Classes 5 and 6 are studying The London Eye Mystery. The main character, Ted, is very interested in the weather – particularly storms. We decided to take the opportunity to investigate a storm first hand. As Storm Callum hit the North East, Classes 5 and 6 went outside to collect evidence of the storm. We created word mats to describe our experiences in the storm. These are going to help us to produce a ‘Storm Newspaper’ which will be available in the library.

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Our eCadet team has been busy teaching each class about how to stay safe online, especially with the holidays approaching. They have gathered ideas from Year 1 to Year 6 and then pieced together a poem for children and parents. It will be on our newsletter this week.

A Poem to Stay Safe

 

Click safe every day,

Remember to do everything the right way.

Keep your devices password protected,

Always keep them securely connected.

Being smart on the phone is the right choice,

Don’t give trolls a reason to use their voice.

Keep in touch by using your phone,

Forget the unknown, tell your parents if you’re alone.

Always stay safe while playing online games,

Keep it secret (everyone’s names).

Keep your details private,

This needs to be deliberate.

Never say your password,

Or people could find you in the real world.

If you speak to someone you don’t know,

Leave and go to phone your home.

Try to be safe in every way,

Even when you are on holiday.

Don’t reveal the dates you are away,

You could be robbed, you’d have to pay.

Let these examples guide you,

Not just in school, but in everything you do.

 

By Ellie, Katy, Joe, Keaton, Madison, Caitlin, Harvey, Sienna and Ava-May (the eCadets)

 

 

Mrs Hodgson took the first group of adventurers to Hardwick Park this afternoon.  The children had a great time and thankfully the rain stayed away! The mini bus visits are a reward for improved attendance, positive attitude and good behaviour.

On Tuesday 6th February, we are taking part in Safer Internet Day in school. All classes will be taught by the eCadets, with the theme of creating an internet superhero! Children will come to school dressed as a superhero of their own choice.

Mrs Smith and Mr Hay have achieved the first part of the Rainbow Flag Skilled Teacher Award. School meets the criteria for recognising and consistently challenging HBT language and behaviours. Staff challenge all aspects of homophobic bullying.

Next steps: Organise the LGBT Ambassador Project Package.

The classes have all had a chance to look inside a living wagon that belongs to a grandparent of children that go to our school. The children were able to go inside, ask questions about the history of the wagon and also meet a special four legged friend! Some of the parts of the wagon were over 100 years old.

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A big thank you to Mr Hoggart for helping our school achieve the Sainsbury’s Gold Sports Award. In 2016-2017, we entered a number of events including: rugby, tennis and cross country. The number of children participating in sports and active games increased too. Well done everyone!

Children attending breakfast club are encouraged to run at least one mile every morning before 9 a.m. Mr Hoggart and Mr Johnson encourage all children to participate. The activity is proving very popular with children from Reception to Year 6.

Mr Ramsey is West Cornforth Primary School’s dedicated Chair of Governors. Please click on the link below to read his end of year letter to parents.

Letter to Parents