Welcome back! We hope everyone had a lovely half-term break and enjoyed the Bonfire Night celebrations. Year 3 have started the new term with an exciting trip to Nell Bank, setting the tone for a busy few weeks ahead. Next week, lots of classes will be heading out on trips to Bradford Live, Cliffe Castle and Damart – We can’t wait to hear all about their adventures.
On Monday, we’ll be marking the start of Anti-Bullying Week with Odd Socks Day – a fun reminder to celebrate our differences and spread kindness throughout our school community.
Diary Dates
November
*NEW* Monday 10 November – Odd Socks Day for Anti-Bullying Week
*NEW* Friday 14th November – Children In Need Day – non uniform
Tuesday 11 November – Year 2 school trip to Cliffe Castle – see email for details
Tuesday 11 November – Year 6 school trip to Bradford School’s Extravaganza – World Record Edition – see email for details
Wednesday 12 November – Year 4 to Leeds City Museum – see email for details
Thursday 13 November – Early Years visit REPLAY at Damart Mill
Thursday 13 November – Year 3 visit REPLAY at Damart Mill
Monday 17 November, 3:20pm – 5:30pm – Parents’ Evening – book via ESchools
Wednesday 19 November, 3:30pm – 6:30pm – Parents’ Evening – book via ESchools
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 for the week before half term was 96%
Reception – 95.5%
Year 1 – 94.4%
Year 2 – 95.3%
Year 3 – 97.9%
Year 4 – 97.4%
Year 5 – 95.3%
Year 6 – 96.4%
Pride of Priestthorpe
Well done to the following children who received our Pride of Priestthorpe award this week.
Early Years – Mai & Olivia N
Year 1 – Logan & Lilah
Year 2 – Elijah and Blake
Year 3 – Nikodem and Elladie
Year 4 – Henry D and Reagan
Year 5 -Poppy and Rosie
Year 6 – Ollie G & Josh S
Early Years
Early years have been exploring the witches house.
Year 1
Year 1 have loved wool wrapping this week!
Year 2
This week Year 2 have been looking at how the Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
Year 3
Year 3 had a great day out at Nell Bank, learning all about the Stone Age.
Year 4
This week we have had even more circuit fun! We experimented more this week with different amounts of batteries, switches and motors. We were all extremely excited!
Year 5
Year 5 have moved onto their first DT project of the year. In pairs, they were tasked with the job of designing then creating a car that moved freely when pushed. They were given limited resources but had to consider the base to their vehicle (being solid and able to support the wheels), how the wheels would spin freely plus any other design features that they wanted to include.
Year 6
Year 6 have been learning about ecosystems in their geography lesson. We discussed the differences between the different types of ecosystems and the animals and plants that depend on each other for survival.
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.
