One year on

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  Today in school we took part in the National Day of Reflection to reflect on our collective loss, support those who have been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future.
  
  Classes across school engaged with this as they took some time to reflect during the minute of silence held at 12 noon. We took the time to cast back on how this past year has effected the school and its inhabitants.
  
  In addition to this, after school, another minute’ silence was held in our Memorial Garden. Staff took sometime to reflect and say prayers in their own ways as Deanne and Ann planted two beautiful Honeysuckles. These plants symbolise the hope of a beautiful future as it blooms and continues to grow despite whatever harsh conditions it may face. These plants are dedicated to the struggles both our school and our community have faced.

Home Learning Music Session

• 👋🏻 Hi everyone, Mr Whittle here !

  
  

  Below you will find a general lesson plan that I've prepared and a list of items that you will need (feel free to get creative).

  
  

   Once you have assembled the items needed you can sing and sign along to the Music session delivered by myself and Jill on YouTube which can be found below.

  
  

  The activities in this session are ones that children in school are familiar with, and should hopefully respond to. Jill & I have done our very best but please bare with us as this is the first time we've sang and signed along to these songs since the lockdown began.

  
  

  The beauty of this activity is that it's something we repeat on a regular basis with minor changes to the tasks in-between, so feel free to repeat the session as many times as you like.

  
  

  There is no pressure for the children to meet any expected requirements, but to simply enjoy the session and engage (even if that means just watching yourself and the adults on the screen singing).

  
  

  I hope you are all well, and enjoy the session.

  
  

  Stay Safe, Be brave 🌈

  
  
  

  The music session can be found here:

  
  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB9ulQXOj_c

  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   

Our new arrivals!!

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  Welcome to the world duckies!! Our new arrivals in 2M are settling in well😍

Adventure play

• On Tuesday morning we went to Howe Bridge adventure play. We couldn’t use our minibus so we went on public transport and we all had a great time!
  
  

Songbird project

• Today, Jenny from Chester zoo came in to talk to us about song birds. We are starting a project to work closely with Chester zoo about all different song birds in the UK and in other countries like the Bali Starling. She will be back in 2 weeks when we will be going to spot birds in our school environment! Today we touched feathers, learned a song and found out how to tell if an animal is a bird!
  
  

Wellbeing and Love Cafe

• 1H had a lovely pamper day with our parents on Wednesday. We took part in yoga, relaxation, baking and sensory play with bath bombs. It was good to spend time with those that we love and take some out of our busy day to relax.
  
  Then on Valentines Day we were treated to a love cafe hosted by the school council, we had cakes, bracelets and free hugs! It was lovely and we really enjoyed it, take a look at our video.
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Happy New Year 😍 Bouncing into 2020

• We have had an amazing visit to Howe Bridge soft play to begin the New Year.
  
  We are learning to play safely snd interact with each other .... we can’t wait to visit again!
  
   
  
   

Breakfast with Santa

My Christmas Tree

• 2R have worked so hard on our Christmas play production. This is a video we prepared for the show. We are all great at decorating the tree after lots of practice.
  
  
  
  

How many boys on a swing?

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  1 L boys enjoying singing and swinging. Making the most of no rain!

Rebound Fun

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  We had lots of fun at rebound today. All the children were full engaged

Fun with Food Facts

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  20 have worked really hard in their Food Fact sessions this week. Lots of touching, smelling, cutting and tasting. Amazing work!