school news
Year 3 - Ascending Everest!
You may remember a few weeks ago, Year 3 were visited by glaciologist Matt, who talked to them about his treks up Mount Everest and helped them create their own glacier experiements.
This week, we were excited to hear that our Year 3 flag has travelled across the world and been taken to the summit of Mera Peak (6,476m) in Nepal. Thank you Matt for taking us on your expedition!
Upcoming Events
Odd Socks Day & Anti-Bullying Week: Anti-Bullying week will be running from 16th - 20th November, and we will be kicking the week offf with Odd Socks Day on Monday 16th.
Christmas Bazaar
Unfortunately the planned non-uniform day next week to support the Bazaar will no longer take place due to Mass for Feast of Christ the King.
We look forward to still seeing lots of families at the Bazaar!
NURSERY CLASS NEWS
The nursery has been super busy this week.
We have learned about:
Diwali
Remembrance Day
Children In Need
All about the number three
Started learning our nativity songs
They have produced some amazing pieces of work to display their learning.
For Diwali the children crafted Diya lamps, Mendi and Rangoli. They heard, read and acted out the story behind the festival whilst exploring how it is celebrated through their play and crafting.
Each child has engaged very well with the topic and given some thoughtful questions and answers while discussing Diwali.
For Remembrance Day, the children took part in a two minute silence, learned about the meaning behind red and purple poppies and used many form of crafts to create a poppy wreath. Alongside this, they looked at people who help them in their local communities and pushed their understanding of the world to discuss people who work in the army, navy and RAF too.
The class have focused on the number three this week. Looking at the numberblock 3, different representations of it and they also tried to form the numeral with a pencil. We use numberblocks in the nursery as a way to learn number and recognise colour. We have stories in our reading corner about numberblocks and watch the numberblock episodes too. If you would like to further support your child's development at home too, please watch numberblocks and colourblocks at home.
Follow the link for a helpful website - https://www.blocksuniverse.tv/numberblocks/home
For our nativity, we have started to practise the songs.
Use the links below to listen to the songs and practise with your child at home. Miss Dale and Miss Bates will upload the sings to tapestry for the children to learn too.
Little Donkey (Stop after 'follow the star tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem') - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQPmtjHzh4
Dude, Where's my donkey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJI3pxu-7KE
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Stop before 'when the blazing sun...') - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8DFM1st440
Shepherds on the run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqS1hA9ldOE
Once there were three wise men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_4a3IcJazQ
Sparkle and Shine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_DI7Rs8TCQ
We hope you have a restful weekend,
Miss Dale and the Nursery Team
Awards & celebrations
HEAD TEACHERS AWARDS
If your child has received a Head Teachers award this week, you are welcome to join us for Celebration Assesmbly on Monday to help them celebrate as they are awarded their certificate. Please arrive at school at 2.40pm ready for assembly to start at 2.45pm
Gospel Values
As well as Headteachers awards, and rewards in class, children at CTK can also earn 'leaves' for demonstrating our Gospel Values outside of the classroom. These leaves are added to the Tree in our foyer, which grows more and more throughout the school year...
FAITH
The Wednesday Word
The Wednesday Word is a special publication created to connect home, school and parish.
Every Wednesday a ‘word’, inspired by the coming Sunday’s Gospel, will be suggested for families to talk about in the home. The Wednesday Word is structured around the Sunday Gospel, because evidence shows that Gospel values really do help family relationships to thrive.
Ten:Ten Faith Newsletter - November
The Ten:Ten monthly parent newsletter gives you an overview of the content children will experience in school throughout the month and suggestions of ways for you to engage with them about it at home.
ATTENDANCE
A big well done to Years 4 and 2 who have made it on to our Attendance leader board this week, both achieving at least 96% attendance.
We look forward to seeing more classes on the leader board as Term 2 continues
