Children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6, you are invited to take part in the Danum Read Aloud competition. You will find out much more about it in crew, but here is Phil Sheppard giving you some tips for the competition. https://youtu.be/SVost4tjEMU
Here are the texts that you can choose to read out in the competition, so you can choose your favourite and start practising.
So have a read through and pick out your favourite and then start practising!
Mrs Graves
#LovePlover
On Friday, Year 2 will be visiting Year3,4,5 and 6 classes selling the home made badges the children made as part of the ‘Not all Heroes Wear Capes’ expedition. The badges will be available for a 50p donation while stocks last.
In expedition we learned about different vehicles. We shared our experiences of these vehicles. Then we drew and painted vehicles using shapes. We continued our learning outside by investigating and exploring different vehicles and how they move. #LovePlover
In RE choosing time we explored different African clothing. We noticed they have lots of bright pretty patterns and are very thin. We danced to African beats. #LovePlover
We’re on the move: in gymnastics we focussed on our fundamental movements, rocking forwards and backwards, side to side and rolling movements. We practised an egg roll and pencil roll. #LovePlover
Well done to all of the Year 2’s who attended the basketball tournament last week. We were a nervous bunch to begin with, and weren’t overly familiar with all of the rules! We showed courage and resilience and listened carefully to the coaching that was being given. As a result, we became braver and began to really put into practice what we were being shown. Super special mention to Hunter, who was recognised for his tremendous effort by the tournament staff and he was even given a special prize! What a great time we all had!
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-Miss Blackham
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A huge shout out to the under 11 Yellows and this superstar- Ellis!
So proud!
-Miss Blackham
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I was blown away by all of the AMAZING entries to our art competition. All children will receive a prize for their efforts as they were all truly beautiful and it was such a hard decision but our lovely student leadership team helped me and our lovely winner is Miksang!
Miksang will have his design printed on all of our seed packets that our Plover pupils will soon be distributing in and around our community! Keep an eye out for yours!
Here are more of the stunning entries who absolutely deserve recognition.
-Miss Blackham
#LovePlover
This week, our Year 5 pupils demonstrated one of our key character traits – courage – during an exciting English lesson. As part of their preparation for writing a witness statement next week, the children took part in a role-play activity that challenged them to step out of their comfort zones and become confident performers.
Our classroom transformed into a police station and a storybook scene as pupils took on the roles of police officers, Goldilocks, and the Three Bears. Their task was to ask and answer questions using both formal and informal language, depending on their role and situation. This helped the children understand how language changes according to audience and purpose – a key skill for their upcoming writing.
What made the lesson particularly special was the courage shown by the children. Speaking in front of their peers, staying in character, and thinking on their feet required bravery, focus, and confidence.
Through their performances, pupils deepened their understanding of how witness statements work, while also developing their speaking and listening skills. It was wonderful to see them supporting one another and celebrating each other’s efforts.
Mrs Lewis
#LovePlover
