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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.’
Extract from The Old Issue by Rudyard Kipling, the author of Jungle Book
Extract from The Old Issue by Rudyard Kipling, the author of Jungle Book
This week, Marden remembers. Marden Primary Academy remembers those who gave so much, so we could enjoy the liberty we have today.
As a community, Marden has had a close connection with both World War I and II, with 70 servicemen in WWI and 24 in WWII losing their lives in action and as well as the 5 local civilians who lost their lives also. Learning about our rich history has been an education for me, as well as the children. To share what we have learnt and commemorate such an occasion with you all this Friday, seems very apt and we are thrilled that you all joined us. I would like to thank Miss Crittenden and Mrs Mason for all their hard work in delivering such an excellent commemoration. If you visit the church this weekend, please do look out for the work that our children have provided. We are also looking forward to attending the church on Monday for a remembrance assembly and workshops. I have established a good relationship with Rev. Nicky Harvey and we are looking forward to collaborating more in the future.
In other news, we have Mrs Murray leaving us after 14 years. We wish her all the best in her endeavours in the future. However, we are pleased to welcome Miss Hollamby to EYFS and Miss Packman to Year 1 as teaching assistants. We also have Miss Diamond and Mrs Williams joining us to work with EYFS and Year 3/4 as teaching assistants. As you may know, Miss Holness has been holding the fort in the office for quite some time now and has done a sterling job too but I am delighted to introduce Mrs Hollman, who will be joining the admin team as a Receptionist from Monday. I know you will make all of our new additions very welcome and we are excited about the extra capacity these additional professionals provide to ensure that we can deliver an excellent education for your children.
Mr N Dosad
Remembrance Day Activities & Poppy Walk
Remembrance Walk.movWe would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Averil, the great-grandmother of Max B, Lucas M and Libby M. Not only did she share her experience and memories of life as an evacuee during the First World War, but also allowed us to show the children original documents, photographs and memorabilia she had kept since childhood. We were very moved and touched by her story and are extremely grateful we have been able to pass this knowledge and history on to the children.
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National Online Safety
National Online Safety
Following on from last term's newsletter where we touched base briefly on the TV show, Squid Game, please could we ask parents to read through the following guide and familiarise themselves with the advice given.
With themes of horror and violence, it’s important for parents and carers to understand the potential risks posed to young audiences by the nine-episode Netflix-exclusive TV show, Squid Game. The series, rated 15+, is about a world where contestants who are deeply in debt play children's games in order to win cash prizes. The losers, however, are violently killed. The show’s popularity has meant it has spread in various guises across online platforms, with a heightened risk of children and young people potentially viewing unsuitable content. That's why we've created this guide to help parents and carers understand exactly what Squid Game is all about.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as inappropriate content, viral spin-offs and scene re-enactments.
Curriculum Corner:
Curriculum Corner:
When children are learning to count, they like to touch, point to and move objects as they say the number aloud – so encourage them to!
Have your child count toys, kitchen utensils, items of clothing as they come out of the dryer, collections (such as stickers, buttons or rocks) and any other items your child shows interest in counting.
Have your child count a set of objects but start at different places in the set (for example, start counting in the middle of the set rather than at the beginning). This helps to develop the idea that the counting of objects can begin with any object in a set and the total will still be the same.
Sing counting songs and use counting in meaningful ways in games, such as Hide-and-Seek. Counting games, rhymes and songs exist in every culture. Some counting songs and rhymes help children to count forward and backward as well.
Have your child skip count (counting by twos, fives or tens) to count larger groups of items quickly. Use such objects as blocks, pasta pieces or buttons.
Develop your child’s awareness of the symbols used to represent numbers by making it a game. Look for number symbols in your home and neighbourhood: on the television remote, on the microwave, on the telephone keypad and on signs.
Play a number version of I Spy. For example, “I spy something that has the number five on it,” or “I spy something in this room that there are three of.”
Ask for your child’s help to count items in your home. “I wonder how many chairs we have around the table? In this room? In the house?” Count windows, light switches, lamps or beds. You might record “how many” by using a combination of numbers and pictures.
Office Messages
Individual & Sibling Photos
Individual & Sibling Photos
We are pleased to inform you that Braiswick Photographers will be visiting the academy on Wednesday 17th November to carry out individual and sibling photos. All children should be in full uniform on this day. If you have younger children who do not attend Marden Primary Academy, there will be an opportunity for them to have photos taken with with their older siblings between 3-4pm.
Autumn Parent Consultations
Autumn Parent Consultations
Please be advised that parent consultations will be taking place on the afternoon of Wednesday 8th December 2021. Further details will be sent out nearer the time but we are planning for these to be face-2-face appointments in the main hall. If for any reason they are not able to go ahead in person, they will be conducted over Google Meet.
Upcoming Events
Monday 15th November
Odd Socks Day
Wear odd socks to school on Monday 15th November to celebrate differences and support this years 'One Kind Word' anti-bullying theme.
Friday 19th November
Friday 19th November
Children in Need
Children in Need
Children are invited to wear something spotty or just non-uniform to school on Friday 19th November in exchange for a £1 donation to Children In Need. A member of staff will be on the pupil gate with a bucket to collect donations.
Saturday 27th November
Saturday 27th November
Tree Charter Day
Tree Charter Day
The Parish Council are holding a community event where families are invited to adopt a tree and plant it themselves in one of the areas specified around the village.
Residents are also invited to come to observe the planting of memorial trees on Southons Field. One for the Roots of Remembrance (Royal Horticultural Society’s initiative) which is in memory of those lives affected by the Coronavirus pandemic along with a memorial tree for the Duke of Edinburgh (both will have a plaque next to them)
Principal's Awards
Principal's Awards
RM: After learning the significance of the Poppy, William was able to share his knowledge with his friends - Well done William!
RMC: Abraham has been a risk taker this week. Despite feeling nervous about writing, he took a risk and it paid off as he wrote his first CVC word! Well done Abraham!
1MT: Lenny for an improvement in his adding this week, he has an improved attitude towards his learning, Keep up the good work Lenny!
1/2S: Joshua continues to work hard and he has started to pursue further challenge, particularly in maths where he is keen to succeed.
2D: Kacey has really pushed herself this week, especially in carefully considering her use of language within her remembrance work.
3B: Eloise had produced some great work this week, demonstrating her understanding of WW1 and remembrance day.
3/4D: Finley has worked hard on improving his presentation, he is reflecting on each piece of work that he completes. He is approaching his work with patience and determination.
4WB: Leah has worked hard in her maths this week. She persevered and took risks to answer some questions, which she found more difficult.
5DK: Jack Ro has shown he is a great communicator this week, giving his own opinions while valuing those of others as we discussed 'What is art?'
5/6A: Yasmin has shown great commitment from the moment school started. She is an excellent contributor to the class and is always ready to learn.
6CK: Kohinoor is a principled member of our class who consciously makes the right choices at all times. He works hard every day, is polite and kind, and a role model to his classmates.
Attendance
Attendance
Absence Reporting
Please ensure all absences are reported to the office by 9am every morning.
You can do this quickly and easily via the Studybugs app, email or leaving a message on the absence line.
RM Class ~ Year R
RM Class ~ Year R
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Finn
Finn
Finn has blown me away this week! He is making incredible progress and enjoys sharing his new learning with his friends and adults! Finn is a risk - taker, when he finds new learning tricky he never gives up!
Luka
Luka
Luka has used his excellent communication skills to support his friends to count, focusing on 1 more/1 less than a given number. Luka has been a wonderful learning coach - Thank you Luka!
RM Class Reminders
WOW! What a wonderful first week back! Miss Sime and I are incredibly proud of our Team.
A quick reminder - Please bring reading folders in on Mondays and Thursdays so we can change their books AND continue to make excellent progress.
Next Week, we will be starting our 'Lending Library'. Look out for a letter early next week.
RMC Class ~ Year R
RMC Class ~ Year R
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Darcy
Darcy
Darcy has been a very reflective learner this week. She has worked really hard on her writing and has looked back carefully at her spelling and adapted her writing. We are very proud of you Darcy for reflecting on your learning and not giving up!
Freddie
Freddie
Freddie has been a great communicator this week. He has been saying his sounds very clearly and communicating well when he needs help. Well done Freddie! It is so great to see you communicating so well with your friends and the adults in school.
RMC Class Reminders
Please remember to bring reading folders into school on a Monday and a Thursday. Books will be changed on these days. In the book folders, there is a new set a words to practise reading. A new set will be sent home each week.
Over the next few weeks we will be changing at school for PE. Please ensure that your child has a full PE kit in school.
1MT Class ~ Year 1
1MT Class ~ Year 1
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Georgia T
Georgia T
Georgia worked independently on her remembrance day facts, her writing was neat and clear and could be read by herself and others.
Ella B
Ella B
Ella has shown great understanding of what we learnt last term during our reflection and has shown great willingness to share her ideas with the rest of the class.
1MT Class Reminders
We would be very appreciative of any parents who are free this term to volunteer to do some afternoon reading with the children. If you are willing to do this, please write in your child's contact book and we can put a timetable together.
Thank you
1/2S Class ~ Year 1/2
1/2S Class ~ Year 1/2
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Olby
Olby
Olby has been learning to take risks with his reading and writing this week. As well as never giving up, he has approached his tasks with a new found confidence. We are very proud of you Olby!
Finley
Finley
Finley has been a great inquirer this week with all of his learning; in particular, his focus and attention to detail when thinking about his writing. He has asked great questions and found things out. Well done Finley!
1/2S Class Reminders:
Well done to all of those children who have been gaining their gold stars on the KS1 reading challenge bookmark. As well as earning extra house points, they are also earning points for the class total every time they read which is going towards our target. This is so the children can earn a reward afternoon at the end of this term.
Remember to log on to Numbots or TTRS and practise your number skills.
On Monday morning, we will be travelling to the village church for a remembrance service and require additional adults to ensure we can walk through the village safely. The service is due to take place between 9:30 and 10:00 and we would require support from 9am. Thank you in advance for your support.
2D Class ~ Year 2
2D Class ~ Year 2
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Edith C
Edith C
You have communicated brilliantly this week Edith in sharing all your knowledge about our British military history and the significance behind remembrance day. You're clearly a historian in the making and I can't wait to hear what amazing facts you share next- well done!
Mia L & Joseph W
Mia L & Joseph W
You have both worked really hard this week and have taken risks within your learning. It was lovely to see you push yourself with your language choices within your remembrance writing. However, I was most impressed with how you both shared, with the class, your family connection to the wars.
2D Class Reminders:
We just missed out on reaching our class reading target last term despite a fantastic effort by the children. Nevertheless, a new term brings the opportunity to aim high and try to reach our new reading target. By the end of this term, if the children total 870 reads they will achieve a reward afternoon. If each child reads at least 5 times a week as is encouraged, this will be easily met!
3B Class ~ Year 3
3B Class ~ Year 3
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Lilly B
Lilly B
Lilly B has shown what a great communicator and how caring she is . Lilly is always willing to share her ideas, but also help support other children in the class with their learning. She produced a great Remembrance Day letter. Well done Lilly, keep it up!
Michael
Michael
Michael has been very open minded this week, applying his understanding of WW1 to his writing, while sharing some great adjectives and description of the war with the class. Well done Michael!
3B Class Reminders
Please remember to keep reading with the children at home, in order to reach our class target of .... If each child reads at least 9 times a week in school and at home, this will be easily met!
Our PE day is still a Thursday, but could PE kits be brought in Monday and I will send them home on a Friday, as this gives us the opportunity to use them throughout the week.
Please remember to go onto TTR regularly. It is important for all children to become confident with their timetables knowledge. Usernames and passwords were sent home last term.
3/4D Class ~ Year 3/4
3/4D Class ~ Year 3/4
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Brody
Brody
This week we have been learning about remembrance day and the events that are remembered during this time. Brody chose to research and record information about the Royal Air Force. He applied great inquiry skills during his research and was able to confidently communicate his findings. Well done Brody, keep up the hard work.
Nalani, Emily and Amelia
Nalani, Emily and Amelia
This week we have been learning about remembrance day and the events that are remembered during this time. Nalani, Emily and Amelia showed brilliant communication skills as they worked as a group, delegating jobs and sharing ideas, to complete their display. Well done Nalani, Emily and Amelia. Keep up the good work.
3/4D Class Reminders
Please remember to read regularly. Reading should be happening five time a week, for around ten minutes or more each time.
Please remember to go onto TTR regularly. It is important for all children to become confident with their timetables knowledge. We will continue to look at the stats each morning, one person will be rewarded a TTR certificate to celebrate their achievements on TTR.
4WB Class ~ Year 4
4WB Class ~ Year 4
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Clemmie
Clemmie
Clemmie wrote two really thoughtful Remembrance poems and demonstrated herself to be a caring thinker. Well done, Clemmie.
Rowan
Rowan
Rowan also worked really hard to write a considerate and reflective Remembrance poem. Well done, Rowan.
4WB Class Reminders
You have really challenged yourselves with your reading target this term - please remember to read every night to ensure that you are contributing to the 10 reads per week that you have committed to.
Term 2 homework will be on Google Classroom home learning page.
We are after as much rice as possible for something we will be making later on in the term - if you can donate a bag of rice (dry) then we will be really grateful.
Please have a conversation at home about how your family chose your name/s - if you wish to write it down, we have added a place to upload it on our regular Google Classroom.
5DK Class ~ Year 5
5DK Class ~ Year 5
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Clara
Clara
Clara persevered this week and created a fantastic poppy, using the quilling techniques we had been learning. The whole class commented on what a fantastic job she had done! Well done Clara.
Jack B
Jack B
Jack produced a fantastic circle book, showing off his knowledge of remembrance day. He used his research and creativity to produce a smart finished piece.
5DK Class Reminders
You have really challenged yourselves with your reading target this term - please remember to read every night to ensure that you are contributing to the readings that you have committed to.
Term 2 homework will be on Google Classroom home learning page.
5/6A Class ~ Year 5/6
5/6A Class ~ Year 5/6
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Adam
Adam
Adam has excelled this week in his learning and communicative skills. He is always ready to learn and is respectful to his peers. He listens to the instructions given by the teacher to complete his work. Well done Adam!
Lexi
Lexi
Lexi has created an excellent piece for remembrance day. She has shown amazing commitment to explore the emotions and imagery taken from the poem 'In Flanders Field".
5/6A Class Reminders
Are you able to help us? On Monday afternoon, we will be travelling to the village church for a remembrance service and require additional adults to ensure we can walk through the village safely. If you are able to help, please contact Mr Ali via the school office or at collection/drop off. The service is due to take place between 1.15 and 2.15 and we would require support from 1. Thank you in advance for your support.
Term 2 homework will be available on the Google classroom 5/6A Home learning.
6CK Class ~ Year 6
6CK Class ~ Year 6
Star Pupils
Star Pupils
Poppy
Poppy
Poppy has been knowledgeable this week, exploring remembrance and the atrocities of the First World War to write a well-constructed piece of poetry that was emotive and used imagery. Well done, Poppy!
Kacper
Kacper
Kacper is a mathematical risk-taker: he approaches his maths with independence and a positive attitude, striving to push himself in every piece he completes. Kacper regularly problem solves in his classwork and does so accurately. Keep it up, Kacper!
6CK Class Reminders
Are you able to help us? On Monday afternoon, we will be travelling to the village church for a remembrance service and require additional adults to ensure we can walk through the village safely. If you are able to help, please contact Mr Clark via the school office or at collection/drop off. The service is due to take place between 1.15 and 2.15 and we would require support from 1. Thank you in advance for your support.
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