Courage
SCHOOL SNIPPETS MIMI AND ELOISE C HAVE FOUND OUT WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Class R have shown their Nativity play to parents and have made Christmas surprises. Class 1 have shown their Nativity to parents and learnt about taking away in Maths. Class 2 have been learning about the Great Fire of London and shown their Nativity to parents. Class 3 have been doing doubling and halving in maths and made Christmas cards using IT. Class 4 have made their Christmas decorations and have done some writing inspired by Harris Burdick Class 5 have created symbols that demonstrate courage and made Christmas cards Class 6 have been doing maths tests and have made a paper chain for Christmas.
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Week Thirteen We have had a wonderful week this week with our Class R and KS1 plays telling the Christmas story. I know the children really enjoyed themselves and I am very proud of how well they all did. We have some amazing talent at St. Mary’s.
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relationship with parents but are also aware that we need to keep the site safe for all our children. If you wish to see a member of staff at either end of the day please could you come via the office so we can be aware of who is on site.
I am sure lots of you took some great photos. If you took photos including children other than your own please make sure these are not shared on social media without permission from parents. This weekend is the Christmas tree festival in the Church—the school has a Values Christmas tree which the children have helped make. The church looks lovely—full of trees, please do drop in if you can. Next week is a busy week—we have Carols with Candlelight on Tuesday night for Key Stage 2 and look forward to seeing you all. The children also have their School Association discos on Wednesday. We want to continue to build our
Courage Next week is our final week looking at our Value of Courage. Home-School Challenge—Children of Courage Each year awards are presented to children throughout the country who have shown outstanding bravery and courage in overcoming huge challenges in their lives. We would like to celebrate our children who have shown courage—design a nomination for a child that should be recognised for their courage. Remember there are different kinds of courage and different ways of showing bravery. The nominations will be displayed on the Courage board.
Sports Report It has been a quiet week for sport at St. Mary’s. We have received the final sponsorship money and have donated the school’s share to project playground as we know this is where the children get a lot of their exercise!
Gold Worship
World Prayer
Class R: Xander Hook for his reading and listening. Sam Neave for playing outside and showing courage. Class 1: Ryan Keel for his descriptive writing about Mog. Charlie Sylvestor for his descriptive writing about Mog. Class 2: The whole class for their amazing Nativity. Barnaby Crawt for his dancing. Class 3: Luke Henderson for his IT artwork. James Caccavone for his IT artwork. Class 4: Ayo Ariyibi for his work on Courage. Lillian Juszynska for her work on Courage. Class 5: Iris Korj for her Christmas card design
Head girl Mimi and Eloise C have written our World Prayer this week: Dear Lord We pray for those around the world who aren’t as fortunate as us at Christmas time and who don’t have enough food and water to last them all winter. Please help them to have a good Christmas with enough protection, food and clothing.
Imogen Lea for her thoughtful work in PSHCE and RE Class 6: Julie-Mae Khoo for her playscript writing Eloise Caccavone for her perseverance when finding something tricky.
Amen
Class R have shown their Nativity play to parents and have made Christmas surprises. Class 1 have shown their Nativity to parents and learnt about taking away in Maths. Class 2 have been learning about the Great Fire of London and shown their Nativity to parents. Class 3 have been doing doubling and halving in maths and made Christmas cards using IT. Class 4 have made their Christmas decorations and have done some writing inspired by Harris Burdick Class 5 have created symbols that demonstrate courage and made Christmas cards Class 6 have been doing maths tests and have made a paper chain for Christmas.
Weekly Newsletter A U T U M N
T E R M
W E E K 1 3
Week Thirteen We have had a wonderful week this week with our Class R and KS1 plays telling the Christmas story. I know the children really enjoyed themselves and I am very proud of how well they all did. We have some amazing talent at St. Mary’s.
1 1 T H
D E C E M B E R
2 0 1 5
relationship with parents but are also aware that we need to keep the site safe for all our children. If you wish to see a member of staff at either end of the day please could you come via the office so we can be aware of who is on site.
I am sure lots of you took some great photos. If you took photos including children other than your own please make sure these are not shared on social media without permission from parents. This weekend is the Christmas tree festival in the Church—the school has a Values Christmas tree which the children have helped make. The church looks lovely—full of trees, please do drop in if you can. Next week is a busy week—we have Carols with Candlelight on Tuesday night for Key Stage 2 and look forward to seeing you all. The children also have their School Association discos on Wednesday. We want to continue to build our
Courage Next week is our final week looking at our Value of Courage. Home-School Challenge—Children of Courage Each year awards are presented to children throughout the country who have shown outstanding bravery and courage in overcoming huge challenges in their lives. We would like to celebrate our children who have shown courage—design a nomination for a child that should be recognised for their courage. Remember there are different kinds of courage and different ways of showing bravery. The nominations will be displayed on the Courage board.
Sports Report It has been a quiet week for sport at St. Mary’s. We have received the final sponsorship money and have donated the school’s share to project playground as we know this is where the children get a lot of their exercise!
Gold Worship
World Prayer
Class R: Xander Hook for his reading and listening. Sam Neave for playing outside and showing courage. Class 1: Ryan Keel for his descriptive writing about Mog. Charlie Sylvestor for his descriptive writing about Mog. Class 2: The whole class for their amazing Nativity. Barnaby Crawt for his dancing. Class 3: Luke Henderson for his IT artwork. James Caccavone for his IT artwork. Class 4: Ayo Ariyibi for his work on Courage. Lillian Juszynska for her work on Courage. Class 5: Iris Korj for her Christmas card design
Head girl Mimi and Eloise C have written our World Prayer this week: Dear Lord We pray for those around the world who aren’t as fortunate as us at Christmas time and who don’t have enough food and water to last them all winter. Please help them to have a good Christmas with enough protection, food and clothing.
Imogen Lea for her thoughtful work in PSHCE and RE Class 6: Julie-Mae Khoo for her playscript writing Eloise Caccavone for her perseverance when finding something tricky.
Amen
