Category Archives: Executive Headteacher
HARRY POTTER
Y4 are really enjoying studying the first Harry Potter book. They have received several messages ( by owl!) from Hogwarts and helped Harry to pack his suitcase!They have produced some very imaginative writing in the form of letters, diaries, poetry … Continue reading
SCRIPTWRITERS, PRODUCERS AND PERFORMERS
More excitement in Y6 this week as we hunted for the door to the secret garden! The robin led the way and left us some special eggs! Year 6 adapted a chapter from the novel and wrote, directed and acted … Continue reading
THE SECRET GARDEN
Y6 have worked really hard this week in a series of literacy lessons based around the novel, The Secret Garden. They have produced some stunning descriptions of characters and settings, as well as a diary entry and comprehension work. … Continue reading
CLASSROOM VISITS
I have been visiting the children at work in their classroom over the last two weeks and have seen some fantastic learning! Reception class were very excited following the discovery of a Bear’s footprints in their classroom, while Y3 were … Continue reading
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome back to everyone after our Christmas Break- all the children are back safe and sound and seem happy to be learning. Let’s get all our children to make a New Year’s resolution to be up early each morning and … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
It has been a magical lead up to the Christmas period in school and this morning’s Carol Service, led by Year 3, was the perfect end to our autumn term. It has been wonderful to see so many parents and … Continue reading
FESTIVITIES AND FUN!
What a fantastic week we have all had in school. The week started with Y5 Christmas Choir performing for the senior citizens at Walkden Methodist Church. The infant children gave two magical performances of “Jesus’ Christmas Party!” while the Nursery … Continue reading
FUN FRIDAY!
Christmas festivities began in earnest today with the Craft Workshop for Y3 and Y4. Over forty families attended making melting snowman biscuits, reindeer photo frames, bouncing snowmen and other Christmas creations. Not to be outdone, I had a lovely time … Continue reading
HUNTING FOR DINOSAURS!
I was invited to go on a dinosaur hunt with Nursery class yesterday! The children were able to follow a number trail, leading to coloured eggs which eventually took us into the Peace Garden. There they discovered a real “dinosaur … Continue reading
Thank you!
It was wonderful to see such a high turnout of parents/carers and children at last night’s Parent/Pupil/Teacher meetings. Many thanks to Harrop Fold catering students for providing free refreshments- the canapes were delicious. I really want to thank you on … Continue reading