This week in Nursery Class we have been learning about different feelings and emotions, focusing on how we feel

and react when we are angry and sad. We did some 'angry painting' and made some brilliant pictures (along with a lot of mess!!)

This week our theme in Reception Class was 'Space' and it went down an absolute storm! We were very curious to learn all about the Solar System and what's out there and used this funny mnemonic to learn the names for the planets 'My Very Excellent Mum Just Sent Us Nine Pizzas!' However, upon research we found that Pluto is no longer a proper planet as it's too small, but is now called a 'dwarf planet'. We've had so much fun role-playing in our spaceship...check out the cool control panel which we made together. We gave it tons of buttons and levers just like a real one!

This week, in Year 1, we have been focusing on capital letters and using ed in our spellings. We learnt some riddles and needed to come up with our own actions and acting to help us learn them off by heart. We looked at alliteration and have started writing our own riddles as a class.

In Year 2/3, we looked at forces in science the comic strip says it all!

This week, the focus was for children to be more independent and responsible when moving around the school and these children certainly worked on that! It can be distracting to have noise in the corridors when others are trying to concentrate, and the children have been more thoughtful of this lately. Thanks to you all! Next weeks focus is to work hard to complete tasks to the best of their ability. Lets see who does well The Musician of the Week goes to Chloe in Reception Class. Paul was very impressed with her vocabulary and explanation of the difference between 'beat' and 'rhythm'. Her singing voice is also progressing beautifully; she did a great job sticking to the main vocal of 'Help' by The Beatles, whilst also listening to the backing harmonies.

The Artist of the Week goes to Misha in Year 1. The design of his alien and the finished product is fantastic. He put lots of effort and care into this piece.

CERTIFICATES
Nursery Class
Martha Ewan
for being a big girl when saying goodbye in the mornings and for trying really hard to put on her coat independently. Also for always being so happy and friendly with her friends. for staying very calm when things may upset him and explaining situations to an adult in his big boy voice.

Reception Class
Romi
for trying hard to move sensibly around the school, especially after lunch, remembering to walk in the corridors, hold doors open and thank others when they do this for him. Fantastic remembering and beautiful manners!

Year 1
Tilly
who has made a special effort this week to get all her work finished on time as well as her wonderful behaviour during carpet sessions. Tilly has worked very hard in all areas of school and we are very proud of her.

Year 2/3
Matilda
for always waiting patiently and never pushing into line. She walks around the school sensibly and quietly. Matilda sets a fantastic example for the other children.

PRIZES Nursery Class ....... Claude Reception Class ... Freddie & George Year 1 ..................... Alfie Year 2/3 ................ Dolly & Cosmo

Musician of the Week Chloe Artist of the Week Misha

New Blue Bin ON SITE!

To support the Wastebuster, Science into Schools scheme, we are fortunate to have a permanent blue bin on our premises so that parents can drop off their unwanted textiles for us to convert into points that we can use to acquire science resources for our school.

What would you like to know?!

If you would like to know a bit more about the ways we teach certain concepts or topics with a view to being able to fully support your children at home and if you feel youd benefit from some additional guidance, please choose from one of the following, or let Rob know any others and well put together either a video or set up a parent meeting to advise. It could be supporting phonics, reading, maths concepts, music practise at home, focus and concentration, questioning techniques, and many more! Contact Rob or your Parents Network rep and lets share!

is next week and we welcome you to come in to read a story to a class. So far we have four volunteers and were looking forward to their contribution. Please note, World Book Day is not this week. Thats March 6th and details will follow nearer the time. Please support National Storytelling Week at home by reading and hearing lots of stories.

Menu Next Week

Vegetable risotto
served with

L U N C H ------------------boiled eggs and salad

L U N C H ------------------Fishermans pie
served with

L U N C H ------------------Jacket potato
served with

L U N C H ------------------Vegetable lasagne
served with

L U N C H ------------------Vegetable pilaf
served with

peas and salad DESSERT Fresh seasonal fruit

five bean chilli, cheese, guacamole and salad

garlic bread and salad DESSERT Yoghurt

boiled eggs and carrots DESSERT Fresh seasonal fruit

DESSERT Fresh seasonal fruit

Cheese on toast & flapjack

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T E A ------------------Carrot and lentil soup & seasonal fruit cake

DESSERT Sponge cake

Vegetable soup & fresh fruit

T E A -------------------

T E A ------------------Beans on toast & rice pudding

Margarita pizza & seasonal fruit cake

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For Your Diary

27th January 31st January .................................................. National Storytelling Week 14th February ........................................................................... Valentines Day Cake Fest & Afternoon Tea 17th February 21st February ................................................ Half-Term (Play Scheme & Nursery Class Open) 25th February ........................................................................... Open Day (Details coming up next week) 4th March ................................................................................. Meeting for all parents in Nursery to Year 1 about .................................................................................................. the Upper School starting at 7:30.