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Primary Has Talent Finals<br />
By Mr Mark<br />
Primary Has Talent came to a crashing<br />
crescendo on <strong>June</strong> 13 as the six finalists,<br />
chosen in the first two heats, stepped in to the<br />
limelight one more time. This was the best of<br />
the best, the cream of the cream, showcasing<br />
a range of talents and musical prowess. Each<br />
student brought something unique and outstanding<br />
to the stage. Congratulations to the<br />
winner, not only for his drum technique, but<br />
also his smooth Gangnam style!<br />
KEEPING UP THE ROUTINES<br />
Students should certainly get a chance to relax,<br />
have fun and have adventures during the<br />
holidays. They have worked very hard over<br />
the year and they deserve a rest. However,<br />
as teachers we often see a dip in attainment<br />
after the long holidays, so it is important to<br />
keep your child(ren) stimulated physically<br />
and mentally over the holiday.<br />
The key things to do are:<br />
Keep reading with your child.<br />
Writing a holiday journal or postcards is a fun<br />
way of keeping the writing skills going.<br />
For mathematics’ skills, keep practising the<br />
times tables. Working out change when<br />
shopping and also doing lots of cooking are<br />
effective ways of keeping those skills honed.<br />
Try to ensure your child is getting at least 1<br />
hour of physical activity every day.<br />
The eating and bedtime routines often<br />
change during the holiday. It is a good idea,<br />
during the week before returning to school, to<br />
start aligning holiday routines back with<br />
school routines so that the first week back is<br />
not such a shock to the system!<br />
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