FOREST SHOOL - Spring Grove School
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SG MESSENGER: 11 September 2020, No. 2 www.springgroveschool.co.uk FOREST SCHOOL Prep 3 and Prep 5 have been out in the forest this week and Acker the school dog also enjoyed his first visit since lockdown. The children explored the forest, rediscovered old dens and learned how to light a campfire to toast the first marshmallows of the year. The new mud kitchen (above) was also buzzing with acvity as all manner of culinary treats were created!
Transcript of FOREST SHOOL - Spring Grove School
SG MESSENGER: 11 September 2020, No. 2 www.springgroveschool.co.uk
FOREST SCHOOL
Prep 3 and Prep 5 have been out in the forest this week and Acker the school dog also enjoyed his first visit since lockdown. The children explored the forest, rediscovered old dens and learned how to light a campfire to toast the first marshmallows of the year. The new mud kitchen (above) was also buzzing with activity as all manner of culinary treats were created!
DROP OFF AND PICK-UP TIMES
Thank you again to everyone for your patience and co-operation this week at drop-off and pick-up. The revised KS2 pick-up times on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are working much better so we will continue with those. Please remember the following important points: Please aim to arrive at the time allotted for your year group in the morning and afternoon. If you arrive early
in the morning the relevant member of staff may not be available to receive your child. If you require wraparound care (Breakfast Club, Creche, SG Extra) please book this 72 hours in advance with
Mrs Waring in the School Office [email protected]. Please note we cannot send your child to Creche or SG Extra unless you have pre-booked.
We are sorry for the lack of flexibility regarding wraparound care but this is due to current Covid-19 restrictions. We will continue to review the provision as and when the situation changes.
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION
The music building is now returning to its lively self as we saw the start of instrumental lessons once again. A huge percentage of the school’s population learn an instrument, gaining valuable skills in concentration, perseverance and stamina. We provide many opportunities for players to perform, developing their confidence and resilience - qualities so valuable for all aspects of their life. If your son or daughter would like to try out an instrument - or explore several to help make a choice - please make contact with me on [email protected] and I will be happy to arrange this. Below is a list of the instruments currently taught in school. If the required instrument is not on this list, we will happily source a teacher for it! Flute Clarinet Singing Violin Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Percussion
Our instrument teachers are keen to demonstrate what their pupils can do: look out for instrument showcases
during Family assemblies in the coming weeks!
GIRAFFES NEWS
Giraffes have been mark making this week and
looking at the number 1
Speech, Drama and Communication Qualifications at Spring Grove
Speech and Drama lessons help students to build self-esteem, communication confidence and vocabulary, skills that filter into all aspects of school and home life. They are particularly useful for those who want to improve their speech clarity, positive body language, eye contact, public speaking and performance skills.
At Spring Grove, we offer our students the opportunity to take Speech and Drama accredited examinations which give children the opportunity to develop a range of Communication and Performance skills. As children move up the grades, they build a portfolio of achievement, leading to UCAS points earned at grades 6,7 and 8
Lessons are held weekly, currently with fixed times each week. Lessons are available from Year 2 upwards. Online lessons are available by arrangement with the teacher.
About the Teacher: Laura Field, Spoken Words
BA Hons. English, PGCE, P.Cert Teaching Shakespeare, MA Professional Voice Practice
Laura is a qualified teacher with an MA in Professional Voice Practice, specialising in Communication Skills and Speech and Drama examinations. She has examined and coached young people and adults across the globe, helping them to develop confidence, clear speech, vocal projection and expressive presentation.
There’s 3 weeks to go until SG's Eco Week and there's already lots to look forward to: Ellie Bethel - Author of the 'Michael Recycle' books. Lorna Doyle - Wetsuit Recycler and exponent of Circular Economy http://www.lorna-doyle.com Sea Shepherd UK https://www.seashepherd.org.uk
Jenny Bailey - Author of and founder of talesfrommotherearth.co.uk Beach Cleans and Litter Sweeps.
Eco-themed lessons and projects. ‘Michael Recycle’ Dress Up Day (see below)
‘Michael Recycle’ Dress Up Day Thursday 24th September
Michael Recycle is looking for a new sidekick to help him on his
mission to reduce, reuse and recycle! On Thursday 24th September can you come into school dressed as a superhero with a costume
made entirely of recycled materials?
Costumes will be judged by Ellie Bethel, author of the Michael Recycle series of books and star guest of recycle week.
https://www.seashepherd.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3HaXvPnzvjzWdedaCwwxh7nvu_AeGnAFxyY7LbryvMQrZZ5kmMkDyS1zw
WETSUIT RECYCLING
As a hot summer of staycations comes to an end please remember to save your old and worn out wetsuits for recycling. WETSUITS CREATE 380 TONNES OF NON BIODEGRADABLE WASTE EVERY YEAR. Lorna Doyle is a local designer whose mission is to rescue wetsuits from landfill and transform the material into bags. http://www.lorna-doyle.com/ Lorna will be visiting SG on 21st September to talk to the children about the circular economy, show off her products and collect all the wetsuits we have gathered. Please pass on any old wetsuits to Mr Curnow. Thank you!
WYE CROSSING APP
For all parents who approach the school from Wye—news of a really useful app which tells you when the crossing will be shut. Click here to find out more.
OFF FOR A RIDE!
Great excitement as Reception class went out in the minibus on Friday for the first time!
CLASS OF 2020
Our Summer 2020 Prep 6 Leavers have all started their new schools—thank you to everyone who sent in pictures. Don’t they look smart in their new school uniforms!
FALCONRY CLUB
We are constantly amazed and delighted by the wide range of interests and hoobies amongst our pupils. This week we have news from William R who goes to Falconry Club every Saturday. “Last Saturday at Falconry Club, William learnt about vultures. Here is a photo of him holding Morty, the turkey vulture. Fun fact: they wee and poo on themselves to cool off and as sunscreen! On a more serious note, these scavengers are under threat of extinction in India due to the use of drugs, such as diclofenac in dying livestock. Cows are revered in India and are always looked after, treated for illness and live into old age. When they die, they are left. Normally the vultures would clear up any dead animals, but with their decline in numbers wild dogs have taken over and there is an increase in the spread of diseases. Luckily, in 2007 diclofenac was outlawed in India and their decline has slowed, but other drugs are also proving toxic to vultures. It is sad to think that there were too many vultures to count in India (estimated at 40 million) in the early 1990s and now there are 0.1 to 3% of that number.” If people want to find out more about the effect of vulture decline has had on the ecosystem, health and local economies, the RSPB has a page here - https://www.rspb.org.uk/join-and-donate/donate/appeals/asian-vultures/
Please send us more news of your hobbies and interests out of school!
YEAR 2
The children in Year 2 have settled in really well and are working hard with Mrs de Giles and Mr Brunetti. We were also delighted to welcome Anna this week. Here are Year 2 in their playtime bubble on the front lawn.
Committee: Chair - Suzie Boyd ([email protected]) Treasurer - Vicky Jones ([email protected]) 2nd Hand Uniform - Carine Borg (contact via [email protected])
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE the SG PTA AGM will be a virtual meeting on
Tuesday 13 October at 9.00am ALL WELCOME
If you would like to place an advert in the Messenger, please email [email protected] for costs and terms & conditions. £10 per term; £5 for part of a term.
SG PTA DIARY
Monday 14—Friday 18 September
Monday 14 Sept
Forest School Prep 4
Tuesday 15 Sept
Forest School Prep 6
Friday 18 Sept Please note new date for the SG PTA AGM is now Tuesday 13 October 9.15am Café de l’Ecole with live-stream Assembly in yeargroup bubbles—payment for criossants and pain au chocolats will be via SchoolsBuddy; more information to follow next week Forest School Year 1
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Artist of the Week this week is Kirtan for this excellent line drawing in the style of Van Gogh.
CONGRATULATIONS Head’s Stars
Austen: Jack B, Ella BM, Teddy D Chaucer: Elliot C, Sophie O’G, Shaysha A, Pia RN, Rafael B Conrad: Rufus H
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WinnerWinnerWinner
1. Chaucer 3141. Chaucer 3141. Chaucer 314 2. Austen 3092. Austen 3092. Austen 309 3. Conrad 2803. Conrad 2803. Conrad 280 4. Dickens 2654. Dickens 2654. Dickens 265
