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Remove's fun-filled week!

Our Year 6's week began with a trip to the seafront in Brighton, where the children could put their Geography learning into context. They walked along the beach, saw the pier and had a sandwich snatched by a seagull! Tuesday was a giraffe spotting, adrenalin-filled screamfest at Chessington World of Adventures.  On Wednesday the children waged war in an epic Nerf battle and rolled around zorbing. Thursday's first stop was The National Gallery to take in some of the beautiful paintings we have been studying in RE and see some iconic classics, such as Van Gogh's Sunflowers. After lunch in Trafalgar Square, they learnt that a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down with a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious visit to the theatre to see Mary Poppins. Friday they put their STEAM learning to the test with a Lego masterclass followed by more roller-coasters. I am sure that this week will go down as one of the best ever for our Year 6 children - they thoroughly deserve it after all their hard work.

Physical computing

Prep (Yr 1) have begun learning about coding in computing. This week they have been learning how to write instructions for a robot mouse to navigate a course. These are their first steps in coding, which will form the foundation of their knowledge of computer programming. Watch out Bill Gates!

Multi Faith Assembly

The whole of Early Years put on a wonderful Assembly this morning on world faiths. The way the children, some only two and a half years old, are able to learn their lines by heart and perform to a packed hall so beautifully never fails to impress me. I know the audience of Mums, Dads and Grandparents were just as impressed, and visitors who saw the rehearsals could not believe the standard. Well done Early Years, children and staff!

Mung beans and Liturgy

Lower Trans (Yr 3) have plenty to be proud of this week. They led a beautiful Liturgy which included poetry, songs and readings. We really noticed how they have improved on their presentation and oracy following the hard work they put into their Peace Performance.  In science the children have been learning about germination and growing their own mung beans. When visitors to the school asked them about their experiment they were able to talk confidently and clearly. Great ambassadors for the school.

Cricket

On Saturday the 14^th of May, a combination of our Under 10 and Under 11 players played in a Saints vs Bernard’s cricket match at our school. It was a very entertaining match, and with fantastic weather on our side the players were able to showcase some phenomenal play with both bat and ball in hand. In the end it was the Bernard’s team who won the match by 16 runs. Well done to all the players and a special congratulations to Aarush who scored 21 not out, and Arjun S with outstanding bowling figures of 5 wickets for only 10 runs.

Wellbeing Workshop and Snack 'n' Chat

Mrs Clark's Wellbeing Workshop is proving so popular that another slot has been added. It is so lovely that we make time in the busy school week to enable the children to slow down and come together to talk about things that might be worrying them, or just to forge good friendships.

Miss Mehta's Snack 'n' Chat session is also running in Year 4, another opportunity for children to choose different activities and games during their lunch hour.

Dates For Your Diary

23rd May - Remove (Yr 6) auditions 

25th May - Remove (Yr 6) Rounders vs Long Close

26th May - Prep and Upper Prep Production - The Selfish Giant

27th May - Upper Trans C (Yr 5) Assembly

30th May - 3rd June - HALF TERM

Calling all Bookworms - Books for reluctant readers

This week we are recommending books for reluctant readers. Sometimes children find reading a chore, and it should be a joy!  Encouraging children to read for pleasure can be a challenge, but we are recommending some books that can be more accessible because of their style and illustrations. Enjoy!