Mrs N’s Notes ~ 16th Nov.
ACHIEVING
This week I enjoyed visiting almost all classes as they carried out active literacy lessons. Although I am constantly in and out of classrooms daily, it is important that I make time dedicated to sitting with children as they work: watching how they approach their learning; listening to their discussions; questioning their decisions and discussing next steps in learning.
As you look through this gallery of photographs, you may see some resources you didn’t use in your own schooldays. Magnetic boards, iPads and Smart Boards all add to the learning experience in 2018, but there is still a place for a reading book and the instruction of a good teacher.
Across the whole school I saw pupils engaging in their learning: teacher-led lessons, cooperative learning, reciprocal teaching, group work, partner tasks and independent activity too. At all stages the pupils were being challenged and supported by staff and by each other. Lessons were well-planned by staff who know the levels of knowledge, understanding and skill within their class.
Today your child brought home their new SNAP SHOT jotter. I hope, like me, you will enjoy taking time to discuss recent learning and next steps.
Working on our school motto together : Believe, Achieve, Succeed!
