KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

The International Preparatory School newsletter for parents, teachers, children and the community.

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Foundation Stage News 2

Key Stage One News 3

Key Stage Two News 4

Specialist Subject News 6

School Council 12

PTA News 12

Overview 14

Children’s Work 16

Enjoying chestnutsIPS children celebrated the “Verão de São Martinho” in style, when the Portuguese Department organised the traditional “castanhas” (chestnuts).

2010-2011 | Issue 2 | December 2010

Year 5 Re-enact Life in Tudor TimesOn Friday 2nd December, Year 5 had a Tudor Day. We all dressed up in rich Tudor

clothes and held a special Assembly. We made pomanders to put inside our clothes to smell nice ( they didn’t wash!). The pomanders were made with an orange and some cloves. We gave ourselves Tudor names (Jane, Thomas, Edward, Elizabeth, etc.) and we had a Tudor banquet on a long table at lunch time, feasting on typical Tudor food. We also did some activities like quill writing. We really enjoyed our Tudor day.

by Poppy Birkby & Filipe Cruz.

FOUNDATION STAGE NEWS

2Nursery children learn how much fun it is to make cookies

Three brave and adventurous mums took on the two Nursery classes for a cookery session. The children had a great time making biscuits, using a variety of cutters. At the end of the day they had a special snack eating their biscuits. Yum! Yum!

Reception childrenlearn about “Divali”

At the beginning of November, the Reception classes celebrated Divali. Mrs. Gilbert came dressed in her Sari to school, and spoke to us about what happens in India at this time of the year. There is a big festival to welcome in the New Year. People put lots of candles in their homes, and decorate the streets with bright lights. They also use rice or sawdust to make beautiful patterns to decorate the entrances of their houses, so that the goddess Lakshmi brings good fortune and prosperity for the New Year. Everybody gives presents to each other, and celebrations go on for several days.

We made our own lights called “Diyas”, and we had great fun making our own Rangoli patterns, using different coloured rice. We finished the afternoon by eating some traditional Indian coconut sweets which were delicious! A big thank you to Mrs. Gilbert for all of her hard work, we had a fantastic afternoon!

If you have a chance, come and admire our lovely work in class.

KEY STAGE ONE NEWS

3Year 1 apply their geography skills

Year 1 went on a geography outing to Cascais centre to explore their local environment. The children had fun following directions on a map and looking for landmarks, including the police station and the town hall.

It was a beautiful sunny day. We ended our outing with a grand picnic and a long play in the park!

Year 2 brainstorm for DT class topic

As part of our Design and Technology topic, Year 2 created fantastic finger puppets. We looked at a range of puppets and investigated what their important features were. Before settling upon our final design, we experimented with a variety of ideas leading to a card ‘mock-up’ model. Our final puppet was then brought to life using a combination of materials and techniques.

Can you guess what all our finger puppets are?

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

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Year 3

Our School Trip to the “Museu do Mar”

Our class went to the fishing museum in Cascais to learn about fishing in the past.

I learnt that the men went fishing in the boat but the women had to stay at home and sometimes when the men went for lots of days to sea they missed their baby being born.

An interesting fact was in the past the boats had sails and oars to move the boat but today the boats have motors. Also the boats with sails could go out further in the sea than the boats with oars.

I also found out that a long time ago boats were made from wood and they had flat bottoms. I also learned that women wore good luck necklaces to hope that their husbands were safe.

In the past the fishermen wore warm shirts when they went fishing.

Finally I learnt that the women wore a doughnut shaped ring on their head so the basket of fish was more comfortable so it balanced.

David - Year 3

What is your opinion of zoos? Should they be banned or encouraged?

The Children in Year 5 have been learning how to debate different topics and persuade others to their own ideas. They wrote some letters to the President of the Worldwide Wildlife Fund for Nature outlining their views. Have they convinced you?

Mr. F. CruzRua Fernando Namora , 46,

1600-454Telheiras,

Lisbon,Portugal

18.11.10Mr. C. RobertsPresident of World Wildlife Fund,Washington DC,America

To Mr. Roberts,

I am writing to you to express my belief that zoos need tighter regulations. Most zoos don´t let animals hunt by themselves and have no natural habitats. Did you know 75% of scientists say zoos need to provide larger social groups for the animals and that their cages need to be much, much more spaced out? Do you realise animals and humans are the same and that they should have the same rights as us?!! How would you like to be in a cage by yourself?

Zoos should only exist for animals in threat from extinction. They should only exist for circumstances like an injured animal or for problems in breeding sessions. Have you considered zoos should change to safari parks so animals would have some freedom and their natural habitats?So you should beware of zoos that don´t treat animals nicely! Although zoos have some benefits, you must understand some zoos need to encourage animals to do exercise and to have some rules. These are:Only take in injured animals and free them when they are better.

• More space for animal´s homes.

•

I look forward to hearing your answer.

Yours sincerely

Mr. F. Cruz

Miss A. Groombridge,

International Preparatory school,

Rua da lagoa, 171,

2645¬¬-344,

Alcabideche,

PORTUGAL

18.11.10

Mr C. Roberts,

President of World Wildlife Fund,

Washington DC,

AMERICA

Dear Mr Roberts,

I am writing to you to express my belief that tighter regulations in zoos

are needed. Did you know that some zoos are brilliant? They protect

species so that they are not extinct. Also, they allow us to see some

animals that we have never seen before so we can research them.

However, have you ever considered that some animals are put in cages

for days on end? Also some animals are getting bad diets because the

zoo keepers are not feeding the animals well, so they can get sick.

So my point is there should be rules. As soon as the animals reach

their adulthood the animals should be set free. Also zoos should be

told what to feed the animals. In addition, the sizes of cages should

be much bigger. I hope you listen to my ideas and I look forward to

hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Miss A. Groombridge

KEY STAGE TWO NEWSKEY STAGE TWO NEWS

5Irish storyteller Niall de Búrcacaptivated everyone with his hilarious performances.

On Wednesday 10th November, Irish story teller, Niall de Burca, made a welcome return to IPS kindly sponsored by our PTA.

Niall worked with all children and teachers throughout the day, entertaining us all with his hilarious stories.

Below, Thomas Dwyer in Year 4 has written down his favourite memories of the time his class spent with Niall.

“Niall is a very funny storyteller. He has the funniest jokes you could imagine.

My favourite was the one where this old woman got kidnapped by a witch. The only way she would let the lady go was if we thought up some tongue twisters and the witch had to say them. If she got one wrong she had to give the old lady back… but then when she DID get one wrong she DIDN’T give her back! So her magic broomstick whacked the witch on the head so that the old lady could run away.

The funniest joke was the one where Niall went “goo-goo ga-ga” and stuck his thumb in his mouth. I also loved his voices and faces.”

Year 6 “forced to evacuate”As part of our Year Six History subject of World War

Two, the children were given the task of taking on the role of a similarly aged child in 1940s London, and making an evacuee suitcase.

They were given the following guidelines of what their suitcase should contain:-

A change of clothes• A teddy• A picture/photograph of loved ones• A book• A ration book• An identification card•

Upon returning to school after the Half Term break, we simulated an evacuation where they needed their cases with them. The children worked incredibly hard on their suitcases and we think they have turned out very well!

6 SPECIALIST SUBJECT NEWS

Year 2 enhance their powers of observation in Art

I cannot start this article without thanking Lars for this wonderful school and especially for the fantastic Art classroom that we’ve got now: spacious, organised, bright...

Everything is there ready to be used. It makes it so much easier for me and for the children on a daily basis.

For Year 2 classes, it’s the first time that they are going to a special room to have their Art lessons. It makes them feel “grown up” suddenly.

In the first term, Y2 children have been doing a lot of observational drawings (autumn fruits, puppets…) and I want to share their beautiful fruit basket with you as the result of their hard work. Well done Year 2!

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

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IPS students raise money creating fantastic Christmas cards This Year, IPS has been participating in a Fundraising

Christmas Project in the UK to raise money to buy display boards for the atrium to show off the brilliant work the children do in school. Every child has been drawing (or colouring, in Nursery) one Christmas picture.

It was a big challenge to think about Christmas before Halloween, especially for Key Stage 1.

A special “thank you” to Ros and the PTA for organising it, to Miss Babbs for helping me to complete this challenge on time, to Tracy (Luke’s mum) to post it in England during the Holidays, and to the parents for buying them.

Here are some of them to wish you all Fantastic Christmas!

Rina, Reception D

Inês, 1H

Filipe, 5S

Olivier, 4S

Victoria, 6M

Yun-Ji Kim, Reception P

Haruki, 6B

Natalie, 4S

Maria Francisca, 6B

Alanoud, 4S Bente, 4SSophie, 4S

Ella-Mai, 2D

Rocio, 1SPien, 1H Rita, 1S Erica, 5S

Grace, 1H

Lucas, 2D Fenna, 2D

8Viva a República!

No dia 6 de Outubro, no Year 6, foram simuladas Eleições Legislativas com apenas 21 alunos, ou seja, tiveram de ser introduzidas algumas alterações.

Cada aluno fazia o papel de militante e de cidadão. Estavam divididos em cinco partidos (CDS-PP, PSD, PS, PCP e BE) e três distritos (Norte, Centro e Sul), embora na realidade haja mais de ambos.

Os passos foram os seguintes:1º passo: Tem de se ver quantos candidatos há por

partido, porque se houver mais que um tem de haver Eleições Internas votadas só pelos militantes de cada partido.

2º passo: Como anteriormente foi dito, se houver mais que um candidato realizam-se as eleições Internas feitas pelos militantes de cada partido. É este o segundo passo.

3º passo: Finalmente as Eleições Legislativas em si. Já antes foi dito que cada aluno estava num distrito. As votações foram feitas separadamente em cada distrito. Esta parte foi feita de forma diferente da realidade, já que na vida real é feita com outro número de deputados por cada lugar. O partido que tivesse mais votos ganhava 35 deputados imaginários no parlamento, o segundo 25 e o terceiro 16.

4º passo: A primeira parte do quarto passo é só formalidades. O Presidente da República convida o candidato do partido com mais deputados para Primeiro-Ministro. Este convida pessoas para formar um Governo.

Têm aí explicação de como foi feita a simulação de Eleições Legislativas no Year 6 e uma ideia de como são feitas as reais.

Por João Silva - Year 6B

SPECIALIST SUBJECT NEWS

Alunos do IPS celebraram o Dia da República vestindo as cores de Portugal

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

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E se vivesses no tempo da Primeira República?

Gostavas de saber como seria a tua vida se vivesses no tempo da Primeira República? Bem.....Educação:

Podias não ir à escola, pois os pais queriam que os filhos começassem a trabalhar cedo para ajudar a sustentar a família.Comunicação:

Não tinhas telefone fixo, pois eram caros. Os teus pais escreveriam mais cartas e em caso de emergência mandavam telegramas. Como se vivia:

A maior parte dos habitantes portugueses morava em aldeias. Os campos eram pobres e, portanto, eram cada vez mais os portugueses a emigrar para as cidades grandes como Lisboa e Porto. Começava-se a trabalhar aos 10 anos em oficinas, por exemplo. Os trabalhadores levavam uma sanduíche para comer ao almoço.

Os rapazes ricos:Sabiam ler, tinham cavalos de pasta de cartão, soldadinhos

de chumbo, triciclos ou carrinhos a pedais. Iam para o liceu e jogavam ao berlinde nos recreios.

Os rapazes pobres:Não sabiam ler e, se vivessem numa aldeia trabalhavam no

campo. Caso morassem na cidade eram aprendizes de operário em oficinas, empregados de balcão, trabalhadores das obras ou vendiam jornais.Transporte:

Já havia automóveis, mas poucas pessoas tinham dinheiro para comprar um. Andava-se principalmente a pé, mas se tivesses dinheiro podias andar de elétrico. No campo, quando se tinha que fazer viagens grandes andava-se de burro ou carroça.

As raparigas ricas:Podiam ir à escola, mas o mais provável era ficarem em casa

a aprender a bordar, tocar piano e a falar Francês. Brincava-se com bonecas e utensílios de cozinha em miniatura. Passavam a maior parte do tempo com as empregadas e as amigas a falar e a brincar.

As raparigas pobres:Provavelmente não sabiam ler nem escrever, pois não iam à

escola. Se vivessem numa aldeia ajudavam as mães na cozinha e a tratar dos oito ou nove irmãos. Como não havia eletricidade, tinham (juntamente com as mães) que cozinhar todos os dias porque a comida estragava-se de um dia para o outro.

O aro com gancheta:Um dos brinquedos mais populares era o aro

com gancheta. As crianças tinham que guiar um grande aro de metal com um gancho (também feito de metal). Os aros eram normalmente tirados de bicicletas velhas ou de barris de vinho.

Mariana Sendim Year 6M

Alunos do Year 2 Beginners aprenderam a tragédia do Terramoto de Lisboa

Os alunos do Year 2 Beginners trabalharam em aula o Terramoto de 1755. Construiram o castelo de São Jorge, desenharam as pessoas vestidas de acordo com a época, os transportes utilizados na altura e, sobretudo, divertiram-se muito!

No final, os trabalhos foram exibidos num display.

Trabalho realizado pelo Y2 Beginners

10SPECIALIST SUBJECT NEWS

La fête des sorcières!

For Halloween, the Y6 students have been learning some Halloween words like: une sorcière, un fantôme, une citrouille, une araignée, un crapaud, une chauve-souris, une maison hantée, un chat noir, un monstre,…

They also learned a song on the Frère Jacques tune about witches. They illustrated it with some “scary” drawings.

À bientôt,Annick

Dutch “Kinderboeken” weekEvery year in The

Netherlands, a week dedicated to books for children is organised, the so called ‘Kinderboekenweek’, aimed at the promotion of reading for kids. The main theme this year was book illustrations. Ten books are nominated for a ‘silver brush’ award and only one book can win a ‘golden brush’ award. This one is locked up in a golden suitcase and watched by a guard for 24 hours.

Group 1-2 worked with the book “Stimmy: a jungle in the city” and visited a park with animals in Sintra.

Group 3 worked with the book “De man in de wolken”, all about an empty picture, but oh so beautiful. They had to draw a ‘dreaming picture’.

Groups 4, 5 and 6 had to write and illustrate their own favourite book.

Together with Madame Annick, we made a selection of the two best drawings, one for groups 1, 2 and 3 and the other for groups 4, 5 and 6. The 2 best ones were awarded with The Golden Brush and a certificate. The winners were: Maartje Bal and Bence Bresser.

All the children received a silver brush, because they have all worked very hard.

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

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‘Fair Play’ award and 2nd place overall for IPS boys

A huge well done to the boys basketball team! We won the Fair Play Award, and came in 2nd place overall in the International Schools Basketball Tournament.

On the 18th–20th November, the IPS boys basketball team competed against international schools from all over Portugal in the annual competition, held this year in Escola Náutica, Paço de Arcos.

A hungry and well drilled team started off the competiton with a tough encounter against CAISL, losing narrowly 24-22. However, IPS coach Danny Van Dijk was impressed with the boys’ tenacious defence and amazing attacks. Mr Van Dijk also commented on the boys’ fair play and their willingness to congratulate the winning team.

The second game of the day was even better, with the team playing well together using plays they had clearly worked on in practice to outmuscle the oppostion OBS, eventually finishing the game triumphantly, with a 22–18 win!

The winning streak did not stop there. Returning the next day in an upbeat mood, the boys went onto win both their games in fiercely fought battles against both CLIP and St Julian’s, winning both games in overtime and a sudden death shoot-out! Coach Van Dijk was again quick to praise all the boys who played, insisting his team had nerves of steel, and that they were getting better and better each game!

On the final day of the competition, IPS were in a tight battle at the top of the table, but were boosted with the arrival of some home fans including Mr Taylor, the IPS headteacher.

With this in mind, and not wanting to let their travelling fans down, the boys put on real show, winning both their last two matches with some sublime passages of play, and pin point shooting. On reflection, Mr Taylor commented on some of the baskets scored as being ‘as good as the NBA ‘. Coach Van Dijk was a very proud coach and was quick to folllow up with praise for how well the boys had played as a team on the court, but also in their attitude and sportmanship off the court.

The boys came away from the competition in a well deserved second place overall, also winning the prestigious Fair Play Award!

We hope the boys team will continue to be a good successful team.

Well done the Basketball boys! GO IPS!!

Saul - Year 6B

IPS girls win 3rd position

In November the girls in the IPS football team took part in the Autumn International schools Football Tournament, playing against lots of other International schools form the Lisbon area. And what a competition the girls had, eventually finishing in a very well deserved 3rd place!

The two captains, Maria Francisca and Vitoria, did an excellent job leading the team with the advice from head coach Mr Silva. They were even more valuable when the two of them, along with Livia and Erica, managed to score 8 fantastic goals!

Alongisde these great players there were exceptional performances from Pilar and Marta, the IPS goalies, with Pilar making a great save against ISA (especially because it was a penalty) and Marta’s huge kicks.

The defence looked solid form the start with Maria Reino, Megan and Bente stopping everything from getting past them. The midfield was creative and made some excellent attacks, feeding the attackers with good balls, with excellent passing from Sofia (a new arrival to the team!) and Constaça making ferocious tackles. On the wings, Filipa and Bruna made darting runs alongside Annie, who made an excellent contribution even though she was a little nervous on such a big stage.

When the team were not playing they were kept busy by coach Silva and all the supporters, who we would like to thank hugely for their support and advice!

So to all of the girls who played in the tournament, IPS would like to say a HUGE well done on a fantastic result!

GO GIRLS! GO IPS! Maria Francisca - Year 6M

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS PTA NEWS

12Students help collect food for the Sintra Dogs Home

In order to celebrate ‘World Animal Day’ the Student Council decided to collect dog food to give to the Sintra Dogs Home. We were chosen to help deliver the food to the home. Maartje’s mum kindly offered to drive us there. When we got there we saw hundreds of hungry dogs and we knew we had to give them something. We were saddened by this sight, but we were overjoyed that we had so much to give them.

There were old, young, thin, short, cute and every type of dog waiting to be adopted. Maartje has adopted a dog called Lassie and she finances its care in the Sintra Dogs Home.

Thank you to everyone for donating so much dog food.

Calum Griffiths & Maria Marques

The PTA has had a really busy term. Back in October we hosted an Autumn coffee morning with stalls where – with the aid of Abbey’s yummy cakes – we raised over €100. At the Cake Bake and Book Sale at the end of half term, we raised a further €190. Thank you for all the cakes and books you donated and cakes you bought!

In November, the PTA was delighted to book Niall de Búrca again to thrill the children with his stories. And, as a well-earned treat for all IPS mums and their friends, we raised over €750 at our pamper evening, which was a fantastic success. Lars and Robert are now ready to order the huge, felt covered stands which Annick and Lorraine will use to display the children’s work in the Atrium. Thank you to all those mums who came along.

At the recent second hand toy sale and clothes sale we raised €460. All leftover toys will be donated to the Fundação AMI.

Suddenly Christmas is just round the corner. To date we’ve raised over €200 for the PTA from the beautiful Christmas cards the children produced with Annick and Lorraine earlier in the term. You can still go online and order more cards or other items (bags, mugs, mouse mats, etc) with your child’s design on through www.my-fundraising-project.co.uk/. The PTA receives commission on each item sold.

On Friday 3rd December, the PTA hosted a Christmas Coffee and International Cake Morning. We raised €205

- many thanks to all those who came along and braved the cold; bought gifts, enjoyed mince pies and Dutch apple cake and left with a warm glow thanks to Bela’s mulled wine!

And finally, as the term draws to a close, the children will be putting on their wonderful Christmas shows. As a small thank you, the PTA will be hosting Christmas post-show parties for the KS1 and Foundation Stage children in the dining room. We’ll also soon be collating the Christmas hampers, which will be raffled after the last Christmas show in December. Your Class Parent will be in touch with you to explain what your class is collecting for the hampers. Please contact us if you are able to donate wicker baskets or help collate the hampers.

Thanks for all the support you have given the PTA this term. If you have any ideas for helping to raise or spend PTA money, please contact Alison on alison@burbleland.com, Catherine on catbattersby@hotmail.com or Ros at ros_mayhew@hotmail.com.

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

14Welcome to the world, Seren Sofia!

In Foundation and Key Stage 1, we are very pleased to announce that Mrs Trigg had her beautiful daughter, Seren Sofia, at the beginning of this term, on 19th of October. Mrs Trigg and Seren have visited IPS and the children were all very impressed by how small and gorgeous she is! Congratulations!! ☺

KS1&F NewsIt has been a busy first term at

our new IPS! The children and staff have settled into the new premises smoothly and easily; who wouldn’t with such a beautiful new building?!

The children have worked hard this term and are now very busy with preparations for the Christmas shows. We hope to see you all on the respective dates: Nursery and Reception:

Tuesday 14th DecemberYears 1&2:

Wednesday 15th DecemberHave a happy and safe holiday!

Louise HulténFoundation Stage and Key Stage One Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Let’s talk green...At the

beginning of this term before our pupils came into school, our IPS staff was able to participate in a sustainability workshop. Of course this word has now become the latest buzz word, but what does it really mean for each one of us in our everyday lives?

Can we organise and live our lives in such a way that we use up the least amount of natural resources and throw away less of these resources? Do we recycle/reuse items?

It’s amazing how much we actually do discreetly and naturally.

What we are doing at IPS?We have bins to recycle plastic,

paper and metal in all areas of the school grounds and in the kitchen. Every classroom and office has a blue paper recycling bag. We encourage each other to first reuse and then recycle paper and plastic. Even our second hand uniform sale is a good reusing / recycling event! Excess food from our kitchen is donated to people in need. We are even decorating an ‘Eco Christmas Tree’ project this year.

In the future we hope to have a vegetable and herb garden and make use of these and the lemon trees in our school community. Composting for our gardens is also a possibility.

But there is one area which is still difficult to reduce. We love to drive our cars everywhere! The challenge is to cut down on unnecessary journeys. How about more car pooling clubs among our parents or staff?

Ms. Terry de AlmeidaDeputy Headteacher

Our ‘Eco Christmas Tree’

decorated with recyclable

and reusable materials.

KEY STAGE TWO NEWS

15Message from the Headteacher

Things are moving at a fast pace for us all since we successfully moved into our new premises in September. It’s amazing that term one is almost finished!

As you might recall from my messages last year, a full review of our curriculum was forecast throughout this academic year. We are currently in the process, as a teaching staff, of re-designing our ‘topic’ titles as a basis for our studies across the school in order to make learning more creative and internationally focused.

Our teachers have been involved in workshops this term to share our ideas and philosophies about learning. The model to the right demonstrates what we at IPS believe to be an excellent definition of what learning ‘looks like’ in our school.

This model will be displayed around our school from January 2011 as a focus for our learning community.

Year 6 will be the first to trial a brand new study block entitled ‘Amazonia’ next term. This will give all specialist teachers, as well as Miss Moodie and Mr Bond, an exciting chance to teach and develop skills, knowledge and attitudes with an exciting and stimulating new focus.

We will keep you up to date as we continue to develop our curriculum throughout the year.

Robert TaylorHeadteacher

Appeal for collection of spectaclesmessage from Teresa Mateus (office).

Following Helen Keller’s appeal in 1925 regarding “Palidinos do Cegos”, Lions Club have made it their crusade to help preserve vision in general. As a result, in the past nine years 48 million pairs of spectacles were recycled at their recycling centres. Statistics show that one in every 4 children needs glasses. 90% of all adults over 40 need glasses. A large number of people in the world would benefit from the use of glasses.

So let’s join this campaign and gather all our unused glasses which would help those who need them and cannot afford them.

If you wish to donate, spectacles can be sent by mail directly to:Distrito Múltiplo 115 do Lions ClubRua Basilio Teles, 17-3º C — 1070-020 Lisboa(This is near to IPO Lisbon – Praça de Espanha, if you prefer to deliver).

OVERVIEW

CHILDREN’S WORK - MR. TAYLOR’S CHOICE

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Dates for

your Diary:

Tuesday 14th December

Nursery & Reception

Christmas Performance, 2:00pm

Wednesday 15th December

Y1 & Y2 Christmas Performance, 2:00pm

Friday 17th December

School ends 12 noon – please be prompt in

collecting your children (normal school bus

service, leaving soon after midday)

Monday 3rd January

Term Two begins

We wish

you all

a wonderful

Holiday season.

This self portrait by Pien Meyer in Year 1H makes me smile every time I enter the classroom – I love the nature of young children’s art work! Please feel welcome to come and see all the others for yourselves.

Year 4 pupils have been working on story settings and openings. This work by Scarlett Neilson uses some adventurous vocabulary and really leads the reader into wanting to know more… Well done, Scarlett.