What a busy fortnight it has been!

I know that the children are enjoying their topics with breadmaking, seed growing, arctic explorer art, learning about geology and writing adventure stories!

As we approach the summer, a reminder of the school policy that pupil’s absence during term time disrupts a pupil’s continuity of learning.  Parents are required to have requested this leave in writing in advance and to be aware that only absences in exceptional circumstances will be authorised.  Our whole school attendance target is 97% and we are currently at 94.6%.

I would also like to welcome the newest members to our Linden family, Mrs Langford has had a baby boy, Charlie and Miss Pelan, a baby boy Tadhg.  We wish them all the best!

We hope that you have a peaceful and relaxing weekend

Lucy Collins
Headteacher

• Please can we remind you that messages sent to you via email are also added to the 'Feed' of your SZapp.  So if you are searching for information we have sent you, you can go to the SZApp and select your Feed to view all the messages.
  
  
• Year 2 and Year 6 have started swimming - please make sure your child comes to school in the morning with their swimming kit and and a waterproof coat in case of rain.  All the dates are on the parent calendar. If you haven't done so already, you can make your payment via ParentPay.
  
  
• Activity Clubs start next week commencing 10th May.  The dates for the clubs are on the parent calendar and on a tile on the SZapp.  If you made a booking for your child, you will have received an email confirming your booking with 'Activity Club' in the title.  Any questions or queries please email [email protected]
  
  
• Reminder that school photograph day is Thursday 27th May - this is class groups and leavers:

Year 6

In Year 6, we have been writing an adventure story. The children have worked incredibly hard, sharing ideas and using strong vocabulary. Here is just one fabulous example from Sofia in Class 13: 

'After managing to get passed the first scene in his journey, Arthur noticed a slight change in the sea. The moon's reflection gave way to Arthur's destination as the sea was drawing him closer to the mountains. A shiver went down his spine as bubbles, the size of his boat, reached the surface...'

Year 3

Shoutout in class 8 to Leo James for making a great volcano, also Jonah, Elsie, Hugo, Abigail, Jolie, James, Scarlett and anybody else who did it but didn't film it for amazing volcano experiments over Easter!

Year 3

In Science in Year 3 this week, we have been using our inquiry skills to group rocks by appearance and simple physical properties.  The rocks included granite, sandstone, marble and many others. We grouped these by drawing circles on our tables! Shh, don't tell Mrs Collins or the cleaning team! 

Year 2

We have been studying arctic explorers.

We looked at Edward Wilson. He painted key images as cameras weren't as advanced

Year 1

This term we are starting a new unit of science - Plants! 

We kicked off the unit by learning about different types of seeds. We then had a go at planting our own broad beans. We can’t wait to watch them grow! 

Reception 

Reception children have enjoyed making bread.

The Stars of the Week for week ending 30th April:

The Stars of the Week for week ending 7th May:

Our Wraparound Afterschool Care team really wanted to let you know some of the exciting things happening during the Summer term for the children that join them. 

We also wanted to make you aware that although we are here for your children when you need to be at work or cannot collect at the end of the normal school day, we can be here for your children if you just need a couple of hours to yourself to run errands or catch up..... we run a structured and comprehensive activity plan with a theme for each term and aim to have the children playing, planting, crafting, creating, making cakes and having a great time with us.  Please see below the activity plan summary for the Summer term for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2:

and as a PDF: Wraparound Care - Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Summer Term Plan

If you would like more information, please email: [email protected]

AGM 

We will be holding our AGM via zoom on Thursday 27th May at 7pm. If you are able to join us, please email [email protected] for the link. 

Key Stage 1 - Infants

The Ghanaian Goldilocks - Dr Tamara Pizzoli 

A modern twist on a classic, this book seamlessly intertwines West African culture into the story of a boy with sun lightened hair named Kofi.

Key Stage 2 - Juniors

Return to Roar - Jenny Mclachlan 

If you have enjoyed reading Land of Roar, here is the sequel. A great tale of adventure, mystery and of course scarecrows! 

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

Will be re-opening their doors on Friday 21^st May and will operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from then on.

In the school holidays, we hope to open Wednesday and Thursday also – so from half term this year we will be open 2^nd – 6^th June.

We will be offering each child who arrives with a paying adult FREE ENTRY through to the end of the SUMMER HOLIDAYS. This will start from Friday 21^st May when they can pick up a pass.

Gloucester Library