Foundation Production , part 2

More pictures of Wednesday's lovely concert

Foundation Production -pictures, part 1

Our Foundation production was all about two children trying to find Mickey and Minnie Mouse

They went to lots of different places. Here are some of the children they met along the way

We are a good school - official

No pictures today. Just two announcements:

1. School is open tomorrow 

2. Our Ofsted report has finally been agreed. 
We are a GOOD SCHOOL. (We knew that, but it's good to have official recognition)

Some quotes from the report (available online after half term - and we'll send a copy home to parents, again after half term):

"Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics throughout the school because they are taught well"


"Good teaching is the key to pupils’ good achievement."


"Pupils are keen and eager to learn. They want to do well" 

"Pupils are valued as individuals and their wide range of cultural backgrounds is celebrated particularly well."

"Occasions, such as assemblies and other gatherings, are uplifting and moving spiritual experiences." 

"Children get off to a good start to their learning in the Nursery and Reception classes because they receive good-quality support that helps them to succeed."

"Teachers have good subject knowledge and teach literacy and mathematics well because they focus on making sure pupils get exactly the right level of help they need to succeed."

"Performing arts are a very important part of school life. They make a major contribution towards pupils’ excellent spiritual and cultural development."

"Great emphasis is placed on pupils’ personal development and, to this end, a wealth of visits, visitors and out-of-school activities are provided that broaden pupils’ understanding of the wider community and celebrate the different cultures that exist within the school"

"Governors monitor the work of the school effectively"

"Parents have many opportunities to participate in their children’s learning. A good example of this can be seen in the ‘Working Together’ initiative" 

Drummer? And Sports Day practice.

We  had a new drummer in Assembly this morning. Oh dear, Mr Hayward - you've got a rival.
(Only joking! This was the only place left in our crowded assembly, so Mrs Shackleton had to sit there! She gamely played a cymbal in the hymn "Be bold" but I don't think Mr Hayward is in danger of losing his job just yet!)

 

Over on the field, Year 5 practised for Sports Day, which is at the Dell Sports Stadium on Friday.

There was lots of friendly inter-house rivalry

Don't forget - school is open on Friday

Pictures from the interhouse football matches, Year 6. Each house had a girls' team and a boys' team

 This is Yellow versus blue

The other teams watch with interest

...and some passion!

Miss Agrawal looks nervous

A throw-in to end the match

Which house won? Results announced in Assembly tomorrow!

IMPORTANT:
We are closed for Election Day on Thursday (sorry). 

So the Foundation production is now on Wednesday.

School is open on Friday. Make sure your children attend! It's Y5/6 Sports Day - and children in other year groups have other important work to do too.

Teeth!

The Dental Nurse came to visit Foundation on Wednesday.  

The children try to clean a giant set of teeth

Children learnt how to look after their teeth by listening to Henry the Horse!! 

The nurse wanted parents to know that the use of dummies and baby bottles with squash in are not recommended by dentists!

Dentists recommend that children drink from cups as soon as possible

The children found the whole visit fascinating