Weekly Newsletter
Weekly Newsletter
18th September 2020
18th September 2020
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What has happened this week?
What has happened this week?
LEO Freedom Week (including International Democracy Day)
LEO Freedom Week (including International Democracy Day)
On the 15th September it is the International Day of Democracy and on the 21st September is Peace One Day.
The International Day of Democracy celebrates inclusion, equal treatment and participation in society. Democracy allows people to elect representatives to serve them in government to ensure that their views are heard and their rights are upheld. This day allows people to strive towards Freedom all over the world and ensure that everyone has rights. Click here to find out more about the International Day of Democracy. At LEO, we believe it is very important for everyone’s voice to be heard, which is why we have pupil parliaments. This week you will be able to run for a variety of positions of responsibility and represent the pupils of the school, so we would like to take this opportunity to learn more about Democracy, Human Rights and Children’s Rights.
Since Peace One Day was established, countries that are in conflict have agreed to engage in Peace for one day, to allow people to help those in need, with medical care, vaccinations and to have freedom for the day. Throughout the years, millions of people have been active on Peace Day in every country of the world, and hundreds of organisations have carried out life-saving activities in areas of conflict. Click here to find out more about Peace One Day.
What is happening next week?
What is happening next week?
Extra-Curricular Clubs Start
Extra-Curricular Clubs Start
If you have successfully gained a place at one of the extra-curricular clubs, you should have received an email yesterday.
LEO Virtual Music Clubs Start
LEO Virtual Music Clubs Start
Year 1 & 2
Year 1 & 2
Tuesday at 4pm
Tuesday at 4pm
A music club for children in Year 1 & 2 that will explore basic rhythm and pulse activities, singing games and songs. Some basic notation skills will also be explored.
Year 3 & 4
Year 3 & 4
Wednesday at 4pm
Wednesday at 4pm
A music club for children in Year 3 & 4 that will explore a range of fun activities to learn more about the inter-related dimensions of music such as dynamics, tempo and pitch. Rhythm and singing games will also be explored and lots of new songs will be taught. Some notation will be covered.
Year 5 & 6
Year 5 & 6
Thursday at 4pm
Thursday at 4pm
A music club for children in Year 3 & 4 that will explore a range of fun activities to learn more about the inter-related dimensions of music such as dynamics, tempo, pitch, structure, duration, timbre and texture. Rhythm and singing games will also be explored and lots of new songs will be taught. Notation will be covered.
All links have been sent via email.
All links have been sent via email.
Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning
Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning
On Friday 25th September, we are taking part in the Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning.
Instead of bringing cakes to school, please send pictures of your tasty treats to the year group inboxes by 12pm on Friday 25th September. These will then be judged and the winners will be announced on Monday 28th September.
If you would to make a donation to support the work of Macmillan Cancer Support, please click here to do so: https://thyg.uk/BUU004493295
Click here for some recipes you may want to try.
LEO Academy Trust Virtual Sports Competitions
LEO Academy Trust Virtual Sports Competitions
Closing date for entries - Friday 25th September
Closing date for entries - Friday 25th September
The LEO PE team has 5 challenges for you to try...
Watch our Instruction videos and set out your competition arena
Can you complete all 5 challenges to the best of your ability?
Update your results on the Google Form HERE
Let us know how you got on! Share your pictures and videos on Twitter @LEOacademies and @LEOsports7 #ActiveLEO
Dates For Your Diary
Dates For Your Diary
Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added.
Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added.
Monday 28th September - Friday 2nd October - Harvest (more details to follow)
Thursday 1st October - National Poetry Day
Monday 5th October - Friday 9th October - Walk to School Week (more details to follow)
Monday 12th October - Individual School Photos (more details to follow)
Monday 19th October - Friday 23rd October - Year 6 Bikeability Training (more details to follow)
Tuesday 20th October - Thursday 22nd October - Virtual Parents Consultation Evenings (more details to follow)
Friday 23rd October - Last Day of Autumn 1 Half Term
Monday 2nd November - INSET Day
Tuesday 3rd November - First Day of Autumn 2 Half Term
Tuesday 3rd November - Friday 6th November - Parliament Week (more details to follow)
Monday 9th November - Friday 13th November - LEO Maths Week (more details to follow)
Friday 13th November - Children In Need Mufti Day
Monday 16th November - Friday 20th November - EYFS World Nursery Rhyme Week & Anti-Bullying Week (more details to follow)
Thursday 3rd December - International Day of Disabled Persons
Friday 11th December - Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 18th December - Last Day of Term
Monday 4th January - INSET Day
Tuesday 5th January - First Day of Spring Term
Things to Celebrate!
Things to Celebrate!
School Council
School Council
Congratulations to our latest School Council members.
Year 3 Amber: Lola
Year 3 Emerald: Mia
Year 4 Garnet: Arav
Year 4 Jade:
Year 4 Opal : Sonny
Year 5 Sapphire: Jaime
Year 5 Topaz: Evie
Year 6 Amethyst: Holly
Year 6 Turquoise: Max
Achievement Awards
Achievement Awards
Year 1 Badger: Robyn
Year 1 Rabbit : Laird
Year 2 Fox : Aidan
Year 2 Owl : Caitlin
Year 3 Amber: Killian
Year 3 Emerald: Callen
Year 4 Garnet: Najibah
Year 4 Jade: Maryam
Year 4 Opal : Ela
Year 5 Sapphire: Jeffreet
Year 5 Topaz: Callum
Year 6 Amethyst: Lucas
Year 6 Turquoise: Sofia
Year 1 Badger: Jack
Year 1 Rabbit : Amaayra
Year 2 Fox : Lily
Year 2 Owl : Rocco
Year 3 Amber: Rory
Year 3 Emerald: Shaen
Year 4 Garnet: Sujay
Year 4 Jade: Kristiyan
Year 4 Opal : Ruby
Year 5 Sapphire: Mia
Year 5 Topaz: William
Year 6 Amethyst: Scarlett
Year 6 Turquoise: Abelash
Going for Gold! Awards
Going for Gold! Awards
Congratulations to all the children who received the Achievement & Going for Gold! awards this week.
Congratulations to all the children who received the Achievement & Going for Gold! awards this week.
Club 1
Club 1
The children in Club 1 know their number bonds. Membership of the clubs need to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who have achieved membership of the club.
Badger Class:
Rabbit Class:
Club 2
Club 2
The children in Club 2 know their number bonds. Membership of the club needs to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of Club 2:
Year 2 Fox Class:
Year 2 Owl Class:
144 Club
144 Club
The children in 144 Club know their times tables. Membership of all the clubs needs to be earned each term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of the 144 Club:
Year 3 Amber: James C, Killian, Matheo, Arshikaa
Year 3 Emerald: Rama
Year 4 Garnet:
Year 4 Jade:
Year 4 Opal: An Bond, Hariethpal
Year 5 Sapphire: Fynn, Jeffreet, Rhys, Amy Cl, Safia
Year 5 Topaz: Sadhana , Molly, William, Summer - Rose
Year 6 Amethyst: Sude, Finlay, Eva, Joe, Vithuli, Hayden Gro, Hayden Gre, Alejandro, Daisy, Freya H.
Year 6 Turquoise: Charlotte, Abelash, Harrison, Rebecca, Johnny, Dexter, Abinaya, Zach
Doodle
Doodle
Well done to everyone who has been 'doodling' hard this week!
Don't forget to visit https://www.doodlemaths.com to practise
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Maths are...
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Maths are...
Amethyst
Rabbit
Emerald
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Tables are...
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Tables are...
Garnet
Amethyst
Amber
Our top 3 classes for Doodle English are...
Our top 3 classes for Doodle English are...
Amethyst
Jade
Rabbit
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Spellings are...
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Spellings are...
Amethyst
Rabbit
Amber
Celebrating your Optional Home Learning Projects
Celebrating your Optional Home Learning Projects
Ayaana (Amber) completed some of the Year 3 optional home learning tasks.
Great work!
Matheo and Ewa from Amber class have also completed some of the optional home learning tasks.
Click here to see Matheo's video about the NHS.
Well done!
Remember to check out the Home-School Communication site to find details of your optional projects!
Make sure you come and show Miss Shaw.
Information and Resources
Information and Resources
TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL - INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 6 CHILDREN
TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL - INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 6 CHILDREN
The Sutton Schools Admissions Team have provided us with an information sheet containing details about applying for places at secondary schools for next year. Please find this via the link below. They are expecting confirmation of the selective eligibility test dates shortly. Once received they will update their website here so please keep an eye out as this page is under constant review.
Every Mind Matters Advice and Tools
Every Mind Matters Advice and Tools
Every Mind Matters have created some new advice in partnership with leading children and young people’s mental health charities including Young Minds, The Mix, Place2Be and The Anna Freud Centre.
It is designed to help parents and carers spot the signs that children may be struggling with their mental health and support them, and also provides advice that can help maintain good mental wellbeing.
In addition to the advice for parents and carers the site also provides tools to help young people build resilience and equips them to look after their mental wellbeing.
Click here for a summary fact sheet.
Click here to visit the website.
NHS’s Top 5 Tips for supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing as they go back out into the world (please view all tips on the Every Mind Matters website)
1. Be there to listen: Ask the children and young people you look after how they are doing regularly so they get used to speaking about their feelings
2. Stay involved in their life: Show interest in their life and the things that are important to them
3. Support positive routines: Be a positive role model and support positive behaviours including regular bedtime routines, healthy eating and getting active
4. Encourage their interests: Being active, creative, learning things and being a part of a team are all good for mental health. Support children and young people to explore their interests
5. Take what they say seriously: help the children and young people you look after feel valued in what they say and help them work through difficult emotions.
Battle of the Books - Coming Soon
Battle of the Books - Coming Soon
We are very excited to start Battle of the Books again this year!
However, before we can let the battle commence, we would be very grateful if any books with a 'Battle of the Books' sticker on the spine could be returned to school. If you have one of these books at home, please return them to your child's class teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Week Commencing 14th September:
Year 1 & 2: drought
Year 3 & 4: unison
Year 5 & 6: voracious
Week Commencing 21st September:
Year 1 & 2: huddle
Year 3 & 4: nimble
Year 5 & 6: effervescent
Opportunity
Opportunity
Year 6 Bikeability
Year 6 Bikeability
Bikeability is happening for Year 6 pupils from Monday 19th October - Friday 23rd October.
Click the below link for information and the booking form:
Year 6 Bikeability - Information and Booking Form
Empowering Parents Empowering Communities Programme
Empowering Parents Empowering Communities Programme
Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular, unique parenting approach. EPEC is for local parents, led by local parents. We are hoping to train up primary school parents to run their own parenting peer groups in the borough.
If you are interested in finding out more please click here.
Parmesan Chicken Bites
Parmesan Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
50g plain flour
2 egg whites beaten
100g brown bread crumbs
25 g grated parmesan cheese
600g chicken breast fillet
Olive oil
Method:
Preheat the oven, gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Put the flour, egg whites and breadcrumbs on to 3 separate plates.
Mix the Parmesan with the breadcrumbs until well combined. Dip each piece of chicken in the plain flour, then in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs, lightly pressing until the meat is well coated.
Put the breaded chicken fillets on a lightly oiled baking tray. Drizzle or spray over a little olive oil. Bake for 12 -15 minutes until the breadcrumbs are crisp and the chicken is cooked through, with no pink showing when cut open.
Tip: Serve with a fresh tomato salsa. Chop 1 large tomato into small pieces, mix with 1/2 thinly sliced spring onion, a good handful of chopped coriander, 1/2 lime zested and juiced and season to taste, if you like.
LEO Lottery
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