Weekly Update Friday 23rd October
As we reach the end of a very busy half term, it’s lovely to take a moment to reflect on some of the wonderful learning and memorable experiences our children have enjoyed. Year R told me this week that they had been in school "forever" and I think, by yesterday, both the children and staff were feeling much the same! It has certainly been a packed half term, filled with learning, laughter and achievements, and everyone has thoroughly earned a well-deserved break.
Last Friday, our Year 1 and 2 children enjoyed a fantastic evening at their disco party with Crazy M. There was dancing, bubbles, snow and even limbo, all packed into one fun-filled event! The teachers couldn’t resist joining in and having a boogie too. A huge thank you goes to our wonderful PTA volunteers, who organised snacks and drinks and helped make the evening such a success. We had so much fun that we have decided to put on an additional Year 1 and 2 disco in February. Keep an eye out for the flyers coming in the new year!
Year 2 amazed us all this week with their Great Fire of London Exhibition. The children spoke confidently about the causes of the fire and the changes that followed, demonstrating a fantastic understanding of this important historical event. They were able to place events accurately on a timeline, explain how historians use sources to learn about the past, and proudly share the wonderful home learning they had completed. We were incredibly impressed by their knowledge and enthusiasm.
Congratulations to the winner of our "Guess the Teddy" competition. The winning name was Parker, and together you helped raise £21. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported this fun fundraiser.
Looking ahead to next half term, Mrs Moth will be hosting a new SENDCo Coffee Morning on Wednesday 11th November at 9.00am. This will be an informal opportunity for parents and carers to chat, ask questions and connect with others in a supportive environment. We would be delighted to see you there.
Our Parent-Teacher meeting booking system also went live this week. This year we are trialling a combination of face-to-face and online appointments in response to feedback received from parents in previous years. Following the meetings, we will send out a short feedback form which will help us decide whether to continue with this approach in the future. If you were unable to secure a face-to-face appointment, please do sign up for an online slot so you can hear all about your child’s progress and celebrate their successes.
Today, our staff enjoyed a brilliant training session with Marie from the Hampshire SEND Department. We explored the science behind sensory circuits and learned more about how different activities can support different needs and behaviours. Marie was incredibly impressed by the enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment shown by our team. We are excited to further develop our sensory circuit provision and continue strengthening the support we provide for all children, particularly those with SEND.
As always, thank you for your continued support. It has been a wonderful half term and we are incredibly proud of everything the children have achieved.
We wish all of our families a happy, restful and enjoyable half-term break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting half term of learning.
Have a wonderful break and take care.
Mrs Riches
Headteacher
