This week, we have reflected in our RE lessons about the eternal life promised to us in heaven if we live our lives as Jesus’ followers. Children came up with so many interesting questions and ideas about their images of heaven. They were so respectful when listening to ideas that differed from their own.
On Tuesday, we took part in our Online Safety day. We conducted a class study by collecting our class data (anonymous) about hours of sleep, screen time and non-screen time. Children could then privately reflect about their own screen time and whether they thought they had a good balance. They reported on the Screen time study in Purple Mash.
We also thought about media - such as social media and adverts. We discussed if this always gives us a true picture of reality. Children thought about a fictional character and how her real life and social media portrayal of her life may differ.
We are learning all about clothes in French and have continued with our analysis of the 9x table in maths. children are getting so good at solving problems with the 9’s.
In other news this week, we have begun our new topic on fairy tales, by looking at and analysing the story of the Pied Piper. We have also been getting lots of rehearsals in, ready for our visit from the production manager on 20th February. It is going well!
Here is a snapshot of our week.:
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Sophia received a Bobby Bee certificate for having such a love of learning and being so enthusiastic in every lesson.
Archie received a Clara Clownfish certificate for being super at figuring things out and noticing things. This also means noticing when others need help too.
Well done!
Swimming stars this week were Jacob, Sophia, Faye and Niamh. What beautiful strokes you have - and well donr Jacob for jumping in the deep end!
PE stars were Millie for powerful running and Theo for always trying his best.
Learned and Wise butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. This week we thank Gabriella for writing some beautiful prayers about the wider world and Pippa, for always being such a peacekeeper.
Notices
Please look at the homework section for little tasks to complete over half term in those quiet minutes.
Thursday 23rd February first session for parents and children to prepare for Holy Communion.
Book fair in hall first week back - Wed, THurs Friday after school.
Lenten boxes due in (see homework) Monday 20th February. No clarinet lesson on this day.
Tuesday 7th March - Book look and coffee morning - to look with your child at their books and see all the work they are proud of. 9am
World book day - 2nd March. Please come to school dressed as your favourite book character.
Judo on Friday mornings for next Year 4 Judo group after half term. Please check sports section
Costumes for Shakespeare on Thursday 9th March - please begin to bring in
Please put in a plastic bag, labelled with child’s name.
Ariels will need black leggings (school will provide red t-shirts and red hair accesory for girls. We are hoping for face paint too. Please let me know if your child is allergic.)
All seagulls will need grey or white leggings (or grey and white) (school will provide white top, white cap and yellow accessories)
Scene setters black skins/thermals would be perfect for this.
Ferdinand - smart trousers or black skins. (We have the rest of the outfit sorted)
Have a lovely half term everyone.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy