Let’s take a look at some of the learning this week … 

In Nursery this week, the children have been welcoming new friends to the class and Rockliffe community! During their carpet sessions, the class have been learning carpet rules and are beginning to be role models to each other by modelling how to do this. The children have been regularly reminding each other not to bring toys to the carpet. They have also been showing kindness and sharing toys through collaboration in the provision. Great job Nursery! 

This week, in Reception the children were introduced to zones of regulation. It was great to see the children so engaged in their carpet session, showing fantastic attention and listening skills. Sofia said she was in the green zone because she felt ‘joy’ while William shared that he was feeling energetic like the purple minion which Mr Harracksingh supported in identifying it being a yellow zone emotion. 

And in year 1 the children were introduced to their first core text but before that, they couldn’t believe what the cameras had caught in the classroom over the weekend! A spaceship had landed and whatever it was had left foot print marks behind. Frankie told her mum all about it and said that ‘it was right by my table’ and Molly was doing some investigating in the classroom when she found a black mark on the floor which she thinks Mr Ricky had forgotten to clean. It was great to hear the predictions they made and then they were referring back to the event once they read through the story! 

This week, Year 2 have been working hard on developing their place value knowledge, focusing on identifying the tens and ones in two-digit numbers. In English, the children have enjoyed exploring their new core text. Through the story, they have begun to reflect on the importance of having a growth mindset—just as Grandpa encourages Izzy to do.

Year 3 have had a busy and exciting week diving into their new core text, The Hunter. The children have been recalling fascinating facts about elephants and writing about what they have learned, including how elephants behave within their herds. Daisy-Mae was particularly proud to share her knowledge, remembering that elephants are mammals and that they love to eat plenty of food!

Year 4 have thoroughly enjoyed their maths lessons this week, representing numbers to 10,000 using a variety of concrete and pictorial methods. Eni showed great determination in developing his understanding of place value, and it was wonderful to see how pleased he was when it ‘clicked’. In English, Ronnie impressed everyone with his ability to infer the characters’ feelings and emotions, carefully using evidence from the text to support his ideas.

In Year 5, the children have been reflecting on how Jesus showed his humanity in their RE lessons. They explored different stories, including that of Judas, who betrayed Jesus. Despite this, Jesus showed kindness and forgiveness. The children thought deeply about why Jesus would act in this way, concluding that if he was teaching others about forgiveness, he too had to demonstrate those qualities in his own actions.

Year 6 have continued to impress with their positive start to the term. The children arrive each morning ready to begin their early-morning work with great enthusiasm. This week, Elaina wrote a fantastic setting description of the rainforest, making excellent use of figurative language and ambitious vocabulary to engage her reader. Miss Lambert was very impressed and commented on how much she enjoys reading the children’s writing.

Please be reminded that we are a No Nut School - We have children with severe allergies to Nut products. 

If you would like to show your interest please contact the office where we can give you further information. 

We would like to increase our resources and maybe have a Lego/Duplo station at playtime. If any of our parents have Lego or Duplo that your child no longer plays with we would appreciate any donations. 

PE Kits - can we please remind you that all children should bring their PE Kits in to School. The children will need a pair of shorts, T-shirt and socks.

Due to incidents in playground with scooters, can parents please ensure that your child does not ride on the playground and other areas of the school. Children to not to be riding passed the school gates, Many thanks.

School Uniform - can we please remind you that all children are requested to wear school colours - Not Hoodies. Also now that the colder weather has begun your child should come dressed accordingly - Coats,Jumpers or Cardigans and appropriate footwear. 

We have a uniform rail outside the office, If you have any preloved uniform that could help fill our rail we would greatly appreciate this.