Mrs Taylor, Author at Moortown Primary School, Leeds

SEAL statement 26 September

This week it is Staying Safe week and ‘I can keep myself and others safe’ is our weekly statement.

This week, it’s Staying Safe week and ‘I can keep myself and others safe’ is our statement for the week.

From staying safe around dogs (Dogs Trust) to drugs safety (d:side for KS2), emergency first aid to a cyber bullying drama workshop, safety while exercising (street dancer) to road safety (police) – we have lots of activities planned for the week!

Some classes will be visiting the local fire station and also Allerton Grange to learn about food safety and take part in an ICT based photography session based on safety.

Our School Council have even set the homework for the end of the week.

Between 3pm – 3.30pm on Thursday 29 September, dside (an interactive drug education provider) will be offering parents and carers the opportunity to meet their representative, in the dining room, to discuss any of the aspects covered during their visit. There will also be information available for you to take away.

Should you have any questions about the week please contact your child’s class teacher or speak with me directly.

We hope your child / children enjoy the week.

SEAL statement 19 September

‘I know how others might feel when they are in a new situation’ is the SEAL statement this week.

‘I know how others might feel when they are in a new situation’ is the SEAL statement this week.

We have a number of new children and members of staff who have joined Moortown Primary school this September. We hope they are settling in well. How do you think they might feel in their new school?

Staying Safe themed week 26 September

Our first themed week this year is Staying Safe. Do you have a job that relates to safety?

We are looking for parents / carers who have a job related to safety.

If you can spare some time, during our Staying Safe themed week (26 September), to come in to talk to the children about how safety affects your work please speak to your child’s class teacher or leave a message at the office.

Thank you.

SEAL statement 12 September

Our SEAL statement for this week is ‘I understand what SEAL means.’

Our SEAL statement for this week is ‘I understand what SEAL means.’

This week we are looking more closely at what SEAL represents and in particular what are the social and emotional skills and aspects of learning that SEAL is trying to develop.

The aspects of learning are:

	Self awareness
	Managing feelings
	Motivation
	Empathy
	Social skills

These aspects are often considered to fall into two categories – personal (eg self awareness) and interpersonal (eg social skills).

Within each of these aspects of learning there are many skills.

The SEAL resources allow children to develop the concepts, understanding and skills over time, building on what they have previously learned.

New SEAL statement and theme

As we start the new school year our SEAL theme focuses on New Beginnings and ‘I can make someone feel welcome’ is the statement for this week.

As we start the new school year, our SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) theme focuses on New Beginnings and ‘I can make someone feel welcome‘ is the statement for this week.

New Beginnings

New beginnings allows children the opportunity to discuss and reflect on how they or others may feel in a new situation or setting. This SEAL theme offers children the opportunity to see themselves as valued individuals within a community, and to contribute to shaping a welcoming, safe and fair learning community for all.

The key areas of learning throughout this theme are empathy, self-awareness, social skills and motivation.

Through discrete SEAL lessons, circle times and across the curriculum, children will explore feelings of happiness and excitement, sadness, anxiety and fearfulness, while learning (and putting into practice) shared models for calming down and problem-solving.

New beginnings supports the development of a learning community in each classroom where all members feel that they belong. Class contracts, produced at the start of the year, allow children to contribute to how they feel they can achieve a safe and fair learning community.

The Really Big Summer Adventure

Change4Life have launched their new campaign to run throughout the six week summer holiday to inspire children and their families to increase their physical activity and healthy eating.

Change4Life have launched their new campaign to run throughout the six week summer holiday to inspire children and their families to increase their physical activity and healthy eating.

Year 3, 4 and 5 will be receiving their Really Big Summer Adventure maps this week full of daily activities, weekly challenges and gold medal rewards to keep active all summer long.

However, all children, parents and carers are encouraged to use the Change4Life Fun Generator with over 100 fun activities to keep children up and about during the summer holidays.

Have a happy and healthy summer!

SEAL statement 11 July

‘I am ready to cope with a change of teacher’ is the final SEAL statement for our Changes theme.

‘I am ready to cope with a change of teacher’ is the final SEAL statement for our Changes theme.

This week the children will be spending an afternoon with their new teacher and teaching assistant in their new classroom.

During the session the children will be able to ask questions about their new class and get to know their new teacher, helping them to get ready for this upcoming change.

We’re through to the final!

After a very close Wake Up Shake Up competition this week, our Year 2 team have made it through to the Leeds City final. The team gave their best performance with lots of energy and enthusiasm to win against five other KS1 teams. Well done to all the team and good luck in the final!

KS1 WUSU team

KS1 WUSU North East Leeds winners

SEAL statement 04 July

‘I know strategies to deal with feelings to do with change’ is our next SEAL statement.

‘I know strategies to deal with feelings to do with change’ is our next SEAL statement.

Children can experience a range of powerful and conflicting emotions as a result of change – for example, excitement, anxiety, uncertainty, loss, anger and resentment. Having strategies to deal with these feelings will help children to cope better with change.

Bike Week

Last week, during Bike Week, over 120 journeys were made too and from school by bike.

Last week, during Bike Week, over 120 journeys were made to and from school by bike.

All the names of children who cycled to school have now been entered in the Leeds City Council prize draw to be held on Monday 04 July with tickets drawn by the Lord Mayor.

Good luck to all those children.

It’s great to see children continuing to use their bike after bike week has finished as a healthy way to travel to school.