PTA Valentines Bake Sale a great success thanks to generosity

pta-valentines-bake-sale-2016The PTA would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated goodies to the Valentines Bake Sale yesterday, the selection and amount were just unbelievable! We almost could have opened our own cake shop!
Also a very big thank you to Lourdes, Cherrie and Eva for staying to help me sell, sell, sell – I would have been totally overwhelmed with out you!
We still have quite a bit leftover so if you missed the chance to grab a treat yesterday then I will be there again at 3pm today to do a SUPER SALE – everything for a $1!
Thank you for your continued support. There were many parents who insisted we “keep the change” 🙂 you guys are awesome. Every little counts towards helping make our children educational experience that much greater.
Hope to see you snapping up the last of the goodies this afternoon,
Kate and the PTA Team
P.S A big thanks also to the teachers for letting us take up all your fridge space so the ants didn’t get to all the wonderful treats before we did!

 

Sharing a little love and appreciation at Provo Primary School

secret-angel-week-2016It’s ‘Secret Angel Week’ here at Provo Primary – a week where everybody gets to experience a little love and appreciation at the workplace and show just how much human beings can truly connect to one another and share happiness together — when we make ‘love and care’ a workplace “game”.

A bit like a ‘Secret Santa’, all of our staff have become a ‘Secret Angel’ to another staff member (Human).  Over the week we will anonymously shower our ‘Human’ with gifts, love, kindness and treats.  It’s wonderful to see how creative everyone gets, how they cleverly we all disguise our identity from our chosen ‘Human’ and how much we enjoy the challenge of trying to guess our own ‘Secret Angel’.

All will be revealed on Friday after school when the ‘Secret Angels’ will reveal who their ‘Human’ has been.

This year many of our classes are also enjoying a ‘Secret Angel Day’ in a similar way, spreading the joy across the school.  It sure is a happy week here at Provo Primary!

If you would like to enjoy a ‘Secret Angel Week’ at your school or workplace please see the rules of the game below. [Read more…]

Baked Delights needed for our PTA Bake Sale on Monday

Bake Sale 2016If you haven’t already started gathering your ingredients, remember that it is the Great Provo Primary School PTA Valentine’s Bake Sale on Monday.

Monday 15th February – at pick up times -12 pm and 3 pm.

Straight after mid-term break.

Baked donations welcome from all families.  Volunteers are needed to help on the day.

Please contact Kate at k.burchill@hotmail.com.

 

Kindergarten Prepare Stone Soup with a Turks and Caicos Twist

k-soup-feb-2016 (6)For our Celebrations topic and Turks and Caicos Heritage week, the Kindergarten children learned about many of the things that make Turks and Caicos beautiful and unique. They were encouraged to share their favorite thing and what it meant to them.

We learned that Turks and Caicos Islanders come together during celebrations and cook many of the old traditional foods such as Johnny Cake, Souse and Boiled Fish and Grits. We listened to the story of ‘The Stone Soup’ and made our own soup with Johnny Cake.

Celebrations are a time to dress up in our Sunday Best. In the past, this would be made from flour bags. Each child painted their own Turks and Caicos national dress or shirt to learn about the national pride of each island.

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Year research space flight, space probes, telescopes and satellites

yrs-space-jan-2016 (1)In the last couple of weeks Year 5 have been working hard on their teamwork skills to research different topics. As part of our ‘Space and Segregation’ topic the children were split into teams where they had to learn about space flight, space probes, telescopes and satellites and then feedback to their group to create a poster. They then also worked in pairs to produce information on individual planets, selecting carefully information that was new to the class. I have been very impressed with just how well the class has co-operated to complete these activities. We are now working towards designing our very own, very individual lunar probes and satellites. Watch this space for the fantastic end-products! [Read more…]

Year 4 explore the faiths and beliefs of Buddhists all around the world.

what-is-kharma-feb-2016What a fantastic start to 2016 Flamingo class has had. We have been delving into the faiths and beliefs of Buddhists all around the world. We started looking at the story of the Buddha and how he came to realise there was more to life than the life of luxury behind his palace walls.

What do you think Karma is?  Watch our video to see what our Year 4s think.

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Year 2 are all in a flap (jack) about measuring

yr-2-flap-jacks (4)As part of our maths topic last week we had been learning to measure weight using scales, so what better way to put our skills into practice than measuring and weighing out ingredients?

We started off the week using a balance, finding objects that were heavier, lighter and the same, as a given weight. We then learnt how to read the amount on different measuring scales. After measuring the weight of various items around the classroom, including our shoes, we decided we were ready for the serious stuff!

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Maths Exploration in JK

jk-maths-jan-2016-(5)The JK class have been very enthusiastic about exploring shapes, numbers, sequencing and counting out quantities. Please have a look at our pictures where you can see the children independently carrying out various maths activities.

 

 

 

 

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Safer Internet Day is next Tuesday

WebSafer Internet Day Tuesday 9th February, 2016

How will you ‘Play Your Part for a Better Internet’?

The Internet is a wonderful tool. It is always available, contains a vast range of information and allows immediate connections with others around the globe. Here at Provo Primary computing is an integral part of our curriculum and the benefits it offers continues to be reaped by students and teachers alike. However, it is important that while embracing a digital world we maintain the same precautions and security that we would apply to the real world.

Please find some useful hints below to ensure that this safety is upheld. February 9th 2016 marks Safer Internet Day and we encourage you to bring this to the attention of your children so that they are prepared and know how to confront any challenges the Internet might throw in their direction.

Please take the time to read through some of the presentations designed by our Year 6 students. These multimedia slides offer valuable advice and suggestions to parents on how to keep the Internet fun and safe!

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Year 5 & 6 Field Hockey Showcase this Thursday

hockey-showcase-poster-feb-2016Key Stage 2 PE Field Hockey Showcase

Thursday 4th February, 8:45 – 9:45am

@ Graceway Sports Centre

The children in Years 5 and 6 will be participating in our first Spring Term PE Showcase this week.  We are pleased to bring field hockey back to our PE curriculum this year. Children in Years 5 & 6 have been refining the skills required to play, from positioning and passing to travelling with the ball and shooting.

Children have been divided into 5 teams for a mini-tournament.  Each team will participate in a mini league where the top two teams on goal difference will compete in a grand final.

Thank you to K & J in Year 6 for designing this fantastic poster.

I look forward to seeing as many parents and community friends at the event as possible!

Regards,

Mr George
PE Coordinator

 

Year 1 are Immersed into the World of Animals

yr-1-animals-feb-2016-(13)As part of our current topic ‘The Carnival of Animals’, Year 1 have been fully immersed into the world of animals. We have been exploring different animals, learning new information facts, writing information sentences and creating some beautiful Eric Carle inspired art.

During our Spanish sessions, our latest focus was on learning about the special features of different animals, like tusks on elephants and manes on lions.

 

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School Council Crazy Hair Day Success

sc-crazy-hair-jan-2016-(22)A BIG thank you to all you creative parents and carers out there for participating so enthusiastically in our ‘Crazy Hair Day”; we can see now where the children get their ‘creativity’ from.

Take a look at all the photos of our Year 1 – 6s!

 

 

 

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Toddlers experience with Humpty Dumpty

toddlers-humpty-jan-2016 (12)The Toddlers have been learning popular nursery rhymes so far this term. A favourite has been Humpty Dumpty and they have been exploring the rhyme in a variety of ways.

Perhaps the highlight for the children (teachers) was the experiment in using a real egg when telling the rhyme and watching it fall and breaking. The children were most concerned in seeing the broken Humpty Dumpty. However, attention quickly shifted when they were given a boiled egg to crack, peel and eat! YUM!

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Preschool Shape Explorers

ps-shape-explorers-jan-2016-(24)The Preschool’s Topic, ‘It’s All About the Shapes’, has involved far more than learning just about the basic shapes, but rather exploring the world of ‘shape’.

First we went on a shape hunt around school as an introduction to the topic. Then we have investigated size, patterns, holes and tubes. The children have thoroughly enjoyed going outdoors to explore these concepts in further detail.

Take a journey of shape exploration through the eyes of our Preschool class…

 

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Invites Galore for Year 3

yr-3-jan-2016 (2)We have been back at school only a few weeks now, and already Year 3 have been invited along to other classes to share and discover some of the exciting activities that have been going on in their classrooms. Year 4 invited us to come and encounter their “Explorers and their Discoveries” projects they had researched into. Year 1 invited us to come and experience some of their ‘MindUp’ learning. We ourselves have been quite busy too. Read on to find out more…

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Yummy Valentine’s Bake Sale approaching

Bake Sale 2016Start flicking through your cookery books and start planning, everyone…  the Great Provo Primary School Valentine’s Bake Sale is approaching.

Monday 15th February 2016 – at 12 pm and 3 pm.

Straight after mid-term break.

Baked donations welcome from all families.  Volunteers are needed to help on the day.

Please contact Kate at k.burchill@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletters and Topic Maps – Spring 2016

topics-jan-2016Class newsletters and curriculum topic maps help you to keep in the loop and find out what is happening in your child’s class. Access important information, discover topics your child will be exploring and see how you can support your child’s learning at home.

Over the next week, look out for your child’s class newsletter and topic map in your email inbox or online here.

Our topics this term will take our children on learning journeys into story lands, exploring our senses, back in time to the world of the dinosaurs, the Ancient Egyptians, the Tudor age of exploration, conflict during World War 2 and out to space and into the future.  What an adventure well all be having!

Perhaps you have some knowledge, an interest or resources that will help to bring our class topics alive this term?  We love to hear from you if you do.

School Lunch – Term 2, 2016

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Remember to order your child’s school lunch for this term on Islehelp.

Lunch Menu:  

Monday Chicken fried rice
Tuesday Cheese or pepperoni pizza ($3.00 for 1 slice/$6.00 for 2 slices)
Wednesday Pasta and meatballs with garlic bread
Thursday Fish fingers with mashed potatoes and coleslaw
Friday BBQ chicken, macaroni cheese and corn on the cob

All meals are up to $6.00 each.

Read more to find out how to order using our Point of Sale (POS) or online payment options using IsleHelp

Please note that the cut off for ordering weekly lunches will be Monday at 9am for the week ahead.  At this time, the week menu will be closed and sent off to our lunch suppliers for the week. Please therefore ensure that if you haven’t ordered lunch by this time, you supply your child with their own lunch. Asking us to process same day orders is both challenging for us and our supplier.

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After-School Clubs, Spring 2016

school-club-imageStarting Monday 11th January, we have new and exciting after-school clubs to enjoy, alongside some returning popular ones. With the cooler weather of this term we have a number of sporting clubs on offer.  For our younger clubbers we are introducing a ‘Basketball, T-ball and Soccer’ club.  For our older children we are re-offering ‘Athletics’, alongside the ever-popular ‘TAG Rugby’ and ‘Soccer’ clubs.  Find out more about our new ‘Music and MindUp’ club and how music can stimulate and develop the brain.  French and Homework clubs will continue – new members welcome.

 

Click on the image above to see the club schedule.

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Happy New Year and Welcome to Our Spring Term

2016-imageHappy New Year and welcome back to all our children, parent, teachers and community friends (locally and around the world). We hope you have all enjoyed the festive season and that you are all ready for the new term ahead.

New school news will be posted on our blog and Facebook pages and class newsletters and topic maps will be sent home this week to let you know about your child’s class and curriculum information for this term.

In addition to these, please click on to see key pieces of admin information and general reminders that are important for everyone to read and take on board:

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Santa Claus is Coming to School!

santa-2015 (3)Tradition continued here at Provo Primary, with Santa arriving on our last day of term on a bight shiny fire truck, welcomed by everyone singing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’!

Wearing flip flops (island appropriate stage props!), but still otherwise dressed in his winter suit, he spent the morning sitting and speaking joyfully to each and every one of our children! Christmas wishes were whispered to Santa and in return a special book gift received.

Thank you, once again Santa for stopping by, creating lots of smiles and memories.  And also to everyone who helped make this tradition a highlight to our end of term activities.

 

 

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Sharing Christmas Lunch Together

christmas-lunch-2015The festive season at Provo Primary continued on Thursday with our annual Christmas Lunch.  To celebrate this occasion, the children made festive hats and place mats.  It’s always lovely to see the unique creative creations that each class, and every child comes up with.

A big thank you to Robin and his staff at ‘Pizza, Pizza’ for all of your hard work cooking our delicious feast, and for cooking our school lunches every day throughout the year.

 

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Great Sportsmanship at the TCIRFU TAG Rugby Competition

rugby-dec-2015-8-(8)On Saturday 5th December Provo Primary for fortunate enough to be invited to participate in the annual TCIRFU TAG rugby competition for all the schools on the island. This term the children in Years 1-6 have been developing their TAG Rugby skills with Mr. George, together with Courtney Tinkler from the TCIRFU. A big thank you to Courtney for all the fantastic help and resources she has provided. The children have all enjoyed this tremendously.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the TCIRFU for offering this support to our school programme.

Provo Primary were able to field two teams in the competition, comprised of children from Year 3 – 6 – Provo Primary Ospreys and Provo Primary Pelicans.  Both teams played well throughout the tournament with both reaching the finals for a fantastic head to head game.

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Year 6 enjoy participating in TCHCA ‘Hello Tourist’ initiative

yr-6-hello-tourist-nov-2015 (11)Year 6 recently received an invitation from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, which requested their participation in their Hello Tourist initiative. The Hello Tourist scheme aims to make children more aware of the tourism industry here in the TCI by giving insight into the variety of job opportunities that this growing sector offers; why tourism is important to our islands economy and financial well-being and the need for excellent customer service in order to further promote the facilities and resources accessible here on island.

Accepting the invitation ensured that on the 23rd November all members of Year 6 would be treated like a tourist for the day, in order to gain a better understanding of the hotel and tourism industry. With their passports in hand, Year 6 embarked upon a fun-filled and educational day!

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Year 6 Join Steps 4 Good Charity Walk

yr-6-steps-4-good-nov-2015Year 6 were recently proactive in the community raising both awareness and donations for Jill Beckingham’s initiative: Foot Steps 4 Good.  As you are probably aware, Jill walks across all of the Turks and Caicos Islands in order to promote and raise donations for organizations and charities who are prominent within our community.  This was an excellent opportunity for our Year 6 children to both raise donations and participate in part of the walk here in Providenciales.

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