We have been increasing children's opportunities for Buddy Learning. When children talk about their learning, they learn it again and again. In re-sharing an experience or an idea, we come to understand it better. It is so lovely to see children supporting each other's learning and we look forward to seeing the wider impact on our community of learners - a community of talkers!

We currently have families keen to find out about Little Green as they consider the right school for their children. This may be as they reach Year 2 or as they consider joining Malvern Way. We may also have some parents new to the community or looking for an amazing school to support their child to thrive. Please see the information in the attached letter and pass on this link to anyone you would want to encourage to be a part of our amazing community! We share a range of ways for finding out about our school including a live Q and A session; our virtual tour; the website, as well as some in person tours: Click HERE for more information

We are delighted to share another opportunity to give children the chance to talk about learning. Hot on the heels of Dame Jaqueline Wilson's live author visit, we are delighted to be meeting Greg James, author and Radio 1 DJ, virtually, to delve into his books and understand his own approach to writing, authorship and his newest release, The Great Dream Robbery! Please click HERE for access to the letter sent out by Mr Hyde, English Lead, for more information and for ordering a copy with a signed book plate.

Last Wednesday two of our Student Parliament Cabinet members, Ava and Marissa, joined me at the Three Rivers District Council Offices to talk about democracy and consider how all of the 16 local state primary schools can work together to develop our curriculum approach. The children were able to talk about local democracy and the responsibilities of representing an electorate with local district Councillors Jon Tankard and Steven Cox. Look out for a local press release that will tell you more. It was very powerful to see children reflecting on how to make change happen and being inspired to return to their own schools impassioned to drive a difference. One school responded: "Thank you for continuing to enable this to happen. The two members of our school council that attended were buzzing with enthusiasm and eager to share what they heard and make things happen in our school."

Scientific Patience and Perseverance in Year 5

A few weeks ago, I posted about our Science lesson when Year 5 learnt about the process of evaporation and we began to see the effects of this amazing physical process. Another few weeks on, and we have been absolutely amazed by the size of our crystals. There is still so much of the solution left to evaporate, so we'll keep going and see how large they will become. It just goes to show how amazing things can happen when we have patience and perseverance!

From Miss Reile - Science and Year 5 Leader.

Do look at the website front page blog for more learning examples across the school. www.littlegreen.herts.sch.uk

Thank you for completing the Google Form to share your Elfridges requests. Do remember to give your children the correct amount - we will send out reminders once the timings are confirmed. Over 1100 presents ordered - incredible - Also - an incredible team of parents who wrapped them all -THANK YOU!

Request - anyone know a builder/welder who could fix a leaky container shed? We also need a new floor for the FOLG storage?

Key Dates:

• Wed 1st Dec: 6E Swimming at York House 10am

• Wed 1st Dec: Virtual author event Greg James

• Thurs 2nd Dec: Elfridges in school

• Fri 3rd Dec: Elfridges in school

• Fri 3rd Dec: Vaccination UK in school catch up session