Online Safety: Pupil Wellbeing Conversations
Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support. The guide explores: • Building warm, trusting relationships • Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk • Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure • Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern • Being clear and honest about confidentiality • Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready. Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi #Education #PupilWellbeing #Safeguarding #MentalHealth
Netball Club
This week was our final netball session for this half term and it was fantastic to see how far the children have come. Their netball skills have grown so much and we are now able to work on tactics and switching up positions. We have some new members in netball club who have even decided to join local grass roots teams so that they can progress even further!
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Science in Year 4
As part of our Science unit this half term we have been covering Living things and their habitats. This week we completed research using the Chromebook’s to identify how an animal is adapted to its habitat. The children worked in pairs to identify this key information on either a flamingo or a tortoise. You can see from the finished pieces that the children worked extremely hard and produced some fantastic final pieces.
The Great Big Assembly for Black History Month in Year 4
Today we took part in a special Worship to celebrate Black History Month. We watched a video that highlighted lots of wonderful people who have made Britain be Britain because of Black History. The theme for this special month is ‘ Honouring Our Communities’ so the presenters gave special shout outs to their dentist and local priest. Everyday Heroes: The theme shifts focus from solely celebrating globally or nationally famous figures to recognising everyday individuals whose unseen work sustains local communities. We looked at the contributions of local volunteers, teachers, NHS nurses, carers, youth workers, and community leaders. Next we took part in a quiz which Year 4 absolutely smashed! It was a great, interactive Worship which the children absolutely loved.
Year 5 - Science
In science, we explored how the rotation of the Earth on its axis creates day and night, with different sides of the planet facing towards and away from the Sun. This creates the impression that the Sun is travelling across the sky, rising in the east in the morning before setting in the west in the evening. To investigate this phenomenon, the children made their own sundials, using a torch to mimic the Sun’s transition from east to west. The placement of the shadows allowed us to mark different times of day on the dial.
KS2 Football Training
Today during football training, the children focused on improving their skills when playing in tight areas. They worked on close control, quick changes of direction, passing and movement to create space, while developing their ability to make quick decisions under pressure. It was a great session focused on keeping possession, staying composed and finding solutions when space is limited.
Year 6 - Conductors and Insulators
Today in science, Year 6 explored how different materials conduct and insulate electricity using simple circuits. The children tested a range of materials, making predictions before investigating whether each material allowed the electrical current to flow. The children carefully observed the circuits and recorded their results, developing their understanding of the difference between conductors and insulators.
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Whole School Worship
Today in worship, the children were treated to an exciting online worship from Picture News exploring the importance of inclusive sport and how we can break down barriers that may prevent people from taking part. We learnt about the struggles that Stef Reid, a Paralympic athlete, faced when she lost her foot in an accident. She was determined to run again though after being a keen sportswoman before her accident and she went on to win many medals in a number of Paralympic Games events including running and long jump. She then retired from athletics but then took up figure skating and competed in Dancing on Ice. What an inspiration! The children discussed how everyone has different strengths, abilities and experiences, and explored the idea that there is always more than one way to achieve something and to never give up, just like Stef. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to think about inclusion, resilience and the importance of supporting and encouraging others.
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Reception: RE
This week in RE, as part of our "I am Special" unit, we read the wonderful story Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries. Inspired by Phil the Philosopher, who reminds us how important it is to express our emotions, the children spent time talking about moments when they have felt worried. Georgie shared that she felt worried about her leg when she fell over, Liliana talked about feeling worried when her sister was poorly, and Alissa mentioned that she sometimes feels worried at nighttime. We then reflected on who we can trust and turn to when we feel this way: Everley said God, Matthew said Daddy, and Amelia said Jesus. Expanding on who we can speak to, Noah mentioned Daddy, Louie shared Grandpa, and Everley noted that a teacher is always there to help. To support the children moving forward, we have introduced a class Worry Monster! The children can tell their worries to the monster, who safely locks them away to help everyone feel better. They absolutely loved sharing their worries with our new helper this afternoon!
Keep Fit Club
We had a fantastic time during our final Keep Fit Club session today! The children showed incredible determination as they worked hard to beat their lap scores from last week, truly giving it their absolute best effort. During our session, we discussed the importance of staying active and brainstormed fun ways to keep fit at home. The children had so many great ideas, sharing that they enjoy walking their dogs, riding their bikes, going to dance classes, and going for runs. Although today marked the end of this term's club, I hope they stay inspired and continue to keep fit and active at home!
Year 1 Art: Using Shapes To Make Faces
Year 1 tried really hard in their Art today. They had to look back at their school picture and their tracing from the previous week to help them in understanding the shapes of their faces. The children had to make organic shapes with different coloured card to make their faces. This activity helped them to look closer and practise drawing organic shapes. The end results were really effective and they did a brilliant job!
Year 2 PSHE: Keeping Safe Online
Year 2 started by discussing what online means. We thought about computers, iPads, phones and the internet. The children shared that they use the internet for playing games, listening to music, watching Youtube, learning and researching. All of the children play games online. Some online games can be fun, creative and logical such as Minecraft or designing games. However, some games can be scary, violent, have bad language or have an online chat feature. We looked through different games on Roblox to decide if they were suitable or not. After this, we thought of some extra ways to keep private and safe online, such as not sharing our personal information (names, ages, address, school).
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