Fort Marmion Play Area

In September the Pupil Action Group were involved in helping design a play area. We have received the final plans after taking all the children’s ideas into consideration.

Here is a link to the full planned proposal.

Included: Article 12 – You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and

take it seriously.

JRSO Assembly

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Our JRSOs put on a fanstartic assembly. They showed children how to identify hazards, how to cross the road safely, the importance of wearing bright clothing, belting up in the car and how to keep themselves and others safe.

They followed up with a quiz and some fun challenges for house points!

Safe: Article- Article 6 – You have the right to be alive.

Article 17 – You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.

Assembly Awards

DWell done to some of  our fabulous pupils sharing their success this week.

Well done to this girl for getting a trophy for Athlete of the week. Working on her javelin throwing and long distance running.

This girl was dancer of the week for putting in effort and learning all of her dance mover.

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Well done to four of our primary 6/7 children for going to another school and teaching a lesson about friction. They explained the activity and the science behind it and then led the learning in small groups through engaging experiments.

Fairtrade t-shirt design

Well done to our winners of the Fairtrade t-shirt competition.

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Our models showed them off today – just in time for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Active: Article 12 – You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Woodlands Got Talent

Today we had our annual talent show. The boys and girls showcased their skills to earn house points and be crowned Woodlands Got Talent winner 2020.

We had 3 awesome  judges!

We had Woodlands answer to Ant and Dec!

And we had some amazing pupil performances!

The judges thought hard and debated their favourite acts. Eventually they managed to agree on the top 3 acts!

Well done to all of our performers for putting an an excellent show. Great effort and confidence to make an amazing afternoon for all.

Nurture: Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully,protect the environment and respect other people.

 

Youth Activists

Our house and vice-house captains have been researching youth activists across the world. They looked at influential young people and shared what they had learned with the school.

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Our first pair researched Greta Thunberg. She is from Swedon  and is an  environmental activist on climate change.  She is known internationally for campaigning  to start immediate action to address the climate crisis.

Next we learned about Asean Johnson. He is a youth activist who at the age of nine spoke at a rally in Chicago to protest about the closure of 54 public schools.  He believes in educational equality and that children must stand up for their right to be educated.

 

Active: Article 24 – You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment,and information to help you stay well.

Article 28 – You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.

Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully,protect the environment and respect other people.