A visit from a vicar
This week in Year 1 and 2, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Revd. Stroma, from St James’ church, as part of our Identity week.
We’re looking at the different types of identity that we have, both as an individual and as a school. One of our school identities that we have is that our church identity. We are lucky to have close links with our local church St James’.
The children enjoyed the session, looking at items from the church that make up part of the church’s identity. The children could retell lots of interesting facts.
- “We learnt about things about God and Jesus.” – McKenzie
- “We learnt about festivals and celebrations in the church.” – Fleur
- “Revd. Stroma told us about the stoles, when they wear them and why they wear them.” – Daisy-Mae
- “Yesterday, we learnt about the things that are in the church like the white, pink and blue candles.” – Nicholas
It’s the half-term holidays…
…and so there’s no specific homework next week. This is in-line with our Homework Policy.
During the half-term, please encourage your child to read each day, even if just for 15 minutes. As well as their current book, reading comics, newspapers, websites are all good – and why not take a trip to the library!
It would also be really helpful to help your child brush up on their times tables. Children in Year 2 should know x2, x5 and x10 (and the related division facts) by the end of the year – so give them a head start now! By the end of Year 4, children should know all their tables up to 12 x 12 (and the related division facts).
And make sure they enjoy the break, too: perhaps an autumn walk, a day out, a trip to the cinema… There are lots of things going on in Leeds – check them out.
Whatever you get up to, we’re looking forward to seeing you again on Monday 30 October.
Harvest festival
On Tuesday, Year 1 and 2 visited St James’ Church to participate in a Harvest Experience. During the experience, the children visited five different stations around the church, each with a different theme: Harvest of the Ocean, Harvest of the Earth, Harvest of the Garden, Harvest of the Flocks and Harvest of the Grain.
The children enjoyed participating in an activity at each station including making clay pots, paper boats and weaving wool. Ask your child which was their favourite activity and why.
The children were well behaved and a credit to our school. Mrs Sharp, the youth worked at St James’ Church said: “What a delight your class were today! We really enjoyed welcoming you all into church”. Well done, Year 1 and 2!
Seaside Adventures
What a super trip to Filey we had!
Last Tuesday, Year 1 and 2 visited Filey.
The day started on the beach by looking for physical and human features. The children took photos of the physical and human features that they found. They noticed lots more physical features in Filey than when they were looking in Wetherby!
The children enjoyed exploring the beach, building sandcastles, writing in the sand and, most of all, eating their ice-creams.
The children were well behaved all day and they were a credit to our school.
Welcome to Year 1 and 2!
What a fantastic walk we had yesterday! Class 1,2 enjoyed walking around their local area and looking for the features they liked and disliked. This afternoon, they’ve looked at the physical and human features of Wetherby. Ask your child if they can point out to you a physical and human feature!
Don’t forget, PE is Monday and Friday. Also, look out for our first homework and spellings on the website tomorrow.
Christmas card competition
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Jane Dowson, is looking to have her Christmas card 2017 designed by a child from Leeds (aged up to 13 years). The card will be sent out by the Lord Mayor across the city and beyond. The theme is “Leeds at Christmas”.
The rules/details are on the attached poster and the closing date is 09 October. The winner will be presented with a copy of the card and a special gift by the Lord Mayor.
This is a really exciting and unique opportunity for children.
How to enter: Designs should be completed on A4 paper. Please write (in pencil) the child’s name and age on the reverse and a parent or guardian’s contact number. Crayons, felt tip, pen and paint can be used for the design, however items should not be stuck on to the paper as this will not replicate when the design is scanned. Entries should be sent to: Lord Mayor Christmas Card Competition, 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD by the closing date of Monday 09 October 2017.