Weekly Update Friday 30th January
Another week of wind and rain have not dampened our children's enthusiasm for learning. Have a look at what we have been up to, and news about our school
🐷 Year R-Traditional Days Fun
This week, our wonderful Year R children have carried on exploring the magical world of Traditional Tales. Stories that begin with “Once upon a time…” always bring so much excitement, with wizards, wolves and all sorts of characters who don’t always behave quite as they should!
These tales are brilliant for sharing at home. Try pausing to ask questions like:
- “What do you think this character will do next?”
- “How might they react?”
- “What could happen now?”
We’ve absolutely loved seeing all the three little pigs popping up around the classrooms, along with some fantastic house‑building from the children!
🧳 Year 1 – Life as a Victorian Child
Year 1 have now begun their exciting new topic: Victorian Childhoods. The children have already been amazed at how very different life was in those times.
In two weeks, they’ll be travelling back in time during our visit to Manor Farm, where they’ll experience real Victorian activities. Over the coming weeks, the focus will be on learning how to compare the past with the present and describe what we discover, using a range of real Victorian artefacts.
🚗 Year 2 – Wacky Wheels Creations
Year 2 have had an amazing time designing their own Wacky Wheels vehicles. Their teamwork has been fantastic, and their learning walls are bursting with creative ideas. The children are almost ready to test their vehicles—keep an eye on our media page for video clips of the big moment!
💙 Blue Peter Book Badge – How to Apply
Every year, we like to remind parents about the wonderful opportunity for children to apply for a Blue Peter Badge—and this time, we’re focusing on the Sir Quentin Blake Book Badge!
To apply, children must:
- Be aged 5–15 years old
- Apply online through My Blue Peter, or download the Book Badge postal application form
- Have parent/guardian permission (and read the Privacy Notice together)
- Fill in the form with an adult’s help
- Tell Blue Peter all about a book they’ve read and what they thought about it
- Upload an illustration of a character or scene (drawing, painting, or digital art)
- Share other books and authors they enjoy and why
🔗 Apply here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/blue-peter-apply-for-a-book-badge
And don’t forget—Blue Peter Badge holders can visit over 200 attractions across the UK for free!
Details here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/attractions
Happy Badge Applying, everyone! 💙📚
🎉 Reminder: Sponsored ‘Bounce & Boogie’ Event
Our sponsored Bounce and Boogie will take place on Thursday 12th February.
Sponsor forms went home this week—please check your child’s bookbag for all the information.
It promises to be such a fun day for the children!
❓ PTA Quiz Night – Save the Date!
Our lovely PTA are hosting another Quiz Night on Friday 20th March.
Tickets are available via the QR code on their poster.
The quiz at the start of the year was a huge hit, and lots of parents asked for another—so we’re delighted it’s back!
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend
Warm wishes
Mrs Riches
Headteacher
