ST GILES ACADEMY
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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, 2, 3 and 4 - A variety of picture books that we enjoy listening to, and joining in with!
Class 5 -Dinner at Alberta's by Russell Hoban
Class 6 -Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley
Class 7 and Class 8 - Stig of the Dump by Clive King
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 - Wonder by RJ Palacio
Our words of the week:
Mr Milner: assume
Year 1: avoid
Year 2: contribute
Year 3: reassure
Year 4: stifle
Year 5: simultaneously
Year 6: rebuke
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 - 98.15%
Butterflies - 91.92%
Class 1 - 93.16%
Class 2 - 98.67%
Class 3 - 90%
Class 4 - 96.93%
Class 5 - 91.36%
Class 6 - 97.22%
Class 7 - 91.36%
Class 8 - 96.17%
Class 9 - 94.98%
Class 10 - 97.04%
Class 11 - 91.57%
Class 12 - 94.25%
Year group focus - Year 2
In Year 2 we have been very lucky to have a visit from Zoo Lab. Elena brought with her 5 exciting creatures to look at, handle and find out about. We learnt loads of interesting facts about Colin the Cockroach, Cornflake the Corn snake, Diesel the Millipede, Florence the Tarantula and Dottie the Leopard Gecko.
Year group focus - Year 6
Year 6 have been working very hard to create a silhouette of themselves on to a 50p ready for our jubilee celebrations.
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
On Friday 27th June, we had a very special day in school, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. We dressed in red, white and blue; learnt about the queen throughout her reign; had a celebration picnic together; and took part in lots of fun activities and games. We have made a big display in school that will be going to the church to show some of our fantastic work. Look out for more about our celebrations in our next newsletter after half term!
Athlete visit
On 5th July, as part of the 'Sports for Champions' scheme, we will be raising money towards the scheme's partner charities and for school equipment. Your child should have already received a sponsorship form with all of the details on it. On the day of our fundraising we will be visited by sprinter James Dasaolu. Please see more about James and the scheme below.
Safeguarding
As a school community we must remember that keeping our children safe is everyone's responsibility. We always appreciate your support and thank you for reporting concerns when you see or hear of incidents outside school.
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child during the holidays, you can contact the following services:
Children’s services (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm) 01522 782111
Out of hours emergency duty team: 01522 782333
If you believe there is a risk of immediate danger or harm, contact the Police on 999.
For further information, please visit https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/safeguarding/report-concern
You can also contact the NSPCC to report a concern or to gain advice:
NSPCC (Help for adults concerned about a child): 0808 800 5000
If you have a concern about domestic abuse, you can call:
EDAN Lincs: 01522 510041
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk (run by Refuge)
Men’s advice line: 0808 801 0327
info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Or call 999 in an emergency
If you need support with your mental health or emotional state, you can contact:
Night Light Cafe Lincoln: 0300 011 1200
Search Night Light Cafe Lincoln on Facebook
Lincs Mental Health Helpline 0800 001 4331 (24hours a day)
Calm For men who need to talk 0800 585858 (Between 5pm and midnight every day) www.thecalmzone.net
SHOUT Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours a day)
Samaritans 116 123 (24 hours a day)
For support with children’s mental health, you can call the Mental Health Support Team – 0800 234 6342 www.lpft.nhs.uk/young-people/mental-health-support-teams
Online safety
National Online Safety produce online help guides known as #wakeupewednesday to keep children safe online. This week's guide is about the sharing of inappropriate content across different platforms.
Creepy characters like Slender Man or Huggy Wuggy. Dangerous online challenges. Songs or videos that aren’t suitable for youngsters. When things like these begin trending online, it can be difficult to prevent children accidently stumbling across them – especially if they use a range of platforms, like online games, social media, streaming sites or messaging apps. A trend can originate in one online space and rapidly spread to other platforms or via chat apps. The frightening Huggy Wuggy character, for instance, first emerged as part of a game on Steam; now there are parody songs on TikTok, videos on YouTube and more than 45,000 results for #huggywuggy on Instagram.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as accidental exposure, inappropriate language and unsuitable videos.
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.
Our stars of the week
Congratulations to this week's stars of the week, they are:
Dragonflies - Leo for amazing writing and brilliant effort.
Butterflies - Paigan for working so hard this year! We wish her luck in her new school!
Class 1 - Marley for his great concentration in Art, which lead to an amazing watercolour landscape painting and a carefully sketched portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Class 2 - Oliver W for a fantastic attitude to his work this week.
Class 3 - Roya for trying hard to complete her tasks and contributing on the carpet.
Class 4 - Jayden for his overall amazing attitude to learning especially in his dedication to reading.
Class 5 - Gracie for effort in English with her writing.
Class 6 - Lily for always making the right choices, always trying her best and being a pleasure to have in our class.
Class 7 - Leo for great participation and enthusiasm on the Roman walk trip
Class 8 - Neco for work on his targets and having such wonderful ideas in good writing.
Class 9 - Jade for an improved attitude to her work and for starting to work well within a team. Kenzo and Joseph-Shaun for improved attitude to their work and working as a pair.
Class 10 - Ella for a fantastic week in all her lessons
Class 11 - Shania for her effort in her writing, really taking time to think about her story.
Class 12 - Vinnie for working really hard in all of his lessons.
Upcoming events
Every Thursday morning - Family Learning
Friday 27th May - end of term 5
Mon 6th June - Jubilee Bank Holiday (Academy Closed to all pupils and staff)
Tuesday 7th June - start of term 6
7th June - 10th June - Arts Week
Friday 17th June - INSET (Academy closed to all pupils)
Tues 5th July - Sports for champions and athlete visit
Weds 6th July - Sports Day
Tuesday 12th July - Year 5 Graduation (up to two family members invited, per child)
Tuesday 19th July - Year 6 Prom
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; Y5 and 6 art club with Mrs Smalec
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 TT Rockstars club with Mr Richards
Thursday lunch: Y5 homework club with Mrs Maddison and Mr Finn; 4 TT Rockstars club with Mrs Smalec
Thursday after school: Y1 Fun and Phonics with Miss Smith and Miss Forman; Y5 and Y6 rounders with Mrs Wray; Y4 times tables with Mr Richards; whole school board games club with Mrs Barratt
Friday lunch: Y5 athletics with Mr Starbuck, Y6 athletics with Miss Naughton; KS2 chess club with Mr Milner
Friday after school: Y3/4 Multi-Skills with Synergy; Y1 and Y2 sign language with Miss Forman
Breakfast Club
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 2 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/