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Learning in Classrooms
What an amazing week of learning! Micklem children have been completely immersed in Science Week this week and have learnt so much and taken part in so many experiences. Take a look at the Science Week section to find out more about your child's learning this week.
Science Week
Science Week
What an exciting and inspiring week we've had at Micklem! Our Science Week has been a resounding success, filled with engaging activities, hands-on learning, and awe-inspiring experiences. Here's a recap of the highlights.
Planetarium Experience
Our children had the incredible opportunity to explore the stars, planets, and galaxies with a visit to our very own inflatable planetarium. The immersive experience sparked curiosity and wonder as we journeyed through Space!
Mobile Zoo Animal Experience
On Tuesday, our school welcomed a mobile zoo and lots of creatures into our own hall. The children were able to get up close and personal with animals from around the world including a python, a rabbit called Bunny, meerkats and a skunk!
Super STEM Visitors
Micklem School is lucky enough to have some families and parents who work in STEM. Penny and Isabella's Mum and her colleagues came to Micklem and told the children all about her work at a company called Smiths Detection. The children were then able to use one of the security detection machines to test and inspect areas of the hall.
Carousel of Science Activities
Friday was a whirlwind of fun with our Carousel of Science Activities! The children rotated through a series of interactive experiments and investigation, each one designed to teach them something new and exciting about the world of science. This included testing out which liquids removed stains the best and racing scooters across different surfaces to investigate friction.
Trips out - Gadebridge Park and Laureate School
Our Year 5 and 6 children were excited to visit Laureate School for an extra special secondary school science lesson. It was an amazing opportunity for them to work with other students and experience science in a school laboratory. The children tested out the PH Level of different liquids and learnt how to be safe and curious Scientists.
Year 4 and 6 were lucky enough to visit Gadebridge Park for a River Study. They completed activities including collecting specimens from the river and examining them. Iosif and Emily were able to identify a bloodworm and lots of shrimps in their samples.
Science Fair
We are concluding our amazing week with a Science Fair, which is being judged by Local MP for Hemel Hempstead, David Taylor. Already we have seen some fantastic entries coming in including volcanoes, which will be erupting at the event, a tornado investigation and magnetic slime!
A big thank you to Mrs Walker, our amazing Science lead, and all the staff, families and children who helped make this week such a success. The enthusiasm and excitement from our students have made this year's Science Week truly unforgettable!
Experiences and Opportunities
Experiences and Opportunities
Forest School
Forest School
In Forest School this week, we enjoyed digging for special rocks and looking at filtration. We made friendship bracelets by 'nordic slinging' and made silhouette pictures, using natural objects and diluted food colouring for spray paint!
Art Club
Art Club
In Art Club, the children were working in pairs to make their own art work inspired by the Italian artist Canaletto. They used different shapes of pasta and cannot wait to go and see the " real Canaletto " on our school trip.
Class Dojo
Class Dojo
This year, we have introduced Class Dojo. A way of celebrating individuals and classes that are following our school rules of:
Be Kind.
Show Respect.
Aim High.
Children will be able to receive one or two points for these core values from any member of staff. We will keep an eye on which individuals, classes and house groups are being the kindest, most respectful and ambitious over the year.
Blue House
272
Green House
274
Red House
318
Yellow House
221
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
As part of neurodiversity celebration week, we have launched our neurodiversity themed poster competition for 2025. The winning posters will be displayed around school and shared in the newsletter at the beginning of the Summer term. All entries need your child’s name and class written clearly on the back and should be given to Miss Palmer by Friday 4th April.
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
We are taking part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 24th March- 4th April 2025.
What do you need to do?
Encourage your child(ren) to walk, use a wheelchair, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event.
Click on the picture to download the family pack. --->
Attendance
Attendance
Nursery
87.7%
Reception
93.1%
Year 1
85.9%
Year 2
96.3%
Year 3
88.8%
Year 4
97.7%
Year 5
96.4%
Year 6
95.6%
Congratulations to Year 4 for aiming high with their attendance this week. The class will receive bonus Class Dojo points for Aiming High!
Learning of the Week
Every week, we celebrate extraordinary learning that has taken place in classes. It may be that they have pushed passed an obstacle in their learning; worked on their presentation; thought about how to help others amongst other things.
Our Learning of the Week for the last fortnight goes to:
Year 1
Frankie - This week Frankie has worked really hard in English and independently writing some amazing descriptive sentences.
Wyatt - This week in Maths Wyatt has worked really hard when looking at measuring objects around the classroom in cubes. He worked well will his friends and showed amazing communication skills.
Year 2
Harley - Good use of our 3 sentence types in our advert.
SJ - SJ has settled confidently back into year 3 maths lessons. He is completing learning tasks, working well with his table partner and asking adults when he needs something.
Year 3
Poppi - Poppi has shown a fantastic attitude towards English this week. She has been able to understand and include direct speech in her work.
Charlie - Charlie has been fantastic with fractions over the last couple of weeks, but especially Wednesday when placing equivalent fractions on a number line.
Year 4
Cillian - Cillian showed such great enthusiasm and excitement on our trip this week. He was keen to share his knowledge as well as being incredibly respectful to our guide, who was explaining how the WOOFYT works!
Leo S - Leo used his thesaurus skills to find some excellent synonyms for words we can use when writing about The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
Year 5
Olivia - Olivia has worked really hard with her understanding of perimeter and area. Although she found it difficult at first, she persevered!
James - James should be so proud of his super Science knowledge. He always participates in class discussions and is a role model for his use of scientific vocabulary. I’m excited to see what you achieve next week as part of Science Week!
Year 6
Izzy - Izzy has shown so much kindness to a new member of our class. She has been so helpful and patient and we couldn’t be prouder of you.
Janel and Jimmy - In French, Miss Lopez was so impressed with Janel and Jimmy’s confidence when talking to their French pen friends. They really tried hard and were aiming high. Well done both of you!
Sunshine Group- KS1
Natali - Natali, you have followed instructions and given everything a go on your own. You showed great resilience with the makaton for the word of the week “make”.
Sunshine Group-KS2
Emberly - Emberly, you were an absolute super leader at forest school today. You helped all the nursery children and participated in the activities showing respect to all.
Well done to everyone who worked so hard this week, it is fantastic to see so many positive learning experiences!
Pupil Leadership
School Council
Watch this space for further updates.
Letters
Please find all of our latest letters here: https://www.micklem.herts.sch.uk/letters/ . If you have any questions regarding anything coming up, do not hesitate to ask.
Nut Allergies
I would like to remind all parents and carers that we are a nut free school. This means that nuts should not be present or consumed on site. Please ensure that you do not send nuts or products that contain nuts into school with your child. This is for the safety and wellbeing of our children who suffer with nut allergies. It is incredibly important that this rule is followed at all times.
Toys and Fidgets
Please can I remind you that children should not be bringing toys or fidgets into school. This is for many reasons, including children becoming upset if they get lost or damaged.
If it has been agreed in a meeting with our SENCO, Ms Palmer, that your child needs a sensory or fidget toy to support their learning, this will be provided by school.
PTA
There's still time to secure your place for Bunny Bingo! Please go onto Arbor - School Shop - PTA Bunny Bingo to book now. 50p entrance fee per person plus each bingo book is £5 (for all 6 games).
The Mother's and Other's Day Gift Shop will be open on Friday 28th March, for children to purchase items for their loved ones. Please either go onto Arbor - School Shop to top up your child's account with your chosen amount or send your child in with cash on the day in a named envelope.
Easter Squares which is running from now until the last day of term are on sale in classrooms for £1 per square.
We have lots more exciting events planned for 2025! Watch this space for more information.
If you are able to help the PTA in anyway then please get in contact: pta@micklem.herts.sch.uk
Facebook page: Micklem Primary School PTA
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
24th March - Art Club at The National Gallery
28th March - Mother's and Others Gift Sale
1st April - April Fool's Non-Uniform Day
3rd April - PTA Bunny Bingo
4th April - School ends at 1:30pm
5th April - 21st April - Easter Holidays
22nd April - Return to School
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Club - to book spaces at After School Club, please visit
SEND and Family Support
DSPL8's latest parent/ carer newsletter with FREE workshops and events for the Easter holidays and summer term is now available online. Click on the picture below to access it.
These are some of the Easter activities that stood out to us!
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