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We chose to focus on 3D shapes! The children took part in active learning to recognise the properties of 3D shapes and then made a range of 3D shapes out of mini marshmallows and matchsticks. We had a great morning and the children enjoyed listening to this rap while we worked!
This morning, Sara from the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust visited school. She ran a whole school assembly about the Sherbourne River and the role of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. She also talked to the children about how we can make our world better for the animals around us. She then ran workshops with Y5 to look at rivers in more detail.
It was wonderful to see so many of you attending our Firework Display this week. It was a fantastic event which brought the school community together. Asher S was the lucky winner of our raffle, pressing the button to launch the fireworks.
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On Monday some of the Year 5 children went to the Excel Sports Centre for a Dodgeball values tournament. The children played really well and showed good respect, honesty and teamwork. Well done to all involved!
This morning, Beth from Severn Trent water came to school to share an assembly with pupils from Y1-Y6. Beth explained the job that Severn Trent do; the process of cleaning water and importance of what you flush / put down the sink.
Sarah from the Dog’s Trust came to school today. She ran an assembly for Y1-Y6 to discuss safety around dogs. She then ran class workshops with pupils from Y3-Y6. She couldn’t bring her real dogs, but she did bring a couple of her cuddly ones.
This morning, year five took part in NatWest’s Money Sense workshop. The session was supported by a NatWest employee who helped the children consider money matters; including budgeting through planning a birthday party.
Eco-Squad speeches took place last week and voting took place for today (Monday 25th) from Y2-Y6. Last week, the pupils considered who they wanted to represent their class as school councillor – this week they are choosing their Eco-Rep..
Announcements will be made on Friday 29th….
School Council speeches took place last week and voting took place for today (Monday 18th) from Y2-Y6. The pupils considered carefully who they wanted to represent their class and took part in a class ballot, discussing the value of democracy.
Announcements will be made on Friday….
