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Attendance
Attendance
Oliver Jeffers - 96%
Julia Donaldson - 97%
Michael Rosen - 92%
Nelson Mandela - 96%
Boudica - 98%
Rosa Parks - 99%
Kadeena Cox - 91%
Lewis Hamilton - 96%
Leigh Academy Peninsula East - 96%
Well done to Julia Donaldson class for having the best attendance this week in KS1. In KS2 this week, Rosa Parks class are the winning class so congratulations to them too! It is great to see that our attendance is at 96% for this week.
PYP Learner Attribute Awards
Oliver Jeffers Class - Estere (Thinking skills) & Bloom (Reflective)
Julia Donaldson Class - Louie (Thinker) & Junior (Self-Management skills)
Michael Rosen Class - Whole Class (Risk Takers) & Charlie (Communication Skills)
Nelson Mandela - Sophia (Social Skills) & Halle (Inquirer)
Boudica Class - India (Self-Management Skills) & Cleo (Knowledgeable)
Rosa Parks Class - Ollie (Principled) & Franklin (Thinking Skills)
Kadeena Cox Class - Freddy (Open-minded) & Brayden (thinking skills)
Lewis Hamilton Class - Ibrahim (Reflective) & Tommy (Communicator)
WOW Writer Awards
WOW Writer Awards
Congratulations to these children for fantastic writing this week...
Oliver Jeffers Class - Pippa
Julia Donaldson Class - Zainab
Michael Rosen Class - Brooke
Nelson Mandela Class - Jamie
Boudica Class - Izzy O
Rosa Parks Class - Felicia
Kadeena Cox Class - Izzy
Lewis Hamilton Class - Florence
Readers of the Week
Readers of the Week
Oliver Jeffers Class - Alfie
Julia Donaldson Class - Raul
Michael Rosen Class - Zachary
Nelson Mandela Class - Ollie
Boudica Class - Harleigh- May
Rosa Parks Class - Edward
Kadeena Cox Class - Tilly
Lewis Hamilton Class - Ibrahim
Our Wonderful Inquiry Work
Our Wonderful Inquiry Work
PEPA Tots
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the children's Nativity performance last week. The children did a wonderful job, performing with enthusiasm and confidence. We are incredibly proud of their effort and the delightful show they put on for us all.
We have been exploring two exciting themes designed to help the children understand the world and themselves: Sensory Exploration: We used hands-on activities to engage the five senses, including: creating and exploring sensory bags for tactile learning, identifying different scents using "smelly bottles” and participating in supervised taste tests. Similarities and Differences: The children began learning about individuality and diversity by observing the features that make us unique, such as eye color, hair color, and wearing glasses.
In Mathematics, we concentrated on building strong early number skills within the set (1, 2, 3): Introduction to basic arithmetic concepts: understanding addition (giving) and subtraction (taking away) and strengthening number recognition and sequence through finger counting. The children worked really hard on various art and crafts projects throughout the term, culminating in beautiful winter displays. We made some lovely Christmas decorations to bring cheer to our room and our winter display now features fantastic hand-made penguins and snowmen.
Oliver Jeffers
What a wonderful and busy term it has been for our fantastic Reception class! The children have shown such enthusiasm and made incredible progress in their learning, alongside enjoying some spectacular festive fun.
This term, our cross-curricular inquiry focused on 'Discoveries', and the children have been utterly captivated by the wonders of Space! We launched our learning with the wonderful book, 'Whatever Next!' by Jill Murphy. The children loved following Baby Bear's imaginative journey to the moon in a cardboard box and worked incredibly hard on their literacy skills. We even helped him figure out the best materials to repair his rocket after his trip! The story inspired a fantastic creative project where the children got creative making their own rockets using various materials.
The festive season has truly arrived, and the Reception classroom has been buzzing with excitement! We were so proud of every single child's performance in the Nativity play. They all spoke and sang beautifully, remembering their lines and actions brilliantly. Their energy and joy truly brought the Christmas story to life for everyone who watched. Our classroom has transformed and the children had a wonderful time decorating our Christmas tree, carefully hanging each bauble and piece of tinsel. We practiced our best handwriting and phonics sounds in writing our very important letters to Father Christmas.
We wish all our Reception families a very merry and restful Christmas break, and we look forward to more exciting learning adventures in the New Year!
School information
School information
Writing
Writing
Here you can see the work from our Wow Writers this week!
Every week we will showcase the winners of our weekly writing certificate so you can see the piece of writing they won their award for.
Year 1: Retelling a story
Year 1: Retelling a story
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Year 2: Using expanded noun phrases
Year 2: Using expanded noun phrases
Year 3: Writing a narrative
Year 3: Writing a narrative
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Year 4: Setting Description
Year 4: Setting Description
Year 5: Newspaper report
Year 5: Newspaper report
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Year 6: Writing a narrative
Year 6: Writing a narrative
Reading At Home
We ask that parents listen to their child read at home at least three times a week to help build on the reading skills they are learning in school. A reading diary has been provided for you to record any comments about their reading practice and to be signed once your child has read.
The DfE Reading Framework 2023 states:
•…pupils who read regularly report heightened levels of social and emotional wellbeing.
•Reading allows readers to adopt new perspectives, develop empathy and become more socially conscious.
•Crucially, being unable to read significantly narrows the range of work and life opportunities a person can access.
•In social terms, better reading might enhance opportunities for individuals to become more engaged politically, increase their tolerance and involve them in their communities more effectively.
Tips for Reading at Home
1.Encourage your child to read – just a few minutes a day can have a BIG impact. 20 minutes is optimum.
2.Read aloud regularly – read to your child every day – make it a special time: a cosy place; enjoy a treat; add funny voices to bring the book to life!
3.Encourage choice – follow their interests and look beyond stories: magazines, poetry, non-fiction, comics, recipes, online blogs…
4.Read Together – read as a family, read the same thing, read different things and share your experiences.
5.Create a comfortable environment – relax, get calm and get cosy.
6.Use your local library: not just books but ebooks and audiobooks.
7.Talk about books – share what you read, what you think of it, how you feel when you read it.
8.Bring Reading To Life – try a recipe from the book, play and pretend to be the characters, explore the background of the story.
9.Make it active – acting, activities, design your own cover/movie poster…
10.Let it suit them – read for as long as they can keep it up; read what excites and interests them; read at a time that works best for them.
KS1 Nativity
A big well done to Year 1 and Year 2 for their fantastic Nativity performance. They worked super hard to remember their lines, stage directions and the songs.
Thank you for all the support at home with providing brilliant costumes and rehearsing the lines.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
👋 Makaton Sign of the Week: Christmas signs!
👋 Makaton Sign of the Week: Christmas signs!
Hello everyone!
This week in school, we had lots of fun learning some Christmas signs using Makaton. Makaton is a special language program that uses signs and symbols alongside talking to help everyone communicate!
Command signs are really useful because they tell us to do something. Have a look at the signs we learnt below!
✨ Why Signs are Great
✨ Why Signs are Great
Using Makaton signs helps everyone, especially friends who find it harder to talk, to understand and share what they want to say. When we sign and speak at the same time, we're helping our whole school be a great place to communicate!
🤩 Keep Practicing!
🤩 Keep Practicing!
Ask your child to show you the signs they learnt this week. Practice using them together at home. The more you use Makaton, the easier it becomes!
We also started learning a funny Christmas song called 5 Little Elves. Have a go at singing it at home!
Happy signing!
Key Stage 2 Carol Concert
What a delight it was this week when our Years 3, 4 5 and 6 put on an incredible show for our KS2 Christmas carol service. They ring in the festive cheer to the school community with two wonderful carol services, of singing, poetry and instrumentals on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th December.
The service started with Charlie playing a Christmas favourite on this guitar- Last Christmas, followed by a range of performances. The children had worked hard in classes and rehearsals, learning traditional carols as well as modern favourites, and their voices blended beautifully to create a magical atmosphere. There was a variety of performances that showcased individual talents: a heartfelt poem read by Teddy, a solo song performed by Jaynee, piano solo by Hannah and a moving violin performance by Vinnie.
Class performances where every group sang beautifully, filling the hall with harmony and festive spirit. The group sang in unison beautifully signing with Makaton.
Parents, carers, and staff were moved by the children’s dedication and the festive spirit they brought to each performance. It was a chance not only to celebrate music but also to recognise the values of community, joy, and resilience that shine through our pupils.
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