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Latest news from around the school

Have you responded to our annual survey yet?

Posted on 01 June 2018 by Mr Roundtree

At Moortown Primary, we’re always keen to hear your views.

Visit the survey site and respond to a series of statements – either agree / agree strongly or disagree / disagree strongly (or say that you don’t know). There’s also the opportunity to add any comments you may have. The survey should take you about five minutes – maybe a bit longer if you add lots of comments. The survey is open until 11 June.

 

Thank you for sharing your views.

Fab feedback

Posted on 30 May 2018 by Mr Roundtree

We recently welcomed some new headteachers to Moortown Primary. Their visit to school was one of a series of support sessions organised by Noctua Teaching School, of which we are a lead partner.

Here are some comments we received following the visit:

Thank you ever so much for taking time out to meet with us… It was very much appreciated. From my point of view, it was a great opportunity to remind me of everything I am working towards in my own setting – a focus on quality first teaching and consistency throughout school…

 

Thank you for the time you gave us… not only was it great to talk through [various aspects of school leadership], but also having the opportunity to walk around your school was a bonus.  I was most impressed by the attitudes of the children towards their learning, and the consistent approach you have to non-negotiables across the year groups. This is something that I’m trying to embed at [my new school], and seeing the impact it has at Moortown has renewed my energies.

Walk to school prize draw

Posted on 25 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

Well done to all pupils who have encouraged their families to walk to school this week or if you had to come by car, you have parked further away to park and stride.  We hope you have enjoyed the benefits of this active travel.

Once our Living Streets travel tracker data is available after the half term, we will have the prize draw for all children who have walked/used park and stride this week.

Hope you get some chance this half term to continue to enjoy lots of  physical activity – maybe a local walk, a parkrun, a bike ride or a swim.

May half term fun at Temple Newsam...

Posted on 23 May 2018 by Mrs Quirk

If you’re stuck for ideas for things to do next week, why not consider one of the following at Temple Newsam?

Paint your own tankard with Jackrabbits pottery 

Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 May. Book a session, 11.30-12.30pm or 2-3pm. Jackrabbits will glaze, fire and wrap the tankards. Please allow a max of 28 days from workshop date to allow mugs to be ready for collection. £13 per tankard in the House. Contact the Temple Newsam House or book on Eventbrite.

Cheers half term crafts!

Saturday 26 May to Sunday 03 June. Drop in session. All ages. Crafts inspired by the ceramics in the exhibition. Design a cup and a coaster to take home. Included in house admission price.

Storytime

Wednesday 30 May 2-3pm. Join our resident storyteller to enjoy stories all about drink! Included in house admission price.

Hidden Temple Newsam Tour

Saturday and Tuesday in half term at 11am. Journey under the House, learn how the servants got around unseen and discover the cellars. Who is the Blue Lady and what happened to poor Phoebe Gray? Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Limited places, booking advised. Suitable for 7+. Included in house admission price.

Discovery Tour

Thursday at 11am. Explore the House with our friendly guide! Included in house admission price.

Up on the roof!

Thursday at 2.30pm and 3.15pm Take in stunning views by going on the roof of Temple Newsam House. A head for heights and ability to climb some steep steps required. Booking required. The tour will only go ahead in fine weather so call 0113 3367460 to book and confirm the tour is going ahead. Ages 7+ (children accompanied by an adult).

On the farm…

Visit the animals including pigs, sheep, cattle and ducks! There’s also a café, playgrounds and gardens to explore…

Visit the website leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse or call 0113 3367460 for details of admission prices, access and events. Also on facebook and twitter.

Moortown Living Streets Local Group has launched!

Posted on 23 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

A new ‘parent led’ Living Streets group has been set up in Moortown to campaign for improved streets in the local area.

The launch coincides with the publication of a new Family Walk To School Kit to mark #WalktoSchoolWeek, a national event from UK charity Living Streets.

The Moortown group is the first local group in Leeds and will be working towards creating a safer, more enjoyable environment for people in our area.

Please help us make Moortown better by registering to receive news from us.

Find out more and stay informed about our upcoming initiatives:

https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/what-you-can-do/local-groups/moortown

Have you been walking to school?

Posted on 22 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

Have you been coming on foot to school during walk to school week this week?  If so, you will be in the prize draw on Friday.  The more times you walk or park and stride, the more entries into the draw you will have.

Take a look at our walk to school video  for more facts and benefits of this form of active travel.

 

Walk to School week

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

Thank you to Zariaat from Living Streets for our Walk to School week assembly this afternoon.

We reminded ourselves about lots of benefits of walking to school – less traffic and pollution near the school gates, spending time with family and friends and physical and mental health improvements.

Don’t forget our prize draw on Friday for all pupils who have walked or used a park and stride option this week.

Well done to Year 2 who have recorded the most active travel journeys to school so far this year.

Brownlee Triathlon

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

Some of our KS2 pupils have enjoyed taking part in the Brownlee Triathlon at John Smeaton Leisure Centre in the sunshine today.  They’ve completed the three elements of the triathlon – swim, bike and run.

 

 

 

Walk to School week

Posted on 20 May 2018 by Mrs Taylor

This week, we will be taking part in national Walk to School week.  It looks like the perfect weather for it too!

We’re sure you’ll agree these are all great benefits of walking to school.

During Walk to School week, children who walk to school or park further away and walk the rest of the journey (park and stride) will all be entered into a prize draw to win one of five £10 vouchers at the end of the week.

We are also looking forward to hearing about what you notice on your route to school as part of our whole school homework this week.

National Walk to School week has featured in this week’s First News.

By taking a walk to school, children will be working towards our Living and Learning statement for this week.

I recognise mental health is important.

Why not try this Supermovers quiz to see how physical activity can boost children’s mental wellbeing.

Fab feedback

Posted on 17 May 2018 by Mr Roundtree

We recently received a lovely email from a current parent wanting to tell us how great a particular teacher is at Moortown Primary. Here are some extracts (fully anonymised in terms of pupil and teacher):

My children [benefit from] the effectiveness of high-performing teachers at Moortown Primary School. Specifically, [one teacher] has made a large and positive difference to my son’s performance at school. He has managed to succeed…by not only making my son feel happy about attending school, but also by enabling the progress of his students by working tirelessly to create a highly engaging, challenging and nurturing environment… [The teacher] appears to adopt a teaching strategy that incorporates every individual child’s personality and abilities… [The teacher] is an effective and highly skilled [person].

My son [has been shown] that he is a valued member of his class… my son… loves attending school…

[This teacher] is what many teachers should aspire to be… a positive, caring leader that encourages a sense of belonging in the classroom and has high expectations for all… students that does not discourage but inspires… students to keep on achieving.