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Newsletter – 10.05.19

Class Five We have been learning about prepositions in our language lessons

this week. We had to link pictures with Spanish phrases for in front, next to, in between, etc and practised saying these phrases

to one another in pairs. Through these regular language lessons, we have made fantastic improvements in our ability to read and write Spanish.

ST . MA RY ’ S H EN L EY

Class One

We have been on the hunt for the Naughty Bus as he has gone on an adventure. We wrote him some letters and were amazed to find replies in his box the next day. Where he will go next?

Class Two

We have been learning about South America. We used play dough to create a 3D map and placed each country’s flag on our map. We also researched the rainforest and were surprised to learn that it can be found in 9 different countries!!

Class Three

On Tuesday our mysterious egg hatched and we’ve been searching for the dragon ever since. We have written our own story about a special egg and created wanted posters that are displayed around the school.

Class Four

We have been learning about the water cycle and how every droplet of water goes through the process of evaporation, condensation, precipitation and

collection. We demonstrated our understanding by creating a digital poster.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Henley in Arden Newsletter 10.05.19

– Dates and messages

Upcoming Dates 13th May Start of KS2 SATs week 15th May FHC rehearsal 4.30pm at church 19th May Noon FHC mass 22nd May Year 5/6 football match away v

Our Lady’s 3.45pm 24th May End of half term – clubs and

wrap around open as normal 3rd June Back to school – WAC and clubs

open as normal 4th June Trip to a synagogue for Class 2/3 6th June Transition meeting for new

reception parents 7pm 10th June Phonics screening week for yr 1 10th - 12th June Residential class 5 15th June FOSM Golf Day Ardencote 15th June KES open morning 18th June Transition morning (new reception) 19th June SGGS (Shottery) open evening 21st June Sports day 1-3pm 27th June Transition day – year 6’s to high

school. New reception children in 9am – 2pm.

28th June Sports day reserve date 3rd July Speech day 9-11am 4th July Alcester Grammar open evening 9th July Take over Tuesday – yr 6 11th July Last swimming lesson – class 4 13th July Last after school club 15th July Class 5 puberty talk 15th July End of year report summaries 16th July St Mary’s Got Talent 1.30pm 17th July Leavers mass 1.30pm 18th July End of term praise assembly. 18th July Last day of term – no wrap

around care. School closes at 3pm.

Messages SATs Next week the yr 6’s will be taking their end of KS2 SATs. The week after it’s the turn of yr 2 and KS1 SATs. These take place in the hall under exam conditions. Please could everyone make a concerted effort to arrive at school early for minimal disruption and distraction during the next 2 weeks. As always, the school gates will open at 08.30.

Nearly New Sale Saturday 18th May 2019 10.30am-12.30pm, the Church Centre, Claverdon CV35 8PB. Pre-loved baby & children’s goods; bikes, books, clothes, toys etc. For more info: [email protected] School photos Class and whole school photos have gone home in book bags this week. Order before 20th May 2019.

Reminders

Please pay the April WAC invoices by 31.05.2019.

Year 6 to pay for trampolining treat.

Please pay for the summer term music lessons.

FHC rehearsal at church on Wednesday at 4.30pm.

FOSM Golf day 15th June – have you secured a place?

Year 6’s to arrive in school at 8am Monday – Thursday.


– School news

Month of Mary

On Wednesday 1st May there were 2 celebrations to recognise the start of the month of Mary. Firstly, Luke gave a whole school assembly on the rosary. He explained why we say the rosary, how to say it and the prayers involved. Afterwards some children paid homage to Mary by placing flowers around her statue. Joshua, age 8, wrote the following: “The nine First Holy Communion children went to the statue outside and Darcie crowned Mary with a halo of flowers. We placed other flowers at her feet and prayed the Hail Mary together.”


– School news

Easter Candles

Last week Father Damian came into school to listen to Luke’s assembly on the rosary. Afterwards, he visited Class 2 to talk about Easter candles and brought the candle with him from Our Lady & St Benedict. The candle, very much larger than any other candle used in the church serves as a symbol of Christ present. The children then made and decorated their own candles using card and tissue paper.


– School news

Football Match

On Wednesday 1st May, a year 3/4 football team played a friendly against Our Lady’s in Alcester. We got off to a brilliant start with a goal from Zach but unfortunately it wasn’t long before Our Lady’s equalised. We took the lead for a second time thanks to a cheeky goal from Joshua only for them to score again minutes later. Jonny scored our 3rd goal with a great long range effort but soon after we began to show signs of tiring and the team from Alcester scored twice more to finish 5-3 winners. Albert showed terrific promise in goal and we are very grateful for the practise time he put in at home before the match. Despite the loss, we are immensely proud of how they played as a team and the enormous improvement they showed from their last game.


– School news

Marvin the Monkey

In a quest to improve handwriting in key stage one we have recently introduced Marvin the monkey. The children learn through an adventure story with Marvin leading them through the correct letter formation in a fun and easy way. All of them eagerly await the next lesson when Marvin wakes up from his bag and teaches them another letter. Each new letter is learned with story cards and an associated rhyme or ditty, which they then remember and repeat in their writing. In just a short period of time, we are delighted with the vast improvement in their handwriting.


– Pupil achievements

Easter Holiday Success Two girls in key stage one had very busy Easter holidays. Whilst the rest of us were eating chocolate, Sienna and Daisy were busy competing in their favourite hobbies.

Sienna entered two competitions at the beginning and end of the holidays for baton twirling. This event combines dance, agility, coordination, flexibility

and gymnastics while manipulating a baton to music. In the first competition in Skegness, Sienna was awarded three first places for

mascot in Baton, mascot in pom and 1st place in duo baton. We can only assume those trophies are very heavy and that’s why she’s grimacing! In the second competition in Bradford, she remembered how to smile and achieved 1st place for mascot Baton and 1st place for duo baton.

Meanwhile Daisy went to two horse shows with her pony Caramel. In both shows, Daisy won many rosettes and qualified for the Championships where she was awarded Champion lead rein rider and Champion Junior Novice Rider. Daisy told us the following: “I had to do lots of trotting to

win the sash. Caramel is 11 years old and I’ve been riding her for three months.” Daisy proudly brought her winning sash into school for show and tell. Well done girls we are very proud of both of you.

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– Pupil achievements

Artwork of the week In the lunchtime art club this week they did junk modelling using 100% upcycled goods from around the school. Daisy showed great imagination to make a unicorn pen- holder.

Well Done! STARS OF THE WEEK

Class 1: Felicity for beautiful effort with her handwriting. Class 2: Poppy for always being polite and caring towards staff and

friends. Class 3: Lily for her wonderful story about a pug. Class 4: Maisie for her brilliant positive attitude to learning across all

subjects. Class 5: Amber for her fantastic effort in English lessons this week. Sporting award: Darcie for her confidence, effort and determination with

her swimming Homework winners

Class 1: Lily Class 2: Daisy Class 3: Diya Class 4: Ryan Class 5: Hugo House point winners: St John Going for gold: Class 2 Attendance winners: Class 1 with a fantastic 100% for both attendance and

punctuality. Well done. Please note no one received a late mark on Wednesday when the traffic in Henley was horrendous due to motorway closures.

Birthday Corner Happy birthday to

Luke who is 11 on Monday

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