* Peter * Jack

YEAR 2MANATEE* Miley * Connor * Timothy

MONGOOSE* Minnie* Thierry

HUMMINGBIRD* Skekinah Daniel * Jonathan

YEAR 3JAGUAR* Najam* Theo

MACAW* Niyah* Ayub

ANACONDA* Folrijeta

YEAR 4HIPPOPOTAMUS* Dejavaun

FLAMINGO* Aaron

CHEETAH* Brooklyn * Jace * Nia * Alex

YEAR 5KINGFISHER* Soriyah

HEDGEHOG* Grace

OTTER* Michelle

YEAR 6WOLVERINE* Maria

ORCA* Angel

PUFFIN* Milo

Good news cardCongratulations to these children who have really impressed their Teachers this week.

Half term

MATHS LIBRARY: Every Wednesday in the school library. Come and borrow fun maths games and books for free to play at home with your family.

Maths challenge

M A T H S G L O S S A R Y

Translation = moving a shape into a different position, without changing it any way.

The challenge this week is all about connecting the dots

Don’t forget you can email the completed maths challenges to the main school office or drop them off there too.

25 FebruaryYear 3 MacawTrip to The British Museum

Year 5 OtterTrip to CLC

26 FebruaryYear 3 JaguarTrip to The British Museum

2 MarchSpring Bulb Judging in the Studio

Secondary National Offer Day

3 MarchYear R PlatypusClass Assembly & Open Morning 9:15 – 10:30am

5 MarchTrip to Explore Day at the South Bank

6 March WORLD BOOK DAYWORLD BOOK DRESS UP DAY

10 MarchYear 4 CheetahClass Assembly & Open Morning 9:15 – 10:30am

12 MarchYear 5 HedgehogAssembly & Open Morning 9:15am - 10:30am

13 MarchSPORTS RELIEF

Can you join all 9 dots with four straight lines, without taking your pencil off the paper? You can not go over any lines twice!

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WORLD BOOK DAY 2020FANTASY BOOK CHARACTERSFRIDAY 6 MARCHHitherfield School’s Dress Up Day Competition for the whole school was chosen by the pupils and elected through School Council – the children chose the theme of Fantasy Book Characters. Here are some ideas of books with fantasy characters

A fantasy character can be anything that is not of the real world or has magical abilities. Like a talking animal, a robot character, Harry Potter characters, characters from myths and sagas, fairy tale characters, nursery rhyme characters.

Have fun, be creative, be inspired!

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To book a place, please contact Hitherfield Children’s Centre on 020 8835 9569

STARTING SOLIDSHOSTED BY THE CHILDREN’S NUTRIT ION AND DIETET ICS SERVICE• At this workshop you will

• Learn how to introduce solid foods

• Discover practical ways of introducing solid foods to your baby

• Receive a free weaning recipe booklet

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Hitherfield Children’s CentreWednesday 19 February10.00am to 12.00pmMonday 24 February12.30 to 2.30pmMonday 16 March12.30 to 2.30pm

Crown Lane Children’s CentreMonday 2 March10am to 12.00pm

Sunny Hill Children’s CentreWednesday 4 March10.00am to 12.00pm

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LOW COST/NO COST

Family Fun in London Please look at the organisations’ websites to double check times and arrangements

UNICORN THEATREFREE (Ages 3+) 020 7645 0500 www.unicorntheatre.com147 Tooley St, Southwark SE1 2HZ Nearest tube: London Bridge SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY

UNICORN UP CLUB, SAVE THE BEES 12.00 – 2.00pmJoin the Unicorn Play Club most Saturdays from 12pm – 2pm for free drop-in activities from portrait painting and potato printing to giant rocket making and more! All our arts and crafts are activities designed for you and your tiny human to create together. This week, we’re making beautiful bees to remind all the grown-ups how important they are.

SOUTHBANK CENTREFREE (All ages) 020 7323 8000 www.southbankcentre.co.uk Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XXNearest tube: Waterloo / Embankment

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY

EARTH ACT IV ITY TRAIL 11am – 4pm, 5 – 11 yrsCollect an activity sheet and lead your family on a do-it-yourself eco adventure, created by artist Anna Bruder. Follow the footprints and enjoy the puzzles on a green-inspired wander through Imagine Children’s Festival, packed with discoveries galore.

BIG SONGS FOR LITTLE SINGERS various times (see website)All together now: join us for a day of belting tunes for kids.Learn some moves, reprise the classics and pick up new tunes at our free family sing-along.

YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO CHANGE THE WORLD various times (see website) Find out about children who are making the world a better place.

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY

ALL HANDS ON DECKS 1.30pmShout ‘Arrr’ at our rollicking pirate-themed party, featuring crafts, dancing and the chance to wear your best pirate outfit. With Just Vibes DJs on the decks to provide a jolly atmosphere.

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM FREE (All Ages) 020 7601 5545 www.bankofengland.co.uk/museumEntrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH Nearest Tube: Bank MONDAY 17 – FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY

10am – 4.30pm Listen to fascinating stories performed by our costumed actor. Learn about the California gold rush, and how someone once found a way into our gold vaults! You can also pick up our real 13kg gold bar and make a gold bar shaped money box to take home.

HORNIMAN MUSEUMFREE (All ages) 020 8699 1872www.horniman.ac.uk 100 London Road, SE23 3PQBuses: 176, 185, 312, P4, 63, 122, P13. Family Fun weekdays during half term! MONDAY 17 – FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY

Check website for timings Throughout half term, take part in free and fabulous Horniman craft activities every day including: MAKE! Permian Volcanoes, Bath Bomb Workshop, Creative workshops, Hands On Workshops.

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LOW COST/NO COST FAMILY FUN IN LONDON CONTINUED

GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY FREE (All Ages) www.ucl.ac.ukDrop in between 1pm and 5pm, this event is free and there is no need to book020 3106 2052 Rockefeller Building, University College London, University St, WC1E 6DENearest Tube: Euston/Goodge StreetTHURS 20TH FEBRUARY

HALF TERM EXPLORE ZOOLOGY 1.00pm-5pm, drop inBring along your budding zoologists for our family specimen based activities and be inspired by our collections and enthusiastic museum educators. Specimens that are usually on display behind glass will be out on our tables for you to handle and carry out your own investigations.

RAGGED SCHOOL MUSEUM FREE (drop in) all ages. Admission and all activities are free!www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk020 8980 640546-50 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RR Nearest tube: Mile End WEDNESDAY 18 &

THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY 10.00am – 5.00pm We will have free arts and crafts activities on offer throughout the museum, face-painting and all of our usual Half-term fun!

MUSEUM OF LONDONFREE (ages 3+) drop in activitywww.museumoflondon.org.uk150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN / 020 7001 9844Nearest tube: Barbican SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY

MONSTER SOUP PUPPETS 10.30 – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm The Thames was once so foul and full of yucky bacteria that an artist called William Heath named the water ‘monster soup’! Join Moth Physical Theatre to make your own bacteria inspired monster soup puppet. Then discover tricks and tips to perform with it.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERYFREE (all ages) www.npg.org.uk 020 7306 0055 St Martins Place, Westminster City, WC2H 0HE

Nearest tube: Leicester SquareMON 17TH FEB – FRI 21ST FEBRUARY

DROP IN ACT IV IT IES 11am – 4pm, This February half term, bring your family and friends to enjoy activities across the Gallery and be inspired by stories of LGBTQI history and people in the Collection. In celebration of LGBT History Month, take part in storytelling sessions, craft workshops and family tours around themes of diversity and acceptance.

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LOW COST/NO COST FAMILY FUN IN LONDON CONTINUED

SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY

ST INKY STORIES!12pm, 2pm & 3pm (30mins) drop in activityTravel back in time with storyteller Emily Grazebrook to the stench-filled summer of 1858 in this interactive session. Hold your nose as you move through the museum galleries and discover the dirt, disease and pollution which created the Thames’ Great Stink!

MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY

BEAKY CHALLENGE11am & 1.30pm (1hr 30 mins)Learn about the birds that inhabit the River Thames and take our beaky challenge. Make your own beak and then use it to scavenge materials and build a nest using clay.

MONDAY 17 & TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY

LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN12pm & 2.30pm (1 hr 30mins)Can you help rebuild the iconic London Bridge? Be inspired by the original Roman crossing and learn about weights and measures from Londinium. Then construct your own bridge from craft materials and test it out!

TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY

MONSTER SOUP PUPPETS10.30 – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm

WEDNESDAY 19 & THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY

THAMES TUNNEL TALES11.30am, 1pm, 2pm (30 mins) age 3+Join us for a musical storytelling session that will bring to life the engineering marvel known as The Thames Tunnel. Take part in stories and songs in this session for young and old.

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY

POP UP CARDS, 12pm & 2.30pm (1 hr 30 mins) age 5+Become a paper engineer and construct your own River Thames themed pop-up card. Flex your maths muscles and drawing skills to create a construction inspired by Victorian dioramas.

FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY

T IME TO INVEST IGATE12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm (45mins) age 5+Grab a lab coat and investigate climate change in this investigative family workshop. Budding scientists can take part in mini demonstrations to understand how humans cope with rising water levels. This workshop is free but ticketed. Please pick up a ticket from the Information desk on the day.

FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY

MAKE FLORA & FAUNA12.30pm – 3.30pm, drop in age 5+Explore the watery world of the Thames and the plants and animals that live there. Work with your family to create a giant collage map of the river and it’s wildlife.

MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDSFREE (ages 5+) 020 7001 9844 www.museumoflondon.org.uk No1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL Nearest tube: Canary Wharf West India Quay DLR /

Happy Half Term everyone!