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Chocolate For Breakfast...Must Be Time For Advent Calendars!
Chocolate For Breakfast...Must Be Time For Advent Calendars!
The Christmas period has well and truly started! Nativity practices are picking up speed and everyone has Christmas songs stuck in their heads! Over the next couple of weeks there are lots of opportunities for our children to share in Christmas Cheer and we are thrilled by some of the opportunities that we have already had. Learning has continued in and amongst all of this, with classes going on trips and some truly incredible pieces of writing that I have seen recently. I am looking forward to seeing more Christmas maths questions around the corner (normally to do with who ate the most minced pies) as children continue to use and apply their skills and knowledge from over the term. It is a wonderful time of year, and we wouldn't want any of our children to miss out on the learning and festive opportunities that we have planned for them, so please ensure that if they are well, they are in.
I am looking forward to spending time with our parents and carers at the various Christmas events coming up, so please come and support your child, the school and its staff as we Step Into Christmas.
Have a fantastic weekend and STAY SAFE!
Experiences and Opportunities
Experiences and Opportunities
Year 6 Trip To Duxford
Year 6 Trip To Duxford
On Tuesday 26th November, Year 6 had an amazing day out to Duxford, Imperial War museum. We explored the 'Battle of Britain' hanger to understand the impact of WW2 on the homefront. We even got to make our own documentaries, which we will share at a later date! During our visit we got to experience what it was like on board a plane in the 1950's and got to experience the inside of a Concorde. A lovely lady even let us hold a variety of guns. Don't worry - they were deactivated! Year 6 had a great day and behaved beautifully.
Year 5 Dodgeball Tournament
Year 5 Dodgeball Tournament
Last week, ten amazing Year 5 children went to Abbotts Hill school to take part in a Dodgeball competition. Lots of other local schools attended and Micklem played six different matches throughout the morning. The children played fantastically and used the skills they have been developing over the last five weeks in their PE lessons. Although we didn't win this time, all the children had a great time and showed fantastic teamwork and effort. Well done Micklem!
A Visit From An Ex-Pupil
A Visit From An Ex-Pupil
We had a visit from a pupil who left Micklem in 1978. He met with Mr Swift and was given a tour of the school. He shared interesting facts about the school including the location of the old swimming pool and that there used to be a wall that split the playground up. When he reached the Year 6 classroom, we were able to ask him some questions about his time at school. He said that the building looks the same, but that there are nice new things (like play equipment and screens in the classrooms). He also said that Mr Swift seemed a lot nicer than Headteacher's used to be! We also found out that the Micklem uniform used to be green and included a tie and a hat!
No Pens Day
No Pens Day
As well as taking part in the BIGGEST EVER SHOW AND TELL on No Pens Day, the whole school took part in a variety of learning activities involving speaking and listening throughout the day. Many of the children said they wished it was no pens day everyday!
PTA Christmas Pyjama Day
PTA Christmas Pyjama Day
On Friday 29th November the children were invited to come into school dressed in Christmas Pyjama's! It was lovely seeing so many jolly faces and everyone getting into the Christmas spirit. Thank you to all of our parents/carers for your support of amazing donations for the Christmas Fayre.
Forest School
Forest School
Our Forest School helpers made 'damper bread' and we toasted them on our fire this week at Forest School.
Lots of the children said how delicious it tasted and asked for more!
Archie in Yr 5 commented that he, "Really enjoys helping the younger children, playing and using tools to make stuff."
B&M Homes Christmas Party
B&M Homes Christmas Party
On Wednesday 4th December, some Year 3s joined local B&M Care Home residents for their Chirstmas party. There was lots of festive cheer, food, drinks, songs and fun! There was even a visit from Santa! We have returned the invitation to our friends at B&M Care Homes and are hoping that some of their residents will join us for our Nativity performances and for Carols Around the Tree.
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
684
Green House
699
Red House
640
Yellow House
596
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
PTA Elfridges and Christmas Fayre
PTA Elfridges and Christmas Fayre
Christmas Productions and Shows
Christmas Productions and Shows
EYFS and KS1 nativity productions are in full swing! Lines are being recited, songs practised, and acting skills honed - we can't wait to show you the end productions! Letters were sent out to parents/ carers of children in EYFS and KS1 in early November, but as a reminder:
EYFS Parents/ Carers
You are cordially invited to join us for our Early Years Christmas Production on Tuesday 17th December at 9:15am. We have allocated a maximum of TWO ADULT TICKETS PER FAMILY and these have been issued. (If you are wishing to bring in younger children, please seat them on your lap).
KS1 Parents/ Carers
You are cordially invited to join us for our KS1 Christmas performance on: Wednesday 18th December at 9:15am and/ or Wednesday 18th December at 6.00pm. Seats will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served basis”. Seating is limited, as our hall can only hold a certain capacity. A maximum of TWO TICKETS, PER FAMILY, per production will be allocated. To order your tickets, please go to Arbor, scroll down to the very bottom to School Shop and click on the relevant performance. The deadline for making requests is Monday 9th December.
All Parents/ Carers
We will not be charging for tickets however should you wish to make a voluntary contribution on receiving your tickets this would be very much appreciated.
A ticket will be needed by each member of the audience and this must be brought in by the family member to gain entry to the performance.
End of Term - Carols Around the Tree, Christmas Jumpers and Christmas Dinner
End of Term - Carols Around the Tree, Christmas Jumpers and Christmas Dinner
Friday 20th December is the last day of the Autumn term and will be filled with seasonal excitement in school! You are invited to join us for Carols Around the Tree at 9am. Each class will perform a carol and audience participation is encouraged!
Friday 20th is also our Christmas Jumper and Christmas Dinner day, before a 1.30pm end to the day.
Attendance
Attendance
Nursery
79%
Reception
93.6%
Year 1
88.8%
Year 2
89%
Year 3
91.8%
Year 4
94%
Year 5
92.6%
Year 6
90.2%
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 from two children in each class. 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:
Reception
Year 1
Frankie wrote some great sentences about Mr Big in English.
Josh wrote some excellent sentences in our English Lessons about how Mr Big was feeling.
Alessya has shown great determination with her reading.
Masie has written great sentences about the real Mr Big in English this week.
Year 2
Stefan P has shown great green pen editing skills in English.
Harley used lots of time adverbials in his writing.
Logan has worked really hard this week and has enjoyed writing about the Great Fire of London.
Bella has worked hard in maths, showing determination and checking her work.
Year 3
Krisiana has planned and written a fantastic potion recipe using time conjunctions and imperative verbs.
Alex has shown great perseverance in maths when working with 3 times tables.
Woody has shown great times table and division knowledge.
Lacey has explained the answer to a question in RE in great detail.
Year 4
Samuel has worked really hard on his monologue and didn't give up when he found it tricky.
Penny is always a great role model to her peers and has worked really hard on her times tables.
Leo K has worked really hard in all of his learning and has been sharing his ideas.
Emily CM is always kind and caring and has been working really hard on her presentation in English.
Year 5
Codey has been working hard and has remained focused in every lesson.
Oliver participated enthusiastically in No Pens Day and even used gestures to help his communication.
Amelia has designed a great cam toy in DT- she has put a lot of thought and effort into the design.
Precious has used short,shocking sentences, ellipses and fronted adverbials in her writing.
Year 6
Aria has had a great attitude to learning.
Year 6 represented the school fabulously when visiting the Imperial War Museum.
Charlotte has worked incredibly hard on equivalent fractions in maths.
Isla,Emma and Isabelle included a younger child in their game and showed great care and kindness.
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.
House Captains
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.
PTA
Tokens for the Christmas Fayre as well as tickets to Visit Santa and Elfridges are still available to purchase via Arbor-School Shop. Alternatively you can pay by card or cash via the school office.
Facebook page: Micklem Primary School PTA
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
10th December - Art Club at Dacorum Mayor Event
12th December - Reception St. Albans Cathedral Trip
12th December - Christmas Fayre
12th December - Elfridges and Christmas Fayre
13th December - Flu Vaccinations
16th December - EYFS Dress Rehearsal (No Parents)
17th December - EYFS Christmas Performance
17th December - KS1 Dress Rehearsal (No Parents)
18th December - KS1 Christmas Performance x 2
20th December - Carols Around the Tree
20th December Christmas Dinner Day
20th December - Christmas Jumper Day
20th December - School closes at 1:30pm
23rd December - 3rd January - Christmas Holidays
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Club - to book spaces at After School Club, please visit
SEND and Family Support
The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer
The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer
The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.
Over our newsletters this term we have been highlighting some of their different support pages. This week we are focusing on their Behaviours that Challenge page. This includes information on:
When should I be concerned?
Getting support for you, your child and your family.
Support at school.
Services your child can be referred to.
Organisations that can help.
Click on the picture below to find out more about support in Hertfordshire for Behaviours that Challenge.
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