We have had such a lovely day in 1b today! First, we went to Rushmere Country Park, where we played fun games in the woods, along with a story and snack with fluffy toy woodland animals.
In the afternoon, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Kate Grey – An Paralympic swimmer. She told us all about her inspirational life journey and the people that have inspired her. The children asked lots of thoughtful and interesting questions.
As part of our transition project ‘Aspiration and Insiration’ we met paralympic swimmer Kate Grey who told us the story of how she lost her arm in farm machinery when she was just 2 years old.
Kate talked to us about determination, resilience and finding solutions! We had lots of questions for Kate and we were excited by the stories she shared with us. We enjoyed some games and activities and Kate even showed us some of her medals that she has won.
A huge congratulations to the children who came to our golden tea for coping well with change and working at above expected last week.
These children used their ‘5 for change’ to be resilient learners during their first week of transition!
We enjoyed a biscuit and a drink in the staff room to celebrate their successes!
It has been great to see how settled and focused Year 4 have been straight away during transition. They have shown how balanced they are and already look focused and determined to achieve, with many children getting lots of targets achieved on their transition cards.
It has been a pleasure to teach in Year 4 so far and I can’t wait to continue our learning journey together!
Mr Kerin
On behalf of the year 1 team we would like to warmly welcome the children, parents and carers into Year 1 😀
We have been so proud of how the children have settled last week! They have certainly started to be ‘Determined’ already!
Thank you to the families who came to the transition breakfast/teas. It was lovely to get to know you further and learn about your home values.
We are looking forward to the new week ahead, with lots of targets being met on the ‘Transition Target Cards’ and starting our ‘lanyard learning’
Thanks again for your continued support!
Thank you to all of the Year 6 children who took part in the Caldecotte Xperience residential. I was lucky enough to spend the day with the children on Friday. This was the perfect opportunity to get to know the children and see how they manage new challenges. I have to say I was amazed by the growth mindset of the children.
A number of children, who could not swim, jumped into the lake and were coached by their peers on how to stay calm and get out of the water safely. The expression on their faces when they had achieved their goals was a sight that I will cherish. These inspirational children stole my heart!
After only a week of transition, these individuals are truly ready to continue their journeys into Year 6 and become strong and powerful learners.
I’m looking forward to the year ahead!
Mrs Hern
Head of Upper Key Stage 2
Miss Courtney and Miss Marriott held the first Golden Tea in Year 3 and Year 4!
It was a pleasure to share an ice-cream with a select number of children that have been role models this first week.
Each class teacher chose 2 children that had consistently shown well above expected behaviour at all times! These were the children that always follow instructions and alway make the right choices.
Thank you 🙂
I wonder who will be chosen next week…?
From Miss Marriott and Miss Courtney
Head of Year 3 and Head of Year 4
It has been absolutely amazing watching how settled Year 3 are! The children should be so proud of how they have managed the change so far! All children are confidently coming in independently every morning and it has been lovely to see the encouragement from parents for the children to do this!
It is a pleasure to watch them work in Year 3 and I can’t wait to see how this develops over the next few weeks!
From Miss Marriott
Head of Year
