Challenge Crew. Fun in Challenge Crew this week. The children worked in pairs to challenge themselves to draw a picture with their eyes closed. It was really fun and we noticed lots of smiles. No peaking!
LKS2 Challenge Crew! ✏️
Category : Crew Flaherty 22/23
LKS2 Writing! 📝
LKS2 have worked really hard writing their biographies about local people. It has been great to see the children writing with such focus, working really hard on their beautiful work. The children have blown us away with the knowledge they have gained from our experts.
LKS2 Children in Need! 🐻
LKS2 loved dressing up for Children in Need, where we enjoyed a bit of mindfulness colouring and the spotty outfits!
World Cup Blog
Dear parents and carers,
As I am sure many of you are aware, the world cup is fast approaching. We know that there is controversy surrounding the hosts of this and that there are some issues regarding Qatar. Many of our students are asking whether we will be watching the England match next week. The purpose of this letter is to clarify our position around the controversy and what we intend to do with students to support their education in regards to this.
It is important that we share the concern regarding the ongoing human rights record in Qatar. As a school, we have activism as a pillar of our curriculum and know it is important that as citizens of the UK we support our pupils in learning how to respectfully fight for what they believe is right. At the heart of our education, we teach our pupils the importance of having choice and valuing the choices they have in the UK.
We will have special crew sessions next week planned to ensure that pupils are aware, at their sensitive level of understanding, of what the controversy is about and we are using this as an opportunity to continue to develop children’s understandings of British Values.
On Tuesday 29th November, school will have a non uniform day where children can come dressed in their football/England shirts, however this is not essential as we understand some parents may be opting out of watching the World Cup this year.
LKS2 Dodgeball!
What a great lesson of dodgeball for LKS2 today! There was so much enthusiasm for the sport today, which was fantastic to see. EVERYONE was involved, encouraged and showed honesty.
There were many tight games, with a massive come back by one team to win the game!
Y3/4 Christmas carol lyrics
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBniLe8fvuwT8Cz73OFinl-j79UgqvCuQnwaVmRMpXo/edit
Please follow the link for the Y3/4 Christmas carol lyrics.
Lest we forget!
LKS2 performed their songs remembering those who lost their lives during past Wars remarkably well! It was such a special occasion as Years 3 and 4 performed at a remembrance service along with Years 1 to 6. The children spoke impressively well and sang beautifully, as the audience watched on respectfully. As part of the service, each Crew laid a poppy wreath at the front of the hall, after creating these wonderful tributes as part of Crew sessions and with each looking unique. Then, as the clocks hit 11, there was an impeccable minutes silence held by all.
This was held alongside our Expedition, as LKS2 researches ‘how war changes lives’. Some children even sang along to the songs that were performed, which was lovely to see.
Check out the video below of the beautiful singing taking place!
Thank you to Miss McGlone for helping prepare the children for the Service, as well as Mrs Wight and Miss Lee for helping the children learn their speaking roles!
We shall remember, on this Remembrance Weekend!
KS2 Girls Football
On behalf of Coach Luke (Active Fusion) we would like to invite any girls in KS2 (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6) to attend a football try-out on Wednesday evenings after school (3:00-4:00) in preparation for some upcoming tournaments. Please sign up via ParentPay to secure your place!
LKS2 PE! ⚽️
LKS2 have started their new PE unit: Dodgeball. We learnt the different rules and how we need to work together as a team. There was some excellent teamwork, along with healthy competition, showing a real sense of crew. Well done!
LKS2 also had a mini-football tournament to finish off their unit of football. The ball control, dribbling and skills were fantastic. Even better, there was so much communication to be heard and smiles as they enjoyed playing their game of football.
LKS2 Historians! 🕵️♂️🕵️
LKS2 have been learning about the roles of men and women during World War 2. This week, we have researched the different roles men had. The children learnt that men did many jobs; such as: working in industry, down the mines, for the police force, as a fire officer, as an ARP Warden and many many more. The children presented their information by making posters. They were so eager to show off all their new learning.
