Welcome to issue 132 of our school newsletter. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for regular updates on achievements, class news and school updates.
Coming up in this issue:
Learning updates
Attendance
This Week's Instagram Posts
Upcoming events
Diary of events
JRSOs
The gift of a book
Notices
Children's Mental Health Week
Parent teacher consultations
FOMS Pop up
Safer Internet Day
Clubs
Topic Overviews for Term 4
Pastoral Support
School Governor Awareness Day
End of term
Foundation Stage Children in Foundation Stage had a wonderful experience learning about what it is like to be a train driver and a ticket sales assistant. They loved dressing up and role playing.
Key Stage One This week in KS1, it has been a busy and exciting one! In PSHE, we explored the theme of belonging as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, sharing ideas about what helps us feel happy, safe and included. To mark Safer Internet Day, the children learned how to stay safe online and talked about who they can go to if they are unsure or worried. In gymnastics, we sequenced jumps, rolls and balances, using the apparatus safely and confidently. We have also completed our learning about Amy Johnson in history and finished our science topic on living things and their habitats. We have thoroughly enjoyed such a busy term and would like to wish you all a happy and restful half term.
Lower Key Stage Two This week in Years 3 and 4, we have been showing so much pride while writing up our English stories – we can’t wait for you to see them at Parents’ Evening! It has been wonderful to see how much our handwriting and grammar skills have improved. The children have worked incredibly hard, and it really shows in their final pieces. In Year 3 Maths, we have been learning how to divide 2-digit numbers by a 1-digit number. We used counters to help us clearly see what is happening when we divide, which has really supported our understanding. The children have done so well that we have now moved on to exploring division with remainders! In RE, we have finished our topic by comparing Christian values with our own ideas about what it means to ‘live a good life’. We discovered that our school values play a very important role in helping us to live well and make positive choices. We've also been considering different career options in PSHE and came up with lots of ideas. We also took part in a brilliant online safety workshop, where we compared ourselves to superheroes! We learnt about what should and should not be shared online in order to keep ourselves safe.
Upper Key Stage Two It’s been a brilliant end to the half term in UKS2! Our Talk for Writing poetry unit is now complete, and the children have produced some beautiful poems that really showcase their understanding of imagery through the use of metaphors. This week also marked Children’s Mental Health Week, and we’ve had some very mature and thoughtful discussions around the theme of belonging. We also took part in online safety workshops, where the children learned how to stay safe and make positive choices when using the internet and social media. The children have now finished their Religion and Worldviews unit on Rosh Hashanah, and we’re so impressed with how much they have retained – our floor books truly show their love of learning about this worldview. In PE, tag rugby and gymnastics have come to an end, finishing with exciting house competitions where every point counts towards the end-of-term totals. We’re already busy planning for next term, and for our Year 6s, the big highlight will definitely be the residential! Have a wonderful and well-deserved half-term break, everyone!
63 pupils have maintained 100% attendance so far this academic year.
Last years whole school attendance figure was 96.4%
Current whole school attendance is 96%
Our attendance figures for Term 3 are:
Advanced Notice
Monday 23rd February- Start of Term 4
Tuesday 24th February- Parent Consultations
Thursday 26th February-Parent Consultations
Please find events for Term 4. Dates for the whole academic year are available on the school website.Click Here
This week, our Junior Road Safety Officers met to finalise plans for their assembly after half term. They have shown fantastic independence, giving their time voluntarily and working together with real maturity. Being a JRSO is a brilliant opportunity that supports their personal development and helps build confidence and oracy skills as they prepare to share important safety messages with the whole school.
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.
Our wonderful Happy and Healthy Ambassadors have supported and led on our learning about children's mental health. They have demonstrated all of our school values over the past 6 weeks, using their own lunchtimes to plan and prepare. It was wonderful to see them delivering an assembly to the whole school to launch the week's learning. The children demonstrated courage and took pride in what they achieved. There has been a lovely buzz around school as each class has engaged in stories, games, movement activities and art projects all linked to our focus areas for wellbeing. The symbols below have been introduced across the whole school and will be used throughout the school year and beyond.
Appointment slips regarding parent teacher consultations have been sent home. We look forward to seeing you at your appointment.
Tuesday 24th February
Thursday 26th February
This year’s Safer Internet Day focused on Artificial Intelligence. Following our workshops with the Stay Safe Partnership, they have created the attached newsletter for parents. Please talk to your child about what they learnt and access useful tips on the newsletter below.
Clubs for term 4 are live on ParentPay. Take a look to see if there is anything you like the look of.
Topic Overviews for Term 4 are availale on our school website. There are so many exciting things planned in the Spring term. Click Here
This year, Miss Coleman has completed Emotional Literacy Support Training and is now an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA). This is a wonderful addition to our already extensive pastoral support provision at Metheringham. Well done Miss Coleman and thank you for the difference you make.
It takes selfless, inspiring and passionate people to commit as much time, energy and challenge into their community school as our governors do. You are true heroes! Thank you for the impact you have on ensuring we thrive for the children in our care. Happy School Governor Awareness Day.
We wish you all a happy, safe and relaxing half term. Thank you for your continued support.
Term 3 ends on Friday 13th February
Term 4 starts on Monday 23rd February
