At Little Green. when we talk about attitude to learning, we are talking about 'not giving up', 'having a go', 'I can't do it yet!' '(Hard fought) mistakes prove I'm trying', 'Trying your best!' Today's Newsweb focus is on the many examples of our community's fabulous attitudes to learning and willingness to have a go - just this week. This includes a hard fought mistake from me! The Year 6 children had the opportunity to trial the Year 6 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) this week and, as a community, we will be supporting the children in learning from their mistakes and driving the message, you can't do it 'YET' to promote a positive attitude to their learning. This week very positive attitudes were displayed and modelled by:

• Community Conversation mistakes

• Athletes in Year 4 and 6

• Parents and Carers in years 4, 5 and 6 attending our Reading Workshop

• Staff in Years 4, 5 and 6 trialling our new approach to Parent Workshops

• Our first Family Support Worker Led Coffee Morning

• Poetry performances

• TA feedback on Explorer success - Year 6 Money Sense

Community Conversation Update

So, the conversation plan did not go down well. Sorry - my mistake! (I am trying!)

The plan was:

1. Reinforce the importance of evidence and reason when we debate ideas.

2. Create a shared space of reason for our adults to debate ideas that may affect their children.

Of the three responses, feedback has been quite clear - 

1. There are too many words. Sorry - it was quite detailed.

2. It was thought this was a resource for children - Absolutely not! This is an intended space for adults to share their ideas and be prepared if their children ever do raise these questions. We are truly not keen to expose children to any of these ideas but unfortunately a range of children have access to social media and some are discussing such subjects on the playground. The cat is out of the bag.

3. The subject matter was too controversial. Sorry! I was hoping to provoke rather than offend. 

4. Please focus on academic outcomes rather than social media observations. We believe focusing on students wellbeing is focusing on students academic outcomes. 

So, here's the new idea - what would you like to debate? Click here! I'll share all respectful ideas next week to begin the conversations. 

For the second year in a row, Little Green have managed the massive achievement of being Year 6 Indoor Athletics District Champions for both the Boys and the Girls teams!

The Boys team continued with their success from the semi-finals, winning 5 out of 6 track races and pushing themselves to the limit in their field events for the District Final. They ended as winners by 8 overall points in front of 2nd place St Mary's. 

The Girls team were aiming to overturn their position as runners up from the semi-finals, with a few event alterations they managed to equal the Boys results, winning 5 out of 6 track races. A strong improvement on the field events meant they also won by 8 overall points ahead of 2nd place Holy Rood.

Both teams will now aim to try and replicate their amazing success at the Hertfordshire County Finals later in the term. Well Done Team Little Green!!

Stationery sets

If you missed out on ordering stationery sets we have received new stock and will be opening the opportunity to order on PTA events again - the introductory price has unfortunately finished so packs will now be priced at a very competitive £8 (still far cheaper than you can source on the high street!) and can be ordered via: www.pta-events.co.uk/folg. Information of what is contained in the packs can be found at this link.

Second hand uniform

Good quality second hand uniform can be ordered from Faye via  folg-uniform@littlegreen.herts.sch.uk - most items are just 50p. Send an email outlining the items you wish to order - remember to include sizes and your child's class - you will then receive an email to let you know when your items are ready to collect from the school office.

Upcoming events:

Sponsored Fun Run: Friday 31st March - details to follow

Break the Rules Day: Thursday 9th February - details to follow

Finally, does anyone has a hamper basket they no longer want? We would love it for summer event!

Drop Box at the office
Please clearly label your child's belongings with their NAME and CLASS and items will be delivered at break time or lunchtime.  

This February half term Game On is running a free football session for all children in Years 1 to 6 along with a free goalkeeper taster session for Years 3 to 6 children. 

The sessions are for our Development Centres and for those children who want to receive more advanced coaching from FA Level 2 and 3 coaches.

The sessions are in Tring and Watford but we currently have children from all over Herts and Bucks attending. 

Take a look at the flyer and get in touch to book a place!