Author: Jen Whittingham
Careers Morning
Reported and edited by Dragonfly Class…
This morning was amazing because we were able to learn about jobs we could do in the future. Years 1-6 enjoyed six different workshops delivered by guests from different companies, including: the RAF, Kier Construction, Maelstrom Event Solutions, Ark stained glass windows, newspaper editor Shirley Tart MBE and an outdoor adventures instructor.
We were particularly excited to meet Shirley Tart MBE who has met the Queen! She had some interesting stories to tell about the Royal events she has been to including Prince Charles and Diana’s wedding. This was extra-special because today is also International Women’s Day and Shirley has achieved a lot in her life as a newspaper editor.
Chloe reported, “it was very exciting!” whilst Charlie L explained how he was “able to think about working for different companies and getting jobs when we’re older.”
Jamie: “We learnt a lot, including that in ten years there will be new helicopter launched without a pilot!
Leo: “It was so interesting to see the new vehicles that there could be in the future like a huge drone.”
Grace: “It was very interesting to ask questions and hear surprising answers!”
Abbie: “I found out that instead of one big job there were lots of little jobs that helped the big job.”
Oliver: “We were very lucky to have all these people come to our school.”
Thank you to all our careers visitors – we learned so much!
Forest School
Owls & Dragonflies concluded their Forest Schools sessions this week with a fun-filled final session where Kris tested their completed dens with a bucket of water! Luckily, no one got too wet and the structures proved very successful. We toasted marshmallows, investigated plant life and also enjoyed a maths lesson with ‘Eeyore’ and ‘Tigger’ where we learned about the area and perimeter of Forest School.
Well done to all the children for such an enjoyable project at Forest Schools where teamwork and friendship shone. Thank you to all our parent helpers who have supported these sessions along the way.
Pancake flipping!
Reuben and Charlie showed us their pancake flipping skills this morning as we learned about Shrove Tuesday and its meaning during our morning worship. Pancake Policeman Arthur was on-hand to judge the event: twenty-one flips in thirty seconds… Wow!
The children finished by thinking about Lent and its Christian traditions, along with deeper thought about what it would mean to give up some of our favourite things…
Forest Schools
Dragonflies and Owls enjoyed another brilliant session at Forest Schools with Kris. With a science focus, the children had a session learning about identification of invertebrates and using keys. They found a Scarlet Elf Cup Fungus amongst many other fascinating species!
Weekly Celebration Assembly
It’s been a busy last week of term at St John’s: Forest Schools, football matches, Maths Focus Day, Languages Taster Day, North Shropshire Netball Championships, Open the Book and a scrumptious Valentines lunch! We shared our work in these areas whilst celebrating the following….
Golden Book
Children earn their place in the Golden Book following an accumulation of classroom stars / awards.
Xenia – 12th Award
Acorns
Lily (Hedgehogs) – for great effort writing
Bella – for great maths
Arthur D – for persevering and problem solving in maths
Bella – lovely topic leaflet, well done!
Abbie – for overcoming her worries and playing her first football match
Charlie P – for staying positive this week & being a great help in football
Reuben – perseverance and teamwork of school football
Liam – for determination in school football
Football
Our football teams were celebrated for their participation the match against Myddle on Wednesday. Several of our children represented the school for the first time and overcame their worries to enjoy a super evening of sport.