Hello everyone.

Happy Saturday.

NANUMA

Over the last five weeks, Year 6 have been studying African music and how it has influenced modern day music and artists. They have looked at artists such as Kela Kuti, The Bhundu Boys, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel. They researched the origins of African songs and then recorded their version of the Ghanaian song ‘Nanuma’ with non-pitched percussion, hand claps and chanting. Here is the recording:

FUNKY FRIDAY ASSEMBLY

Thank you to the many parents and grandparents who attended yesterday’s Funky Friday Assembly. I hope it put a smile on your face as we celebrated the achievements from the week. A special mention to Rufus in Year 3. Not only did his grandad Graham sort out my poorly guitar which decided not to work, but Rufus himself gave a little guitar concert at the end of the day to his classmates. Thank you Graham and well done Rufus.

CAPTURED

Here are some learning moments from in and around school this week captured by Mrs Noble:

OSCARS

Congratulations to Juke (Year 6) on being presented with an Oscar this week. Juke has had an amazing term. He has worked so hard in all subjects and has been resilient, focused, determined and an absolute star in class. Well done Juke. Keep it up.

GOLD AWARD

Congratulations to Polly (Year 5) on being the first pupil this academic year to achieve five mentions in the Log Book and being presented with a Gold Award.

GOLDEN TICKETS

Congratulations to our Golden Ticketers: Evelyn and Roman (Reception), Parker and Ayanna (Year 1), Dominion and Ronnie (Year 2), Rufus and Betty (Year 3), Naomi and Ellia (Year 4), Herbie and Juliette (Year 5), Riley and Etienne (Year 6)

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

The class with the best attendance this week is Minnows Class with 99.6%. The Attendance Randomiser selected Pippa for them to have for a week.

HARLEY TALK

This week Harley has enjoyed spending time with the children. He loves seeing them and giving out sneaky kisses.

A message from Harley Bear:

NURSERY TIME

MINNOWS MAGIC

GOAL!!!!

Our Year 5 and 6 footballers took part in a tournament at Sir Robert Woodard Academy this week. Herbie’s free kick was sensational. Is he the new David Beckham or Declan Rice?!

YEAR 4 BEACH TRIP

Mrs Bennett arranged a beach trip for Lighthouse Class this week to learn about invertebrates.

SULLY’S INVENTIVE WEEKEND

Sully has been so enthusiastic about the inventions learning journey in class, he has made his own cuckoo clock at home. He is currently pondering how to make it functional and is consulting with the family expert (grandad). He’ has also made a real clock in the shape of a fish. Well done Sully.

PROSPECTIVE PARENTS

Have a lovely weekend.

Mr Vallier