We have been blown away by the amazing entries from the Fairtrade Bake Off 2022 – I really don’t think Paul or Prue would have been able to choose a star baker from Friarswood! Everyone who took part used Fairtrade ingredients which were either provided by themselves or by us. There were some great ideas for cakes and sweet treats – Please take a look!
Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s been a very excitable couple of days at Friarswood with our World Book Day activities. The children have looked amazing in their outfits and have taken part in lots of fun activities. Lucky Year 3 who got to have a jam tart as their theme was Alice in Wonderland.
This year each class chose how they wanted to celebrate World Book Day. We had a lot of children dressing up as favourite book characters or in their own bright clothing. We even some classes in their pyjamas with their favourite storybook to share! It was wonderful to see the whole school enjoying books, doing a variety of activities to celebrate how fantastic losing yourself in a book really is and that you really can read anything, anywhere!
Here are a few pictures of how each class chose to mark World Book Day 2022.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Careers Related Learning
A few weeks ago I asked if you could help our children to understand different job roles and how what they learn in school helps them to achieve a job when they’re older. This was also an area which you scored low on the parent survey so we are hoping lots of you can support with this.
We are hoping that you can record yourself talking about your job, what you actually do, if you have a uniform and equipment and anything else which the children will find interesting.
This can be for just your child’s class or we can share it with other classes too.
Please can you send your recordings to laura.coleman@coopacademies.co.uk
Thank you for your hopeful support with this.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Swimming update
Year 3 and 5 swimming will go ahead next week, so don’t forget your swimming kits.
On Wednesday 27th April and Thursday 28th April we have staff training for all staff from 3:30pm. Due to this, Small & Tall will be closed for the after school club session on both days. We’re sorry for any inconvenience which this causes.
There is an INSET day on Monday 6th June, so school will be closed.
The last day of the summer term is Friday 15th July.
Today, we ended Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week with a ‘Dress to Express’ day. The children could come into school wearing what they really wanted, whether it was as a superhero, a princess, a footballer or just an outfit that makes them feel happy. The children all came into school with a huge smiles on their faces! They certainly had chosen well, expressing themselves in lots of different ways.
Andy Gibson- Head of Early Career Framework with Initial Teacher Training
We have been really fortunate to secure a funded mini orchard from the local council. The trees arrived ready to be planted this week.
Thank you to our regular gardeners who helped in their break time club to sketch, plan and mark out our planting area and then attended our mini orchard planting on Monday after school.
The children have learnt a lot about bare root fruit trees and how to plant and care for them. More work will need be done this week in their break time club to provide the trees with a much needed mulch base and protection.
We all think they will be amazing to watch and hopefully grow some delicious fruit! We would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Shaw for her hard work in gardening club and for securing this great opportunity for our garden area in school. #DoWhatMattersMost #SucceedTogether
On Friday 11th February, we will be holding a ‘Dress to Express’ Day to raise awareness of Children’s Mental Health Awareness week which is from the 7th to 13th February. There will be lots of activities focusing on the theme ‘Growing Together’ along with time to think about how children can manage their own wellbeing and what to do if they feel they are struggling. Please click on this link for more information.
Dear Parents /Carers,
Swimming for Year 3 and Year 6
Due to some building work at Chesterton Sports College, we won’t be going swimming for the next 2 weeks. The next swimming lessons will start the week beginning 14th February as long as the building work is completed.
All of the term dates up to 2024 are on the school website. Please do check this before booking holidays as holidays cannot be authorised as they’re not classed as exceptional circumstances.
The last day of the summer term for our children is Friday 15th July 2022.
Dear Parents / Carers,
Year 6 Residential
The children have had a super time at Standon Bowers this week. They have all taken part in the activities, even the ones they were a bit or a lot worried about. They have shown fantastic examples of teamwork, resilience, support, care and so much enthusiasm.
It’s been lovely to see them out of their usual environment and having so much fun. Some children have conquered their fears of caves and dark spaces, heights and abseiling, some children have found that they can solve problems using group ideas rather than just their own. There has been so much laughter, which is just so good to hear.
And the night times – they have slept so well. The staff can’t believe how well they have all slept – especially the boys.
Well done to the children for going out of their comfort zones and trying something new.
Thank you to Mrs Sharman, Ms Master and Mrs Shaw for organising and spending the time with the children and being away from your own families. We all appreciate this dedication from you.
Thank you to the parents for helping to get everything ready for your children. I hope you all had a lovely week and didn’t worry too much.
Our Year 6 class went to do their 5 day residential stay this week at Standon Bowers. They have been absolutely brilliant! Taking part in all of the activities, showing resilience and gaining a lot of success! As you can see from these photographs, they have had an amazing time, creating some great memories from this fantastic experience. Well done Year 6!
