On Thursday 12th March, we took part in World Book Day!
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. At Woodlands, we had a fantastic World Book Day! Children and staff came to school dressed as book chracters or words, and took part in lots of book related activities. Five children also won prizes for their fantastic outfits!
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Mrs Clark’s Message
12 of Woodlands’ Year 5 and 6 children spent a week in Wales at Jamie’s Farm. The children helped the staff on a real working farm and became farmers for the week! Take a look at what they got up to! 👇
When?
Monday 30th January – Friday 3rd February 2023
Where?
Jamie’s Farm, Monmouth, Wales
What?
Jamie’s Farm uniquely combines farming, family and mindfulness sessions into a 5-day residential with a focus on giving children time and space to reflect, to renew and determine a new path for themselves. We do this by creating an environment where they feel respected, and are given opportunities to display their talents and show responsibility.
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As part of their current topic of Crime and Punishment, and leading on from last term’s topic of Ancient Greece, Year 6 visited The Royal Armouries in the centre of Leeds. The children took part in a workshop about battles, saw a live action role play of a battle and spent time exploring the exhibitions.
This was the best trip in Year 6 so far! We saw warriors fighting and prentended to be warriors too!
Samuel 6TH
My favourite part was learning about the history of the police and seeing how they have changed to what we have today.
Natasha 6S
Take a look at what the children got up to!
Mrs Clark’s Message
Welcome back, from Mrs Clark
A message from Mrs Clark
We’ve had a jam-packed, fun-filled autumn term. Our children have made us proud every day, showing RESPECT and resilience. Our classes have engaged in a range of new learning, been on school trips and welcomed visitors into the academy. We are excited for the new year and hope that everyone in our community has a restful, safe winter break.
I look forward to welcoming you all back to school in the new year. Take care.
| We break up | Friday 16 December |
| We are closed for a training day | Tuesday 3 January |
| We return | Wednesday 4 January |
Mrs Clark
Help over the holidays
Our pastoral team have put together a list of phone numbers that may be useful over the Christmas break. If you are in need support we are able to signpost you to local foodbanks and for help with energy bills.
Scarlet Fever
I know you will have heard and seen things in the media about cases of Scarlet Fever. I want to share some reassurance, facts and advice. At the moment we do not have any positive cases in school.
If you have confirmation from your GP that your child has scarlet fever, please let school know as we will monitor the numbers.
Please follow the link below for more information and advice. 👇
Mrs Clark
Coats and wamer clothing
Reading Rocks!
Additional reading at home has proven to boost a child’s school performance, as well as increase vocabulary, build strong communicational skills, improve self-esteem, and spark their imagination.
School of Play, 2020
Please make sure that you read with your children at home every day. Any reading counts: your child’s school reading book, a book you have at home or even reading online! Make sure you write a comment in your child’s reading record. Lots of children are earning prizes for reading at home every day!
You can also read books online using Collins Ebooks. Please ask your child’s class teacher for their log in details.
