Our test of change has drawn to an end and we are now looking for your views.
Please click the link below to print a copy at home to complete and return or feel free to edit the Word version, adding your comments and emailing to return.
Woodland Adventure Parent Audit PDF
Woodland Adventure Parent Audit Word
Paper copies are available from the foyer table too.
We really want to ‘get it right’ for you and your children so please take a few minutes to share your views.
After many years with the school and Family Centre, Elizabeth McConnell has decided to retire at the end of term.
Many of you will be disappointed, however, we have already appointed a new Teacher for the Family Centre who will visit the children this term and take up his post in August 2017. His name is Mr Gary Train.
I am sure that you will want to join me in wishinges Elizabeth all the very best for her retirement.
Regards,
Sarah Clark
Head Teacher
The children decided they wanted to put on a show today.
Ayanna came and told us she needed facepaint as it would “make us all better actors”, so we had to oblige!
The children then discussed lots of ideas about how to plan for a perfect show. Emilia reflected on her personal experiences when she told everybody that lights are important saying “we really need the lights off, then on when we go on the stage. They did that at Disney on Ice”.
Luca and Mehr were excited to use the home made microphones and Sebastian and Eesa were keen to be photographer and videographed.
The children developed lots of curricular skills during this self directed interdisciplinary play experience including listening, sharing ideas, taking turns, IT skills, performing, celebrating success, designing, solving problems and had so much fun at the same time.
Well done everybody.
Please click on the link below to read the E-Bulletin for week beginning 24.04.17
Please click the link to read the IMFC E-Bulletin from week beginning 17.04.17
The children have been highly involved in the planning process from start to end. The learning stemmed from the children’s interest in the Hungry Horse when construction was underway – children were very thoughtful about what was going to be built – was it a shop? Was it a Café? Was it a garage? No – it was the Hungry Horse!
Following the opening of the new restaurant, some children told us they had visited with their families. Other children who had not visited were also very interested to learn more. The children voted for a restaurant to be set up as a new role play area within the Cara playroom. They had to plan what would be needed in the restaurant and the area was designed using all their ideas – the children wanted a table and chairs, they needed proper china plates and glasses! They had to have a cash register and then a menu board was added.
The children have developed skills across various areas of the curriculum during this learning block. When planning they are learning to be responsible and reflective on what they know and what they want to find out. When writing down ideas they are developing their mark making skills, some children are forming letters or letter shapes and some children are sounding out words to then write.
At the cash desk the children are developing their skills in numeracy by matching, sorting and counting coins and notes and pressing the appropriate buttons on the register.
In addition to these skills, the children are working together, using their imagination and focusing on seeing tasks through to the end.
When out walking to Hungry Horse they were learning about road safety and keeping each other and themselves safe.
Amazing how one little spark of interest can create a HUGE experience of learning.
Let us know what you think – come and see the learning wall and add your comments 🙂
