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Learning This Week
EYFS
EYFS
This week in Early Years the children have enjoyed exploring money. They have learnt the different coins and their values. They have really enjoyed playing shops and have challenged themselves to use the different coins to pay for their items.
Year 1
Year 1
Year one have begun their DT topic all about food. First they tried 3 different types of couscous and discussed what they liked and didn't like. They have learnt about the healthy food plate and how to make a balanced meal. They used this knowledge to help them plan their own meals using couscous and a variety of fruits and vegetables. We look forward to tasting what they create early next week!
Year 2
Year 2
This week, Year 2 enjoyed learning how to gather and record data by going on a bug hunt! Unfortunately, it was a hot day so there weren't many insects to find, but the children had great discussions about possible bug habitats.
In music, they recapped The Clock Song and used body percussion to practise rhythms. The children explored untuned instruments, played with different sounds and kept a steady beat. Great work, Year 2!
Water Safety Code
As the temperatures rise, families across Hampshire are making the most of the sunshine - whether it’s splashing in the garden paddling pool, exploring local lakes and rivers, or spending a day at the beach.
Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also important to stay vigilant around water. Warmer weather is directly linked to a rise in accidental drownings, making water safety more crucial than ever.
Tragically, drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death in children. In 2024, there were 136 accidental drownings across the UK, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in the months of May and August. Male children and young people aged 10 to 19 were identified as the highest group for accidental drownings (Waid 2024 Summary for England).
Drowning is Preventable
Children of all ages should be taught how to stay safe around water. This includes understanding the risks not only at the beach or in rivers and lakes, but also at home - where paddling pools, hot tubs and ponds can also pose a danger.
The Water Safety Code provides essential and easy-to-remember information to help children and families plan for their activity and understand what they should do in an emergency:
STOP & THINK: Look for the dangers. Always read the signs and understand what they mean.
STAY TOGETHER: Never go near water on your own. Always have an adult with you.
FLOAT: If you fall in, float or swim on your back and stay calm. Throw something that floats to someone who has fallen in.
CALL 999 or 112: In an emergency call 999 or 112 (for the coastguard)
Crafty Crocs
Please see information regarding Crafty Crocs after school club for the September term.
Mental Health Focus Week
Hampshire CAMHS are delighted to announce a whole week of young people’s mental health focussed training sessions, from September 8th – 12th 2025, in Winchester. These are open to parents / carers as well as professionals working with children & young people.
MH focus week.pdfMH bitesize sessions.pdfFISHES News
Thank you to everyone that came to and / or supported the summer fayre on Saturday. We wanted to say a massive thank you for helping us to raise a massive £5223.57. This amount will be split between both the schools.
Disco
Just a reminder that disco tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via our ticket platform: https://buytickets.at/fishes. The deadline is 5pm Wednesday 9th July. There will be no tickets available after this time so please do not turn up at the disco without having purchased one. An email was sent yesterday detailing the drop off and pick up arrangements. Year R and Year 1 children please remember to bring your disco clothes into school with you. If anyone has a school DBS and is available to help at the Year 2 disco, please get in touch!
Laser Show
We are so excited that this event is making a return for 2025!! Tickets are now on sale via our ticket platform: https://buytickets.at/fishes
This is a community event so please feel free to share this with your family and friends. We have kept tickets at last years price so secure your ticket now at the early bird price.
If you would like to find out about sponsoring this event please do get in touch. It is a great opportunity to advertise within the community whilst supporting a local event.
Nut Free School
We would like to remind parents that we are a nut free school. We have members of both the staff and student community who are anaphylactic to nuts of all varieties. This includes obvious things like hazelnut spread in sandwiches, but also many types of cereal bars and biscuits also contain nuts. Please check the ingredients list of all food items that you send into school.
Year Group Home Learning Newsletters
Attendance This Week
If you are struggling to get your child/ren to school on time each day, please do get in touch so we can try to help.
Blue Class - 99.13% attendance with 3 episode of lateness
Red Class - 96.36% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Yellow Class - 97.27% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Green Class - 97.03% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Orange Class - 95% attendance with 11 episodes of lateness
Purple Class - 97.86% attendance with 4 episodes of lateness
Scarlet Class - 99.31% attendance with 1 episode of lateness
Turquoise Class - 97.67% attendance with 2 episodes of lateness
Attendance Guide for Parents / Carers
What YOU must do:
Try to telephone the school before 8.30am each day of your child’s absence.
Tell the school in advance, of any medical appointments and bring in appointment cards/letters.
If you are not sure whether your child is well enough to attend school, send them in anyway as they often perk up on arrival.
If you and your child are experiencing difficulties with school attendance then talk to us as a first step so we can help!
What WE will do:
Check your child’s attendance every day.
Phone home to discuss your child’s attendance with you.
Invite you into school for attendance meetings if we are concerned.
If we cannot establish a reason for absence, then we may make a welfare home visit.
Dates for Your Diary
Tuesday 15th July - KS1 Curriculum Parent's Meeting (2.45pm)
Thursday 17th July - Parent's Book Look (3.15-4.30pm)
Friday 18th July - Year 2 Leaver's Assembly (9am)
Monday 21st July - Freeground's Got Talent (1.15pm)
Tuesday 22nd July - Class Parties (PM)
FISHES Dates
Friday 11th July - Disco
INSET Days 2024/2025
Head Teacher Awards
Blue Class - Stevie for Teamwork, Violet for Respect & Independence
Red Class - Jacob for Thinking, Finlay for Independence
Yellow Class - Daniel for Independence, Oscar for Respect
Green Class - Axel for Thinking & Creativity, Annabelle for Respect
Orange Class - Finley and Teddy, both for Independence
Purple Class - Teddy and Bella, both for Respect
Scarlet Class - Toby and Orla, both for All The Values
Turquoise Class - Ivy & Niamh, both for Respect
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