Building a Wall of Kindness

In assembly on Monday the children were able to share their acts of kindness carried out the previous week. These acts didn't happen by accident, but were planned by the children. The children then 'narrated' this learning as evidence not just that they did a kind thing, but they understood how and why. I am adding to this display showing the Intent, Model (Plan) and Impact of a few activities in the school - the model is universal:

We expect the same process with all of the children's learning. If a child can't talk about their learning, have they really understood what they did? Has it stuck in their longer term memory? Will they be able to recall it and build on it?

As a staff, we have been considering how we can further promote these opportunities for children to reflect and narrate their learning. for this reason.

Your children's ability to narrate (to evidence their own learning.) is the school's ability to narrate (evidence our own teaching impact.)

= Your children's success is at the very heart of the school's success! Let's keep them talking!

Emaan's act of kindness

Hattie's act of kindness

As teachers, we understand the importance of modelling a new area of learning for children - the model is their support and scaffold to access something new or more difficult. It is, therefore, quite inspirational to see children sharing their own acts of kindness - we can use these as wider models to support kind behaviour across the community. Thank you Hattie!:

Hattie has been trying to raise awareness and money for MENCAP recently. On Saturday, she took part in a Santa dash. She managed to raise 215 pounds (a further 30 pounds is being donated today taking the total to 245).

The photo attached is a collage of 5 pictures, one of which show the money raised.

From Hattie: (Mum says she has never been so motivated to write! - Purposeful Learning!)

Hattie’s Santa Dash For MENCAP

A while ago, I decided to raise money for MENCAP because I want to help people. MENCAP is a charity that helps when people have learning disabilities which includes adults and children. On Sunday, I ran a Santa Dash for 1km at the park and some of my family and friends sponsored me. I was dressed up as a green elf. At the park, lots of other children and grown ups were dressed up. I felt very happy because other people were all taking part in the race.

When I got to the park, it started raining heavily! All of the children had to do a warm up. Even though it was cold and rainy, I got on with it. I sped off well. I had a small break now and then but I finally got to the end! It was a fantastic feeling! I got a medal on a long, red string. Last year the medal had a reindeer on it but this year it was Father Christmas.

I raised £235 for MENCAP. Next year I am going to try and raise even more money to help people!