Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Oral Hygiene

  Fri 29 Nov 2019

  The oral hygiene dental nurse visited school this week, speaking to the children about the importance of good oral hygiene and especially healthy gums. The children (who had parental consent) had great fun using the blue plaque tablets to identify areas within their mouths which require better brushing.

  

• Healthy Minds Matter

  Fri 29 Nov 2019

  As part of our mental health and wellbeing provisions some children, who regularly attend the Healthy Minds After School Club on a Tuesday, visited Marsden Grange Care Home. They had great fun with the residents; playing games and applying what they have learnt at the club. It was a very enjoyable afternoon for all involved. Thank you to the staff and residents of Marsden Grange for their lovely hospitality and Mrs Hezzlewood for organising this wonderful opportunity. Due to the popularity and success of our Healthy Minds After School Club it will return again during the Autumn Term next year.

  

• PAIS TEAM Worship - Compassion

  Fri 29 Nov 2019

  The PAIS Team led an act of collective worship this week, exploring a variety of emotions the children will experience during the Christmas season. The focus of this worship was for the children to be grateful for the love they share with their families and friends and for whatever presents they may receive. Linking to our focused Christian value, the PAIS Team also discussed the importance of showing compassion to others during the festive season, as many will be not be as fortunate as our children. 

  

• Children in Need 2019

  Fri 15 Nov 2019

  The children wore their spots with pride today, in aid of Children in Need. They all looked superb! The winners of our design your own spotty outfit competition were:

  Infant boy: Noor-Zamaan                     Junior boy: Lewis Jervis

  Infant girl: Isla Hamer                         Junior girl: Khansaa Arsha

  Thank you for your continued support and donations, we raised a spotacular £47.60, as we continue to think about others.

  

• Guide Dog Visit

  Fri 15 Nov 2019

  The week started with a fabulous visit from David, Ian and Jeanette and their guide dogs Natalie and Norma. They explained to the children the important work that guide dogs do and the life changing difference they make to people with visual impairments. Currently in England we have over 2000 guide dogs, with a further 1400 guide dogs in training. David explained to the children the complexity of the training involved and how the money the children raised during ‘Pet Week’ will help towards Cookies’ training - the guide dog school is sponsoring. This was a fascinating visit, with the children learning a lot of facts and information. It was also important for them to see how their hard work, along with your kind donations are having a significant positive impact upon other people. This was really a very uplifting experience for all involved and the two dogs were exceptional.

  If you would like to know more about guide dogs or make your donation/sponsor a puppy please visit https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/   

  

• Safety Day - November 2019

  Fri 01 Nov 2019

  Today, as part of our health and wellbeing provisions, the children explored a variety of different safety topics. They all learnt about the importance of making right choices in order to keep themselves and others safe. During Celebration Assembly the children explored the ‘PANTS RULE’ and the importance of keeping their bodies safe. A guide for parents can be found on our school website and paper copies can be provided on request. Further information regarding the ‘PANTS RULE’ can be found at www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/underwear-rule/. The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the Pantosaurus cartoon.

  The whole school explored the dangers within the family home; focusing on the hazards within the kitchen and the bedroom – with using portable devices in bed being the most common danger. The children also explored the dangers related to Bonfire Night and fireworks. Within the Infants the children learnt about road safety, whilst the Juniors learnt about water safety. 

  

• PAIS Team Worship - October 2019

  Fri 01 Nov 2019

  The PAIS Team led our Junior act of collective worship on Wednesday, linking to this half-term’s focused Christian Value – Compassion. The children had great fun re-enacting the story of ‘The Good Samaritan’, learning about the importance of treating others as they would like to be treated. (The Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do onto you. Luke 6:31)