Well done to the some of the Year 5 / 6 pupils who competed in the area Sports Hall Athletics competition this week. A boys team and a girls team participated in relays, sprints and a variety of field events, with all team members’ points being added together to give a final score. The boys’ team came 6th whilst the girls’ team cam 7th, competing against all other local primary schools. Mr Field was very proud of their teamwork, effort and speedy running!
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Stiperstones Class News
Harvest Service
Today, we held a very successful Harvest Service at Leaton Church. Each class dedicated time in recent weeks to thinking about our theme: God’s world.
On Climate Action Day, pupils considered what is important to them in the world and how we can all look after it. This work fed into their ideas for the Harvest Service.
Pimhill and Haughmond sang about recycling and made models out of ‘rubbish’ that can now be played with! Grinshill talked about how they could look after the world, including writing some fantastic poems. Stiperstones and Wrekin researched all kinds of environmental issues and how we/they can help save the planet, as well as writing some very thoughtful prayers.
All in all, we are very proud of the work, ideas, prayers and promises the pupils created – it was truly their service!
Finally, we would like to thank all of the parents, carers, friends and family who came along to share the Service. Reverend Hannah Lins, the congregation and the staff at school would also like to say thank you for the generous donations to the food bank in Shrewsbury.
Dear Lord. Thank you for Harvest time when we can share with those less fortunate than us and remember how to love God’s world. Amen (Prayer written by Clementine, Y6)
Bikeability Success
This week, all pupils from Year 4 have completed their Bikeability Level One! In addition, all pupils in Year 6 have completed Bikeability Level Three! They have all been presented with badges and certificates in Worship.
Pupils have learned how to ride safely on the playground and on the road, with the assessors looking for pupils to show control and awareness of hazards.
The feedback from the assessors was very positive – with one saying, “The pupils have been excellent; a credit to the school.”
Next half term, Year 5 will have the chance to complete their Level Two certificate.
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Times Tables Rockstars
We have again subscribed to Times Tables Rockstars to help the pupils’ quick recall of their times tables. At the moment, we are using it with the older pupils (Key Stage 2) but will roll it into Key Stage 1 in the coming months.
Your KS2 child has a login and can access the online resource to play games and test themselves against the clock for all times tables from x1 up to x12.
They receive rewards in the game, which they can then redeem to ‘buy’ new features for their ‘avatar’.As they continue to improve their speed and accuracy, they move from being a ‘Rookie’ band member to an ‘International Rock Star’ – it is very engaging and the feedback has been excellent from the pupils!
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If you have nay questions, please contact the school office.
Reading Eggs / Reading Eggspress!
Your child will have brought home a login for Reading Eggs (Key Stage 1) or Reading Eggspress (Key Stage 2). This online, interactive resource has been purchased by the school to deepen pupils’ reading skills and improve their comprehension in a fun and exciting way. It should be used in conjunction with reading books – Reading Eggs should be seen as additional reading to your child’s regular daily routine.
To login use these links:
or
Click the login button at the top of the page.
Once your child has logged in, you will notice that there are tasks for them to complete – the class teacher will set reading activities for the pupils. Usually these involve reading a passage and then answering questions about it. Please allow your child the time and space to complete these independently in order that the class teacher can make a reasonable assessment of your child’s work. The system sends a report to the teacher about the pupils’ answers, reading time and how many attempts they have made.
We will also be using Reading Eggs / Reading Eggspress in school for developing reading and comprehension skills.
Class teachers will signpost pupils and parents to the activities via the school website and homework books.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
School Council Elections
Pupils from Year 1 up to Year 6 have been tasked with writing their letters of application for the upcoming School Council Elections.
The Committees are:
- Eco
- Teaching and Learning
- Worship
- Healthy Helpers
- Fun and Games
Elections will take place on Friday 14th September 2018 and new School Council members will be announced during the following week.
Good luck!
Welcome Back!
We are really happy to welcome back all pupils, parents/carers and staff back to school for the Autumn 2018 term.
Remember – if you need to speak with your child’s class teacher, please make an appointment via Mrs Winwood in the School Office.
Transition Day – New Classes
On Tuesday 10th July 2018 pupils will experience life in their new classes for September. Current Year 6 pupils will be attending their secondary schools, whilst all other pupils will meet their new teachers for the day. Pupils should go to their existing classes first to register and give lunch information, before being directed to their new class.
The teachers are very much looking forward to this event, but of you have any questions, please pop into school.
Area Sports Celebration
Well done to the pupils from a range of our local schools who came along to Bomere Heath this week to compete in the annual Area Sports.
Pupils from Bomere Heath, Kinnerley, St John the Baptist Ruyton, Weston Lullingfields and Bicton schools arrived to take part in races throughout the morning. Each school had many pupils winning events such as egg and spoon, 250m, sprints, the sack race and the amazing relay. Both the boys and girls relay races were won by St John the Baptist at Ruyton, so they walked way with the Relay Shields.
We would like to thank all competitors and their teachers for attending and look forward to next year’s Area Sports Day!
Art Week Day One!
Today we have been exploring the rainbow as a symbol of hope. We explored different ways of representing the rainbow and used string to create unique pieces of rainbow art.
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