EYFS News
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Reception this week.
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Reception this week.
Following on from our information in last week’s email about the feedback and marking codes, we wanted to share some examples from KS1 and KS2.
On Saturday 2 March 9:30-11:00 the school playground will be open as part of the Open Schools Fund
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Years 3 & 4 this week.
World Book Week is fast approaching and we are very excited for the book themed bonanza which will start on the 4th of March. Alongside World Book Week we are celebrating the SPARK book awards and they have been absolutely flying off the library shelf! These are books which have been voted on by a panel of professional teachers.
SPARK book awards recommends:
Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan
Reading Age: year 4 - year 6
Genre: historical fiction, thriller, action
The SPARK book awards has a variety of categories and have a book for every child’s needs and interests. Find all the shortlisted books at: https://www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/the-awards
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Gems this week.
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Years 5 & 6 this week.
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Years 1 & 2 this week.
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Reception this week.
This week full of reading, entertainment and laughter has been an important part of the Vineyard calendar for many years and we hope this year will be no different. We have authors, acting experiences and even dragons hired!
An outline of the week can be found here:
Monday - Assembly by Mr Jones to give out tokens and introduce the week.
Tuesday - Gareth P. Jones giving a talk about his inspiring books to years 3 & 4.
Wednesday - A surprise teacher reading your class a book.
Thursday - Lucy Unwin presenting her new book to years 5 & 6.
Friday - Children to dress as a book character or something they feel comfortable in.
Little Red Riding Hood workshop for years 1 & 2.
Interactive drama workshop for Reception.
The world famous PTA quiz after school!
A photo from last year to inspire you!
Miss Sanchez spoke to all the children in KS1 and KS2 about this book in assembly, and it has left many of them feeling awe-inspired. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.
Miss Sanchez in year 2 recommends:
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
Reading Age: year 2 - year 6
Genre: self-esteem, fantasy & family.
Books are an incredible way to build children’s self-esteem, and this is one of the fastest growing genres amongst children’s literature currently.
Looking to build self-esteem? These books are a greeting starting place: https://www.thehighlysensitivechild.com/10-books-that-build-self-esteem-in-kids/
Read on to find out what we have been up to in Gems this week.