Last week in the Early Years we had a couple

of mums in to teach us some new skills!

Kathryn came in and helped us paint lots of
different colourful patterns on the totem
poles. Lots of us enjoyed doing hand printing!
They have never looked so beautiful!

In Reception Class, one of our parents Ulrike
came in to give us all our first experience of
tap-dancing. It was wonderful. We even
added these little metal pieces to attach to
our shoes to add sound when we tapped out
the different steps. Everyone was fascinated
by the lovely sound. Our favourite step was
exploding like popcorn!! Ulrike is going to
come back after half term to give us another
lesson; we can't wait to learn more!

Year 1 went to the Tate Modern yesterday
and had a fantastic time focusing on the work
of Piet Mondrian and Paul Nash among
others. The children liked Nashs Landscape
from a Dream and the whole experience of
the gallery. Fortunately, they just missed the
terrible storm because, as it broke, they were
heading back to school on the bus. Phew!

Year 2/3 had a fantastic day on the canal
boats yesterday. We got to open the locks,
steer the boats and we even saw some pirates.
We visited the Canal Boat Museum and found
out about the ice boats that used to sail from
Norway so that Londoners could have ice and
ice creams. On our way back we had to hide
inside the boats from the storm outside. Luckily
we didn't sink and made it back to school
safe but soggy. It was a great trip and we
learnt lots about canal boat life and the history
of the canal.


This week the focus was to put away things once theyve been used and be helpful to others when
keeping the school tidy and these children really showed initiative and real care for the schools
equipment this week. Well done to you all. Next week is half-term so the following weeks focus,
upon returning from the break, will be to pace themselves when going about activities in school.
Wed like the children not to rush when working so as to produce better quality, thoughtful pieces of
work.
The Musician of the Week this week goes to Louis in Year 2. Paul was very impressed with his ability
to keep to a steady beat during this week's music lesson. He worked great as part of a group,
stopping and starting together on time and following signals. He always listens well, his musical
vocabulary is excellent and he takes part with enthusiasm! Well done Louis, keep it up!

The Artists of the Week went to Oscar in Year 2 for his miniature garden design which caught our
eye. It was thoughtfully put together and his use of natural and man-made materials was well
balanced. Great work Oscar

and to Claude in Nursery Class. The hot-air balloon you created is beautiful. You carefully planned
ahead how you wanted it to look and worked so hard on creating this masterpiece. Well done to you!


Oscar Miniature Garden
Claude Hot-Air Balloon



























C CE ER RT TI I F FI I C CA AT TE ES S


Nursery Class

Lila for always being the first to volunteer to help an adult and for being very thoughtful towards her
friends at all times. Lila is always so friendly and chatty and a pleasure to have in the class.

Aneirin for being really enthusiastic with our current transport topic and sharing his wonderful
knowledge with all of his friends. Aneirin is always so happy and talkative and is a really valued member
of the class.

Reception Class

Henry for showing such confidence especially with your writing and spelling this week. Its so pleasing to
see how you are progressing. Well done Henry!

Year 1

Seb This week Seb has proven himself to be a hardworking and focused young man. He has shown some
real maturity and completed some fantastic caption work after looking at Dear Greenpeace. He also has
been super helpful in the playground and helpful with his friends, Jackie and me.

Year 2/3

Holly For showing a great attitude towards your learning. You have been working hard, listening well on
the carpet and bringing a lovely atmosphere to the classroom. Well done! You were also on best
behaviour on the trip and followed instructions extremely well. Fantastic!







P PR RI I Z ZE ES S

Nursery Class ....... Bella
Reception Class ... Evan
Year 1 ..................... Mabel & Iris
Year 2/3 ................ Oliver

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For Your Diary

Mapping out the rest of the academic year so you can book time off to not miss a thing!

26
th
May 30
th
May ..........................................................................Half Term (NURSERY & PLAY SCHEME OPEN)
17
th
June ............................................................................................Sports Day
WB 23
rd
June......................................................................................Parent/Teacher Consultation Week
2
nd
July ................................................................................................Transition Morning & New Reception Parents
.............................................................................................................Meeting (for Sept. 2014) (details to follow)
8
th
July ................................................................................................Summer Show 3pm
9
th
July ................................................................................................Summer Show 3pm
12
th
July ..............................................................................................Summer Fete
17
th
July ..............................................................................................Last Day of Term (Picnic in the Park)
18
th
July ..............................................................................................Teacher INSET + Play Scheme + Nursery OPEN


Half-Term Next Week


After a busy first half term where we transformed our playground into an amazing space for the children to play and
learn, were ready for the final lap. We had our ISI inspection this week and were looking forward to sharing the
results of their findings in the near future and we are all pleased the weather is much improved.

Next term, Sheryl will be starting her maternity leave from late June and Paul will be rejoining us for the remainder of
the academic year in Year 1. Sheryls parents consultations will be brought forward so Year 1 parents will have the
opportunity to meet with her formally before she leaves and read their childrens reports.

Im delighted to say that we have appointed a Year 1 teacher for the next academic year. She is called Alice
Penman and comes with experience, fluent Italian, a lovely way with the children, and a passion for education and
raising standards. Alice will also be teaching Italian to the Year 3 children once per week as they move away from
French lessons.

We are yet to appoint a Year 3 teacher. There are some serious candidates waiting in the wings, and now the
inspection preparation and process has passed, we can concentrate all our focus on appointing that perfect
teacher for our children. After half term I shall give you a progress update, but again, the field of candidates is
looking very promising and you know our track-record for appointing great teaching staff!

Do remember that the school is only closed next week on Monday. From Tuesday to Friday, Play Scheme and
Nursery Class remain open.

Whatever you are doing next week, have a lovely time and a well-earned rest. There are lots to look forward to in
the final half term, so please keep an eye on the diary below and make sure you dont miss a thing.

Best wishes,