St Anne’s C of E (A) Primary News

“Developing the whole child, spiritually, mentally and physically in a caring Christian

environment through close links to the Church and Community”

                                                                                                                                                          Friday 29th November 2024

Dear Parents & Carers,

Some of you may wonder what it is like to be in a school at Christmas time…..well incredibly busy would be my first response! Teachers are busy trying to ensure all learning for the term is completed with quizzes and assessments along the way. Christmas decorations go up and school becomes a festive hive of activity with our younger classes in school working hard to learn their words and songs for the nativities the week after next. Our thanks go this week to North Notts Bid for their donation of the school Christmas tree.

In the Christian calendar, we are nearing the period of ‘Advent’ – Advent means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus.  Advent is a time of preparation and waiting for the birth of Christ.  In school, this means getting things ready for Christmas; in collective worship we will be revisiting what the prophets proclaimed in the Old Testament as well as understanding the significance of the Advent candles and the ‘counting down’ of days within an Advent calendar.

Classes Reception and One have been to Perlethorpe for a nativity trail this week and reported back that they had a wonderful time, turning into the characters and re-enacting the story.

                                                    

Reception class also had a visit from the RNLI as part of their ongoing learning about ‘people who help us’ and asked many probing questions!

Attendance

Some families may have received or will be receiving attendance letters over the next week, as the school continues to follow the Government changes to attendance in school.  If attendance is a challenge – please talk to us.  The current national guidelines mean that there can be significant impact to parents, if the new rulings are not followed.  Further guidance is available on the Nottinghamshire County Council website.

Parents/carers can only receive a maximum of two fines for any individual child over a three-year rolling period for an unauthorised absence from school.  A third request for a fine, within a three-year rolling period, would result in the matter being referred directly to the Magistrates court – this can have serious impact on future job roles if it leads to a conviction.

Sporting news

On Wednesday, children in Class 2 attended the Bassetlaw School Games gymnastics festival at Retford Gymnastics Club. They had a great time and there were definitely some budding gymnastics in attendance.

                       

Advance notice

Kerry from Bassetlaw Behaviour Partnership has continued to offer a range of support/guidance to parents about a range of matters within the home – whether it be sleeping patterns, dealing with change. She will be offering a monthly drop in – please see the dates below.

Monday 9 December 9.00-11.00am

Monday 13 January 9.00-11.00am

Monday 10 February 9.00-11.00am

Monday 10 March 9.00-11.00am

Monday 31 March 9.00-11.00am

Monday 28 April 9.00-11.00am

Monday 19 May 9.00-11.00am

Monday 16 June 9.00-11.00am

Monday 14 July 9.00-11.00am

FOSAS (friends of St Anne’s School PTA)

Thank you to the FOSAS committee and all volunteers including Class 6 who ensured the Christmas Fair went well yesterday afternoon. Santa was kept very busy indeed! The raffle with an array of fabulous vouchers will be on sale at the nativities in the coming weeks.

A message from St Anne’s Church

As we approach Advent Sunday, the Church will hold their Christmas fair THIS Saturday 30^th November from 10am in the Church Hall. Please pop down and support their stalls, games and refreshments.

After School Club

Activities for the week ahead

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Autumn pictures collecting items	Biscuit decorating	Connect	Sports	Football

Looking ahead to Christmas

Is Christmas a struggle for you as a family? Please don’t be proud - if you are finding it difficult, school can contact the local charity ‘From the Heart’, who work within the community to ensure children receive a gift at Christmas time.  Please have a word with Mrs Middleton or Mrs Ridout if the school can act on your behalf.

Crafting Afternoon

Class teachers will be sending out messages to parents/carers about their plans for Thursday 12^th December at 1.30 pm, where ‘extra pairs’ of hands can come together for crafts – we ask only one adult from a family, but do not worry if you are busy at work there will be plenty of people to lend a hand.

Learning News from the Classes

 

Reception and Class One

Class Reception and Class 1 visited Perlethorpe this week for a Nativity trail. They spent part of the day walking from 'Nazareth' to 'Bethlehem'. When they arrived in 'Bethlehem' they had to pay their tax to two Roman soldiers, then they visited seven inns until they found space for Mary and Joseph. Inside the stable, the children acted out the story of the ‘Nativity’ and celebrated the birth of Baby Jesus. The rest of the day was spent making pinecone Christmas trees, ash star baubles and Christmas cards. A great day for all!

Class Two

This week Class 2 have made a spiral snowman Christmas decoration.  They are using this experience as inspiration for an independent write demonstrating everything they know about instructions.

Class Three

This week, Class 3 have been completing assessments to show their learning so far. All the children have risen to this challenge with the right attitude to learning. The children have also been developing their geographical knowledge based on their Stone Age topic. The children have been gaining new knowledge on the continents, countries, and cities of the world and how this would have been different in the Stone Age.

They were able to reflect and use new knowledge gained at the Creswell Crags trip last week, where a video showed a timeline of the area in the different moments of Stone Age History.  Using all this knowledge the children had to design their own Stone Age map focussing on landmarks. 

In science, the children were investigating how the different joints, such as shoulder and knee, worked. They worked in pairs to create a small model, that then then had to evaluate. Do we have any physiotherapists amongst the parent group, who could talk to the class about ‘the skeleton’ even more?

Class Four

In Class 4’s geography lesson this week, they were researching trade and industry in the different countries of South America. They learnt about the main products produced in South America and the key industries.  In English this week, Class 4 have started their new book ‘The Great Kapok Tree’. They made predictions about the text, studied modelled texts to magpie ideas and began to plan their narrative writing. In science Class 4 were learning about volume.  They used different instruments to record the decibels when making loud and quiet sounds and found that louder volumes have bigger vibrations. In French, Class 4 have been learning to say the names of different vegetables as part of their unit ‘Les Legumes’. 

Class Five

This week, Class 5 wrapped up their first set of assessments and Mrs Camish was absolutely thrilled with the focus and perseverance the children demonstrated throughout this period. It’s always lovely to see them rise to the occasion!

In an exciting turn of events, the children transformed into geographers as they delved into their local area. Working collaboratively in teams, they crafted some engaging enquiry questions. They even learned how to carry out an effective survey, figuring out the best ways to use open and closed questions to gather the essential data.

In Art, the children started to get all Christmassy by crafting tree decorations. It was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm and the decorations brought a bit of festive cheer.

In PE, they blew Mrs Camish's socks off as they took on the role of young leaders. Dividing into small groups, they led their peers through a series of warm-ups and passing activities.  They were assessed on both teamwork and communication, and I must say, their thoughtful approach to delivering the sessions with such enthusiasm.

Class Six

In Class 6 this week, children have been working really hard to conquer adding and subtracting mixed number fractions. In writing they have been writing their own independent newspaper articles, reporting on the Blitz.

During history, they looked at how roles for women have changed over time, with World War II being a significant turning point.

In art children have begun to create 3D sculptures using wire, tinfoil and mod-roc.

During PE they have had a few very successful games of handball demonstrating all the skills they have been shown. Class six have also found time this week to help make stalls and posters for the Christmas fair. 

Congratulations to our Stars of the Week this week

Class Reception –  Jack E & James

Class One – Kaydence &Teddy

Class Two – Jasper

Class Three – Maks

Class Four –  George B

Class Five – Joshua & Abigail

Class Six – Mia

Lunch time Stars:

Edie (4) for her beautiful manners and to all of Class 3 for playing well and being good friends to each other.

Tidiest Classroom Award:

Caretaker Adele has chosen Class Reception this week!

Gymnastic Awards

Explore Apparatus Level 1

Daisy B (3) and Billie (3)

Explore Apparatus Level 2

Felicity (3), Catherine (3) and Ellie (3)

Out of School Achievements

Jacob (5) Player of the match scoring a hat -trick for his SJR game!

Alice (5) gave us a pup update for her ‘sponsored guide dog puppy’.

Good Luck to Harri (4), Poppy (6) and Violet (6) who are taking part in the Blackpool dance competitions this weekend with their dance group.

Church Services

Sunday 1^st December

10.30am Service of Full Immersion Baptism – come along to support one of our young people as they make this public step of faith led by Rev Dave.

6pm STA@6 with Claire informal worship and prayer.

Wednesday 4^th December

3.20pm St Anne's Connect - Family Worship in the school hall with food, games and a time to worship together (Suggested donation to cover costs of £1-£2 per family)

Friday 6th December

3.00pm -5.00pm St Anne's Drop In - in the church hall for Y4 upwards. Crafts, games, tuck and video games. A time to till out after school at the end of the week. All welcome

2024 -2025 Attendance

 

Class	Attendance
R	93.9%
1	93.9%
2	97.3%
3	91.1%
4	87.5%
5	98.9% Well done
6	92.6%
ALL	93.6%

Well done to Class 4 who were the overall winners for Autumn 1 – your treat awaits!

Prayer from Poppy (6) and Darcey (6)

Thankyou God for giving us joy and happiness. Amen

As we trust in God, we thank you for keeping your promise, so that we can be positive and feel joy which is an everlasting feeling. Amen

With our very best wishes,

Mrs Middleton and the St Anne’s Team.

Diary Dates

INSET DAYS 2024- 25	Key Statutory Weeks (Assessment)
2nd September 2024 27th September 2024 20th January 2024 28th July 2024 29th July 2024	Year 6 SATS – 12th May -all week Class 1 Phonics - 9th June week Statutory Multiplication Check -2nd to 13th June – Year 4 Please ensure your children are in school during these times.

	Looking Ahead
		29	BPBP Workshop 2 pm
	December	3	Year 3 Jingle Jog @ Sherwood Pines Consultation for parents on Relationships, Sex Education materials used in school. 9am and 3.30 pm
		5	Class 4 Assembly 2.45 pm KS2 Movie Mob collection 5.30 pm Harrington Street
		10	Year Reception Nativity 9.30 am (45mins) School Hall Y1 & Y2 Performance 2.00 pm (1hr) St Anne’s Church Hall
		11	Y1 & Y2 Performance 9.30 am (1hr) St Anne’s Church Hall Year Reception Nativity 2.00 pm (45mins) School Hall
		12	Craft afternoon in classes 1.30 pm
		13	Year 2 singers to luncheon club
		17	Choir to sing at the Family of Schools Concert at St Anne’s Church 6.30pm
		18	Christmas Dinner/ Party Day
		20	End of term Christingle Service 2 pm
January		6	Children return to school
		13	Year 6 Ancient Maya Visit to school day
		16	Classes 4 & 5 to Worksop College Apollo 5 Music Workshop Day
		17	Y5/6 Group Sports Hall athletics
		20	INSET DAY
		22	Class 6 Sinfonia Music Workshop Day
February		3	Children’s Mental Health week
		4	Class 4 visit to Perlethorpe Anglo Saxons/Vikings
		7	Book Fair Arrives NSPCC Number Day
		10	Pupils & Strategic Committee Governors Meeting
		11	Safer Internet Day Parents’ Consultations – child’s progress
		12	Parents’ Consultations – child’s progress
		13	Class 3 Class Assembly 2.45 pm
		14	Break up for half term/ Non-Uniform Day
		24	Children return Admissions Committee 10am
		27	Class 1 Assembly 2.45 pm
March		3	World Book Week
		5	Ash Wednesday Service 9 am
		6	World Book Day
		13	Governor’s Finance Committee
		17	Year 6 Parents SATS meeting
		25	Full Governing Body Meeting 6 pm
		27	Class 5 Class Assembly 2.45 pm
April		4	Break up for Easter 2 pm Easter Service