Living and learning – Healthy minds
- 16 April I can name emotions.
- 23 April I recognise emotions in myself and others. Being aware of different emotions – both positive and negative – is an important basis for good mental health.
- 30 April I show empathy. Talk to your child about empathy, both in real-life situations and also when discussing characters in a book, film or TV programme.
- 08 May I can describe ways to calm down. We all get worked up from time to time – how do different people calm down?
- 14 May I use calming down strategies. Calming down strategies might include any of the mindfulness techniques children have been taught or counting to ten, going for a walk, getting a glass of water – discuss what works for you and your child?
- 21 May I recognise mental health is important. We want our children to be happy and healthy!
This text is a great introduction to the topic of mental health for children.
Year 2 and Year 6 assessments
The STA has published an information leaflet and two videos for parents/carers of children in Year 2 and Year 6 about national curriculum assessments. The purpose of these materials is to help you understand more about the end of key stage assessments that will be administered in primary schools in May. (The end of Key Stage 1 is Year 2; the end of Key Stage 2 is Year 6.)
The materials provide basic information about the purpose and format of the tests, how parents can best support their children and how results will be reported.
Discovery Zone – University of Leeds
Year 6 went to the University of Leeds on Tuesday to take part in the Discover Zone, part of Leeds Festival of Science. We travelled there on the 7A from Moortown Corner which was all part of the excitement and then walked through town to the university. Thanks for getting your child to school early so that we were able to do this.
It was a fantastic morning and we got to experience so much incredible Science – all of the children loved it. The favourites seemed to be making mini rockets using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda (which produce carbon dioxide when mixed) and investigating the effects of obesity and smoking on our ability to exercise.
Our best sporting achievement to date
Today, at the West Yorkshire School Games, our Year 6 orienteering team have successfully won bronze medals competing against over 20 of the best teams from across West Yorkshire. A fantastic achievement! Well done to the whole team.
Moortown Park consultation
Thank you to those parents and carers who came to view the proposed plans for Moortown Park.
As part of the pupil consultation, Helen Forman, Senior Design Officer at Leeds City Council, met with our School Council and spoke to all children in a whole school assembly. She commented the children had lots of intelligent questions and comments.
The feedback will be considered and they feel hopeful to incorporate the changes that were suggested including the monkey bars that quite a few children asked for.
The equipment will be ordered soon, ready for installation at the play park so thank you for your input.
Our football coaching continues…
Written by Stan: Today in football we practised shooting. First off, we just worked in our groups -Nishaan, Stan, Grace and Pavan (who was hurt so she didn’t play). We practised free kicks. Then, someone would lay the shooter and they would hopefully score. We did that until Miss Rushbrooke called us in. After Miss called us in, we played 4 corners – if you know how to play 4 corners, you will know how to play 6 corners; it is basically the same game just with 6 corners instead. We played that until the end of the lesson.
Written by Aleena: In this session, we started off by getting into a circle and stretching our bodies. Hibba was our physio, Edward was our manager, Matthew was our kit manager, Megan was our coach and I was our press officer. After getting our hearts beating , we then played six corners.This is where there are 6 teams which try to get each other out .We all had a number. Number one would be the least confident player and number five would be the most confident player. We played two games and it was very enjoyable. There were a few people that were a bit negative. But most people put all of their effort into the game. Megan especially stood out. She helped the less confident players. Overall, I think today’s lesson was very good.
Written by Archie: This week in PE , Year 6 continued football. Today, we have been practising shooting. Our team put one person in the net, one person in defence and the other three were attacking. After training was done, we got in a circle and passed the ball to random people. Then, we got into six corners. Our group only won once but when someone lost, Phoenix said: ‘If you had fun, then you won.’
Written by Owen: In this week’s football session we practised shooting and passing. Near the end we played four corners – well six corners. But apart from that, my group (Stanley, Saleem, Brandon and me – Owen) played very well and so did others. To sum up this week’s session, it went very well.
School Savings Club
The next School Saving Club paying in date is Thursday 22 March 2018 at 3.15-3.45pm.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please hand in any money to be deposited to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to Mrs Tiffany.
The paying in dates are the penultimate Thursday of each half term and for the summer term, these dates are Thursday 17 May and Thursday 12 July at 3.15-3.45pm.
Finally, if your child would like to open account, please ask at the office.
Orienteering
Recently, some Year 4 and 6 pupils took part in the Leeds Primary School Games Orienteering Competition at Nunroyd Park.
Despite a pretty muddy course, our Year 6 team completed the course in 33:26, finishing in 2nd place, just one minute behind the first placed team. A great team effort and they have now qualified for the West Yorkshire finals.
Our Year 4 team show great resilience and perseverance to finish the course and should feel very proud of their success in the first event of this kind.
Thank you to those parents who helped with transport to make this event possible.
West Yorkshire Cross Country Championship
This week, Grace, one of our Year 6 pupils, took part in the West Yorkshire Cross Country Championships, competing against pupils from Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
Grace qualified for the finals by coming 14th in the Leeds championships.
She faced the finest runners in the county and out of a field of nearly 150 runners, Grace came a fantastic 32nd place – the 12th Leeds finisher.
Well done to Grace on her great performance!
Moortown play park consultation
- Would you like to find out more about the proposed play park on the land at the rear of school?
- Would you like to comment on the proposed play equipment suggested in the design?
- Maybe you’ve seen equipment in other parks that you’d like to recommend.
Helen Forman, a design officer from Leeds City Council, will be visiting school tomorrow to consult with our School Council. After that, all children will have chance to see the proposals in an assembly. Helen is keen to hear their views as the future users!
From 3pm, there will be chance for parents and carers to see and comment on the proposed designs.
We hope to see you there.
