Plover postcard winners in 5/6

By Miss Blackham25th January 2021

Well done again for another amazing day of learning in years 5&6! We are so proud of you all! I have seen some amazing reflections today in all classes within the phase and some great examples of engaging in our protocols!

Today’s postcard winners are:

Zara & Layla- for awesome engagement during maths

Johno & Jenson- for great perseverance in Expedition and working out which mines had been open the longest in Doncaster

Marley- for some great contributions when using our popcorn protocol

Nishal- for some excellent reflecting at the end of his lessons

Nellie, for always smiling and trying her best to achieve her ME’s

Analysing data in Expedition!

By Miss Blackham25th January 2021

Today in Expedition, we have been looking at how many mining collieries there were in Doncaster and when they opened/closed. Many children were shocked to find that Hatfield main only closed in 2015! The children had lots of questions when presented with the data such as why were so many mines opened in 1911 and why some mines were combined- you can see more questions on our Jamboard above The children then went to find out which mine had been opened for the shortest period of time in Doncaster.

Ask your children which were the longest and shortest standing mines in Doncaster!

-Miss Blackham

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E-Safety Poster Competition

22nd January 2021Mrs Graves

A very big well done to everyone that entered the E-Safety poster competition. I was so impressed with your posters and how much you have understood about staying safe online.

Here are the winning entries:

UKS2

Marley Y6

Shang Y6

Marley Y6

George Y6

LKS2

Y3 Daniel

Y4 Floyd

Y4 Riley B

KS1

Peyton

Mia

Scarlett

EYFS

Nursery Collaborative Poster

F2 Charlotte; Hasty; Emma

Well done everyone and keep staying safe online!

Mrs Graves

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6B pride of Plover winners!

By Miss Blackham22nd January 2021

A huge shout and and well done to the lovely Maison and Chriso for winning the yellow t-shirt award this week. I am so, so proud of you both! You really are shining examples of what being kind, working hard and getting smart looks like! Keep it up superstars!

-Miss Blackham

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Plover postcard winners in years 5&6

By Miss Blackham21st January 2021

Well done again years 5&6 for a fabulous day of online learning. I particularity enjoyed our scavenger hunt online this morning, finding multiples of our 7 times tables! Thank you to parents /siblings for supporting your children to join in with this activity during crew! We will continue to work on improving our times tables as a phase crew target next week!

The following children have really impressed their teachers today and therefore have won the Plover postcard:

-Munzer, for fabulous progress in maths today.

-Ella G, for working hard to achieve her ME in maths.

-George, for always giving 100% and being extremely fast with his times tables this morning!

-Ruby, for being a little ray of sunshine and always striving to achieve her ME’s

-Jenson, for always leading his own learning and challenging himself to be the best version of himself!

Well done you lovely lot. As a celebration of your hard work, tomorrow, during Plover praise time, we will be having a virtual film night between 2-3pm. Children in school are welcome to bring their PJ’s to change into in the afternoon and children at home, of course you can be in your PJ’s too! We hope to see you all there!

-Miss Blackham

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Awesome critique and green pen work on Jamboard!

By Miss Blackham21st January 2021

I must give a shout out to all of the lovely year 6’s who have been working hard, peer and self critiquing their reading comprehension answers using Jamboard. I am extremely impressed with the effort Harrison and Chriso have put in to not only giving their friends very specific critique but also for acting on the feedback they had been given and editing it in green pen on Jamboard! I am so proud of you both and it has been great to see that other year 6’s are now acting on their feedback using the green pen too! Well done superstars and please keep it up!

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Online Safety Poster Competition

By Mrs Graves20th January 2021

Have you entered the E-safety poster competition? You still have time, send your entries or photos of your entries to your phase leader or myself [email protected]

Winners will be announced in Pride of Plover assembly on Friday.

Thank you for the entries already received.

Mrs Graves

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Tips for supporting your child’s well-being during lockdown.

By Mrs Graves20th January 2021

During this current Coronavirus Lockdown, the well-being of our children remains very important to us. We understand that children are dealing with the restrictions in different ways, and that some children are finding it hard-going.

If you have concerns, this resource may help, there are a selection of tips:
https://ssscpd.co.uk/education/parentsandguardians/child-mental-health-10-tips-for-parents

The resource is available as a document and short video presentation.

Please do speak to your class teacher too, as there may be more support we can offer.

This link will also be in the Parent Support Centre area on the front page of the school website.

Mrs Graves

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Plover postcard winners in 5/6

By Miss Blackham18th January 2021

A shout out to these lovely lot for their awesome learning today!

Brogan- for awesome effort and contributing to the discussions in school

Kai- for 100% effort in everything he does and his commitment to achieving his ME

Tilly La- for always perceiving in maths and leading her own learning

Lacey Johno- for being an all around superstar, always!

Agrima- for consistently working hard to achieve her ME’s!

Could your child be entitled to Free School Meals?

By Mrs Graves11th January 2021

Have your circumstances changed? You may be entitled to Free School Meals.

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, they have automatically received school meals when they were in school this year, but now we are back to learning from home, you may need to apply for Free School Meals, in order to qualify for the food vouchers to use in supermarkets.

If your child is in Year 3,4, 5 or 6 and your situation has changed, you may also be able to receive Free School Meals for your child.

Have a look at the list below and  visit the DMBC website to apply if you are eligible.

The process is quick and you can find out straight away.

Please contact school if you need support in applying and we will be happy to help.

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/free-school-meals

Am I entitled to free school meals for my child?

Your child will be eligible for free school meals if you are receiving one of the following benefits or support:

  • Universal Credit – Your annual net earned income must be no more that £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to 3 of your most recent assessment periods.
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and your annual income is below £16,190 (as worked out by HM Revenue & Customs)
  • Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • parents receiving Working Tax Credit for four weeks after their employment finishes are entitled to free school meals during that period.  This also applies to parents who start working less than 16 hours per week

 

Mrs Graves

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