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• 'Come and see' session

  Fri 25 Sep 2015

   

  Year 1 and Year 3 parents came in tonight after school to see some of the beautiful work already completed by children this term.  It was lovely to see so many parents celebrating the achievements of their children.  The children were so proud to be sharing their new classrooms and work.  There are 'Come and....' sessions planned throughout the school this year.

  

• Summer holiday maths challenge

  Thu 24 Sep 2015

   

  These are the winners of the Summer maths competition. The children had to plan a day out - and use their maths while they were there. The overall winner was Raven; some of the other prize winners are pictured by their work. Congratulations to everyone who took part and thank you to Mrs Weitzel for putting together the project.

  

• Year Group Newsletters

  Sat 12 Sep 2015
  These are all published on the website under the 'Newsletters (Year Group)' page.  keep up to date with your child's learning journey for this term and with dates for events.

• Author of the term

  Tue 08 Sep 2015
  

• Autumn meals menu

  Mon 07 Sep 2015

  There are a couple of slight amendments to the county menu that was sent out today as each school can make minor changes within the food regulation framework.

  

• Welcome back!

  Thu 03 Sep 2015

  Welcome back to all the children and families and especially those who join Cliftonville Primary School or our Nursery for the first time.  There are so many exciting plans for this year, including a new teaching block to be opened later this year for our Reception and Year 1 children.  We will continue to raise standards for all children focusing on those key skills in English and mathematics.  We have such great support from our families and we thank you in advance for all the value you will add to your child's education this year.

• Author of the term competition

  Thu 23 Jul 2015

  Author of the Term – Winning Entries!

   

  After lots of deliberation, the winners of the Term 6 writing competition were Sophie Pyke (2G), Kerri-Ann Rolfe (2G), Alec Godden (RB), Rhys Richardson (4A), Mia West (2G) and Harry Johnson (RB).  The theme was based on the library's author of the term: Oliver Jeffers.  Entrants had to make a list of things that the boy and penguin (from the story Lost and Found) might pack in their suitcase to take to the South Pole.

   

  Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone who took part. 

  Watch this space for the new author of the term and competition in September!

• Parliament Week

  Sun 19 Jul 2015

  This term, Miss Conellan, who facilitates the Pupils' School Council, spent a week in Westminster as part of the Teachers' Institute Programme. After a very competitive application process, she was one of a small number of teachers from across the UK selected to take part in this unique professional development opportunity. Teachers of Government & Politics, Citizenship and related subjects, and other education professionals,  applied to experience an intensive, informative and unforgettable course based at the Houses of Parliament.

   

  The Teachers' Institute programme offered:

  • A tour of the Palace of Westminster
  • The chance to watch debates in the chambers
  • Question & Answers with Members from both Houses
  • Informative sessions to improve delegates' knowledge of Parliament and democracy
  • Activities that will help to develop classroom resources
  • Networking opportunities

   

  Miss Connellan has come back with lots of great ideas to teach the children about aspects of democracy and law making.  There will be a special themed week in November which coincides with 'Parliament Week'.

   

  

• Year 5 and Year 2 joint maths project

  Tue 14 Jul 2015

  Year 5 have been using their maths, organisational and team work skills to design and make a board game to help Year 2 children with their maths.  The children worked very hard and created some professional looking games with clear instructions.  After testing them out on each other, they taught Year 2 children how to play them.  All the children enjoyed the session and it was really great to see the patience and kindness of the older children in helping the younger children doing calculations.  Thank you Mrs Arnold and Mrs McGeoch!

  

• School library open in summer break

  Tue 14 Jul 2015

   

  Following the success of opening the library last summer through the holidays, Mr Hedges will have it open again every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am until midday starting on Tuesday 28th July through to Thursday 27th August.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  There will be a chance to change books and keep up to date with Accelerated Reader quizzes.  Mrs Bennett has kindly organised a summer reading challenge to make a long paper chain of books read!  More information will be sent home.