It has been a miserable week outside with the weather, but a happy week inside the classroom. It has been Mental Health Week and we talked about things that make us happy in school and at home. The children were asked “What makes you happy? / How can you make your friend happy?”. The story this week for ‘Talk through stories’ was, ‘Billy and the Beast,’ The children loved this story about a Terrible Beast who wanted to put Billy’s animal friends into a terrible soup and we discussed the character’s feelings and demonstrated expressions. In maths, the children continued with their subitising and learned about ‘more than’ and ‘fewer than’, using different objects. At the end of the week, the children were preparing for Valentine’s Day, making their own decorative cards using a range of materials.
In science, the children enjoyed learning about different habitats around the world.
Key Notices
Attendance: Pupil Absences
If your child is absent, excess of 2 days, schools are required to complete a welfare check on the third day, this supports the safeguarding of the child. Ideally you will be contacted to arrange the visit, however, if school are unable to contact you, an unannounced visit will take place and a calling card provided. We have a statutory responsibility to safeguard all of our children and appreciate your support.
Uniform
Your child needs to wear school uniform so they feel part of the Newham Bridge family. This includes:
* Red jumper or cardigan * Grey skirt or trousers * White shirt or polo shirt * Black shoes (velcro).
A suitable coat (for all weathers)
Children are learning to put their cardigans and jumpers in trays independently if they don’t want to wear them and their coats on pegs, but it is really important that these items are labelled with your child’s full name.
PE Days
PE sessions have changed. PE will take place:
Monday – Dance
Thursday – Mrs Short – ball skills
Children need to come to school in their PE kits:
Black joggers / leggings, white polo shirt and black trainers
It is easier for girls to wear socks rather than tights so they can put on their socks and shoes easily. Please practise with your child putting their socks and shoes on independently.
Come and Read
Every Monday, parents are invited to join their child on a morning to come and read a book. When the doors open at 8.40am, parents can pop into reception and share a book with their child until doors close at 9.00am.
Superstar Readers
Well Done to Sinam and Hannah for reading up to 50 books at home. Happy Reading!
Pupil of the Week
In Rainbow group, Pupil of the Week goes to Kelvin, for super phonics this week, showing he is ready to learn in his group.
In Sunshine group, Pupil of the Week goes to Sinam, for interacting in her areas well, playing with her friends.
Birthdays
We would like to wish Dottie a Happy 5th Birthday this week!
Have a lovely weekend everyone! Happy Valentine’s Day!
