World Mental Health Day
Today, we came together as a school to recognise World Mental Health Day, with a special focus on children’s mental health and the importance of looking after our emotional wellbeing.
Mrs Noutch did a special assembly after playtime and spoke about the power of kindness, connection, and being there for one another. All the children left the assembly to Coldplay’s famous song “Yellow” – thank you to all those children that came in today wearing a yellow accessory.
Throughout the day, pupils took part in activities to help them explore and express their feelings. All the children made yellow friendship bracelets, to celebrate the importance of friendship and showing care for those around us. It was a wonderful opportunity for children to talk, listen, and understand that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Our ParentPay item for donations to Young Minds, a charity supporting children’s mental health, will remain open until the end of October for anyone who would still like to contribute.
Thank you for helping us continue to build a supportive and compassionate school community.
Diary Dates
October
Monday 13 October – “Bradford and The Museum of Untold Stories” session for Year 1 in school
Tuesday 14 October – Tuesday 21 October, 3:05pm – Scholastic Book Fair visits school
Wednesday 15 October – Harvest Assembly
*NEW* Thursday 16th October, 8:30am – 10:00am – SENCO Drop in Session – please book your 15 minute slot, see Class Dojo
Thursday 16 October, 3:05pm – 4:30pm – “Book Look” and launch of our new library – everyone welcome!
Thursday 16 October, 4:30pm – 5:30pm – Year 6 SATS and Robinwood meeting
Monday 20 October – Year 3 and Year 4 “Swing Low, Big Sing” event at St George’s hall – see email for details
Tuesday 21 October – Reception to Year 6 Flu Vaccinations – see email for details
*NEW* Wednesday 22 October – FOPPS Fundraiser, “Break the Rules Day” – more details to follow
Wednesday 22 October – Early Years school trip to The Little Lancashire Village – see email for details
*NEW* Thursday 23rd October, 1:30pm – Year 1 and 2 visit REPLAY at Damart Mill
*NEW* Friday 24th October – KS2 visit Damart for the Black History Exhibition
November
*NEW* Monday 3rd November, 7:00pm – FOPPS Curry Night Fundraiser – everyone welcome
Thursday 6 November – Year 3 school trip to Nell Bank – see email for details
Tuesday 11 November – Year 2 school trip to Cliffe Castle – see email for details
Wednesday 12 November – Year 4 to Leeds City Museum – see email for details
*NEW* Thursday 13 November – Early Years visit REPLAY at Damart Mill
*NEW* Thursday 13 November – Year 3 visit REPLAY at Damart Mill
Monday 17 November, 3:20pm – 5:30pm – Parents’ Evening – details on how to book will follow soon
Wednesday 19 November, 3:30pm – 6:30pm – Parents’ Evening – details on how to book will follow soon
Friday 21 November – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR DATA DAY
Thursday 27 November, 9:00am – Year 3 Class Assembly – all Year 3 parents and carers welcome
*NEW* Thursday 27 November, 1:00pm – Year 4 visit to the Methodist Church for Rewind to Christmas
Friday 28 November – FOPPS non uniform day – in exchange for a bottle or chocolate donation for the Winter Fair
Attendance
Our whole school attendance last week was 93.2%, unfortunately some of our children were poorly.
Reception – 90.6%
Year 1 – 100%
Year 2 – 93.5%
Year 3 – 91.1%
Year 4 – 99.6%
Year 5 – 92.1%
Year 6 – 86%
Pride of Priestthorpe
Well done to the following children who received our Pride of Priestthorpe award this week
Early Years – Emelia and Junior
Year 1 – Louie and Wandi
Year 2 – Ayrah and Ada
Year 3 – Lacie and Jack. L
Year 4 – Yugesh and Kayan
Year 5 – Max and Alicja
Year 6 – Joshua. P and Ayaan
Early Years
Early Years have been reading “we’re going on a bear hunt”. We made binoculars and went on a bear hunt!
Year 1
Year 1 have been building sentences in all different ways, using whiteboards, cut and stick and unjumbling!
Year 2
This week Year 2 have been looking at Australia in geography as part of our 7 continents topic.
Year 3
Year 3 have been planning our first story. We are going to write a warning tale. This drawn plan is just one step in the process.
Year 4
This week, we were lucky enough to visit the amazing Turner Prize Exhibit at Cartwright Hall. We were amazed by all the artwork and can’t wait to see who wins the prize!
Year 5
In art, Year 5 have been exploring printing techniques. Initially, we had to sketch a building of our choice before placing a viewfinder around an interesting part of the building. We then proceeded to produce an enlarged sketch of the identified section within the viewfinder. Next, we rolled ink onto a hard surface before placing our enlarged sketch onto the ink. Finally, we then traced over the sketch with a blunt pencil to make an imprint onto the opposite side of the picture to produce our building print.
Year 6
Year 6 had a special visit from West Yorkshire fire service to discuss the potential dangers of bonfires and fireworks. They sparked a great discussion and learned how to stay safe this bonfire night.
Important learning information
We use a range of Learning Apps in school, which can also be accessed at home. Please use the links below to practice key skills.
Times Table Rockstars is an award-winning maths learning platform where children can practice their times tables like a rock star! Certificates can be achieved every Thursday for the children who have made the most progress in terms of the biggest increase in accuracy that week. We also run in school competitions.
Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars
Accelerated Reader will allow children to read a book and then take an online quiz to test their knowledge and understanding of the text, and receive immediate feedback. Students respond to regular feedback and are motivated to improve their reading skills.
Spelling Shed uses the science of spelling to teach it to pupils. Using phonics as a base and drawing upon proven approaches such as teaching morphology, etymology, and orthographic mapping, as well as teaching spelling patterns. Children are set new activities on here each week.
