Dear Parents/Carers,

This week the children have been working extremely hard across the school. 

This week, Year R began their Forest School journey with boundless excitement. After a thorough introduction to the rules of safe play, they plunged into the woodland environment, discovering hidden corners and engaging in hands-on activities. The highlight, of course, was the exhilarating mud slide, which left them covered in smiles and mud alike. Their first Forest School experience was a resounding success, igniting their curiosity and building a foundation for future outdoor learning. They are already counting down the days until their next adventure after the Easter break!

During afternoon break times this week, Year 1 enjoyed scooter time, developing coordination and having fun. In addition to this, the children had a delightful afternoon sharing games and generational toy discussions with parents and grandparents on Friday (last week), contributing to their global learning outcome. Thank you to everyone who attended - the children had so much fun!

As part of their RHE learning, Year 2 focused on personal safety, learning about privacy and body autonomy through the NSPCC's Pantosaurus video.  This lesson fostered a safe and open environment for discussion, equipping them with essential knowledge to protect themselves. Additionally, the children published their narrative which focused on their core text, The Invisible. They particularly focused on using a variety of verbs, adverbs, and expanded noun phrases to engage the reader. 

Year 3 showcased their creative and academic progress with their RE double-page spreads. They demonstrated their understanding of religious concepts by using key religious vocabulary and showcased their artistic talents by adding any diagrams or images. Adding a sweet touch to their learning, they also enjoyed making and tasting Brigadeiro, a traditional Brazilian chocolate sweet, broadening their cultural horizons.

To finish their curriculum learning, Year 4 demonstrated their vocabulary and lesson linking skills through beautifully presented hexagonal double-page spreads, displaying their growing understanding and artistic flair. 

Year 5 worked diligently on their published outcomes, showcasing their dedication and hard work throughout the term. Their final pieces reflected a culmination of their learning throughout the term, showcasing their growth and development. The dedication displayed by year 5 has been exceptional, and we are very proud of them.

Finally, Year 6 honed their collaborative problem-solving skills through shape reasoning activities. Working in teams, they discussed different methods, debated solutions, and arrived at answers together. This exercise not only strengthened their mathematical abilities but also fostered teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, essential skills for their transition to secondary school.

A huge thank you to @MaundenePTA for the fabulous Easter Egg Hunt! The children thoroughly enjoyed their activities and parading around in their Easter Bonnets - which looked fabulous by the way!

Our Junior Leadership Team participated in the Chartwells 'thumbs-up' campaign this week. The children tasted a variety of new proposed dishes for our Autumn 

We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the MANGO lunches this week. It means so much to the children to have their parents participate in school events. Your presence is truly appreciated!

We are incredibly proud of each year group's achievements and look forward to continued growth and learning next term. 

Miss Capes, Mrs Jackson and the Maundene Team

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