Year 5 at the Borderers Museum in Brecon.

Year 5 at the Borderers Museum in Brecon, finding out about the Empire, Victorian soldiers and the famous battle of Rourke's Drift.

Halloween Disco!

Literacy Morning

 

Following on from the success of our Numeracy Morning last term, we invited parents and Governors to school to see literacy lessons taking place and to find out how we had been developing the teaching of literacy over the past two years. In that time the school has adopted the Read, Write, Inc. approach to the teaching of phonics; developed new, highly structured ways of teaching fiction and non-fiction writing; as well as completely revising the way we teach spellings.

These are the comments from the parents and governors who took part:

“Very impressed with the teaching – all styles! And excellently behaved children. Well done!”

“A lovely way to spend a morning and to see how well the children are learning.”

“Enjoyed the classroom session. Sense of structure and direction.”

“Interesting to see how literacy is used after the Read, Write, Inc. scheme. Very helpful.”

“Thank you for an interesting and informative morning. Please congratulate staff and children on their enthusiasm.”

“I really like the fact that different styles are being taught.”

“A lovely opportunity to see a real lesson. Excellent ideas to take home too. Thank you!”

“Lovely to see children enjoying the literacy sessions.”

“Very helpful to see how Read, Write, Inc. is taught. Will help at home.”

Enjoyed this session. Very impressed with the lesson!”

“Interesting to see how literacy is being taught. Feel more confident in helping at home.”

“Fascinating to see the huge changes in learning styles over the last few years.”

“Thank you! Very informative and great to see consistent and creative work.”

“Fun to watch! A good ‘window’ in on how it all works. Each child participates and seems to be enjoying the lesson. I liked that each child shows their work to the teacher, so work can be discussed there and then.”

“Enjoyed the morning. We watched our class following instructions.”

“Very much enjoyed the morning – great work!”

“All the children seemed to be very happy and enjoying the learning experience. Well done!”

Friday morning Zumba

Every Friday morning join us at 8.45am for wake up Zumba. Come rain or shine we will be dancing the morning away.

Junior Schools Netball Tournament

Well done Year 6. A fantastic effort in your first games this season. You were all a credit to the school with your excellent behaviour and playing! We are so proud of you. 

Thanks to the parents for helping with transport and to "Coach Kate" for the team talks! 

Maths in Action

Year 6 have been busy applying maths skills today to help them solve problems.

Well done Year 6.... You worked exceptionally well in your groups and we could see your brains working! Excellent thinking skills. 

Investigating....

Open the Book Assembly

Every week we welcome the Open the Book team who lead an assembly that tells biblical tales and fully involves the children.

Separating Materials

Harvest Festival

  

Harvest Festival will be held at St Edmund’s church on Tuesday 22^nd October at 1.45pm.

The Harvest Service will be preceded by our usual ‘Open the Book’ assembly, led by representatives from St Edmunds’ and Crickhowell Evangelical Church.

A collection will be held with donations being sent to a charity of chosen by the School Council.

Apologies for the delay in organising this year’s harvest – this was due to building issues at the church.

Literacy in School

Following on from the success of the numeracy sessions we ran earlier in the year we would like to offer you the opportunity to find out more about how literacy is taught to your children. On Tuesday 22^nd October we will be opening up our classes to parents to watch a literacy session taking place. The session will start at 9.10am in the hall before parents then visit individual classes.

Please be aware that, because of the nature of the sessions and the limited availability of places, the class we allocate you to may not be that of your own child. We will ensure, however, that your visit is of interest and relevance to you. A separate event will be organised for nursery parents in the near future.

A form is coming home with the children today for you to let us know that you can attend.

Christening at St Edmunds for Years 1 and 2 - POSTPONED

Unfortunately, as Rector Barry is unwell, we will need to postpone this afternoon's mock christening at St Edmunds' church. If you see this message we would be grateful if you could pass it on to other parents of pupils in years 1 and 2. 

Parents' Evenings

Don't forget that parents' evening meetings are taking place this week on Monday and Tuesday. You can help us to keep on time by remembering that each meeting is limited to ten minutes; you are welcome to make arrangements to see your child's teacher again if you feel there is more to discuss.

Literacy at lunchtime

On the Golden Table

Well done to these pupils in the juniors who received merits in today's assembly and get to sit on the Golden Table. Da iawn!

eSafety

Don't forget our eSafety talk with Carol Phillips from Crickhowell High School at 7pm on Tuesday 22nd October. Something all parents should come to!

Wake up Zumba returns

8.50am on the yard Friday morning! See you all there! 

Budding chefs in Year 2