World Osprey Week Update / DEMA Photo Competition

29 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

osprey-childrens-park-mar-20151.jpgCheck out the latest news on this year’s recent World Osprey Week.  We get a mention and it’s lovely to see what other schools around the world have been up to.

http://www.ospreys.org.uk/wow-update/

Thank you to our Year 4 photographer for passing on the brilliant photos.  Great inspiration for the up-coming DEMA photographic competition that is running from 22 April – 22 May 2015.   Take a look at our last year’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winning entries.

This is a great opportunity for everyone to get out and interact with our natural environment and I look forward to see some wonderful photos!

 

 

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Talk4Writing: “The Day we made Muffins in Junior Kindergarten!”

27 April, 2015 By Mr. Toby Leave a Comment

Children in our JK class have been using Talk 4 Writing to share the fun activities taking place in their classroom. And what a lot of fun they’ve been having!
In JK, the shared text was a recount of an exciting morning of baking! As you can see from the video, pupils were excited to share the details of the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins that were made during Miss Lauren’s visit.
The structure of this recount modeled how to introduce an idea to a listener. It then moves on to sequence the memorable parts of the event, giving specific details where relevant or exciting.

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“How does my child learn maths?”

24 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

maths-parent-workshop-april-2015We are pleased to invite parents to join us for a fun morning session aimed at providing information on how our students develop their numeracy skills throughout the school.

We hope to show how maths is developed and consolidated in across the school, as well as learning how to effectively support your child at home. We will offer information on:

  • Emergent maths for young minds
  • Understanding the number system
  • Calculations
  • Mental maths

Sessions will be split to allow us to focus on the differing needs of our younger and older children.We hope you can join us for these fun and informative sessions:

Key Stage 1 & 2: Year 2 – Year 6

Tuesday 28th April: 8:30 – 10:00am

 

Early Years: Toddlers – Year 1

Wednesday 29th April: 8:30 – 10:00am

 

We hope to see you there!

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Talk4Writing: Storytellers, puppeteers and writers in Year 2!

23 April, 2015 By Mr. Toby Leave a Comment

Our Year 2 class have been busy inventing their own stories over the past month, thanks to their shared Talk 4 Writing text: “The Papaya that Spoke”.
Notice in the video how students learned and played with the original story with the use of actions, intonation and a home-made puppet show. All of this rehearsal enabled students in the class to explore the shared text and build confidence in retelling the complete story.
This confidence was essential for children to begin adapting the text for their own writing. By changing settings and characters, children were able to create an entirely new version of the story, complete with a surprise ending!  Click on ‘Read more’ to read some of the stories.

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Shark Week at Provo Primary

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

shark-stanley-bookEach year we dedicate a week to learning about wildlife in our local environment. Shark week follows on from our successful Osprey Week last year.  This week across the school, classes are investigating sharks.

We would like to thank all the community members who will be offering their expertise.

On Wednesday, David Gallardo (photographer) will be sharing his amazing photography and diving with shark experiences with Jk – Yr2.

On Thursday, Tina Randall (Shark Defenders), Jackie Walker (Amanyara Nature Discovery Centre) and Amy Avenant (DEMA) will be joining together with our Yr. 1-6 teachers to offer a morning of shark activities that the children will rotate through. Activities will include: fact finding, crafts, poetry and drama.

Bring your cameras on Friday and take some family photos with the Stanley Shark photo board.

Find out more about Stanley Shark and what you can do to help protect sharks at http://www.sharkdefenders.com/

Filed Under Community News, Local Animal Week, Our Local Environment, School News

Summer Term, 2015 – Newsletters and Topic Maps

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

topic-maps-summer-2015Class newsletters and curriculum topic maps help you to keep in the loop and find out what is happening in your child’s class this summer term.

Access important information, discover topics your child will be exploring and see how you can support your child’s learning at home.

What a variety of exciting, creative topics we will be exploring!

 

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After-School Clubs, Summer 2015

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

school-club-imageStarting Monday 2oth May, we are pleased to offer new and exciting after-school clubs to enjoy this term for all children from JK through to Year 6, alongside some returning popular ones.

For our younger members  we have a majestic ‘Be a Princess Club’ and an energetic ‘Adventure Club’.  Our ever popular ‘Bit of Everything’ club is also continuing this term.

Feeling sporty?  Then how about our ‘Soccer’ or  ‘TAG Rugby’ clubs.   Our new ‘Newspaper Magic’ club will appeal to those who like to solve a problem and be free to be creative.  This term is a great opportunity for new members to enrol in ‘Junior / Advanced French‘ Steel Band and Homework clubs too.

If you are interested in your child joining us then please download the attached registration form.

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Flamingoes and Chicks are Taking a Break

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

flamingo-family-2Our very popular Flamingoes and Chicks sessions, we will be taking a short break this term. We will start up these popular sessions once more in July and then again in September.

We hope you enjoyed what started out to be a few free sessions, but due to popular demand, ended up running for months! A big thank you to Mrs. Helen and Mrs. Rachel for leading the programme over its time.  We will miss seeing everyone each week, but with a full toddler class this term, our fullest attention needs to be on our enrolled young minds and needs.

Thank you all for your interest and support and we look forward to seeing you in either July or September.

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School Lunch (Monday 20th April to Thursday 21st May)

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

school-lunch-picPlease click on the image left to see our new school lunch menu for Monday 20th April to Thursday 21st May.

Lunches are available for full-time children.

We have new ordering options this term.  Please note that all orders and payments need to be made in ADVANCE and that a cut off ordering date system is now in place.

 

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Welcome to the Summer Term, 2015

22 April, 2015 By Miss Sian Leave a Comment

summer-term-2015Welcome to the summer term at Provo Primary.

Thank you for your patience with our website issues.  We are almost back to our familiar look and are pleased to publish our first post of the new term.

It is a busy and exciting term ahead, starting with our ‘Shark Week’ and ‘Parent Maths Calculation workshops’ in April.  We look forward to welcoming Mrs. Bonnie and Mr. Joel in May and our swimming programme from K-Yr. 6 starts in mid May.  Our PTA are also busy planning their annual fundraiser – amongst a few other events.

Take a look at our calendar for the events and dates we have in place this term.

 

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