Dear All

This week Saber Toothed Tigers have enjoyed a tree planting session at Yorkletts and a Tag Rugby training session at Dover College. The tree planting did not go quite to plan, as the ground was too hard to plant. Instead the children and staff learnt a lot about Nelson and the Victory. They had good fun exploring Victory Woods and were lucky to have ideal weather conditions for such an adventure.

This week it is Year 2’s turn to enjoy a trip out for a football tournament which I am sure they will enjoy. We are lucky to have so many opportunities for our school to link with others.

Our regular ‘Share a Class’ sessions, this week focussed on calculation methods. Many of us will remember different ways to complete calculations than those practised at school today. The emphasis is now about understanding the value of each digit in a number so that children will understand what they doing – rather than just remember, which was certainly a previous experience of many people. I know many parents value the opportunity to get in to class to see what the children are really learning.

Our Continent teams have started Christmas Crafts, which they will be happy to sell you at the Christmas Fayre Friday 2nd December 2:30-4pm. There are many beautiful tree decorations being produced, so please come and spend.

You are also welcome to join us at St. Mary’s Monday 12th December 2:00pm for our Christmas service.

Merry Christmas
from Mrs Carole Davies and all at school.