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Introduction from Mr Milner
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:
Dragonfly, and Butterfly classes are sharing a range of books linked to their learning and based on the children's interests.
Class 1 - The Baby Brother From Outer Space! By Pamela Butchart
Class 2 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Class 3 - Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars by Kes Gray
Class 4 - The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl
Class 5 - The BFG by Roald Dahl
Class 6 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Class 7 - Birthday Boy by David Baddiel
Class 8 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K Rowling
Class 9 - Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Class 10 - The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf
Class 11 and Class 12 -Holes by Louis Sachar
Our words of the week:
Mr Milner: determined
Year 1: glide
Year 2: frantic
Year 3: vigorous
Year 4: primitive
Year 5: noteworthy
Year 6: heritage
Attendance
Well done to those classes that have hit over 96% attendance this week and to those children who have been in the academy every day this week!
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 as early as possible. There are a number of ways you can reach us e.g. ClassDojo, private message on Facebook or by contacting the school office on 01522 786760. Thanks, Mr Milner.
Dragonflies - 95.15%
Butterflies - 93.47%
Class 1 - 90.9%
Class 2 -91.94%
Class 3 - 96.24%
Class 4 - 91.97%
Class 5 - 93.79%
Class 6 - 93.14%
Class 7 - 90.44%
Class 8 - 91.81%
Class 9 - 94.88%
Class 10 - 88.96%
Class 11 - 95.34%
Class 12 - 93.41%
Year group focus - Year 2
On Tuesday, class 3 were joined by Mrs Street. We took part in pedestrian training and learnt how to cross the street safely. We then went on a walk to put our new skills to the test.
Year group focus - Year 6
Last week, as part of our World Book Day celebrations, Year 1 performed a book they had been looking at together to Year 6. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance!
E-Safety and safeguarding
Online safety
National Online Safety produce online help guides known as #wakeupewednesday to keep children safe online. This week's guide looks at what you need to know about Yubo.
Yubo is a social networking platform where users can chat and livestream with up to 10 friends at once. People can connect with others based on location, with a Tinder-style ‘swiping’ mechanism to accept or reject someone based on their profile pictures. The app has approximately 50 million users worldwide – but despite its popularity, Yubo has not been free from controversy. While the app claims to monitor inappropriate content, a newspaper investigation in early 2022 found young users being exposed to sexual harassment, racism, bullying and conversations with adult themes.
National Online Safety have now produced an app with lots of useful advice, support and guides around being safe online. Find out more by going to https://info.nationalonlinesafety.com/mobile-app
To find out more information about staying safe online, visit the E-Safety page on our website by clicking here.
Mini Police
Our mini police have been very keen to promote recycling this week and have led assemblies to encourage the children to do the same. They are running a competition to design a badge to promote recycling in school.
Our most recent stars of the week
Congratulations to this week's stars of the week, they are:
Dragonflies - Milana for amazing handwriting and always producing work to a high standard.
Butterflies - Logan for trying so hard in his phonics this week!
Class 1 - Jaydon for trying really hard in his writing and using Fred fingers to help him to write words.
Class 2 - Sofia and Danii for settling in to our school really well.
Class 3 - Arkadijs for his incredible effort in maths and his SATs papers.
Class 4 - Gracie-Jo for improved effort with her work.
Class 5 - Justinas for improved effort with his writing and for reading every night at home.
Class 6 - Diana for her effort with her learning & much improved attendance.
Class 7 - Charlie for being incredibly helpful and putting in extra hard effort, especially with his presentation in Maths.
Class 8 - Nikiola for a fabulous recount in English and for being helpful while Mr Hempsall has been away.
Class 9 - Naeema for being an all round superstar and a positive attitude to her work!
Class 10 - Noah for showing an all round good attitude to learning and a fantastic newspaper report!
Class 11 - Taylor for his contribution to lessons.
Class 12 - Keiton for his contribution to guided reading.
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 for their outstanding performance in the practice SATs they completed this week:
Maycie for her brilliant effort in guided reading.
Roxie for her excellent attitude and determination in her new maths group.
Callum for doing exceptionally well in PE.
Ellie-May for her positive contribution to class in maths and English.
Ethan W for excellent attitude in all his lessons.
Helping the people of the Ukraine
As the current situation in the Ukraine continues to escalate and receive more news coverage, it is understandable that our children might be worried and/or interested in what is happening. We understand that this may be a very difficult situation to discuss with children and there are some tips and advice around this at the following websites:
How To Talk To Your Child About The War In Ukraine (YoungMinds)
Worrying about Russia and Ukraine (Childline)
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-involved/articles/worrying-about-russia-ukraine/
How our community have helped
Following a lovely letter from one of our year 4 pupils we set up a collection items for those affected by the war in Ukraine.
All the collected items will be taken to the Zamość unit and from there distributed between Polish borders accordingly.
We have received some incredibly generous donations of all kinds of helpful and useful items and we would like to say a huge thank you for your kindness.
Year 6 help stop Food Waste!
Some of the Year 6 children volunteered to help set up food for the Food Bank at the Methodist Church on Wednesday. They were amazed at how much food would have been wasted if it wasn't saved by John and his fabulous team. They were also surprised to find that it would be given away for FREE to anyone who wanted it. Please do speak to someone if you are struggling to get food as we would always like to help. One of the children commented "That was hard work but fun!"
Upcoming events
Week commencing 28th March - Parent Learning Conversations
Friday 1st April - end of term 4
Tuesday 19th April - start of term 5
Mon 2nd May - Bank Holiday (Academy Closed to all pupils and staff)
Friday 27th May - end of term 5
Mon 6th June - Jubilee Bank Holiday
Tuesday 7th June - start of term 6
7th June - 10th June - Arts Week
Friday 17th June - INSET (Academy closed to all pupils)
Weds 6th July - Sports Day
Friday 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: Y5 and 6 football with Mr Finn
Tuesday lunch: Y6 times tables club with Mrs Brooks; Y6 reading club with Miss Naughton
Tuesday after school: Y1/2 Multi-skills with Synergy
Wednesday lunch: Y5 times tables club with Mrs Brooks; Y4 times tables fun club with Mrs Dunbar
Thursday lunch: Y5 homework club with Mrs Maddison and Mr Finn;
Thursday after school: Y1 Fun and Phonics with Miss Smith and Miss Forman; Y5 and Y6 basketball with Synergy; Y4 times tables with Mr Richards
Friday lunch: Y5 cross country with Mr Starbuck, Y6 cross country with Miss Naughton, Y6 construction club with Mrs Wray; KS2 chess club with Mr Milner
Friday after school: Y3/4 Multi-Skills with Synergy; Y1 and Y2 sign language with Miss Forman
Cross Country events
Over the last few weeks, some children in Year 5 and 6 have been able to participate in cross country events, competing with children from other schools. The children have shown tremendous determination and attitudes and have been a credit to St Giles Academy. We hope to be involved in more sporting events in the coming months.
A huge well done to the following children who have taken part:
Basil, Antoni, Thomas, Ronan , Annie, Maycie , Ruby, Morgan, Mason, Aiden, and Peyton
Breakfast club update
We are so pleased to be working with Pepperells solicitors and Morrisons to provide the food for our breakfast club, ensuring that it remains FREE for anyone on free school meals. Please do take advantage of this as it provides an excellent start to the school day. The children have great fun and start their learning well nourished! No need to book. It opens at 7.30!!
We would like children in Year 4 to come and try it out for free next week, so if you are eligible or not, come and try our breakfast and join in with the fun and games for FREE!!!
If you are not eligible for Pupil Premium or free school meals, the cost is only £1 to be paid at https://www.parentpay.com/