A unique Primary School, offering a British based, child centred education in the Turks and Caicos Islands
This half term is going to be very exciting and productive with many activities scheduled to enhance the children’s learning. Some classes have already had visitors in school and others have been on visits to local venues.
Click on the different newsletters to see what each class has planned.
Click here to see some of the whole school events planned.
In PE this term, Grades 3-6 have been developing their athletics skills.
The children have been given the exciting opportunity of being coached by Michael Jules, the National Athletics coach, at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex. We have been able to use the track, long jump pit and high jump.
All the children have enjoyed these sessions and we would like to thank Michael for giving up his time each week.
Last Wednesday Grade 1 and 2 visited the Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church. The children were very well behaved and asked lots of super questions.
Spaces are limited, so hurry and sign your child up today for regular after school care, or call to check on availability if you need emergency care.
Call Miss Myrna on 342 1416 or 243 0600 or the school on 941 5638.
What a treat!!!
Greg Askins, the renowned classical guitarist, dropped in to share his talent with the children last Thursday. He was in TCI on holiday but still found time to come to school to talk and play to grades 3 – 6. It was fascinating to hear him speak about his career as a soloist and as part of the duo Nylon Wound. Best of all,though, was listening to him playing the guitar. He played several pieces; explaining about their composers and the historical context.
Click on the slideshow to see and hear more. Music to our ears
With an up-coming week of parent/teacher conferences, a link to the thought-provoking movie “Animal School” by ‘Raising Small Souls’ serves as a great reminder to us all, that children each have different needs and learning styles and should each be appreciated, loved, and encouraged for their individuality. Developing a strong partnership between home and school is fundemental to this, as together we strive to nurture and develop each child’s inherent abilities and emerging strengths.
‘Be inspired by its message of individuality, feel awestruck by the stunning photography, and relax as you listen to the soothing music.’
Visit www.raisingsmallsouls.com and discovered an informative and encouraging web site that offers practical parenting tips, advice, articles and inspirational words. It’s well worth a look!
We in Grade 6 are lucky to have Mrs Krys working with us every week. Last term, she covered the ‘basics’ of Adobe Photoshop and this term, we are learning how to alter and adapt the photos we take to improve them.
Photoshoot Click on the link to see how photogenic Grade 6 are!
The children in Grade 1 have been making moving pictures. They each chose their own individual design and incorporated a lever or sliding mechanism into their picture. Read on to find out how we made our pictures move and to see our moving pictures.
The Pre-schoolers have enjoyed listening to many traditional stories during this term. They particularly loved the story of the Gingerbread Man.
Click on to see more photos of them decorating and eating their own gingerbread men cookies…
Have you ordered your school photos yet? The final date for orders is Friday 16th February.
You can view all the photos at Tropical Imaging, using the event code password on the order form that was sent home last week. Drop into the office and pick up an extra copy if you need one.
Once again, a big thank you to Tropical Imaging for their continued support and amazing photography!
Last year, Tropical Imaging raised over $400 for the school through the photos, and this went towards some much-needed computer equipment. This year, with more pupils, they are aiming for more, as well as donating a matching amount to their chosen charity – UNICEF.
So be sure to have ordered all the photos you wish, knowing that your support will help ‘let there be “real smiles†everywhere!’
In Science, the Grade 3s have been learning about ‘light and shadows’. We carried out an experiment to see how the position and length of a shadow, made by the sun, changes over the school day. Read on to find out what we discovered…
You can also view our finished King Tut block printing patterns and read our revolting recipes, inspired by the recipe for Boy Soup in Tony Blundell’s ‘Beware of Boys’
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During their first dance lesson with Miss Shara, the Kindergarten class had fun learning the Merengue. First they practised the steps and then they partnered up and amazed us all by keeping in time with the music, and even putting in a few turns!
Children at Provo Primary are encouraged to be happy and healthy at all times. At break time children should have a ‘healthy snack’.
As well as contributing to keeping children healthy and fit, a healthy snack could also help increase their concentration and therefore assisting learning.
Click on the link to see our healthy snacks:
Many thanks to those Grade 6 parents who came along to our SATs Information Evening on 18th January.
   
In England, all Grade 6 children sit SATs before leaving Primary School – this is how they are assessed in Maths, English and Science. As Provo Primary School follows the English National Curriculum, our Grade 6 children will sit these tests too. They are based on the work the children have done from Grades 3 to 6.
