The teaching of mathematics has changed so much over recent years. We are very lucky to have a number of Maths specialists on the staff including Mrs Findley who specialises in the Singapore Bar Method. Mrs Findley is currently providing training for our support staff. We are NOT afraid to be in the pit of despair ourselves sometimes! (In fact, we really enjoy it.) Teresa is such a good girl putting her hand up.
Thank you for all your generous donations to this year’s Harvest Festival. Mrs Lewis organsied an enjoyable celebration and Nick from St Saviours came in to tell us a MAGICAL story about stone soup and to bless our harvest gifts. We are all truly grateful for what we have.
Mr Shilton always has such brilliant ideas. Children in Science Club are designing and creating their own bird nests using clay and what they’ve collected in their little birdie beaks. Let’s hope the Haribo wrapper doesn’t work! #dontlitterkids
This week’s book recommendation come from Miss Best. Miss Best is fascinated by the first and second world wars. Alfie’s father has gone off to fight in the war and is yet to return. One day, Alfie finds out exactly where his father is and he is shocked to discover what has happened to him. ‘Stay where you are & then leave,’ by John Boyne.
A huge well done to Year 3 for digging deep today and challenging themselves at Swattenden. The children faced their fears on the zip line, worked together to build rafts which they pulled across the water, learned new skills in archery and tackled some team challenges including the ‘entrapment’ puzzle. There were many personal achievements and a lot of strong leadership on display. Thank you so much to the parents who came along to support – especially Erin’s Dad who jumped in the pond to rescue a couple of capsized pirates! Fun times.
