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LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER <strong>31.01.20</strong><br />
LUDGVAN SCHOOL<br />
NEWSLETTER<strong>31.01.20</strong><br />
LUDGVAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER <strong>31.01.20</strong>
A word from the Principal...<br />
Welcome,<br />
This week has made me especially proud to be the Principal of Ludgvan School for a couple of reasons.<br />
The first being receiving a letter from the Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb, congratulating<br />
us on the excellent outcomes our Y6 children achieved last year. In particular, the progress<br />
that our children made between Y2 and Y6, placed in the top 3% of schools in the whole<br />
country, meaning that our children made more progress than over 20,000 other primary schools.<br />
This is fantastic, as there are lots of schools that achieve excellent results, but it is the progress that<br />
the children make from their individual starting points that I feel is particularly important. I would<br />
like to thank all of the staff for their continued hard work and all of the families and friends for their<br />
support.<br />
The second moment that made me proud this<br />
week was watching our Youth Speaks team<br />
present at their first ever competition this week.<br />
Not only was it the first time that this team had<br />
spoken in a public competition, but they were the<br />
first Youth Speak team that Ludgvan School have<br />
ever had! They conducted themselves brilliantly,<br />
presenting a 7min speech in front of an audience<br />
of over 50 people, including judges and competitors. What I was most impressed about was how<br />
their presentation was completely written by the children themselves and then they only used<br />
prompt cards for their delivery, well done Samuel, Isaac and Alfie.<br />
Kind regards,<br />
Adam Anderson<br />
Principal
Broad and balanced...<br />
EYFS<br />
The Early Years children have had<br />
an extremely busy week learning all<br />
about Chinese New Year. They had<br />
fun exploring a range of activities and<br />
learning the meaning behind them.<br />
Kung Hei Fat Choy! The children learnt<br />
how to say Happy New Year.<br />
The class made Chinese lanterns to<br />
drive off bad luck. They learnt that red<br />
is a good luck colour and they made<br />
and exchanged red envelopes for their<br />
friends.<br />
Every year is represented by one of<br />
the 12 animals and 2020 is the Chinese<br />
Year of the rat. They explored<br />
Chinese symbols and Dragon dancing!!<br />
We even had the opportunity to<br />
taste some Chinese food.<br />
Y6<br />
This week, Year 6 went on a fact<br />
finding search around our classroom<br />
where there were hidden facts about<br />
a real-life female spy in World War<br />
One. They were amazed by how courageous<br />
she was and loved the idea<br />
of being a ‘spy’. They will now type up<br />
their own fact files about her and will<br />
create a short video to inform others.
Broad and balanced...<br />
Y3<br />
This week, class 3 have learnt how to<br />
create a Powerpoint presentation using<br />
Google slides. We explored adding<br />
images from Google searches, changing<br />
transitions, animations and also<br />
presented our project to the class in a<br />
very professional way.<br />
Our Powerpoints were based on the<br />
theme ‘Refugees’ and had to include<br />
the research we had evidenced last<br />
week as well as some of the Literacy<br />
features we have recently learnt such<br />
as Titles, subtitles and bullet points.<br />
Year 2<br />
On Monday 27th January Year 2 went<br />
on a trip to Porthcurno Telegraph<br />
Museum. The children explored the<br />
museum and learnt how to communicate<br />
using the morse code. They<br />
experimented with electrical circuits<br />
and spelt their names using the Morse<br />
code. They also explored the World<br />
War 2 tunnels and the look out point<br />
and they even found an Anderson<br />
shelter whilst they were there. The<br />
children had a great day and came<br />
back to school with lots of new facts.
Broad and balanced...<br />
Y1<br />
Year 1 have been learning about Alfred<br />
Wolmark who was a famous<br />
artist. His parents were refugees<br />
who fled Poland. Despite this, Alfred<br />
became a respected painter. We attempted<br />
to recreate some of his work.<br />
The zoo posted some animal poo to us<br />
so we could pretend to be detectives<br />
and find out whether the poo is from<br />
herbivores, carnivores or omnivores.<br />
We found poo from all 3 groups and<br />
had great fun in the process!<br />
Year 1 experienced forest school. We<br />
made hedgehogs with salt dough and<br />
pine cones before listening to a story<br />
and hearing all about the hedgehog Jo<br />
had rescued. Then we enjoyed crumpets<br />
and warm spiced apple juice.
Broad and balanced...<br />
Y4<br />
Class 4 have been working on their art<br />
skills. They have been experimenting<br />
with charcoal and are learning to show<br />
emotion through their art. The children<br />
will be working towards an exciting<br />
final piece of artwork for the end<br />
of term exhibition.<br />
Y5<br />
Year 5 enjoyed another transition morning<br />
at Hayle Academy which was focused<br />
on STEM. During the morning,<br />
the children worked with children from<br />
6 other primary schools where they<br />
engaged in activities based on Science,<br />
Technology, Engineering and Maths.<br />
They completed activities which included<br />
making solar powered cars, solving a<br />
maths murder mystery, exploring colour<br />
and explosions in science, experimenting<br />
with batik in textiles, and making<br />
trebuchets.
Broad and balanced...<br />
KS1 Stem Club<br />
Key Stage 1 STEM Club have been enjoying creating and exploring. In their<br />
first week, they listened to the story of the Gingerbread Man and had to create<br />
a bridge to save the Gingerbread Man from the sly fox. The children had<br />
to work in groups and were only allowed cocktail sticks, midget gems and one<br />
piece of paper. They created some excellent designs as you can see and were<br />
all successful in saving the Gingerbread Man.<br />
Gardening Club<br />
We have a new poly tunnel which was very kindly constructed by one of our<br />
parents, Oliver Donaldson. We have all been so excited to start growing things<br />
in there and have already put up some shelving and planted some herbs to<br />
start off our collection. We are looking forward to getting lots more planted<br />
soon and ready to be used in our school kitchen by the Summer Term.
What’s been going on...<br />
Other news...<br />
Parking in the Community<br />
Please be considerate when parking in our local community at the start and end of the<br />
day. We appreciate it gets very busy, which is why we have staggered ends of the day<br />
for KS1 and KS2 and have built the community path. There have been several incidents<br />
this year of driveways and garages being blocked and residents being verbally<br />
abused. This is not acceptable behaviour and not what we want to model for our children.<br />
Please use the Community Centre Car Park at busy times and make the short<br />
walk to the school. Thank you for your support.<br />
Arrival at School<br />
Please be reminded that your children need to be in school in time for the register at<br />
8:55am. This allows lessons to start at 9am and all classess to have a settled start to<br />
their learning.<br />
Tradespeople<br />
Are you a plumber/electrician/handman/gardener/mechanic? If so, please contact us<br />
if you would like to join our pool of tradespeople that we call on when we have works<br />
that need to be done around the school.<br />
FLS Upcoming events (dates TBC)<br />
• Loose Change Challenge after half term. Each class gets an empty bottle to fill with<br />
loose change and the class that raises the most gets a class prize!<br />
• Film Afternoon on the last day of term when we break up early for Easter. £1.50<br />
for popcorn and film, with yummy tuck on sale.<br />
• Easter egg raffle.<br />
School Parliament Event<br />
Jumble Sale - donations needed - books, unwanted toys, regifting christmas presents,<br />
puzzles etc.<br />
New date: Tuesday 25th February, 2.30pm School Hall.<br />
Cars for EYFS<br />
If you have any toy cars or trucks that you would be willing to donate to our reception<br />
class, Mrs Cutter would be extremely grateful! Thank you.
What’s Congratulations... been going on...<br />
Stars of the week<br />
EYFS: Evie, Charlie and Ellie<br />
Y1: Mani, Briony, Curtis and Billy<br />
Y2: Alex, Megan, Anna and Sennen<br />
Y3: Mason, Evie W, Harry and Joel<br />
Y4: Abby, Niamh, Harriet and Olivia<br />
Y5: Jayden, Alex and Lewis<br />
Y6: Isaac, Layla O, Lucas and Harlyn<br />
Times Table Rockstarz<br />
Musician of the Week<br />
Thank you to Isaac who played<br />
some improvised Jazz as the children<br />
entered assembly this week.<br />
Prefect<br />
Well done to Frankie, who became<br />
our first prefect of the year!
Important Dates<br />
What’s been going on...<br />
Term Date Event<br />
Spring<br />
Term<br />
Monday 6 th January<br />
Monday 20 th Jan @ 2:30pm<br />
Tuesday 21 st Jan @ 2:30pm<br />
Tuesday 4 th February @ 2pm<br />
Monday 10 th February @ 2:30pm<br />
17 th – 21 st February<br />
4 th March<br />
9 th March<br />
Return to school<br />
London trip information<br />
meeting<br />
Eden trip information<br />
meeting<br />
School Parliament<br />
Jumble Sale<br />
Carnyorth trip<br />
information meeting<br />
Half Term<br />
Parent Consultation Day<br />
Inset Day<br />
18 th March EYFS High Tea<br />
Thursday 26 th March @ 9:30am<br />
Friday 27 th March<br />
Tuesday 14 th April<br />
Easter Service at<br />
Ludgvan Church<br />
Break up for Easter<br />
Return to School<br />
Summer<br />
Term<br />
Friday 8 th May (not Monday 4 th )<br />
Bank Holiday<br />
1 st June<br />
Inset Day<br />
25 th – 29 th May<br />
Half Term<br />
30 th June<br />
Sports Day<br />
13 th July KS1 Summer Show<br />
14 th July<br />
Y3 and Y4 Summer<br />
Show<br />
15 th July<br />
Y5 and Y6 Summer<br />
Show<br />
Thursday 23rd July<br />
Break up for Summer
What’s Congratulations... been going on...<br />
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.<br />
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various<br />
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,<br />
Team Captains and Librarians.<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall<br />
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei<br />
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie<br />
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N<br />
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max<br />
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina<br />
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella
MBFDC<br />
What’s Congratulations... been<br />
- HOLIDAY<br />
going on...<br />
CAMPS<br />
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.<br />
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various<br />
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,<br />
Team Captains and Librarians.<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall<br />
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei<br />
February Half Term 2020 <br />
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie<br />
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N<br />
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max Dates<br />
Blue team Wednesday captains -Tristan 19th February and Nina - Multi Sports Camp (an array of fun sports available!)<br />
Thursday 20th February - Football Camp<br />
Friday 21st February - Football Camp<br />
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella<br />
<br />
Tots: 4-6yrs<br />
10am - 12pm <br />
£6 per day, £10 for two days or £13 for three days<br />
<br />
Pros: 7-13yrs<br />
10am - 3:30pm<br />
£15 per day, £25 for two days or £35 for three days<br />
<br />
Venue<br />
Mounts Bay Academy Sports Centre, Penzance, TR18 3JT<br />
All players welcome from any school or club<br />
Come along and have some fun<br />
All coaching staff are UEFA / FA qualiÞed and DBS checked<br />
Pay & register online or just turn up on the day<br />
For further info check out our website - www.mbfdc.co.uk<br />
<br />
Contact<br />
Kevin Lawrence - Head of Football Development<br />
Mounts Bay Football Development Centre<br />
01736 352323 ext-2 <br />
klawrence@mountsbay.org
Everyone will<br />
receive a medal<br />
at the end of<br />
each course!<br />
What’s Congratulations... been going on...<br />
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.<br />
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various<br />
successes,<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
including name our Head Boy and Girl,<br />
HALF TERM<br />
Team Captains and Librarians.<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall<br />
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei<br />
Book our courses online<br />
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie<br />
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N<br />
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max<br />
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina<br />
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk<br />
2020<br />
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella<br />
LEARN.<br />
PLAY.<br />
SUCCEED.<br />
Prices from £5 - £32<br />
Registration opens at 9.40am<br />
All courses for boys and girls of all abilities aged 5 - 15 years<br />
Courses run from 10am to 3pm with the exception of Mini Pilgrims 10am to 12pm<br />
Additional activities are available<br />
T 01752 562561 ext 4 www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
What’s Congratulations... been going on...<br />
16 medals to collect!<br />
Every participant on every course<br />
will walk away with a medal.<br />
Y6 responsibilities, Stars of the week, Dojo winners and Pen License awards.<br />
Over the last 2 weeks, we have celebrated various<br />
successes, including name our Head Boy and Girl,<br />
Team Captains and Librarians.<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Head Girl: Jenna Morrall<br />
Head Boy: Gabrield Tswei<br />
Red team captains – Harry and Darcie<br />
Green team captains – Kacey and Oliver N<br />
Yellow Team captains – Evie and Max<br />
Blue team captains -Tristan and Nina<br />
SOCCER ROADSHOW<br />
Our Soccer Roadshows are age and football specific with<br />
the emphasis on fun, enjoyment and development. Sessions<br />
include skills, technique, competitions and small sided<br />
games.<br />
Lirarians – Oliver M and Isabella<br />
FEB SPECIAL<br />
Finish the February half term with an action packed day of<br />
football activities from shooting sessions to World Cup<br />
Tournaments. Added incentive all participants will walk away<br />
with a Argyle related prize alongside coaches holding some<br />
random draws at the end of the day for a selection of prizes.<br />
GIRLS ONLY ROADSHOW<br />
Our Girls Soccer Roadshows Specials are age and<br />
football specific with the emphasis on fun, enjoyment<br />
and development. Sessions include skills, technique,<br />
competitions and small sided games.<br />
MINI PILGRIMS<br />
Mini Pilgrim football sessions are aimed at three – six year<br />
olds, who are experiencing their first taste of a structured<br />
coaching session. The sessions are staffed at a ratio of<br />
4 coaches to 16 children. The emphasis is to improve the<br />
children’s listening and concentration skills whilst working<br />
on balance and co ordination. The children can develop<br />
in a safe and fun environment over the duration of the<br />
sessions.<br />
DISABILITY SOCCER ROADSHOW<br />
A fun-filled day packed with football games in an inclusive and<br />
comfortable environment. The day is tailored for children with<br />
a physical impairment, learning disability or mental health<br />
condition.<br />
TRAIN LIKE A PRO<br />
Invitation only – a chance for players to receive additional<br />
training during the school holidays.<br />
PL STARS<br />
Premier League Future Stars offers multi-sports activities<br />
that include football, handball and dodgeball. From learning<br />
the sports to engaging within competitions we focus on the<br />
core PL Stars values – Be Connected, Be Ambitious, Be Fair,<br />
Be Inspiring. Can you be the next future star?<br />
MULTI SPORTS<br />
Chance for participants to undertake a wide range of<br />
sports throughout the day. Sports will vary from football,<br />
handball, tag rugby plus many more. Each venue and area<br />
will operate different sports to keep participants engaged.<br />
T 01752 562561 ext 4<br />
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk<br />
All courses for boys and girls<br />
of all abilities aged 5 - 15 years.<br />
Courses run from 10am to 3pm with the exception of Mini Pilgrims 10am to 12pm