PDO
School Newsletter
22nd September 2022
Dear Parents
Thank you to everyone who has come to school in the last two weeks to take part in the Family Learning Sessions. The teachers have received much positive feedback about the lessons and we have greatly enjoyed having parents in the school to share in the children's learning journey. For those who were not able to make it into school for the sessions, we are pleased to let you know that next term we once again be offering these shared learning experiences, and of course this term we also have the IPC Exit Points to look forward to as well. (Please see Dates for your Diary at the end of this newsletter for your child's IPC Exit Point.)
In order to view the Class Pages, please click the link here .
Phase 2 - Family Learning Sessions
During these past two weeks, we have welcomed families across the school into classrooms, participating in Maths and English sessions.
And as one parent commented, "This has been a lovely experience to be in the classroom, especially after Covid, to see how the children are learning.
Phase 1 Computing Lessons
Over the last few weeks, Year 1 and 2 have been practising their mouse and typing skills using a range of fun activities and games.
A firm favourite for improving mouse skills was Dragon Drop. The children used their mice to navigate dragons to their food without bumping into the walls, obstacles or enemies.
Another favourite amongst the children to improve keyboard skills was Dance Mat Typing. This fun and engaging course instructs the children how to position their fingers correctly and progressively teaches the children how to touch type.
This week, Year 1 have been learning about technology , how to identify it and how it can help us in our daily lives.
Year 2 has been learning about the uses and features of information technology. We discussed the similarities and differences in a variety of devices and in our think, pair, share session we thought of lots of ways we use computers, such as watching videos, communicating with friends and family, drawing, listening to music and much more.
We then sorted objects according to whether they were examples of information technology or not.
Miss Kirsty
How do you travel to school?
As part of our current IPC topic , Transport, this week Year 2 have been learning all about statistical analysis.
The children surveyed Years 5 and 6 to find out how they travel to school, they then worked together in groups to collate and present their findings.
Music
FS2 Music
Year 2 Music
Class music is once again producing some fine musicians from all age groups, with children building skills on a wide selection of instruments, including: tuned percussion, recorder, keyboard, guitar, ukulele, trumpet and clarinet.
FS2 Music
Enrichment - we have some busy children!
Year 2 Dance
Year 2 Dance
Year 5 & 6 Football
Year 2 Recorders
Arabic Enrichment
Marhaba! Our Arabic class is extremely entertaining, it includes lots of creativity, movement and team building activities. Miss Nivine & Miss Wafa
Well done and thank you to the staff and children involved in enrichment It has been great to see the programme so full and vibrant once more.
Below are a small selection of photos from the many activities taking place after school during the week.
Phase 2/3 Choir
Year 2 Music Club
Year 3&4 Benchball
Year 3 & 4 Functional Training
Whole School Assemby
Congratulations to our Readers of the Week!
Year 1 - Year 6 Parent Guest Library Readers
We would like to invite you to come to the PDO School Library to read a short story or poem to your Year 1 - Year 6 child's class, during their Library Time, this term. This will be a short story, or poem which will take no longer than 10 minutes to read to the class. You can also get to see our lovely new mural (pictured above) in the library!
You are welcome to bring a cherished book with you, however, we have a wide range of stories and puppets in the library if you would prefer to use some of our resources.
If you are interested, in reading to your child's class, please follow the link below:
Miss Zoe
Nurse Munira - medical update
Dear Parents,
Gentle Reminder, if you are unable to attend your vaccination appointment, for any reason, please inform me at least one day in advance, in order that I can give your appointment to another child.
Please keep your child home if they have flu-like symptoms, or they feel unwell. Should you require any further support, please contact me on the email address below:
nurse@pdoschool.com
Annual General Meeting (AGM)) of the Parent Teacher association (PTA)
We would like to invite interested parents to attend the PTA AGM. For further information please click here.
Dates for your Diary:
PTA AGM
5th October 5:30 pm (please see link above for further details)
PTC Dates
16th to 19th October inclusive - your class teacher will contact you with appointment times closer to this date
IPC Exit Points
Early Years - Exit Point "Wild"
20th October @ 9:15 am
Year One - Exit Point "The stories people tell"
17th October @ 10:30 am
Year Two - Exit Point
"From A - B"
18th October @ 10:45 am
Year Three - Exit Point
"Dinosaur"
18th October @ 1:20pm
Year Four - Exit Point
"Active Planet"
19th October @ 1:20pm
Year Five Exit Point "Extreme Survivors"
19th October @ 11:00 am
Year Six - Exit Point "Ancient Greece"
17th October @ 12:45 pm
Parental Concerns:
At PDO School we acknowledge that, from time to time, parents may wish to express concerns about specific aspects of their child’s education. We are always happy to investigate and respond to these concerns. Please note that, for the Class Teachers, it is important that even informal discussions take place outside of their teaching time.
What do I do if I have a concern?
Please make the Class Teacher your first point of contact if your concern is not successfully resolved, please contact the school via notices@pdoschool.com to make an appointment with the Headteacher, Cheryl Fox, or the Deputy Headteacher, Ms. Kath Morgan.
Mr. Hamed, our School Manager, is also happy to listen to any parental concerns that have not been resolved successfully.