Thursday 7th March, 2019

Social Media Use

We are aware that derogatory comments criticising our school are being posted on Facebook by current and ex parents. This is slander and if this persists we will have no choice but to seek legal advice from the Local Authority.

I am always happy and willing to speak to parents about any concerns and would request that you speak to me in person if you are unhappy about something regarding school.

Thursday 7th March, 2019

Diary Dates

Mar 7 Thu	World Book Day Mar 7 all-day
Apr 10 Wed	Condover Residential Trip Apr 10 – Apr 12 all-day
Apr 15 Mon	Easter Holidays Apr 15 – Apr 26 all-day
May 6 Mon	May Day Bank Holiday May 6 all-day
May 17 Fri	Year 5/6 Arthog Residential Visit – 2019 May 17 @ 9:45 am – May 20 @ 4:15 pm
May 27 Mon	Half Term May 27 – May 31 all-day
Jul 18 Thu	Last Day of Term Jul 18 all-day
Dec 4 Wed	Panto – Aladdin Dec 4 @ 9:30 am – 12:45 pm

Friday 1st March, 2019

Weekly News 01.03.19

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March

Just a reminder that next Thursday is World Book Day and we are looking forward to seeing children’s costumes/outfits!

Arthog residential

Please can the second instalment for the Arthog residential be paid by next Wednesday at the latest.

Condover residential – Final payment

If you have not already done so, please can the remaining balance for the Condover trip be sent in by next Wednesday at the very latest.

Condover Parent Meeting

A letter will be sent home next week with details of a meeting for parents of children going to Condover.

Have a nice weekend.

Mrs Johnson

Friday 1st March, 2019

Class 6 weekly update

English

This week the children completed writing their balanced arguments exploring the pros and cons of conscription during World War 1. They have begun researching Florence House in Baschurch today, which was a convalescent home during the war. They will be using their notes next week to write persuasive texts promoting why Florence House would have been a good place for soldiers to recover.

Maths

This week we have worked on increasing and decreasing amounts by different percentages. We will be going on to do work on algebra next week.

History

The children have completed their research into how animals were used in the war effort.

Friday 1st March, 2019

Spellings to be tested on Friday 8th March

Out 01.03.19

(to be tested on 08.03.19)

Words containing ou

Out 01.03.19

(to be tested on 08.03.19)

Words containing long ph

Out 01.03.19

(to be tested on 08.03.19)

Words ending with ant

Out 01.03.19

(to be tested on 08.03.19)

Words ending with ant

Y6 BLUE

Y6 YELLOW

Y6 GREEN

Y6 RED

out

shout

round

house

loud

found

HFW

could

were

phone

nephew

dolphin

orphan

photo

graph

HFW

why

cried

hesitant

observant

expectant

tolerant

assistant

restaurant

elegant

accountant

signing

listen

hesitant

observant

expectant

tolerant

assistant

restaurant

elegant

accountant

extravagant

triumphant

Friday 1st March, 2019

Homework to be in on Monday 4th March

Year 6 children have been asked to bring in holiday brochures or leaflets that are persuasive to share in their English lesson next week. Many thanks.

Thursday 28th February, 2019

Diary Dates

Mar 5 Tue	Pancake Day Special Lunch – 5 March Mar 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mar 6 Wed	Parent Meetings – Classes 2-6 Mar 6 all-day
Mar 7 Thu	World Book Day Mar 7 all-day World Book Day Lunch Menu – 7th March Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Apr 10 Wed	Condover Residential Trip Apr 10 – Apr 12 all-day
Apr 15 Mon	Easter Holidays Apr 15 – Apr 26 all-day
May 6 Mon	May Day Bank Holiday May 6 all-day
May 17 Fri	Year 5/6 Arthog Residential Visit – 2019 May 17 @ 9:45 am – May 20 @ 4:15 pm
May 27 Mon	Half Term May 27 – May 31 all-day
Jul 18 Thu	Last Day of Term Jul 18 all-day
Dec 4 Wed	Panto – Aladdin Dec 4 @ 9:30 am – 12:45 pm

Thursday 28th February, 2019

Momo Challenge – Online Safety

You may be aware of the Momo Challenge which has reportedly been appearing in children’s YouTube videos and we have experienced some of our pupils talking about this today. Please see a parent guide below which has been published by National Online Safety. I would like to stress that this is not intended to cause panic or alarm, as there is limited evidence of the scale of Momo, and this is just to make you aware.

1 MOMO-Online-Safety-Guide-for-Parents-FEB-2019

I have spoken to Year 5 and 6 children this morning to reassure them and remind them what to do if they come across anything online which worries them or makes them feel uncomfortable. I do not intend to speak to younger classes about this specifically, as it may draw unnecessary attention to it, but I have spoken to some younger children individually who have raised concerns with their class teacher about it today.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to me.

Thank you

Wednesday 27th February, 2019

Reminder – Parent Meetings Wednesday 6th March

Just a reminder that the Parent meetings appointment booking system is open on the website. Lots of parents have already booked appointments to meet with their child’s teachers, but there are still some that are yet to do so. The booking system will close on Monday 4th March.
Appointments are made by visiting the Parents Area of the website and choosing your child’s class to book an appointment.

As the meetings are in the hall, Multi Sports club will not be on. There will be an after school club on for all children until 4:30pm in Class 1.

Wednesday 27th February, 2019

Online safety

Just a reminder that you may find this information from the NSPCC useful which details social networking sites that children might use and the risks associated with each.