Berrington Village Pump Edition 130 (Jun - Jul 2017) Final Copy

Summer Term
News from Christ Church C.E. Primary School
Learning, Listening, Living
Summer term enables us to make the most of our fantastic school grounds and
beautiful surroundings. As well as our twice-weekly Forest School sessions and
usual outdoor learning, children are enjoying the beautiful field, trees and wildlife
at playtimes. This provides a calming backdrop to their many imaginary games,
sport and time with friends which are as essential to the school day as learning.
We look to prepare children for life, and so children who are 7-11, are doing 8
hours of First Aid training this term. Who knows when this vital skill might make
a real difference to someone?
Red Class: Year R and Year 1
Red Class have used Mini-beasts as their theme and have been looking under lots of stones! In Science they
are thinking about life cycles and we have some caterpillars in the classroom which we are all watching with
interest, as they form pupa and re-emerge as butterflies.
Green Class: Year 2 and Year 3
Green Class have been using the theme of Gardens. They have studied poems set in gardens, the stories of
Beatrix Potter and have been doing plenty of gardening of their own. Artwork has been inspired by natures
and flowers and they have been looking particularly at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
Yellow Class: Year 4, Year 5 and Y6
Yellow Class are studying the Vikings and had a recent day with Erik the Viking which allowed them to
experience replica armour and weapons. They are also challenging themselves with some canoeing around
our local area, led by the Arthog Outdoor Education Outreach Centre.
EYFS and Childrensworld UK (CWUK) for Pre-School Learning and Wrap-Around Care in the Holidays
CWUK were recently inspected and rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted who also commented on the quality of the
partnership between us. We are excited to be welcoming around 13 new Reception children in September
and over the last half term have 4 transition sessions and home visits so our new children and families get to
know us well.
PTA
Our PTA work so hard to provide funds in this difficult financial climate.
Come along to our Summer Fayre on Friday 30 th June at 6pm to support
your local school.
Dates
21 st June Red & Green Class visit Shropshire Wildlife Trust site in Ellesmere
19 th July Sports Morning
21 st July Leavers’ Church Service and final day of term for pupils
New term starts for pupils on Tuesday 5 th September
Tracey Cansdale
Head Teacher
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