Newsletter 9 - 31.01.20

LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 31.01.20
LUDGVAN SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER31.01.20
LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 31.01.20

A word from the Principal...
Welcome,
This week has made me especially proud to be the Principal of Ludgvan School for a couple of reasons.
The first being receiving a letter from the Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb, congratulating
us on the excellent outcomes our Y6 children achieved last year. In particular, the progress
that our children made between Y2 and Y6, placed in the top 3% of schools in the whole
country, meaning that our children made more progress than over 20,000 other primary schools.
This is fantastic, as there are lots of schools that achieve excellent results, but it is the progress that
the children make from their individual starting points that I feel is particularly important. I would
like to thank all of the staff for their continued hard work and all of the families and friends for their
support.
The second moment that made me proud this
week was watching our Youth Speaks team
present at their first ever competition this week.
Not only was it the first time that this team had
spoken in a public competition, but they were the
first Youth Speak team that Ludgvan School have
ever had! They conducted themselves brilliantly,
presenting a 7min speech in front of an audience
of over 50 people, including judges and competitors. What I was most impressed about was how
their presentation was completely written by the children themselves and then they only used
prompt cards for their delivery, well done Samuel, Isaac and Alfie.
Kind regards,
Adam Anderson
Principal

Broad and balanced...
EYFS
The Early Years children have had
an extremely busy week learning all
about Chinese New Year. They had
fun exploring a range of activities and
learning the meaning behind them.
Kung Hei Fat Choy! The children learnt
how to say Happy New Year.
The class made Chinese lanterns to
drive off bad luck. They learnt that red
is a good luck colour and they made
and exchanged red envelopes for their
friends.
Every year is represented by one of
the 12 animals and 2020 is the Chinese
Year of the rat. They explored
Chinese symbols and Dragon dancing!!
We even had the opportunity to
taste some Chinese food.
Y6
This week, Year 6 went on a fact
finding search around our classroom
where there were hidden facts about
a real-life female spy in World War
One. They were amazed by how courageous
she was and loved the idea
of being a ‘spy’. They will now type up
their own fact files about her and will
create a short video to inform others.

Broad and balanced...
Y3
This week, class 3 have learnt how to
create a Powerpoint presentation using
Google slides. We explored adding
images from Google searches, changing
transitions, animations and also
presented our project to the class in a
very professional way.
Our Powerpoints were based on the
theme ‘Refugees’ and had to include
the research we had evidenced last
week as well as some of the Literacy
features we have recently learnt such
as Titles, subtitles and bullet points.
Year 2
On Monday 27th January Year 2 went
on a trip to Porthcurno Telegraph
Museum. The children explored the
museum and learnt how to communicate
using the morse code. They
experimented with electrical circuits
and spelt their names using the Morse
code. They also explored the World
War 2 tunnels and the look out point
and they even found an Anderson
shelter whilst they were there. The
children had a great day and came
back to school with lots of new facts.

Broad and balanced...
Y1
Year 1 have been learning about Alfred
Wolmark who was a famous
artist. His parents were refugees
who fled Poland. Despite this, Alfred
became a respected painter. We attempted
to recreate some of his work.
The zoo posted some animal poo to us
so we could pretend to be detectives
and find out whether the poo is from
herbivores, carnivores or omnivores.
We found poo from all 3 groups and
had great fun in the process!
Year 1 experienced forest school. We
made hedgehogs with salt dough and
pine cones before listening to a story
and hearing all about the hedgehog Jo
had rescued. Then we enjoyed crumpets
and warm spiced apple juice.

Broad and balanced...
Y4
Class 4 have been working on their art
skills. They have been experimenting
with charcoal and are learning to show
emotion through their art. The children
will be working towards an exciting
final piece of artwork for the end
of term exhibition.
Y5
Year 5 enjoyed another transition morning
at Hayle Academy which was focused
on STEM. During the morning,
the children worked with children from
6 other primary schools where they
engaged in activities based on Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths.
They completed activities which included
making solar powered cars, solving a
maths murder mystery, exploring colour
and explosions in science, experimenting
with batik in textiles, and making
trebuchets.

Broad and balanced...
KS1 Stem Club
Key Stage 1 STEM Club have been enjoying creating and exploring. In their
first week, they listened to the story of the Gingerbread Man and had to create
a bridge to save the Gingerbread Man from the sly fox. The children had
to work in groups and were only allowed cocktail sticks, midget gems and one
piece of paper. They created some excellent designs as you can see and were
all successful in saving the Gingerbread Man.
Gardening Club
We have a new poly tunnel which was very kindly constructed by one of our
parents, Oliver Donaldson. We have all been so excited to start growing things
in there and have already put up some shelving and planted some herbs to
start off our collection. We are looking forward to getting lots more planted
soon and ready to be used in our school kitchen by the Summer Term.

What’s been going on...
Other news...
Parking in the Community
Please be considerate when parking in our local community at the start and end of the
day. We appreciate it gets very busy, which is why we have staggered ends of the day
for KS1 and KS2 and have built the community path. There have been several incidents
this year of driveways and garages being blocked and residents being verbally
abused. This is not acceptable behaviour and not what we want to model for our children.
Please use the Community Centre Car Park at busy times and make the short
walk to the school. Thank you for your support.
Arrival at School
Please be reminded that your children need to be in school in time for the register at
8:55am. This allows lessons to start at 9am and all classess to have a settled start to
their learning.
Tradespeople
Are you a plumber/electrician/handman/gardener/mechanic? If so, please contact us
if you would like to join our pool of tradespeople that we call on when we have works
that need to be done around the school.
FLS Upcoming events (dates TBC)
• Loose Change Challenge after half term. Each class gets an empty bottle to fill with
loose change and the class that raises the most gets a class prize!
• Film Afternoon on the last day of term when we break up early for Easter. £1.50
for popcorn and film, with yummy tuck on sale.
• Easter egg raffle.
School Parliament Event
Jumble Sale - donations needed - books, unwanted toys, regifting christmas presents,
puzzles etc.
New date: Tuesday 25th February, 2.30pm School Hall.
Cars for EYFS
If you have any toy cars or trucks that you would be willing to donate to our reception
class, Mrs Cutter would be extremely grateful! Thank you.

What’s Congratulations... been going on...
Stars of the week
EYFS: Evie, Charlie and Ellie
Y1: Mani, Briony, Curtis and Billy
Y2: Alex, Megan, Anna and Sennen
Y3: Mason, Evie W, Harry and Joel
Y4: Abby, Niamh, Harriet and Olivia
Y5: Jayden, Alex and Lewis
Y6: Isaac, Layla O, Lucas and Harlyn
Times Table Rockstarz
Musician of the Week
Thank you to Isaac who played
some improvised Jazz as the children
entered assembly this week.
Prefect
Well done to Frankie, who became
our first prefect of the year!

Important Dates
What’s been going on...
Term Date Event
Spring
Term
Monday 6 th January
Monday 20 th Jan @ 2:30pm
Tuesday 21 st Jan @ 2:30pm
Tuesday 4 th February @ 2pm
Monday 10 th February @ 2:30pm
17 th – 21 st February
4 th March
9 th March
Return to school
London trip information
meeting
Eden trip information
meeting
School Parliament
Jumble Sale
Carnyorth trip
information meeting
Half Term
Parent Consultation Day
Inset Day
18 th March EYFS High Tea
Thursday 26 th March @ 9:30am
Friday 27 th March
Tuesday 14 th April
Easter Service at
Ludgvan Church
Break up for Easter
Return to School
Summer
Term
Friday 8 th May (not Monday 4 th )
Bank Holiday
1 st June
Inset Day
25 th – 29 th May
Half Term
30 th June
Sports Day
13 th July KS1 Summer Show
14 th July
Y3 and Y4 Summer
Show
15 th July
Y5 and Y6 Summer
Show
Thursday 23rd July
Break up for Summer

What’s Congratulations... been going on...
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,
Team Captains and Librarians.
Congratulations to:
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella

MBFDC
What’s Congratulations... been
- HOLIDAY
going on...
CAMPS
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,
Team Captains and Librarians.
Congratulations to:
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei
February Half Term 2020
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max Dates
Blue team Wednesday captains -Tristan 19th February and Nina - Multi Sports Camp (an array of fun sports available!)
Thursday 20th February - Football Camp
Friday 21st February - Football Camp
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella
Tots: 4-6yrs
10am - 12pm
£6 per day, £10 for two days or £13 for three days
Pros: 7-13yrs
10am - 3:30pm
£15 per day, £25 for two days or £35 for three days
Venue
Mounts Bay Academy Sports Centre, Penzance, TR18 3JT
All players welcome from any school or club
Come along and have some fun
All coaching staff are UEFA / FA qualiÞed and DBS checked
Pay & register online or just turn up on the day
For further info check out our website - www.mbfdc.co.uk
Contact
Kevin Lawrence - Head of Football Development
Mounts Bay Football Development Centre
01736 352323 ext-2
klawrence@mountsbay.org

Everyone will
receive a medal
at the end of
each course!
What’s Congratulations... been going on...
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various
successes,
FEBRUARY
including name our Head Boy and Girl,
HALF TERM
Team Captains and Librarians.
Congratulations to:
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei
Book our courses online
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
2020
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella
LEARN.
PLAY.
SUCCEED.
Prices from £5 - £32
Registration opens at 9.40am
All courses for boys and girls of all abilities aged 5 - 15 years
Courses run from 10am to 3pm with the exception of Mini Pilgrims 10am to 12pm
Additional activities are available
T 01752 562561 ext 4 www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk

What’s Congratulations... been going on...
16 medals to collect!
Every participant on every course
will walk away with a medal.
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,
Team Captains and Librarians.
Congratulations to:
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina
SOCCER ROADSHOW
Our Soccer Roadshows are age and football specific with
the emphasis on fun, enjoyment and development. Sessions
include skills, technique, competitions and small sided
games.
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella
FEB SPECIAL
Finish the February half term with an action packed day of
football activities from shooting sessions to World Cup
Tournaments. Added incentive all participants will walk away
with a Argyle related prize alongside coaches holding some
random draws at the end of the day for a selection of prizes.
GIRLS ONLY ROADSHOW
Our Girls Soccer Roadshows Specials are age and
football specific with the emphasis on fun, enjoyment
and development. Sessions include skills, technique,
competitions and small sided games.
MINI PILGRIMS
Mini Pilgrim football sessions are aimed at three – six year
olds, who are experiencing their first taste of a structured
coaching session. The sessions are staffed at a ratio of
4 coaches to 16 children. The emphasis is to improve the
children’s listening and concentration skills whilst working
on balance and co ordination. The children can develop
in a safe and fun environment over the duration of the
sessions.
DISABILITY SOCCER ROADSHOW
A fun-filled day packed with football games in an inclusive and
comfortable environment. The day is tailored for children with
a physical impairment, learning disability or mental health
condition.
TRAIN LIKE A PRO
Invitation only – a chance for players to receive additional
training during the school holidays.
PL STARS
Premier League Future Stars offers multi-sports activities
that include football, handball and dodgeball. From learning
the sports to engaging within competitions we focus on the
core PL Stars values – Be Connected, Be Ambitious, Be Fair,
Be Inspiring. Can you be the next future star?
MULTI SPORTS
Chance for participants to undertake a wide range of
sports throughout the day. Sports will vary from football,
handball, tag rugby plus many more. Each venue and area
will operate different sports to keep participants engaged.
T 01752 562561 ext 4
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
All courses for boys and girls
of all abilities aged 5 - 15 years.
Courses run from 10am to 3pm with the exception of Mini Pilgrims 10am to 12pm