What a wonderful, fun-filled week at school!
On Sunday, several of our children proudly joined Mrs Gunning at the Remembrance Parade to pay their respects. They represented our school beautifully, showing maturity, kindness, and a strong sense of community.
This week at school, children have enjoyed a wide range of educational trips to Cliffe Castle Museum, Leeds City Museum and Damart – for the REPLAY exhibition as part of Bradford City Of Culture. Year 6 succeeded in achieving 2 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS!
It’s been a week of memorable experiences, hands on learning and notable achievements for all.
Diary Dates
November
Monday 17 November, 3:20pm – 5:30pm – Parents’ Evening – book via ESchools (deadline Sunday 16th November – 6pm)
Wednesday 19 November, 3:30pm – 6:30pm – Parents’ Evening – book via ESchools (deadline Sunday 16th November – 6pm)
Friday 21 November – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR DATA DAY
Thursday 27 November, 9:00am – Year 3 Class Assembly – all Year 3 parents and carers welcome
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
December
Monday 1 December to Wednesday 3rd December – Year 6 Robinwood Residential
Friday 5 December, Road Safety session for Years 1 to 6
Friday 5 December, 3:05pm – 4:00pm – FOPPS Winter Fair at the Methodist Church – everyone welcome
Tuesday 9 December – Who Lives Next Door At Number 4? It’s a Bradford Mystery with Nursery and Reception
Thursday 11 December, 9:00am – 10:00am – Year 1 and 2 Nativity – parents and families welcome
Friday 12 December, 1:30am – 2:30am – Year 1 and 2 Nativity – parents and families welcome
Monday 15 December, 10:30am – 11:15am – Early Years Nativity – parents and families welcome
Tuesday 16 December, 9:30am – 10:15am – Early Years Nativity – parents and families welcome
Friday 19 December, 1:00pm – 3:00pm – KS2 Carol Concert at Methodist Church – parents and families welcome
Attendance
Our whole school attendance last week was 95.8%. Please can we remind families that if your child is late to school and do not come through the school gates, this will affect their overall attendance.
Reception – 95.2%
Year 1 – 97.5%
Year 2 – 92.6%
Year 3 – 97.9%
Year 4 – 95.7%
Year 5 – 97.5%
Year 6 – 94.4%
Well done Years 1, 3 and 5 for achieving our target!
Pride of Priestthorpe
Well done to the following children who received our Pride of Priestthorpe award this week.
Early Years – Mahnoor and Elsie
Year 1 – Xander and Tommy
Year 2 – Whole Class
Year 3 – Lia and Bella
Year 4 – Reenie & Henry H
Year 5 – Evie and Erin
Year 6 – Joani and Daisy
Early Years
Early years have been reading Funnybones and making skeletons.
Year 1
Year 1 really enjoyed their friendship session with the NHS this week!
Year 2
This week Year 2 have been on a trip to Cliffe Castle to learn all about animals, their habitats, and food chains. The workshop was fantastic and the children had a wonderful time.
Year 3
Year 3 had fun at Damart Mill, where they took part in REPLAY as part of Bradford City Of Culture.
Year 4
This week, we had an amazing time at Leeds City Museum!
Year 5
Year 5 had a visit from Elle and her assistant today (both from the mental health service linked to the NHS) to talk about friendships and what a healthy or unfriendly friendship looks and feels like. The class were so engaged and came up with some great interactions, suggestions and answers.
Year 6
Year 6 had a wonderful time at Bradford Music Live. They broke the world record for air drumming and set a new world record (that had never been attempted before) for body percussion. Well done to all.
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.
Pride Beyond School
William reached new heights – literally! Climbing all the way up Ben Nevis, what a superstar!
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