Feb 17 Parish News

Great Gaddesden CoE VA School

The Spring Term is now in full swing, with much going on and to look forward between now and Easter.

For the first time in recent years, the school is celebrating having a School Choir. Pupils practice weekly during lunchtime with our Music Teacher Miss Vineyard. We have some fantastic singers amongst our pupils and so we are very pleased that they are able to share their love of singing with each other. They have given two concerts in school in the last couple of months to pupils, staff, parents and carers and each time the audience has been so impressed with how brilliant they were!

Our Forest School sessions are going well, with each class spending time learning in the outdoors regularly. The children love the freedom of being in the outdoors, being able to get splash through muddy puddles and climb trees! They have also been learning how to build shelters and creating art work from natural materials.

Nursery and Reception learnt to tell the story of Noah’s Ark this month. They made a big Ark as a class, and made animals and a rainbow for the Ark.

Years One & Two have been learning how to do orienteering during their PE Lessons. In literacy they have been focusing on writing, and following instructions. This included a practical lesson where they wrote instructions for making Jam on Toast, and then followed the instructions to ensure that they worked! A popular lesson amongst the children!

Year 3 and 4 have been exploring the exciting world of Harry Potter; writing character descriptions, watching the film, reading the book all in preparation for an exciting trip to the Warner Studios. In addition, Year 3-4 are studying in RE the key events of Jesus’ life. The children will show their learning by creating his timeline, a passport and exploring some of the parables.

Years Five and Six had an exciting trip to the Science Museum this month to support their learning on Space. In Literacy they have been learning about how to create suspense and tension in their writing.

The deadline has now passed for Reception applications, but new Nursery applications can still be made directly to the school. The deadline for applying for a Nursery place is 17th March 2017. The school continues to have two in-takes for Nursery in September 2017 and January 2018. Please contact the school if you would be interested in a tour.