Rotten Romans -Partake History Workshop

KS2 ‘Rotten Romans’ – Partake History workshop

This term Peregrines and Kingfishers are taking part in an exciting topic ‘Rotten Romans’ – all about life in Britain in Roman times and the impact of the Roman invasions and settlement.

Children enjoyed an exciting day of workshops with Partake History on 25th February.

Children will be developing their team skills by learning to use their shields while under attack, in the ‘tortoise’ formation. They will become engineers by building an arch, try writing on wax tablets and then create a mosaic for the bath house. They will try their hand at a Roman game of chance and indulging their senses with some flavours of ‘The Empire’ with a Roman food-tasting session. There will also be an opportunity to learn about Roman dress, armour and weaponry as two children are transformed into Portia, a Roman noble lady and her brother Marcellus, a Roman soldier. They will handle and investigate extraordinary artefacts and inventions, all with a link to health and hygiene.

Here are some photos taken on the day………..

Roman clothing
Roman board game
Practicing the Tortoise formation
Roman food sampling
Roman medical treatment for migraine!
Creating a Roman style archway
Making a mosaic
Using a wax tablet
Designing a Roman aquaduct

Safer Internet Day 5 February

What is Safer Internet Day?
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in over a hundred countries, to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

Safer Internet Day is a fantastic opportunity to reflect as a family about how you can use the internet and technology safely, responsibly and positively. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, foster carer, older sibling etc – we can all play a part in empowering children to enjoy their time online.

What messages are covered this Safer Internet Day?
On Tuesday 5th, our school is taking part in Safer Internet Day. Children will learn how to manage and protect their privacy and personal information online. We will be sending home a leaflet to support families to have conversations and take part in activities which will have a positive impact on your online experiences. Please check book-bags on Tuesday evening. Thank you.

Update:

Children completed an online quiz at the end of the day and received their own individual certificates.

INSET and Closure Dates

INSET Dates (School closed for pupils)
Monday 3 June
Monday 17 June
Monday 22 July

Last day of summer term Friday 19 July. Year 6 Leavers’s service at 1.30 pm.

Polling Day – school closed Thursday 2 May
May Day – school closed Monday 6 May

Audit of School Fund 17-18

Audit of School Fund 2017/2018

The school fund account for 2017/18 has been audited by an independent colleague from another school and found to be a true and accurate record of transactions. The main items of expense during the year 2017-18 were: New interactive smart boards for all 3 classrooms; whole school visit to the pantomime in Mansfield; KS2 visit to Creswell Crags, School Music Association for the Clay Cross Music Festival; Partake History Theatre workshops across the school; Lea Green residential subsidy; uniform payments and purchase of first aid supplies.  A copy of the audited account is available in school.  Thank you.

‘Great Fire of London’ experiment

Great Fire of London! 

Woodpeckers used cardboard boxes to make some houses for their Great Fire of London topic. We carried out an exciting experiment in the playground. The buildings were set on fire and we could see for ourselves how quickly the fire spread from ‘building’to ‘building’.

Pantomime, Mansfield Palace Theatre

We are looking forward to the whole school visit to Mansfield Palace Theatre  on Monday 17 December, to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The coach leaves at 8.45am so please ensure children arrive at school at 8.30am to be registered. School is subsidising the whole cost of the coach and tickets and will provide drinks and snacks during the interval. Please check book bags for letter and slips to sign and return to school.

Diwali Day

On Thursday 22 November, the whole school had a great time learning all about Diwali, a festival of light. The children worked in mixed family groups finding out about the story of Rama and Sita, and why and how Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. At the end of the day we welcomed parents and visitors to look round the displays of children’s work. Thank you to those who contributed items to share and display. Here are some photographs.

Diwali Display
Story Masks
Indian Clothes
Bhangra Dancing
Making Diwali Lanterns
Mehndi Designs
Lamps and Lanterns
Story Masks
Rangoli Designs

Children In Need 2018

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraising for Children In Need. Children enjoyed a non- uniform ‘Wear something Yellow’ day and took part in Pudsey themed games and activities. They had fun decorating biscuits with sweets and icing. Have a look at some if the fantastic designs!

Information-term time holiday requests

Reminder:
Information regarding term time holiday requests
The publicity surrounding the Isle of Wight case a couple of years ago, regarding unauthorised leave during term-time caused confusion for parents, schools and local authorities in England. Essentially, the Isle of Wight High Court ruling changed the way in which Magistrates are required to consider evidence provided by local authorities for term-time holiday prosecutions following non-payment of penalty notices.

In September 2013, The Education ( Pupil registration) (England) ( amendment) regulations 2013 came into force. These regulations make it clear that Headteachers should not grant approval for any leave of absence during term time, including holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances. These regulations also state that holidays cannot be authorised retrospectively. Any requests should be on an official school absence request form and handed to the school office for consideration prior to any holiday/ leave arrangements being made. You may be issued with a penalty notice should leave be taken which is not authorised. If unpaid this could lead to prosecution under section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996. The regulations have not have not changed and leave must only be approved in ‘exceptional circumstances’.

Since then schools have received further clarification and guidance. From September 2017 any holidays in term time, that are unauthorised, may incur a penalty notice, regardless of the child’s overall attendance percentage. This information is displayed in school and reminders given in newsletters and on the school website.