Newsletter- Friday 1st April 2022
Spring term is complete!
We finished the term with the first face to face, whole school assembly in two years. It was both an emotional and uplifting experience and the children were exceptional. The oldest children led the way and acted as role models for the youngest children and the youngest children looked up to the older ones for guidance on what to do, it was a wonderful demonstration of 'Togetherness'.
As we always do at the end of the term we celebrated our collective success but also a wealth of individual achievements. Take a look below at some of the awards presented.
We have had such a great Spring term and we have been really impressed with the progress the children are making. We wanted to capture this for the children so we put together the following slideshow to share with them today.
Shawley End of Spring Assembly -March 2022.mp4Well-being Workshops
This week all children across the school took part in well-being workshops facilitated by the YMCA. They focused on teaching children the importance of understanding our emotions, whilst also learning some vital self-care techniques.
This week we have been learning....
Shawley's Superstars
Pandas: Andrew & Sophie Penguins: Harper & Oscar
Dolphins: Darcie & Avaya Sea Turtles: Kallum & Sofia
Tigers: Marshall & Frank Lions: Ellen & Leah
Leopards: Charlotte & Julia Elephants: Flynn & Jack
Gorillas: Daniel K & Cameron Rhinos: Joao & Freddie C
Headteacher Awards
Each term the SLT choose a child from each phase for the headteacher awards. These are children who could be chosen for consistently following the school rules, shining, thriving and being a remarkable role model. We are honoured to present these children with the Spring term award.
Keeley Rose - Rhinos
Ella - Leopards
Shaurya - Dolphins
Harlie - Pandas
VIPs
Once every half term, children will be nominated for as a Shawley VIP. These nominations are for children who go above and beyond to demonstrate our school rules and code of conduct. Children will keep the VIP badge until a week before the next VIPs are announced. The children's photos will be displayed in the school hall throughout the year.
Pandas: Lola Penguins: Belle Dolphins: Poppy Sea Turtles: Lyla
Tigers: Elenaor Lions: Luca Leopards: Hannah Elephants: Abigail
Dojos
A huge well done to the following children for getting their Bronze (150), Silver (250), and Gold (350) Dojo awards this term. What a testament to just how hard the whole school has worked. Dojo points are awarded to children who THRIVE, who follow the school rules and take PRIDE in themselves.
Reading Challenge
Reading Raffle tickets are given to anyone who reads 4+ times a week and records it in their reading diaries.
A big well done to all our winners! Enjoy your books!
Pandas: Andrew Penguins: Joshua
Dolphins: Alba Sea Turtles: Emma
Tigers: Harry G Lions: Mason M
Leopards: Karim Elephants: Riley
Gorillas: Stanley Rhinos: Joao
Top Doodlers
Top Class - 4HM
Top Class - 4L
Top Class - 3S
Times Tables Rockstars Results
Top of the Rocks - Competition Results!
Congratulations to our KS2 classes who all finished in the top 15 out of a total of 31 classes!
We were also the highest scoring school in the competition! Well done to you all!
Certificates will be going out to our top 3 players: Maks J, Faaraan A and Hanushaan K.
Staff Spotlight
Each week get to know one of our Shawley Staff Members a little bit more...
Meet Mr Sparrow
A little bit about me: I have been at Shawley for 19 years as a caretaker. I am married with children.
My Favourites
Hobbies - Walking, football , 5k runs, gaming to relax, supporting Chelsea FC. I also enjoy going to the cinema and love horror films.
Food - l love homemade cooking, especially shepherd’s pie and roast dinners. I’ve got a very sweet tooth and I love chocolate, especially after eights, and puddings.
Drink - Mocha coffee and ice cold water.
Colour - Chelsea blue, black & white
Animal - We have no pets, but I do love animals.
Books - Watership Down by Richard Adams
Online Safety
Children are spending increasing amounts of time on line, and whilst there are many benefits, there are also many risks. The Easter holidays may give you the opportunity to talk to your children about what they do on line. The NSPCC has lots of useful information about how to do this.
Please click here for more information.
Information & Resources
Achivements out of school
A big well done to Bella who has been doing 2 things to work towards completing her 100-day Challenge. One was making her bed 100 times and the other one was trying to raise £100 towards her 'Where’s Wally?' virtual run in aid of National Literacy Trust. Last Saturday Bella and her family completed her task and hit her target of £100.
Shawley Fundraisers
School Lottery
Shawley's school lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring parents, carers, staff and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give something back. We hope to raise funds that can support and enrich the education of our children - we aim to provide extra resources for the children, improve the school environment as well as run extracurricular activities such as music, art and sport.
Join today! Click here to access the Your School Lottery website to learn more about how it works and how to join.
Your support is greatly appreciated and we wish you good luck!
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