Safer Internet Day

This week we have been learning about how to keep safe online in conjunction with Safer Internet Day which was on Tuesday.  The theme this year was "Smart tech, safe choices."  We were lucky to have Unique Voice join us in school on Monday and they delivered an assembly to EYFS and Key Stage 1 and also an assembly to Key Stage 2 around the themes of staying safe online.  In both assemblies, we explored different scenarios children may encounter when using technology and what to do to keep them safe.  The key message the children learnt was "Stop, think, ask,"  encouraging them to share their worries with a trusted adult.  We also had a parent workshop as well for parents to hear about how to open up conversations with your child about online safety.  Thank you to those who were able to attend, we hope to be able to share a recording of the meeting with all families after half term.

Certificate Winners

This week's Values Certificate Winners were Sonny, Olivia, Lukas, Will, Dylan, Kurshan, Arlo, Grace, Tommaso, Oren, Erin, and Theo. Well done all of you!

We also had a bumper crop of other certificates to give out today to say thank you to our brilliant playground Games Maker Playground Leaders from Terms 1-3. These were awarded to Rayan, Dylan, Tilly, Dara, Lacey, Luna, Arie, Amelia, Sienna, Archie-Lee, Mani, Aofie, Jackson, Esme, Phoebe, Willow, Gregson, Ben, Noah, Lucas and Pippa.

Added to this, Willow, Sienna, Mani, Dara and Dylan all received Bronze Awards for being the Playground Leaders who had spent the most time in the role.

Finally, the next set of Playground Leaders received their certificates for completing their training. These were Selma, Nina, Nadifo, Carmen, India, Kimy, Millie, Sienna, Isabella, Ciara, Georgia, Will, Logan, Macsen, Ammar, Hallie, Will and Charley. We look forward to seeing you start your new jobs in the playgrounds in term 4!

Term 4 Year Group Curriculum Newsletters

Each term we provide a Curriculum Newsletter per year group. These are written by class teachers to give an overview of the learning and events that will be taking place each term in your child's class. The term 4 newsletters for each year group can be found here.

Attendance and Punctuality

The number of children late to school last week compared to the previous week dropped by 27!  This is fantastic, well done everyone for your continued efforts to get to school on time.

The classes with the best attendance last week were:

The class with the most improved attendance compared to the previous week were:

The class with the least number of children arriving late to school last week were:

Congratulations Hazel class on having no children late to school last week, what an achievement!

The Caterpillar Chronicles

The school council have been busy collecting entries for their first school magazine ready for publishing next term.  We are extending the deadline til Monday 23rd February  to give children half term to think of anything they would like to enter.  It can be a joke, a poem, a short story, a comic strip, a book recommendation, an activity recommendation, a puzzle etc.

Year 6 Poetry Slam

Today, Year 6 took part in an exciting Poetry Slam event at Ashton Gate Primary. The children enjoyed a high-energy morning compered by a professional poet, Jonny FluffyPunk, and watched all the Year 6 classes involved. A poetry slam is a lively competition where poets perform their original poems to an audience and a panel of judges - with plenty of cheering and clapping along the way! Four groups from our school entered the competition, performing: A Totally Normal Tuesday, The Goings on Inside a House, Last Day of School and Animals of the Land and Sea. Every group gave an amazing performance and we were thrilled to come second with The Goings on Inside a House. Well done to all our brilliant performers! 

Reception and Year 1 Drama Workshop

Reception and Year 1 have been really lucky and had visitors from Perform doing drama workshops with us this week. We were exploring Mrs Tuppence's Magical Toyshop and keeping it safe from the mean Peyton Pixel. 

Children have also been sent home with some information if they would like to join the Perform drama clubs. 

Year 2 Dance Festival

This week, Year 2 went to Ashton Park School to take part in a dance festival. The children performed their dance routines amazingly well and were a credit to the school. Good job, Year 2!

Lunar New Year

This week in school we have been learning about Lunar New Year. Each class has been learning about the celebration and creating their own pieces of artwork to commemorate the occasion. Keep an eye on the school Instagram for photos of the wonderful work! 

World Book Day Costume Swap

World Book Day is on Thursday 5th March.

We will be running a 'Costume Swap' after school on Friday 27th February in Playground 2 where you can pick up an outfit for free and/or donate your old ones to be reused.

Big thanks to Jeni Lloyd-James for running this event and to our amazing Green Team for their brilliant posters! 

PINS Coffee Morning

Our next PINS coffee morning is on Wednesday 25th February  9-10:30, entrance through St Johns Lane Gate. We really encourage any parents of children with SEND or additional needs to attend. It is an incredibly useful session and a chance to meet with other parents. We also use this session to gain feedback from our parents. 

Important Dates for Term 3

• Friday 13th February Last Day of Term

Important Dates for Term 4

• Monday 23rd February First Day of Term
• Wednesday 25th February PINS Coffee morning at 9am
• Thursday 5th March World Book Day
• Wednesday 18th March Parents' Evening
• Thursday 19th March Parents' Evening
• Wednesday 1st April Last Day of Term
• Thursday 2nd April Inset Day

Half Term Fun at Watercress Farm

FREE over 5s family sessions at Watercress Farm, Wraxall - Thursday 19th February:

https://fixr.co/event/be-together-over-5s-family-day-tickets-176954061?lang=en-US

Windmill Hill Adventure Film Festival

What: An inspirational evening of short outdoor and adventure films, including: snowsports, paragliding, mountain biking, surfing, rafting and more! There'll also be a licenced bar, light snacks, and mocktails/cocktails. All proceeds go to Windmill Hill Scouts.

When: 7pm-9:30pm on Thursday 12 March

Where: Victoria Park Primary School

Book: Visit www.tinyurl.com/WHFF26 for full details and to buy your tickets today! Early-bird discount available until 25 Feb.

Swift Sports Coaching Holiday Clubs

Sparkes Festival of Stories