And so we begin a new half term together and this one is up there with my favourites, as we get ourselves ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus and all of the wonderful celebrations and traditions along the way! Our prayer and liturgies as always have been such special moments of the week. Our child led was focused on Remembrance the children passed round poppies and drew someone special they wanted to think about and pray for, all the children thought so carefully about how they wanted to pray for, it was really touching.
In RE we have looked closely at the Bible. The children have learnt that the bible has two parts and that we can find the Gospels at the start of the New Testament. We played a game of four corners, helping us to remember the names of the four Saints: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Going deeper in conversation
Question to ask: What special facts can you remember about the Bible?
Magic moments
There have been so many moments this week. Let’s start with the children’s excitement to return to school and to see their friends on Monday! Their sheer happiness to organise new classroom jobs to look after ourselves and our school. To the enthusiasm to really challenge themselves during this weeks writing. We have begun our new story book and during our first English lesson back, we went on a nature walk. When we returned to the classroom we gathered our vocabulary and wrote describing sentences using ‘and’. The children set to work and once completed Noah asked if he could do more.. this rippled around the room and all of the children successfully wrote multiple sentences with all of the sentence structure we are currently focusing on: letter formation, capital letter, a full stop and finally including the word ‘and’. Seeing their pride once they had completed their writing was one of my biggest joys this week.
Maths workshop: A huge thank you for the so very many of you who were able to attend on Wednesday morning. It really was such a magic part of the week and one which the children adored! To those of you who couldn’t make it please do not worry, you will have received all of the materials that we used during the workshop and will be needed to complete this weeks homework. Should any pieces get lost, I have attached all of the resources on our HOMEWORK page.
Let’s celebrate
A huge well done to Isabella who had been a determined Sadie Spider this week. Isabella, your determination during our English lessons has made us so proud. You have started every piece of writing with such a positive attitude and you have produced some brilliant pieces of work. You have shown yourself just how much you are capable of and we have enjoyed seeing you beam with pride and confidence! Keep it up Isabella, we are so proud of you!
Another huge well done to Arla who has been awarded our star virtue this week for being Faithfiled and Hopeful. Arla we could see how much you enjoyed leading one of our prayer and liturgies in class this week and you did so with so much respect and a calm faithfiled manner. Thank you for helping to lead us in our reflection.
Reminders
New hot snack menu - The order form is on Mrs Gregan’s blog, if you would like to order any hot snacks for your child this coming week. Please complete your orders ASAP (before Monday).
PJ Day for Children in Need - On Monday 17th November we will be raising money for Children in Need. Please come to school wearing your PJs on this day. Remember sensible shoes for outdoor playtimes (we also have outdoor PE on this day).
Own clothes day - Once again we will be creating Christmas hampers / prizes for the school Christmas raffle. On Thursday 27th November we will be having an own clothes day along with chocolate donations.
Year 1 Forest school takeover day - On Friday 28th November we have our takeover day in our forest school. This day is for ALL our year 1 children so please come dressed for a day outside: waterproofs, clothes you don’t mind getting mucky, old trainers and wellies in a bag please.
Nativity - Today children have brought home letters regarding tickets for our Nativity. We have already begun learning some songs and actions this week; we’re sure you may be hearing these at home already. The build up to Christmas has officially begun and we can’t wait to share this special time of year with you!
Emails:
c.bassett@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
s.hartley@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Have a lovely weekend!