Headteacher's blog

Photograph day

2012-02-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

Thursday saw the annual visit of the school photographers.
Here are some shots from Nursery

First we wait on on benches ...

...until we're called.

One photographer takes the picture, while the other is editing earlier pictures

Am I doing alright? It's lonely here!

The umbrella ensures just the right amount of reflected light

Sometimes a hairstyle needs adjusting

Pancake Day

2012-02-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

On Shrove Tuesday, Breakfast Club celebrated in the traditional way ...

...with scrumptious pancakes

This blog seems full of food just lately - I'd like to assure viewers that we do work as well!!! Easier on a full stomach, in a happy mood - honest!

The craft cafe

2012-02-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

We ran craft sessions during the holiday.
Mrs Rowlands reports on the activities:
"We made valentine's cards and little bags with roses (chocolate) in, decorated fans, made flowers, and used fabric and glass paint to decorate hairbands, bracelets, caps, dolls, and puppets! Oh, and decorated biscuits and stuck love hearts on them!"

2012-02-26T06:28:00.001-08:00

First, apologies for the break in service. My computer is now fixed: I'll try and catch up with what you've missed - although this week is going to be rather busy. You'll see why later in these posts...

First, more from International Week. This is 2M eatiing the pizzas they made :

Mrs Rowlands was kept busy all week - most children did some cooking at some point and she was teaching it, co-ordinating the timetable and keeping track of all our cooking equipment! No small task in a school our size!

2012-02-15T09:40:00.000-08:00

Even though yesterday's roof damage was bad (see post entitled "Devastation"), there were some good things happening in school uesterday. Here's a working party painting backdrops for the Year 3/4 production
Above, some of the spraying took place outside - and it was cold.

Inside, Mrs George is mending the stage curtains

Reception's Dragon dance

2012-02-15T09:32:00.000-08:00

More from International Week:
After everything was made, the children did a Dragon Dance.
Following the instruments and waving flags...
the dragons dance their way into Nursery

Everything was brightly coloured

and it was a lot of fun

I like how the children's eyes were shining

Although some children were very serious!

Whoops, the head needs adjusting!

Children from Nursery applaud their bigger friends

And the dragons make their way home to Reception.
What a lovely finish to the week

Devastation

2012-02-14T10:44:00.000-08:00

This was the scene that greeted us today

Someone has been on the roof looking for lead, ripping up tiles in the process

We have no lead on the roof - it was all replaced in the summer

There is around £10 000 of damage in total, money that we could have spent on our children.
Did you see anything? Let us know at school, or ring the police.

China in Reception

2012-02-13T09:55:00.000-08:00

Children in Reception studied China. Here are some lanterns

They made flags

And here is a dragon in the making

Spanish Dancing in Nursery

2012-02-13T09:44:00.000-08:00

Nursery children investigated Spain for our International week.

Here they join in with some Spanish dancing

It looks like fun!

The teachers joined in too

Pasta faces

2012-02-12T09:39:00.000-08:00

Pasta faces from Year 6's Italian week

This one is still work in progress

Tai chi and music composition

2012-02-08T12:57:00.000-08:00

These beautiful pictures are of all 70 children in Year 5 doing Tai Chi as part of their China study

It was really calm and peaceful watching them all following the instructions

And here they are composing and notating their own music

An overwhelming victory

2012-02-08T12:48:00.000-08:00

Jesson's indoor athletics team scooped the board at an inter-school indoor athletics competition today, scoring 30 points more than the team that came second
(Yes, you read that right - 30 points more)

No more pictures, Mr Seager and Miss Robb were too busy cheering on the team!
Well done everyone - we're proud of your achievements!

Year 6 make pizza, and sample Italian food

2012-02-08T12:44:00.000-08:00

For International Week, Year 6 are studying Italy

Today was sampling some Italian tastes

...and making healthy pizzas

"I don't think much of this blue cheese!!!!!"

"Not sure about this one either, but I'll put on a brave face for the camera!"

International Week Day 1

2012-02-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

It's International Week at Jesson's. The weather started it off by transforming itself into Greenland for us. (Above)

Below, the playground is empty and forlorn. Too icy to play out in these conditions

Ice on the waterfall pool

Inside, however, it's warm - as Year 1 are transported to India for some Dandia dancing

By the end of the session, the sticks become a blur as children have learnt the moves!

Year 5 are in China for the week. Here they're preparing vegetables for a stirfry

They look delicious

It's important to tase the odd bit as you go along!

Here are some origami shapes

Year 2 are in France today - as you can tell by these models of the Eiffel Tower

Which is the tallest? Practical maths in action

Owl pellets. Yes, owl pellets

2012-02-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

Year 6 are reading a fantastic book, "Skellig", and as part of their studies they are examining owl pellets. Skellig is wild and mysterious.

This was an enjoyable and absorbing study, which is also helping with science studies

It's very cold outside

2012-02-03T03:49:00.000-08:00

Some fine dry weather, with clear skies at night have led to very low temperatures. Look what's happened to our fountain

A closer look

These are the raised beds. Some plants are struggling to survive...

...but the wallflowers have kept going since the Autumn

A view from Bloglady Headquarters. Very sunny, with a good view of the berries

I love these miniature daffodils - they show spring is just around the corner

There hasn't really been a forecast for snow, but if there's a problem, we'll post updates on here, on the school website, and on Twitter @jessonsceps

We love reading

2012-02-01T00:47:00.000-08:00

Year 5 start their Literacy topic on stories from other cultures. Their book is set in India

The bright sunlight streams through the blinds, but the book holds their attention

We didn't quite have enough for one each!

Unaware of the Bloglady, the children keep reading.

The engine room of the school?

2012-01-31T09:25:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered how we get such fantastic displays?
Here are some of our Teaching Assistants in their secret kingdom!
Cutting out pictures for the Aztec topic

Adding glitter to a beautifully texteured moon (without spilling it, Mr Welch!!!! - See earlier blog post)

Cutting out a diagram of a tooth

The brightly coloured paper lies ready for use

We don't use much powder paint these days - the ready mixed type is much easier!

Reception Yellow do ICT

2012-01-30T15:08:00.000-08:00

Reception Yellow love their weekly sessions in the ICT suite

Although some of them prefer posing for photographs!

The children wearing headphones were singing/reading along to this song

Some children were so absorbed that they didn't even notice the camera

Community Service, and dry hair

2012-01-30T14:47:00.000-08:00

Our local Police came in to present two awards for contribution to our school community

As well as the certificates, there were badges. Well done girls!

Year 3 swimmers try out the new hairdryers...

...suggested by a parent.

Why didn't we think of that? Thanks anyway: it was an excellent idea!

Props, tennis and ooops!

2012-01-29T07:28:00.000-08:00

A parent working party making props for our production of Troy Story

Kia came in to see us. She's now at a boarding school for tennis. She trains and plays for five hours a day - is she the Venus Williams of the future?

Oh dear Mr Welch, trying to put all that glitter on your display didn't go quite as well as you hoped!

PS I also missed taking a picture of Mrs Shackleton serving lunch - they were short staffed, so her colleaues volunteered her services!

Chinese New Year: class 1K's assembly

2012-01-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

1K's Class Assembly was about the Chinese New Year. Here's part of the dragon dance

The assembly was magical to watch but the dim lighting made photographing almost impossible

Back in class with their costumes and animal masks

Of shields and cows

2012-01-25T14:01:00.000-08:00

You saw pictures of them being made, so I thought you'd like to see some of the finished Year 4 shields.

Parents and children really enjoyed working together on them

We had almost 100 parents at Working Together session last week

We publish the dates well in advance so working parents can put it in their diary - or send an aunt, uncle, granny or grandpa instead

And we've got a session this Friday for anyone who'd like to come and make props for the concert.
No particular skills needed, just turn up!

And here are three more pictures of our Send a Cow appeal. You might have seen us in the paper earlier in the week
Class 4J

Class 4F

Class 4K

Year 3 learn some songs

2012-01-24T14:57:00.000-08:00

Last week you saw the shields being made. Now children are starting to learn the songs for their production.
Miss Agrawal points out the words on the screen

By the end, the children will know them all by heart

They really enjoy their singing

Faces: Year 6's art work takes shape

2012-01-23T14:03:00.001-08:00

Year 6 are part of a national project on portraits. Here's some work in progress...
.... based on Picasso.

This one is Mr Seager's. It's good when the teachers get involved too

More on this next week

Chocolate art

2012-01-23T14:03:00.000-08:00

Year 4 are studying chocolate and the Aztecs.

Here are some fantastic paintings:

The proud artist stands in front of his work

This one was even better before water was spilled on it!

But the artist is trying to put it right again!

Ah, the joys of a crowded classroom!

Happy (Chinese) New Year

2012-01-23T13:43:00.000-08:00

It's the Chinese New Year today. Lots of classes have been studying it. Here's a fantastic dragon from Class 2W...

..hanging from the ceiling and breathing fire.

What a fantastic use for all those takeaway coffee cups, Mr Welch!

Fame for Emily

2012-01-22T13:47:00.000-08:00

Emily's picture was published in a national children's magazine - hers is the one with the dark stormy sky.

Well done, Emily - may it be first of many!

Shields on parade

2012-01-20T11:02:00.000-08:00

Mr Mitchell took some quick snaps of Year 3's shields.

Fantastic work! Well done!!!

Year 4 parents and children making shields

2012-01-19T12:51:00.000-08:00

It was Year 4's turn to make shields with their parents, ready for our production later in the term.
Here the parents have a quick drink of coffee before the children arrive.

And then they started

Everyone worked really hard, as usual.

Thanks to all those who sent in extra card. We appealed on Twitter. Follow us at @jessonsceps
(It stands for Jesson's C.E. Primary School, if you're wondering)

of leaflets, shields and supermarkets

2012-01-17T15:08:00.000-08:00

Antonio made this fantastic leaflet as part of his topic.

A packed hall saw Year 3 parents and children busily engaged in making shields for their end of term production.

Everyone enjoyed it

We had a bigger response than we expected. SO WE NEED SOME MORE CARD!!!

Year 4 are doing this on Thursday - if you have any large pieces of card, could you bring them to the school office please?

The School Council went to help out at a supermarket

They were collecting money for school funds. (But they had a lot of fun too.)

Year 4 charitable work

2012-01-17T04:32:00.000-08:00

As part of Year 4's topic on Africa they had a visit from the Send a Cow charity. Here they have covered a lifesize cow in small change to raise funds.

A fun topic on a chilly day!
Look for the picture in the Express and Star.

Fantastic topic work from Year 5

2012-01-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

Children chose a country to research over the Christmas break. Here are the winners.

A fantastic presentation about Indonesia

Jo's Japanese project involved a model house....

....here's a close-up of the tiny shoes she made...

and the food

Jay's was the winning entry

He worked on it every day of the holiday except Christmas day

A fantastic effort - and there were lots more too.

Snow White

2012-01-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Years 1 and 2 were off to the pantomime today

Here they are lining up in the corridor, ready to go

On the coach

This is going to be great fun

Waving to the camera before the show begins

"This was the best behaved group of children we've had this whole season", said the theatre staff.

(We know they're good, but it's wonderful to have independent people saying so. Well done Years 1 and 2!!!)

A man in green, some full attenders and a family theatre show

2012-01-11T12:58:00.000-08:00

Who's this? It's Mr Robin Hood talking to a Year 5 Literacy group.

Mr Harrison was away, so Robin took over in his absence.

Luckily the theme was Myths and Legends, so he fitted in a treat.

Below the prize winners from our attendance draw. Two skateboards and a scooter.

Well done! More prizes on offer this term

And last week we our best attendance of the year so far 97.6%. Fantastic! Keep it up>

Below, the School Council are organising a visit from a professional theatre company who will be performing in the evening. Watch out for the letter - tickets sold out really quickly last time

The Gruffalo's Child

2012-01-08T10:35:00.000-08:00

Did you see the Gruffalo Child on television over Christmas?

It's a fantastic story - the book is really good

It's a real children's classic, and well worth buying or borrowing from the library.
Why not read it as a bedtime story?
Year 2 children knew the story well

Africa

2012-01-06T06:35:00.000-08:00

Year 4 have been studying Africa
I love these pictures

These wire toys are amazing

Pupils are researching the life of Nelson Mandela

A cold playground - and a warm staffroom

2012-01-05T11:38:00.000-08:00

Years 3 and 4 line up beautifully after a very cold breaktime.

Some lovely warm coats on display - we needed them.

The giant pencil is one of our new litter bins.

"I love playground duty at this time of year" smiles Mr Mitchell.

Meanwhile in the warm staffroom...

...someone's got some new shoes.
Mrs Batchelor is (commendably) eating fruit. (Unlike some other teachers, see above)

Miss Johnstone and Mr Kimberley make their collagues a drink.

Year 6 maths and Year 2 playtime

2012-01-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

In Year 6 maths, the task was to calculate the difference between 21.5 and 31 as quickly as possible.

You could work in pairs

Or on your own

Most people got it right

At playtime, children and staff wrapped up warm

Some had new coats and hats for Christmas

"Come on children", says Mrs Stone "let's go out and see just how cold it is!"
(Very!)

PS Look at our daffodils in bloom in our raised beds. Very early.

The Bloglady's New Year Resolution

2012-01-01T14:23:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, from everyone at Jesson's.

It's January 1st, and our new Twitter site starts. (Bloglady's New Year Resolution)

Follow us on @jessonsceps.

Don't worry - the blog will continue.

Year 5 study places of worship: here they are at the Hindu Temple:

End of Term fun in Year 4

2011-12-30T10:11:00.000-08:00

It was the day of the Christmas party - just a little bit of the Christmas video to finish first,...

...and then time to change into party clothes and start the dancing.

Picnics on the classroom carpet!

We probably won't need any tea when we get home!

Some people got a bit tired!

Mr Kimberley and Miss Johnstone posted the letters to Santa on the way home.

Two beautiful party outfits from earlier

An empty classroom - the children have gone home - and peace reigns

The real meaning of Christmas

2011-12-23T09:46:00.000-08:00

In every department in school, in a variety of ways, the story of the nativity was told in our concerts and carol services.

Here are three pictures from Hosanna Rock by Years 1 and 2.
A traditional telling with modern music, here are our brightly dressed choir

The actors on the stage are waving their hands to celebrate the birth of the new king
(and so are some of the audience)

...and this was my favourite picture from the Foundation Nativity

A peaceful and happy Christmastime to you all,
from everyone at Jesson's C.E.Primary School

Important visitor to Jesson's

2011-12-23T09:35:00.000-08:00

Above, a couple of elves at his grotto during our Christmas Fayre

Below, the special visitor with Year 3 at their Christmas party

Hosanna rocked

2011-12-19T14:24:00.000-08:00

More scenes from Key Stage 1's nativity
The children of the world narrated the story

The angel Gabriel waits to tell the good news

Three little stars

Action shot: wave your flags to celebrate!

Graduation

2011-12-17T14:07:00.000-08:00

Today Mrs Cox went to Edge Hill University to be awarded her MA (Master of Arts) in Early Childhood Mathematics.

It has taken three years of part time study - all done while holding down a full-time job.

Most of the other people who did the course are employed as Maths advisers and consultants - Mrs Cox was the only full-time classroom teacher to complete the course.

Here she is with Susie Nicholson, the National Trainer for Every Child Counts (spotty dress)

And this is Nick Dowrick National Director of Every Child Counts

Well done Mrs Cox! Jesson's is very proud of your achievement

A visit, and a dress rehearsal

2011-12-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

Nursery went on a trip to Wonderland at Telford

Rudolph's nose wasn't particularly red today

Santa was inside, taking a rest from his workshop

Back at school, children get ready for the first dress rehearsal of Hosanna Rock.

These are the kings and pages

There's a lot of sorting out to do

Little donkey

Some more stable animals

More to follow

Singing to others

2011-12-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

Here is Class 2W who went to sing carols to the residents of Nelson House. They sang very sweetly and were much appreciated.

Below, at the Claughton Centre - people at the Black Carers Annual Christmas party wait for the entertainment to start.

This time, it is Jubilate who were performing.

"Wow, the song Awakening was so powerful it nearly blew my eyebrows off" said Mrs Roden.
(We have no photographic record as to whether this was true!)

A famous shirt and a lot of Santas

2011-12-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

Here's the famous England shirt, as worn by former pupil Reece Brown when he represented England a fortnight ago

His proud sisters, Elise and Candice brought it in for us to see
In the background, you can see some of our other trophies - I wonder if the winners of those will go on to similar sporting success?

It was the Santa Jog at Mary Stevens Park this weekend

Chelsey, the chair of our School Council, was going to run in memory of her Grandad...

...but I couldn't spot her among all these other Santas. It was a good cause though.

Well done Chelsey anyway, it was a tough and muddy course

PS the blog lady (a keen walker) says that running is much harder than walking.

Early Years' Nativity, part two

2011-12-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

More pictures from our Nativity

Mary and Joseph

Blurred becasue they were all dancing - the blog lady needs a better camera!

The Angel Gabriel is glad it's all finished now!

Some more of our new pupil technical team

Early Years Nativity

2011-12-10T12:09:00.000-08:00

Friday saw our Reception and Nursery presenting their Nativity to the parents

The shepherds wait to do their part

Stars from Nursery

The angel dance begins

New technicians - this was their first major engagement

More Nursery stars

Angels

More pictures to follow

This is how it started

2011-12-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for our nativity concerts.

The scenery begins to take shape.

Christmas dinner

2011-12-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

Christmas dinner today at Jesson's

Some interesting hats...

...and delicious food (not too many children went for the salad option today!)

Lots of lovely vegetables and roast potatoes

Below, the full turkey dinner.
(There were other options available - halal, vegetarian, fish - and fruit, doughnuts or sponge if you didn't want the Christmas pudding and custard)

Miss Scaysbrook, our head cook, serves Mrs Fellows

More strange hats!

And more!

The children enjoy their meal

Here are Year 3 and 4 staff eating in style with sparkling apple juice (Blog lady taking picture in the mirror)

Other staff ate in the staffroom

... where Mr Seager displayed a sample from his festive hat collection

Outside, in the garden, the vegetation bows low in the stormforce wind

We're thankful we're not in Scotland today!

A real sporting superstar - and a Jesson's boy

2011-12-05T14:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a picture of Reece Brown, a former pupil at Jesson's.

The picture is not very good (it was a scan of a blurred photo) but you can clearly see the Three Lions on his shirt. Yes, he represented England at Football in a recent match.

Mr Shackleton, who watched it on Sky Sport, says:

"He looked very good. He is at the Blues at the moment - he even gets educated there.

He was far and away the best footballer, cricketer and basketball player in his year group. In fact, an all round athlete. When he captained the cricket team, I found him to be an excellent leader and also a team player.

It's the proudest moment for our school, ever."

And I wouldn't disagree with that. Well done Reece - we are soooooooo proud of you.

Narnia - and Russells Hall Hospital

2011-12-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

Today Year 5 children went to the Narnia exhibition/presentation at Revival Fires.
It was enchanting

The four kings and queens with Aslan at Cair Paravel

While Queen Jadis ruled Narnia, it was always winter, never Christmas

The rest of Years 5 and 6 will also be visiting this.

On Friday, Jubilate sang in the Main Entrance at Russells Hall Hospital

They were helping the Friends of the Hospital raise money

As usual, they received much praise, and passers by put lots of money into the collecting pots - we even saw someone put in a ten pound note!!!

Thanks to Callum in Y6 for taking the pictures

The Christmas Fayre

2011-12-04T08:46:00.000-08:00

Friday was our Christmas Fayre day, and the school was buzzing with excitement and fun

The Decorations Stall did well

Here's the Bottle Stall

The Book Stall attracted a lot of attention

The Toy Stall

Teddy Game stall

Our very popular Raffle: the tickets were being sold right till the last minute

The queue for facepainting

You could have a white beard if you wanted!

Here's one we did earlier!

Waiting by Santa's grotto

The nativity scene in the entrance hall reminds us of the point of all of this

Can you kick a football....

... into this toilet??? (Ahem!)

The Hook a Duck stall was easier if your Mum could help a little!

A fantastic event.

Well done to the Friends of Jesson's for organising it!

Science workshop for Year 2 Parents

2011-12-03T06:40:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from Year 2 Working Together - with a science focus

Sound - making telephones

Reading the worksheet

Making the models

Electricity and circuits

Floating and sinking

Creative Maths visit

2011-12-02T15:05:00.000-08:00

Year 5 Maths group visit number 2.

Below, the children had recorded sounds whilst at West Park. They looked at how these sounds created an 8 beat rhythm, then responded to this in groups - counting the beats and responding physically to the sound.

Experimenting with shapes...

...and symmetry

Thankyou to West Midlands Arts for organising this - the children really started to think about maths in a new way!

Dance and Drama!

2011-12-01T04:07:00.000-08:00

Above and below, pictures from a Dance Workshop on Open Day (Fridays is our normal dance day, so we put this on specially)

Vocalize performing on Open Day - there are two conductors at the moment. This is Miss Hebron....

...and this is Mr Kimberley

Mr Kimberley's class had the opportunity to go and see a production of the Little SHop of Horrors

And, success out of school! Here's Shoni taking part in a cheerleading competition in Bolton on 30th October 2011.

The team came away with 10 first place trophies and 3 grand championship trophies.

More from Open Day

2011-11-26T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here are some more things you missed....

Reception Blue were thinking about hedgehogs. These two children built a lovely home for their hedgehogs

This hedgehog is called Buster

Here's what you missed on Open Day

2011-11-23T14:40:00.000-08:00

If you had come to visit us on Open Day, you could have seen:
* familiar faces who came to see us (Mr Cooper, complete with beard!)

* Miss Chattin

* The Mayor, being shown round by our pupil guides (and Mrs Shackleton)

* Reception Red practising for their Assembly on Friday

* our pupil technical team in action, doing the sound and light for our performance

* some of the visitors waiting for a short concert by three of our choirs

* an active maths session in the hall

* maths in the classroom (we love maths at Jesson's)

* art lessons .... painting,

..... and drawing

* balloon-powered rockets being tested in the corridor

* model making

* animal designs....

... of all different types

* Nursery children getting ready to paint

* our wonderful play areas

* some great displays

* children having fun in Reception

* Children enjoying PE

And that's just a small selection. I bet you wish you'd come now!

To be continued......

Open Day

2011-11-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

I hope you will come to our Open Day tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd November:

9.00 - 11.30

or 1.30 - 3.00

Everyone is welcome: parents, grandparents, friends of the school, the local community.

Come and see what makes us such a good school.

You can hear our choirs, see children in lessons, try out some of our delicious school dinners (afternoon only for this- they're cooking for the children in the morning!)

You can see lessons in English and Maths as well as PE, Dance, history, art and craft.

You can take part in a parent workshop (9.00) or come in to see an Assembly (Juniors at 9.00 am, or Infants at 2.30)

Year 2 Art Club, and some more from Working Together - Y5 and Reception

2011-11-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

Here are some members of Year 2 Art Club showing off the cheeky monkeys that they made today

A final picture from last week's Working Together for Y5 parents and Children....

...and some from the week before, when reception parents were invited in.

Today's blog is written mostly by parents

2011-11-21T14:09:00.000-08:00

We run regular Working Together/ Learn with your child sessions. They are very successful.
Don't just listen to us, see what the parents said:
THE COMMENTS BELOW ARE FROM FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED YEAR 5's WORKING TOGETHER SESSION ON MATHS (NOV 18th)

If you enjoyed the session today, what did you enjoy the most?

* The mental maths test, even though I was rubbish

* Working with my daughter, and having fun

* Enjoyed everything about the whole session, and the friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed working together + with our grandson

* THE TEST I DID WAS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW I DID

* The maths games on the Laptop

What have you done / learned today in Working Together that you will do at home?

* Playing the card game (4bidden) Yes we need more practice at home

* Mental maths games can be fun

* Emphasis on learning times tables. Practise mental maths!

* Help him with numbers

* Will probably use the websites

* Practice maths more

* The websites I was given at school

Any more comments?

* Copies of the different maths games sheets would be welcomed for practice

* I would love to come again. Loved it today. Was exciting day +loved the staff who were very kind and considerate + nice to have a cuppa too thanks.

Anything else?

* [my grandchild] likes singing +dancing:I know kids love to do this so could you do singing + dancing or maybe a talent show?

* Maths group for parents

Jesson's and Oomph

2011-11-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

You saw the photos from the Year 5 Maths Art Project, called Oomph, on the blog. Now click on the link to see how we feature on the website

http://oomph.org.uk/feedback-on-the-performance-strand-from-jessons-primary-school-dudley/

Arts and Maths Project Year 5

2011-11-13T10:24:00.000-08:00

Mrs Fellows and her Y5 Maths group were honoured to be asked to take part in an Arts Council/Creative Partnerships project involving Maths and the Arts

The start was to look at shapes in the environment, inside....

... and outside

Manmade...

....and natural

We are having a whole school Maths focus on shape, and this is a really interesting way to do it

The group have a further session planned later in the month

Pictures from earlier: Year 1's Working Together session

2011-11-13T03:18:00.000-08:00

Above, Mrs Batchelor explains to the parents what the aims of the session are, and how they can help their children.

Then the children join in (below)

Just look at the concentration and enjoyment on the children's faces

All the research says that children do better when their parents get involved

These pictures show you why!

Remembrance - year 2 visit the War Memorial

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We always celebrate Remembrance Day at Jesson's with a two minute silence, and a reading of "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon.

This year Year 2 made special wreaths and took one to Dudley's War Memorial.

Another of their wreaths hangs on the cross in school, and the third is on a display.

It was a very solemn occasion.
Children from different countries, creeds and beliefs stood silently remembering those who have died in wars.
We hope the children will always remember the experience, and the reason behind it all.

Year 2 and the Fire Brigade visit

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November 4th and the brigade bring their fire engine and equipment to show Year 2

Even the teachers got a go!

It was fantastic to get such a close up view

New choirs at Jesson's

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As a school specialising in the performing arts, we like to make sure children get plenty of chances to perform.

Here are some of our Reception choir who have been out singing at the nurseries where some of them came from only a few short weeks ago

"How they've grown up" commented one of the Nursery staff

It's quite daunting doing a performance aged only 4!

Not content with children, we've started on the adults.

Here's the advert which appeared in the local papers...

And here's the result.

The first night of Fusion, Dudley's newest rock choir.

Around 100 people attended...

and seemed to be having a good time

Holiday activities

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We held family activities during the holidays.
There were breaks outside ...

...as well as lots of craft activities inside

There was plenty of choice....

...and time for a packed lunch in the glorious sunshine

Whole families had fun outside ....

...and inside.

And here's a picture from our Holiday Club. This is where parents can pay for childcare over the holiday period. A valuable addition to the things we offer at Jesson's.

Dance sessions with Year 2

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A dance teacher comes to Jesson's every Friday afternoon. She's been working with Year 2 this half term. Here the children from 2S show a dance they have been working on.

They begin by growing

Working with a partner

The dance becomes fast and furious

Each group worked out different moves

The children have been really enjoying these sessions and were proud of their work.
You can see from their faces the enjoyment - and the concentration.
Nice to see their correct P.E. uniform too. Red, white or black.

More from Book Week

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Each year group took a different genre of books.

Here we have comic/cartoon characters:

Spiderman,

Dennis the Menace,

an avatar,

and Snow White

... plus a selection of characters from thriller/horror

Scary stuff!

Coming soon - pictures from our holiday activities. Don't miss them!

Guess who's come to dinner?

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The Dining Hall during our Book Week Fancy Dress day

The Poetry Bloke (that's his official title) sits next to a zombie

Animals eating dinner

A bee

A princess

A cow

A werewolf

Scooby doo and a scary skeleton

http://www.fusionrock.webeden.co.uk/

Check out the new choir website

Teachers having fun during Book Week

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Loving the hair, Miss Moulton!

Horror from Year 6!

Doctor Who and the Boy Who Cried Wolf

Toucan play at the game Mrs Griffiths

The Year 3 teachers, aka Supermario, Batman and Scooby Doo

The Labourer and the Nightingale

(No, I didn't know either)

More horror from Year 6.

http://www.fusionrock.webeden.co.uk/

Check out the new choir website

Another Display

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Year 6 have been working on 20th Century artists (Above and below)

Parents' Evening

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There were lots of displays in the Large Hall at Parents' Evening.

These men are from Dudley Leisure's sports promotion and the Sickle Cell information service

There were samples of our yummy school dinners

It passes the time while you're waiting to see the class teachers

It's also Book Week, and many children were interested in our Book Stalls...

...though some preferred to pose for the camera!

The books were very absorbing!

Hey mum, could I have this one perhaps?

Wow, this one's amazing!

More from "the Animal Lady", and some good work

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Gizmo the coatimundi wouldn't stay still to be photographed.

More admirers for Mathilda the iguana

We loved gently stroking the owl

Mathilda listens carefully to the lecture.

The Animal Lady says a big thankyou to the children at Jesson's and commends them all on their behaviour and their care for animals

Wow, what about this for some good work from a Year 1 pupil?

Ruby proudly shows her book and gold headteacher's sticker

A sunny afternoon at Jesson's

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Callum has some exciting news to tell his friend...

... some scouts from very famous football clubs are interested in him. Including Manchester United "Wow Callum! Well done!!!!" says Awais

In the corridors the Teaching Assistants snatch some time to put up displays...

...such as this one on Black History.

That's because the children have all been listening to "The Animal Lady"

This is Mathilda..

..the iguana

After school Mrs Shackleton can't resist a cuddle!

And at five o'clock some of the Year 5 football team smile to celebrate a fine victory in the first round of the cup