English
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Year 6 Writing
Parent and Carer Workshops
During the Autumn term it has been wonderful to welcome so many of our parents and carers in school for Learn Together workshops, including:
Reception Phonics, ‘Let’s get Writing,’ Year 1 Phonics, Year 2 Reading and Phonics, Year 3 Reading and Writing , Year 4 Reading and Writing, Year 5 Reading and Year 6 Sats Workshop.
The children have really enjoyed learning alongside their parents and family members to demonstrate their growing knowledge in phonics and reading. Here are some quotes from our pupils:
'It was great to work with my Mum today because I could show her how confident I am now at answering reading questions.' - Y4 pupil
'Doing phonics with my Daddy was fun! We are going to do more of the games at home.' - Y1 pupil
'I loved practising my reading with Mummy.' - Y3 pupil
The impact that a positive home-school relationship can have on pupil progress and attainment is widely recognised and the positivity from our pupils, who attended the workshops, really highlighted this. We also received some really useful feedback from those of you in attendance and are already planning Maths 'Learn Together' mornings for later in the year.
Reception Phonics - December 2023
We are so proud of the amazing progress Reception children have made since joining us in September. Click here to see them sharing the phonemes they have learnt so far.
Fluency in Reading (Year 2) - December 2023
This week in Year 2, we are celebrating fluency in reading and sharing with you an example of this from Griffin and Felix in 2DW.
Regular daily reading can quickly increase reading ages, improve fluency and enable children to develop their comprehension skills so that they can access vital learning across the curriculum. Reading can also develop imagination, improve vocabulary and build confidence. Becoming a confident reader allows children to enjoy reading for pleasure.
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World Book Day - March 2023
Our school community came together on Friday 3rd March to celebrate World Book Day.
We had Harry Potter, Gigantosaurus, 101 dalmatians, Gangsta Granny to Matilda and many more! We are so proud of the effort and enthusiasm from pupils and from staff.
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Reading for pleasure gives children the opportunity to use their imagination to explore new ideas, visit new places and meet new characters. It helps improves their well-being and empathy. It helps them to understand their own identity, and gives them an insight into the world and the views of others.
Dr Seuss once said,
You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.
Please encourage your children to read for pleasure and develop their love of reading.
Mrs Wilson, English Lead said
World Book Day has been an extra opportunity to give children time to read for pleasure and share in the joy of books. Reading is extremely beneficial, both in terms of academic progress and mental health, and to see the joy days such as today brings to all of the children is absolutely fantastic. We have seen some imaginative costumes and creations, and, most importantly, the children have enjoyed reading a range of books!
World Book Day 2023
