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• Leaf

  Fri 26 May 2023

  We returned from the Easter break to the captivating story of 'Leaf'. From Nursery through to Year 6, children have been engrossed in the journey made by 'Leaf' the polar bear, on his endeavour to find his way back home. This has resulted in some magnificent art displays created as a backdrop showcasing the incredible writing across school - from retelling of the story to letters and reports. Be sure to ask your child about the work they have done based on the book written by Sandra Dieckhman. If they have enjoyed the story as much as their writing suggests, you may be interested in some of her other books: 'The Magic Feather', 'The Secret Forest', 'Waiting for Wolf' and 'Then Dog Who Ate the World'. Sharing stories with your child and engaging them in books from an early age develops a love of reading which has a great impact on their writing as they grow up - feed their imagination!

  

• myHappymind - Appreciate - what our children think

  Tue 23 May 2023

  The children have now completed the third module of myHappymind – Appreciate.

  We asked what they had learnt through the Appreciate sessions, here are some of the things they said:

  ‘You should treat someone how you want to be treated and then you are showing respect to each other.’ (Kayden Y3)

  ‘You need to show appreciation to yourself because then dopamine is released and that makes you happier.’ (Noah Y5)

  ‘If you appreciate someone then they feel appreciated by what you’ve said to them.’ (Evie-Grace Y6)

  We asked the children what/who they appreciate, here are some of the things they said:

  ‘Everybody in my class.’ (Mitchell RG), ‘My friends in my class.’ (Alice Y1), ‘Alfie, my brother.’ (Noah Y2)

  ‘Life – because if there’s no life, there’s no happiness and no experiences to share with people – you have to show you appreciate those around you.’ (Divina Y4)

  ‘Difference – because if we were all the same the world would be a very boring place.’ (Noah Y5)

  We asked the children why it is important to have and Attitude of Gratitude, here are some of the things they said:

  ‘It’s good to show this because people need to know that they’ve done enough, if not they might feel they should have done more and you have to engage with people so you can get to know them and help them more.’ Divina (Y4)

  ‘It’s very important to show gratitude because if you are always glum and not showing you appreciate people, they won’t engage with you anymore or talk to you or make the effort for you.’ (Evie-Grace Y6)

  

• Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III

  Fri 05 May 2023

  Today, we hung the bunting and wore our red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. 

  The children shared a Coronation picnic, although sadly the rain kept us inside. All of the children decorated a crown to mark this special event. The classes from across school mixed so the children were able to work with new friends from other year groups.

  It was a lovely way to come together and celebrate!