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Newsletter Friday 1st May 2020

Welcome to the Friday 1st May Weekly School News Letter

Theres been lots happening in the news this week! Captain Tom’s 100th birthday, Boris’s new son was born, more Coronavirus

tests are now available to key workers, the sun has left us and the rain has returned!

There are lots of stories and speculation in the news and on social media about when schools will fully open again. Until the Department of Education announces a return date please don’t

get caught up in the “what ifs and the when’s”. Please don’t worry we will let you know as soon as we hear anything. So try

not to get caught up in the rumour mills on social media.

Burntwood Be a Friend

We are very pleased to let you know that we at Holly Grove are also supporting Be a Friend. Starting this week Mrs Heap (Catering Manager) has been making cakes/tray bakes to be given out to those in need.

A special thank you to our own staff virtual star Mrs Hickman (a member of Holly Berries and also our senior Lunchtime Supervisor) Mrs Hickman has been making cakes, presents and other lovely things for the elderly neighbours around Holly Grove Lane. Well done Mrs. Hickman and we hope you had a lovely birthday last weekend xxxx

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Our Virtual Stars of the Week!

Nursery Eleanor Vernon and Molly Stanley -100% effort every week

Jessica Walker – for making me laugh and smile everyday Miss Marshall’s Class Frankie Sharp- for not only completing activities that have been set but by creating her own creative activities and enhancing her cookery skills by making different meals.

Mrs Barnes’ Class My virtual star is Jensen Bannister for his extraordinary effort with his work each and every day and he has made a fab recycle pirate ship.

Mrs Bennetts’ Class Jude Brewer for his brilliant enthusiasm and willingness to try everything. He’s learning so may fantastic new skills, well done Jude.

Mrs Davies’ Class Star of the week is Xander Haynes

!! he has completed all the work set this week beautifully and completed his own mini-project about Hamsters.

Mynett/Mrs Sutton Class Sienna Lloyd has been doing fabulous writing each week and working hard to make it exciting to read. She has also been doing lots of topic work and some amazing baking each week. Well done Sienna!

Mr O’Connor/Mrs Willis’Class Our virtual star of the week is Heidi Wallace as we have been so impressed by her work ethic. Not only is she completing her home learning to a very high standard but she has also taken part in a huge number of other activities including, baking, writing to family friends and lots of art. Well done Heidi! Mrs Douglas’ Class My virtual star of the week is Tyler Doyle. I know that he won't mind me telling you that writing is not his favourite activity. However, in spite of this he has been self motivated whilst learning at home and has produced a fantastic model robot together with a neat, well written and amazing set of instructions on how to make one. I am very proud of you Tyler. Great work. Miss Kirby’s Class My virtual star this week goes to Elsie Hillman. She has worked exceptionally hard this week on her White Rose Maths and has also joined in on her brothers History home-learning and created a time-line of the events in her life. Keep up the hard work Elsie! You're a super star!

Mrs Surplice’s Class Virtual star is Josh Westwood. He is getting super fit with Joes Wicks every morning, doing some super Maths and English every day and completing extra activities too and sending me lots of brilliant photos.

Mrs Taylor’s Class Will Westwood is my virtual star! He has had a fun week with google classroom. He has jumped on a banana and been hit in the face during a science experiment! Alongside doing maths, English and the daily quiz everyday! Well done Will!

Mrs Whiting’s Class My star of the week this week is Noah Southall for the enthusiasm and participation he's shown throughout our Science Fortnight. Noah has loved doing many of the experiments and has written up his findings and presented them beautifully each time. He also regularly updates me on what he's been up to and has been working very hard each day on all areas of the curriculum. Well done Noah!

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Online Safety Please look on our school website for information regarding online safety - lots of advice for keeping your children safe online. Lots of helpful guides.

Keeping Fit at Home Special mention to Early years staff for participating this week. In total 119 pupils took part, 6 members of staff and 6 parents (that have admitted to it and sent me their results!" ) Highest teacher was 81, highest parent was 91)

Nursery/Reception - Louie scored the highest with 38 jumps. (33 took part)

Y1/2 - Luca scored an amazing 76! (21 took part)

Y3/4 - Rui scored 65 (21 took part)

Y5/6 - Josh scored a whopping 95! (44 took part)

Reading Stories

We want to continue our work with becoming a reading school by continuing to share stories with the children. Each day a member of staff will read a story which we will put on our school website so all children can access it. If you have some favourite stories you would like to hear then Class Dojo your

teachers!

Go to - School website - Children - Video Gallery

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Mrs Bennett’s Class This week Mrs Bennett’s class have been learning all about growing plants and life on the farm. Some children have planted seeds of their own at home which have started growing with some amazing results. In English we’ve been reading the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and learning how to use apostrophes. At home there’s been some fantastic activities going on from wildlife

spotting and bike riding to hardcore workouts and learning about the Mona Lisa. We’re also enjoying listening to Matilda on Class Dojo read by Mrs Bennett with special guest appearances from her dog! A special well done to Jacob who

is following the

story in his own copy of the book. This weeks joke comes from Phoebe, what flower can you find under your lips? Tulips!

MrsWhiting’s Class

We’ve been continuing with our science experiments this week. They’ve loved having a go at numerous experiments and some of them have written up their

results and findings. The children have produced some lovely work linked to our daily questions including: fact files on nocturnal animals and RAF/WW2 artwork. They have been hard at work with their White Rose Maths and the Reading Gladiators have been working

hard on their new work from Mrs O’Hare.

NHS Workers Bags

We have some hand made bags for NHS workers to put their clothes in when they have finished their shifts before coming home. If you would like one - please Class DoJo your class teacher!

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Mrs Ellis Enrichment Challenge!

Mrs Ellis has been setting an Enrichment challenge each week for the Reception class as they really miss our Enrichment afternoons!

Nursery Class This week we began our new topic on ‘Ways to Travel’. We have started with ‘The Wheels on the Bus’. Activities

have included making our own bus using construction toys or our own furniture, talking about a bus and where we would

like to go, finding different wheels and discussing their size/ how many we found, drawing or painting a bus, making tickets

and name badges, creating a road course, looking a signs you may see on your journey.

We have also been entertained by the staff daily. We never know who is going to pop up on class dojo or what they are doing!

A big shout out to Charlie who has been brave whilst being in hospital this week for breaking his elbow, all the reception teachers are thinking of you. Get better soon Charlie.

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Mrs Douglas’ Class First of all I would like to say a big thank you to my parents for supporting their children with their home learning. You are doing a great job and the children certainly seem to be enjoying their tasks. Some of my class appear to be missing the daily school routine, and have therefore been busy making and following their own daily timetables. In English this week the children have continued to to use the Oak National Academy website and have been asked to design and make a co-bot and then to write a set of instructions. They made some amazing models using different media and then wrote clear, detailed instructions. I was also very pleased to see that they had remembered to use their best, neat handwriting (Without me standing over them nagging them to do so.) # I have been impressed to see that my class are continuing with their daily reading and a few children are now reading longer and more challenging texts. The daily exercise continues, together with independent story writing, painting and drawing and one pupil has even been having Geography lessons using Google Earth. Keep working hard my class and keep safe.

Critical Workers Children Those of us that are critical workers’ children that have to go to school while our parents are working are doing lots of activities with children from all year groups.

On Monday the critical worker's children and the Year 3 and 4 team completed a mindfulness day. We started off with a yoga and meditation class which was very relaxing. We then went outside and played with bubbles - it's amazing how many games you can play with bubbles! The children then took part in a range of activities to create gifts for friends and family so they would know that we are thinking about them. These included balloon messages and a life size virtual hug - the children did an excellent job of decorating these to look like themselves. In the afternoon, the children played outside and created beautiful wind chimes made from seashells.

On Tuesday it was Early Years who looked after us. We started our morning off by us all joining in with a just dance. Once our bodies were all warm we could choose some of the activities whilst we took it in turns to either read to one of the teachers or complete some of the White Rose Maths. After this we had a go at 2 different science experiments one with felt tips and water making rainbows and one with food colouring and water changing colours, it was great fun. We also had the opportunity to make some posters on the computer all about ‘How to save water’ as part of our eco theme today and had a little bit of I pad time

The critical workers children on Wednesday had a go at making delicious cookies with Mrs Heap and learnt how to not only bake but decorate their cookies properly as well. After doing some maths and reading they had a go at designing a Superhero bear to enter in a competition at Waitrose. As the weather was horrible, in the afternoon they did some Noodles PE with the sports coach, it looked like a lot of fun.

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Keyworkers’ children spent Thursday with the Year 5/6 teachers in school. They did some of their home learning in the morning and designed their own shoe houses for the old woman and her children from the nursery rhyme to live in. They had great fun on their scooters at playtime even though it was quite a bit colder than last week! (We’re praying for more sunshine next week!) In the afternoon, they did sports outside with the sports coach and had a go at coding in the ICT Suite.

Mrs Davies’ Class

This week in phonics Year 1 have been practicing using their graphemes knowledge to spell Phase 5 words. In English they have been retelling the story of Jack and the Beanstalk in their own words. In maths they have been beginning multiplication and making arrays using a variety of materials. They have been very resourceful, using counters, bottle tops, peanuts and mini eggs!!!In our topic work the children made characters for a story using vegetables!In other news we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of 9 ducklings $ . Noah is looking after them so carefully as they incubate. We will keep you posted!!

Miss Marshalls’ Class In Reception this week the children have been trying really hard. In phonics we have started learning all about polysyllabic words, we have had a go both at reading and writing them and using them in our sentences. I know some children have also been watching the online phonics from the English hub as well, which they have enjoyed. In maths, we have been working out which number is missing and asking for a reason on why it could be that

number. It has been fab to see lots of voice recordings and videos of the children doing their maths work this week % Some of our science activities this week have included testing our dens that we built to see if they were waterproof and also seeing which objects would fly in the wind, whilst we were pretending to be big bad wolf’s. We also gave children a 2 week enrichment project of recycling an empty milk container and making it into a bird feeder, you can see some of the great designs below, some great designs by Noah and Chloe. Well done everyone, keep your eyes peeled for the next teachers video on our class dojo &

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Miss Mynett and Mrs Sutton’s Class

This week Y1/2 have been looking at Jack and the Beanstalk. We have written some super character descriptions and letters to Jack as if they were the Giant. We have worked hard with position and direction in maths. We have also celebrated international Dance day by researching what it is all about and learning new yoga positions. The children have really enjoyed learning all about farming, where food comes from and different types of farming. International dance day - what amazing yoga positions!!!

Well done Y1/2 for all your amazing work! Keep your amazing photos coming in and stay safe!

Mr O’Connor and Mrs Willis’ Class

The children in our class have been working really hard this week, it has been lovely to see the children enjoying using White Rose for Maths and Oak National Academy for English. We have seen lots of excellent instructional writing and so many different types of co-bot (a robot to help during lockdown). We have been really impressed by the range of skills and materials the children have used to create their machines. We would definitely love for a few of the co-bots to come and help us out with our shopping and cleaning! The children have also completed lots of other activities including practising different sports, art and baking. Well done everyone, you are doing brilliantly! Keep sending all your lovely photos pleas

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Miss Kirby’s Class

In my class this week the children have been extremely busy! Some children have been finishing off their creative project from last week and have completed building their co-bot. Others have been getting on with his weeks creative task which was to decorate a rock/stone which they can show the NHS and neighbours to show they're thinking of them. I have had some lovely photos of beautifully decorated rocks so well done Y3/4! In addition to this, the children have also been working hard on their life skills, I have had regular updates from parents expressing how their children have been helping them around the house by learning to cook, clean, wash the dishes and even learning to plant different vegetables in the garden! Elsie joined in with her brothers home-learning work to creating a time-line over a decade of her life, they also turned this into a PSHE lesson. My class have continued to work on Timetables Rockstars, Spelling Shed and Prodigy. Thank you for sending in your updates and pictures! Take care and keep safe. Missing you all. Miss Kirby

Mrs Barnes’ Class In Reception this week the children have been enjoying the online stories and songs from the Reception staff. I am really impressed with their efforts in phonics and using them in our reading and writing activities - great work Reception' . In Maths, the children have been counting on and back from 20, investigating missing numbers and explaining why ...with some great voice recordings ( our parents are getting extremely good with technology! ). They have also been using objects to complete take away calculations. Our afternoon activity this week has been to test their dens to see if they were waterproof, Ella said 'The blankets didnt get all wet because my roof was a paddling pool' and Jensen sai 'My lego house is waterproof because it is plastic.'

Also they have had a 2 week project to recycle a milk container...some great entries by Evie Humphries who has made an Elephant, Reggie Shaw who made his into a bird feeder for his Auntie to hang in the tree, William Wooldridge with his Disco Pig and Lewis Baker with his Bulbasaur dinosaur flower pot! Keep up the good work everyone! Well done!

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Mrs Taylor’s Class Mrs Taylor’s class have been busy this week completing the remainder of their science investigations, we’ve looked back at our lives over the last decade and made timelines on paper or shared them on google classroom. We have continued to work through white rose maths learning and have tried the BBC English this week. We have looked at the history of the Red arrows and are currently writing a biography about Tim Berners-Lee. We are enjoying taking part in the PE challenge and daily quiz question.

Mrs Surplice’s Class Lots of us have been doing lots of brilliant Maths work from White Rose again this week and have completed our Covid-19 Time Capsules for English. White Rose Challenge Friday was a real challenge on Friday but many of us had a go and

surprised ourselves with how we could use what we knew to help us and our parents were a great help too.

Our Daily Trivia Questions have inspired us to make our own timelines, write a biography and read some David Walliams books. Our teachers also gave us a link where we could listen to the whole of Gangsta Granny online. We’ve also had a go at Mrs. Taylor’s Bouncing Challenge.

We’re still having fun trying different experiments for our Science Fortnight. We’ve been making volcanoes and moving water with

static electricity. Evan also made a robotic hand! Lilian has been busy in the garden and made a bird table and decorated a plant pot with rainbow shells.

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Reading Gladiators This week we have started our new book The Silk Roads.

Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.

We have tried something new with this book and Mrs. O’Hare has had a go at doing some videos for the gladiators. Its a great book full of some beautiful illustrations!

Watch this space for more on this super book in the coming weeks!

Websites to visit Ironbridge Museum

https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/museum-from-home/Iron bridge has taken its museum online, there are virtual tours, and activities to do.

Tune in to Time Travel TV with the National Archives

The National Archives are inviting children and families across the country to join them for Time Travel TV. Each

week, on a Tuesday and Thursday, they are broadcasting fun-filled sessions bringing the archives and its fascinating

objects to your armchair! Watch an episode.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/students/time-travel-tv/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn

Minecraft your museum with National Museum Wales

Use your imagination to build your dream museum in Minecraft. You could win a VIP trip for you and your class once

museums reopen. Find out more.

https://museum.wales/blog/2020-04-21/Competition---Minecraft-your-Museum/

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https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/museum-from-home/







Become a History Detective with the George Muller Museum

Hunt for clues in the museum’s photographic collection and tell the story of the orphaned children of Bristol, looked

after by missionary George Muller. Find out how.

https://www.mullers.org/extra

Design a football strip with National Football Museum

Answer tricky quiz questions, spot the subtle differences in kits, decipher the history of the football shirt and make

your own origami jerseys with the National Football Museum website.

https://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/communities/stayathome/

Make your own exploding rocket with Eureka!

Rocket science doesn’t need to be complicated! Join Darren and Alex as they go on a journey of exploration into the

facts behind rocket explosions. Here’s a rocket explosion for you to try.

https://www.eureka.org.uk/eureka-at-home/

Play Noteworthy with the Bank of England Museum

Each of the Banknote Examiners in Debden Printing Works checked thousands of notes a day for printing errors. Play

Noteworthy to find out if you could do their job.

http://www.bankofengland.education/topolski/noteworthy/index.html?sf119217138=1

Make a homemade compass with the REME Museum

Have fun making a homemade compass with a fridge magnet and a needle, then create a treasure hunt inside your

house! Find out how on the REME Museum website. There’s a new challenge every Friday.

http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/challenge/

Connect to nature with Chatsworth House

Take a look at Chatsworth House’s new learning resources for ages 5-11, helping you explore the wonder of nature

from indoors. Explore how to use and make maps, follow compass directions and discover ways that animals adapt to

survive. Visit the website.

https://www.chatsworth.org/your-visit/learning/learning-resources/

Create a mini archaeological dig with the Elgin Museum

This sheet will show you how to create a mini archaeological dig and how to excavate one using the tools and skills

employed by real archaeologists! Take a look at this guide from the Elgin Museum.

https://elginmuseum.org.uk/l/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activity-3-Dig-box.pdf

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Stay curious with Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Each week this Derbyshire museum is releasing a new learning and activity pack for children, including craft ideas,

word searches, maths puzzles and more! Topics so far have included nocturnal creatures, rocks and miners. Find the

latest packs on the museum’s website.

https://peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk/917-2/

Holly Grove Youtube Video Thank you for all the lovely comments we have received regarding our Reach for The Stars video! We were so pleased so many of you enjoyed it. The comments from parents regarding how much the children have enjoyed seeing their teachers and other members of staff really touched us all. We are really missing you all and were glad that we were able to make you smile with our singing and dancing!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=holly+grove+primary+schoolFood Bank The local Foodbank is running very low on basic foods - cereals, pasta, tins, packets, long life milk etc. If you're able to donate any goods, that would be much appreciated by families in need. Food can either be left in the Foodbank basket in Morrisons, or dropped off at St John's Community Church each weekday morning from 10am-midday (please check by ringing 01543 670078 beforehand if making a special trip). Thank you very much for your support’.

Big Thank Yous!

All the staff have been really touched by the kindness of some of our wonderful parents!

Thank you to Pandora and her mom for making the teachers some very lovely cupcakes!

Thank you to Callum and his parents for sending in lots of break time snacks for the staff working with the key worker children.

Thank you to Ewan and his parents for sending in chocolates as a thank you to the staff working with the key worker children.

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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=holly+grove+primary+school


A big thank you, to Matt Wallace the vicar at St Johns for remembering us each week with little gifts for the key worker children, easter eggs, drinks etc.. Thank you Matt!

A big thank you to all the Nursery Parents for making the Nursery staff cry, with your lovely video! It was lovely and it was great to see all the children.

Thank you to the Reception and Year1 and 2 parents for also sending in the lovely collage pictures of all the children. Thank you for spending the time doing this. The teachers were very touched.

And a huge thank you to all parents for all your kind messages, comments and understanding during this difficult time.

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