Ahead of our School Council meeting this week, Prep Councillors were asked to canvass their peers about what the rules of Junior Jungle are, or should be. Once agreed, we can post these in the Prep corridor. We have so far collated all of the suggestions and will soon publish a draft for everyone's final approval. Someone's suggestion that "it has to snow every day" be included was certainly optimistic, but even we can't guarantee such things! Speaking of snow, the children have been reminded to be fully equipped with their school coat, waterproofs and wellies every day - your help ensuring this is much appreciated. Hats and gloves (named, of course!) are also highly recommended now the temperature has dropped.
In Assembly, Prep pupils were encouraged to assist the Year 5s - who have been designing and making bridges in DT - with their crowdfunding efforts, to ensure their projects can remain solvent enough to continue! Each company's poster was displayed, and Years 3, 4 and 6 then decided where to invest their 'money'. The Year 5s were looking notably anxious to know the results, with some of them down to their last fiver!
In RS, Year 5 studied the story of 'Naomi and Ruth' identifying the overarching message as one of friendship, whilst Year 4 began designing rangoli as part of our focus on Diwali. Year 4 were also getting creative in their Topic lessons, making a model of an Egyptian agricultural device called a shaduf. The DT workshop has played host to much testing of solar torches (Year 4), and Year 3 put the finishing touches to their fidget mazes. The creative work has been equally fun in Pre-prep, with Reception making some delightful gift tags and decorations.
Lastly, thank you to those who were able to attend our PSHE Forum and Window into Learning this morning. We had a fantastic turnout, and hope these events were enjoyable and enlightening. We will be sending out follow-up communications on each early next week.
Values Certificates: Milly W (Y5) for Kindness; Austin Y & Harry R for Respect
Reading Certificates: Bronze for Coralie C, Mattie R, Darcey M, William C, Gabriel J and Theodora J
Silver for Jasper B and Lottie O
Rising Readers: Oli T, Elodie Y, Finn H, Pia S and Violet W
Stars of the Week
Nursery: Hector N for displaying focus and enthusiasm during phonics and for using some good language to enable cooperative play.
Libby C for good effort during mark making activities and demonstrating good social skills and inclusive play.
Reception: Jessica G for super focus and making great progress in writing and spelling.
Year 1: Theo M for his positive attitude and his great perseverance.
Ellie F for her kindness to others. She is always offering to help her friends.
Year 2: Robyn H for your improved attitude towards all areas of your learning and for persevering with independent work.
Milly M for delivering your lines with wonderful expression and confidence in our first attempt at acting for the Nativity.
Swimmer of the Week
Austin Y for his seamless transition with log rolling from front to back.
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