It feels very strange writing my update on a Thursday this week owing to  the INSET day - but the children have certainly packed a lot into their four days this week!

As ever, our week began with our celebration assembly. During this, I introduced our Anti-Bullying Week, which this year has the them of 'Choose Respect'. The children have been involved in a number of lessons and class assemblies this week during which the theme has been explored in detail and in an age appropriate way. I have seen some great work produced , including 'Respect Hands' in Year 4 and some powerful posters in Year 5. All children have been asked to think of (at least) 5 adults they could always go to if they are worried about anything. 

We have also had a times tables challenge on the go which Mr Mitchell introduced to the Junior children at the start of the week - I know it has led to many children logging on even more regularly to their Times Tables Rockstars - which is great to see! This was part of Maths week which has seen classes do extra Maths activities across the week - see the photos of the Year 2 Maths circuit in the hall!

We have had several visitors in to the school this week and they have been around to all the classes in the school. They have been  particularly impressed with how well the children were engaging in their lessons, and with the behaviour across the school in general.

In Year 6 this week the children have been taking practice SATS papers. This is to give them an idea of what to expect in May, as well as providing valuable data for the teachers which will help to inform their planning for future lessons. Again, I was so impressed when I walked round at the determination the children were showing to do their best - and they were being ably encouraged by the Year 6 team.

All in all it has been a very positive week and I hope you all have a fantastic (longer) weekend together! I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday

Best wishes

Mr Sharp