St giles academy
Success and happiness for every child.
We seek to inspire greatness in every child and to equip them with the outcomes, life skills and personal attributes to lead successful, happy and safe lives
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Introduction from Mr Milner
Free school meals applications
If you have not done so already and think your child or children may be eligible for free school meals, please visit the link below to apply and check your eligibility.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-pupil-support/apply-free-school-meals
What are we reading?
As part of our enjoyment of reading, each class has a class novel that they read every day. Here is a list of what each class is reading:
Dragon, Butterfly and Ladybird classes are sharing a range of books linked to their learning and based on the children's interests.
Class 1 - George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Class 2 are enjoying a range of books, including Mr Men books by Roger Hargreaves and books by Julia Donaldson
Class 3 - Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Class 4 - The Twits by Roald Dahl
Class 5 - George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Class 6 - The BFG by Roald Dahl
Class 7 - Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson
Class 8 - Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Great Big Story Nickers by John Dougherty
Class 9 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson-Burnett
Class 10 - The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf
Class 11 - Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Class 12 - Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Our words of the week:
Mr Milner: anticipate
Year 1: predict
Year 2: precious
Year 3: cautious
Year 4: barren
Year 5: bewilder
Year 6: articulate
Dragons - 85.8%
Butterflies - 87.7%
Ladybirds - 89%
Class 1 - 97.8%
Class 2 - 95.8%
Class 3 - 92.3%
Class 4 - 87.1%
Class 5 - 96%
Class 6 - 95.9%
Class 7 - 92.9%
Class 8 - 95.4%
Class 9 - 97.9%
Class 10 - 97.1%
Class 11 - 94.1%
Class 12 - 97.3%
Attendance
Congratulations to all those classes who have attendance over 96% this week! Congratulations to Mrs Wray's class for winning the Wheel of Fortune, they had an extra playtime today!
Please can I remind parents/cares that it is your responsibility to let us know if your child is ill or if they have a medical appointment. There are a number of ways you can reach us e.g. ClassDojo, private message on Facebook or by contacting the school office on 786760. Thanks, Mr Milner.
Year group focus - Foundation
Foundation have been working hard ion their Phonics learning. Here is a video showing off their skills!
Year group focus - Year 3
Year group focus - Year 4
In Year 4, we have been writing explanation texts about lighthouses in English; focusing on our 3 x tables in Maths, learning about pitch, beat and rhythm in Music; using online sources and atlases to find out about Poland in Geography; talking about ourselves in French; and using different printing techniques in Art.
E-Safety and safeguarding
Online safety -
National Online Safety produce online help guides known as #wakeupewednesday to keep children safe online. Please click on the the images below for information leaflet about Pokemon Go.
To find out more information about staying safe online, visit the E-Safety page on our website by clicking here.
Well being and community
For a wide range of support materials around supporting families with their mental health, go to the supporting mental health page on our website, by clicking here.
Our most recent stars of the week
Congratulations to this week's stars of the week, they are:
Dragonflies - Laira for lovely handwriting and sound recognition.
Butterflies - Robyn for trying really hard in her phonics this week.
Ladybirds - Kasey for trying really hard in her learning this week.
Class 1 - Cleo for trying really hard in all of her learning.
Class 2 - Oskar for trying really hard to participate in all lessons and showing good listening.
Class 3 - Amanda for an excellent attitude to learning and being focused in all of her lessons.
Class 4 - Maddison for always trying hard in all her lessons.
Class 5 - Olivia for always works well, showing great understanding and a positive attitude to her learning.
Class 6 - Myley R for working very hard in class every day.
Class 7 - Shayden for showing a great attitude to his learning in class.
Class 8 - Luana for always smiling and having a positive attitude to all her learning, spreading happiness around the class.
Class 9 - Dorian for always trying his best, working on his presentation and taking a greater role in class discussions.
Class 10 - Reece for much improved confidence during all lessons this week
Class 11 - Shania for fantastic work and great letter writing .
Class 12 - Natalia for fantastic work and great letter writing.
Book of Excellence
Here are the superstars who made it into the Book of Excellence last week. The focus for this half term is presentation in books. Congratulations to all of them for their outstanding work!
Year 6 Superstars
Every week, the Year 6 staff choose up to six children who have worked exceptionally hard and made real progress with their learning.
It was a really difficult decision but this week the year 6 staff have chosen the following pupils!
Evie for an excellent attitude to all her learning.
Crystal for wonderful attitude to learning in maths and English.
Aiden for an outstanding piece of English work.
Dylan for his positive attitude to learning which is always done with a smile on his face!
Upcoming events
Week commencing 8th November - Parent Learning Conversations
Week commencing 5th January - Year 6 'SATs' Evening
Tues 19th October - Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 22nd October - end of term 1
Mon 1st November - start of term 2
Fri 10th December - Save the Children, Christmas Jumper Day
Fri 17th December - end of term 2
Tues 4th January - INSET (Academy closed to all pupils)
Weds 5th January - start of term 3
Fri 11th February - end of term 3
Mon 21st February - start of term 4
Fri 1st April - end of term 4
Tues 19th April - start of term 5
Mon 2nd May - Bank Holiday (Academy Closed to all pupils and staff)
Fri 27th May - end of term 5
Mon 6th June - start of term 6
Fri 17th June - INSET (Academy closed to all pupils)
Weds 6th July - Sports Day
Fri 22nd July - end of term 6
Mon 25th July - INSET (Academy Closed to all pupils and staff)
Extra curricular school club information
Here is a list of our extra curricular clubs:
Monday after school: Y3 and 4 art with Mrs Smalec (from 4th October); Y5 and 6 football with Mr Finn
Tuesday lunch: Y6 times tables club with Mrs Taylor and Mrs Brooks; Y6 reading club with Miss Naughton (from 5th October)
Tuesday after school: Y1 Fun and Phonics with Miss Smith and Miss Forman; Y2 sewing club with Mrs Gallivan (from 5th October); Y5 and Y6 Mini Police club with Miss Knight
Wednesday lunch: Y5 times tables club with Mrs Taylor and Mrs Brooks
Thursday lunch: Y5 homework club with Miss Knight and Mr Finn
Thursday after school: Y1 Fun and Phonics with Miss Smith and Miss Forman; Y3 and Y4 multi skills with Mr Richards and Mrs Neary (from 7th October)
Friday lunch: Y5 cross country with Mr Starbuck, Y6 cross country with Miss Naughton, Y6 construction club with Mrs Wray
Friday after school: Y1 and Y2 sign language with Miss Forman (from 8th October)
Breakfast club booking forms
Please click on and complete the booking form if you require a place for child at breakfast club. If your child is not eligible for a free place, please go to https://www.parentpay.com/ and pay £1 per session as required.
Week beginning 11th October breakfast club booking form
Week beginning 18th October breakfast club booking form