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In our computing unit this term, owls have been learning how to control variables within a computer game. We use a software called Scratch which allows you to code variables into a game. Owls began today’s lesson by showing their understanding of how numbers and items work together and must both be inputted in order for the variables to work.
A few months ago, Owls completed a 100 word story using their own imagination. They were told that there is a chance their stories will be chosen for publication into the book named ‘The Magical Map’. This week, we received some fantastic news. It was decided that lots of the pieces have been chosen to be published! Letters have gone home to parents to explain further details, but if anyone has any other questions then please speak to Mr Arthur directly or via the school.
We celebrated the news by handing the certificates out as well as some bookmarks and stickers. Brilliant work everyone!
To begin our art unit for this term, and to round off a brilliant first week back of 2025, Owls have started to practice sketching some landscapes of their choice around Shropshire from a range of samples.
Welcome back following the Christmas break. We hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and are looking forward to the year ahead.
Please find the newsletter for this half term attached:
Hello everyone,
As we come to the end of the term, I am leaving attached the curriculum map, weekly timetable and the knowledge organisers for our foundation subjects, all for Spring Term. General Owl Timetable Spring 1 2024
Curriculum Map Owl Spring 2025
UKS2 – What difference does the ressurection make for Christians Knowledge org
UKS2 – Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people knowledge organiser
KO Spring term year 5+6 forces.pub
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and I’m excited to see you all again in 2025 on the 7th January!!
Mr Arthur 
Here are this week’s awards…
Weekly Celebrations
School Value Ambassadors (earning House Points with one pupil chosen each week per year group, awarded by teachers for showing one of our school values):
Year 6 Charley for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Charley made a very appealing and functional phone case in DT this week. She persisted with the task after finding it tricky at first but ensuring she stuck to the design. Well done!
Year 5 Lucy for ALL of our school values! – Lucy is a superstar. She is a lovely, kind, hard-working member of Owl Class. She quietly gets on through every school day with 100% effort. She is a brilliant friend to everyone and embodies every school value.
Year 4 Oscar for ‘Friendship’, ‘Respect’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Oscar is a fantastic member of Dragonfly class. He is always on task, listening and eager to help others. Well done!
Year 2 Freddie for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Freddie has matured into a hard-working, conscientious Year 2. He takes great pride in his handwriting now. Keep up the hard work Freddie!
Year 1 Harriet for ‘Respect’ – Harriet is a super sensible member of Rabbit Class. She always follows our class rules and she is a fantastic role model to others. Well done Harriet!
Reception Kirra for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Kirra has been trying incredibly hard in all her learning and has been able to do fabulous independent writing this week.
Bumblebees Benjamin for showing ‘Respect’ and ‘Perseverance’ – Ben works hard to show respect to his peers and perseverance in all new things. Keep up the good work Ben!
Raffle ticket winners (awarded by staff for lining-up or behaviour around school)
GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS
Congratulations to the following Golden Book winners (from class work and stars)
Oscar, Olly, Laith, Darcy, Rupert, Thalia, Millie, Charley & Tilly
Other achievements…
Hallie has brought in her Rainbows sash with all the badges she has earned – she could remember everything she had to do to achieve them. Great job Hallie!
Freddie has achieved her Level 2 Learn to Swim certificate. Well done Freddie!
Owl Class had a great time at Shropshire Hills on Friday. This time, the visit was centred around ‘Thinking Like Darwin’. The children understood how fossils were discovered, and got to make their own. They also learnt how different birds’ beaks suit different foods, therefore the more dominant species survived. We looked at the mammoth in the exhibition and Owls demonstrated great knowledge to share how they understood that elephants have evolved from them. Overall, the class were well behaved but showed lots of enthusiasm too.
Yesterday, Owl Class went to church for a Y5/6 workshop centred around Advent and the meaning behind it. The children listened so well and learnt lots, and were incredibly respectful to all the church helpers. Well done Owls!
We have had such a lovely day in Owl Class taking part in No Pens Day. The day is centred around Speech and Language UK, who raise awareness for children who experience difficulties with spoken language, communication and listening. The day has consisted of lots of communication games, tasks without being able to speak and a huge show and tell in the afternoon. Owls responded so well to the activities, showing a brilliant understanding of the importance of different types of communication. Well done everyone!
With our ties to Liverpool, Owl Class spent some time at the end of last week creating some peace posters which convey what peace means to them. These are going to be sent to the Beatles Museum in Liverpool. Well done everyone.
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