Some super partner practice from our Narnia Read Write Inc group today! Poor Ned had hurt his paw!
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Focus on Wearing Uniform
Since the start of Term 3, we have had a renewed focus on wearing school uniform.
This was after consultation with parents / carers, children and staff.
It is important for the children to feel part of their school ‘team’ and feel pride in representing their school.
It is also recognised that wearing school uniform enables children to feel equal with their peers and prevents issues over children having / not having designer clothes or labels (a cause of bullying).
As a school we are now monitoring who is / is not wearing uniform and are recording this.
Children who wear uniform every day within the school month will be rewarded with an extra playtime. As well as this, we expect those children who represent the school at events and as teams to wear school uniform.
After analysing our records, the following percentages show children who wore uniform every day in January: P1: 100% P2: 77% P3:78% P4: 65% P5: 64% P6: 80% P7: 58%
Without doubt, these percentages require improvement and for this we need the support of parents / carers at home.
House System Changes
House System Changes Following information gathered after a recent survey by House Captains, some changes have been implemented across the school.
All classes now have 4 coloured house cups, to allow house point buttons to be earned during class time when children display our school values.
This will also help all children to remember the names of each house and the house that they are part of!
This term the House Captains will be hosting a house meeting with all children from their houses involved.
Towards the end of the term, a fun challenge will be organised for classes whereby children can earn points for their house whilst working as part of their house team.
Parent Lending Library
Our parent lending library is now up and running in the schools foyer.
Please feel free to browse the books. If there is anything you want to read, take it home and enjoy.
Borrow a book, return it or bring another book back.
DEAR Time
A snapshot of our weekly whole school DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read) ON Wednesday afternoon.
Brilliant to see so many people around the school reading for enjoyment.
Celebrating Success at Deerpark
At our end of week assembly we celebrate success by awarding Star Writer, Star Reader, Star Writer, Star Pupil and Star Signer awards as well as our ‘Merit Awards’ assembly at the end of each month.
Take a look at all our ‘stars’
Class Pages
PE This Term
PE this term is as follows:-
P1 Basic Moves
P2 Basic Moves
P3 Developing Games – Net
P4 Football
P5 Fitness and Cricket
P6 Badminton
P7 Football
All PE lessons will be indoors for this block so please bring a pair of shorts, trackies or leggings, change of tshirt and a change of shoes. For safety reasons please don’t wear the shoes you wear to school in the gym hall, bring a separate pair.
House System
The House Captains have been looking at our current system for earning house points and will be making a few changes in the next few weeks.
Look out for these around the school and in classes!
Book Week / D.E.A.R
Miss Wyman did a fantastic job organising activities and events leading up to this event. All classes are now engaged in weekly Drop Everything And Read sessions on Wednesday afternoons, where children can read any book of their choice in a relaxed, classroom environment.
Many children AND staff are bringing in their own books to enjoy at this time.
All classes enjoyed visiting the Book Fair in the dinner hall – purchasing new books and interesting items to accompany them. It was great to see many parents / carers having a look too!
