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KS1 Choir visit to St Armand's Court
Mon 19 Jun 2023It was lovely to be able to take some of our Key Stage 1 choir members to St Armand's Court today. The children have been working really hard on Wednesday lunchtimes to learn the songs. It was an extra challenge for them because they had to perform the songs acapella. They did a brilliant job. The residents (and staff!) all loved having the children along to sing for them and there were plenty of smiling faces. Afterwards, the children took a few minutes to read their books to the residents. It was a great experience for the children and we were so proud of them. One of the residents said: 'Aren't these children wonderful' and we couldn't agree more!
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Y4 residential to Whitby
Thu 25 May 2023Our Y4s had an absolutely amazing time in Whitby for their one-night stay earlier this week. Over the course of two days, we crammed in: a fascinating historical tour of Whitby Abbey, where the children handled artefacts; map-reading work around the town; an evening beach walk; fish and chips; souvenir shopping; and a chance to play on the beach. Most of all, fantastic memories were made. The children were exemplary and an absolute delight to spend two days with! The staff are looking forward to next year already!
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Y5 rugby
Thu 25 May 2023We took a mixed team (5 boys and 5 girls) of rugby players to a four-team tournament at Clapgate Primary School yesterday. We were so proud of their performance and determination.
In the first game, they took some time to get to grips with the offside rule and lost 3 tries to 0. Following that though, their progress as rugby players soared! They drew the last two games 1-1 and 2-2, including coming from 2 tries down in the last few minutes of the final game. Although they did not win any games, they gave their all in the sunshine and went home happy, with one saying: 'This is my new favourite sport!'
Mr Hervo and I were proud of their brilliant sporting attitude and behaviour, and impressed with their rapid progress. They looked like a well-organised rugby team by the end!
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May 2023
Sat 20 May 2023We have had yet another busy half-term. Our Year 6 and Year 2 children have been busy with their SATs tests. As ever, they did us proud with their wonderful attitude and resilience.
At the end of the last half-term, the Y3/4 production was a massive hit. The children were incredible! The show received rave reviews all round.
On the sporting front, our Y5/6s narrowly lost their cricket match at Whitkirk Club. We also took eight children to the Brownlee Triathlon at the John Smeaton Leisure Centre. It was a fantastic event, and the children loved it!
Our circus and summer carnival was a huge success. Thank you so much for our PTA for organising this. See below for a 'Soak The Teacher' action shot!
Finally, we have enjoyed a couple of dressing up days this half-term - 'Rock-Star' day, for the school-wide relaunch of Times-Tables Rockstars and a 'Dress to Impress' on the Friday before the King's coronation. There was some wonderful outfits on show on both days!
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March 2023
Sun 19 Mar 2023There has been lots going on so far in March 2023. The month began with Y5/6 having their Inspire events. These events were brilliant and it was great to have so many parents, carers and grandparents in school. A small selection of the lovely feedback quotes we received can be read here.
We loved celebrating World Book Day, with children and staff attending school in their pyjamas for a 'Bedtime Stories' theme. There was so much to enjoy, but a big highlight was our older children visiting Foundation Stage and Key Stage One and sharing a story with our younger children.
We also sent a Key Stage One football team to Garforth Academy. They took part in a competition against other schools. In four matches, they won twice and drew once, losing only one game. More importantly, their behaviour was excellent and they represented the school brilliantly.
Our eco-council have been busy, planting potatoes, carrots and herbs which we hope to harvest and eat in the summer. We also went out to Barley Hill Park for a litter pick.
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Year 1/2 Inspire
Fri 17 Feb 2023Two of our Year 1/2 classes, 2MC and 1/2CE, had their Inspire events at the end of January and beginning of February. The focus was on phonics, with the teachers modelling a Sounds Write lesson and then giving parents an opportunity to read with their children, using some of the techniques and phrases they had learned in the model lesson.
We were so grateful that so many parents, carers and grandparents were able to attend. As usual, the feedback was uniformly positive. A small sample of the comments can be read here.
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Music Day
Sun 05 Feb 2023Friday 3rd February was 'Music Day' at Strawberry Fields! It was brilliant! We were visited by two bands, Maia and Trio Globo, and a musician and singer named Andrea Alonso. All our guests played for our children during a morning assembly, when we were also treated to a brilliant performance from our school violin group - some of whom have only been learning for 3 weeks! Thank you so much to Mrs Roberts for all her work with them.
Every class in school (from F1 right up to Year 6) then had a music workshop with one of our visitors, as well as having a chance to listen to and discuss some music.
We ended the day with another assembly, where Maia played a few songs, our school choir sang and William for Year 3 impressed everyone with his guitar playing. Some children in Y5/6 also performed some short pieces they had created during one of their workshops.
Children and staff alike agreed it was a great day, and hopefully we sent all the children home enthused about music and keen to think about learning an instrument themselves!
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Visit to St Armand's Court
Mon 30 Jan 2023Last week, nine of our Key Stage Two children visited St Armand's Court residential home. This was a follow up to our two visits before Christmas to sing carols. Our children took their reading books and some school work they were proud of, and read to the residents. They had some really interesting conversations, too and some were still chatting away when it was time to leave. It was a brilliant experience for the children and a lovely chance to engage with a different generation. We are looking forward to our next visit, when we will be doing some craft activities!
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Trips and visits in early 2023
Mon 23 Jan 2023In the second week of term, our Y3/4 children all visited the West Yorkshire Playhouse to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The experience of visiting the theatre was magical in itself, but having studied the book before Christmas, it was lovely to see the children's excitement as they recognised characters and events from the story that they had studied and discussed in class. The beaming faces of every child as they returned to school told a story - they had had a wonderful time! As ever, their behaviour was impeccable.
Last week, our Key Stage 1 children visited the Abbey House Museum to complement their history learning about the Victorians. The visit was fascinating. The children loved seeing the Victorian streets and shop fronts, as well as handling some of the artefacts and learning about how they were used. They were thoughtful and respectful throughout the day and the teachers came back to school very proud of them!
We were also delighted to host our first Inspire Event for 3 years last week. All three Y3/4 classes invited parents, carers and grandparents in to school to learn a bit more about learning and Strawberry Fields, and to take part in a sample writing lesson. The feedback was absolutely lovely! All phases in school will have either an Inspire event or a Stay and Play in the coming weeks.
Feedback from the events can be found here.
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Events in Autumn 2
Mon 23 Jan 2023In the half-term running up to Christmas, school was incredibly busy, with lots of exciting events and Christmas activities happening to complement all the learning.
It was good to be able to engage with our community when Mrs Mumby took our children on a community Peace Flame walk. One of our children gave an impromptu speech, which so impressed the mayor that he received a personal letter!
We were also proud to host a Key Stage 1 multi-skills event in our hall, and to take two teams of Y3/4 children to Garforth Academy for the Curling competition. One of our teams finished second! As ever, our children were fantastic in their attitude and sporting behaviour.
Our Y5/6 children visited St. Mary's church for an 'Experiencing Christmas' event. They were incredibly respectful toward both their surroundings and the volunteers. As well as everything they learned about the meaning of Christmas, it was wonderful to have another opportunity to engage with our community and for our children to show once again how sensible and kind they are!
Both Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage put on marvellous Christmas performances which were enjoyed by parents and staff alike. After COVID, it is such a pleasure to be able to get our families back in to school!
Our wonderful PTA worked hard to put on our first Christmas Fayre since 2019, which even included a special visit from Father Christmas, and a lovely Christmas film night. They also used some of the funds they have raised in recent years to once again fund our annual, in-school pantomime. This year, it was Jack and the Beanstalk.
The choir were very busy, singing at our local library and twice visiting a local care home, St Armand's, to sing for the residents. It was a great chance for our children to reflect on what we can give to others at Christmas and an opportunity to create a link we hope to foster in the future.
