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Welcome to issue 104 of our whole school newsletter. Don't forget to follow us on X for regular updates on achievements, class news and whole school updates. Follow us @metheringhamp
Coming up in this issue:
Learning updates
Attendance
This Week's X Posts
Upcoming events
Parent Survey
TTRockstars
Spelling Shed
The gift of a book
Notices
Eco Committee
Comic Relief
British Science Week
Easter Arrangements
FOMS
Holiday Camp
Learning Updates
Foundation Stage Children in Foundation Stage have enjoyed Science Week. They made wonderful aeroplanes after being inspired by Stem engineers… the best part was testing them out. ✈️✈️✈️
Key Stage One In KS1 this week we have been busy continuing our stories, turning Billy's Beetle into Lucy's Ladybird or Sally's Spider! The children have shown us their fantastic writing and we are so proud of how far they have come since September! We have learnt about hot and cold climates in geography, and the importance of foodbanks in RE. We are looking forward to another fun-filled week next week, with library visits, Roots to Food and watching our runner beans begin to grow!
Key Stage Two This week in LKS2, the children have been busy exploring fractions and discovering equivalent fractions. They have also been working hard in their play rehearsals. Next week, it’s time to try on costumes and complete the final run-throughs in preparation for the big performance!
Across Key Stage Two, the children were inspired by guest STEM speakers, gaining insights into careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's been a week full of learning, creativity, and inspiration!
attendance
47 pupils have maintained 100% attendance so far this academic year.
Last years whole school attendance figure was 95.3%
Current whole school attendance is 96.7%
Our attendance figures for this week are as follows:
Well done for super attendance everyone! I hope the children who have been poorly have a restful weekend, we can't wait to see you next week.
This week's X Posts
upcoming events
19th March- Class photographs (everyone in full uniform)
21st March- Comic Relief (wear something red)
Advanced Notice
Tuesday 25th- LKS2 Performance
Thursday 27th- LKS2 Performance
Class Photographs
On Wednesday 19th March, Wrates Photography will be in school to take class photographs. Please ensure you come to school with your best smile and you are wearing full school uniform.
parent survey
We would welcome parent views via our online parent survey. This has been sent to all families via email. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
ttrockstars
Every child from Year 2 upwards has a TTRockstars account which can be accessed in school or at home via the website TTRockstars
Battle of the Rockstars
Each week, we will display some stats from across the school to find out who is rocking their times tables. Here is the current whole school leaderboard.
Well done to this week's top ten!
spelling shed
Every child from Year 2 upwards has a Spelling Shed account which can be accessed in school or at home via the website Spelling Shed
Here are the latest scores on the whole-school leader board (these scores are based on their total score from the last 7 days):
Great spelling everyone!
The gift of a book.....
If you would like to gift a book to school for a special occasion or 'just because', please see our Amazon Wishlist for some ideas. All books donated are marked with a special 'gifted by...' message and added to our library.
Notices
eco-committee
Our Eco-Committee have a new challenge! They would like your help to start collecting as many milk bottle tops as possible!
They hope to raise money for the Lincs & Notts air ambulance by sending the milk bottle tops off to be recycled into plastic garden pellets, which then are turned into garden furniture and sold.This will help Lincs & Notts air ambulance to keep it saving lives.
Please send clean milk bottle tops into school in a bag for the attention of The Eco-Committee.
Thank you!
comic relief
Comic Relief information has been communicated via email.
Children are welcome to come to school dressed in non-uniform...the redder the better. Donations to Comic Relief are welcome via Parent Pay.
British Science week
This week we have celebrated all things STEM as part of British Science Week. We have looked at the ways in which things change and adapt, with a focus on farming for our Lincolnshire Show Schools Challenge. KS1 have enjoyed planting their runner beans, which we will be turning into a vertical farm once they germinate! LKS2 have focused on rewilding in preparation for their Lincolnshire Legacies challenge, and UKS2 have dived further into sustainability through farming, meeting a real farmer and asking lots of questions about the process of sustainable farming in Lincolnshire. We have also enjoyed assemblies from guest speakers, expanding the children's knowledge about different STEM careers that they could pursue in the future. What a busy week!
easter arrangements
A letter regarding Easter arrangements has been sent home to all families via email. We are asking for children to join in some Easter fun by:
EYFS/KS1: Decorate an Easter bonnet or cap
KS2: Decorate a hard boiled egg
All entries should be brought into school on the last day of term for judging. Prizes will be awarded for the best in show! Hint: Our judges like to see as much pupil independence and involvement in their creation as possible.
Parents are invited the Easter assemblies on the last day of term. Please see your email for more deatils.
FOMS
FOMS are kindly asking for donations of Easter eggs or chocolate for their Easter raffle. Please send any donations into school with your child as soon as possible. Thank you!
Tickets for the FOMS Disco and raffle tickets will be on sale via Parent Pay from Monday 17th March.
Holiday camp
We are pleased to share that after positive feedback and engagement with Premier Education's Holiday Camp in February Half Term, they will be hosting another Holiday Camp during the Easter holidays. Please see their website for more information and booking. Click Here
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