We had an absolutely brilliant three days where our children were fully immersed in history – exploring artefacts, re-enacting key events, story-telling, dressing up, etc. The children not only learned key facts but learned about specific historical skills such as chronology, considering cause and consequence, the use of primary and secondary sources, exploring comparisons and contrasts, and so on. There were also many opportunities to explore key vocabulary and to make connections with previous learning.
Please view your child’s class Tapestry page to see a snapshot of their exciting learning. Thank you again to the PA for paying for this wonderful experience and to Mrs Noble and Mrs Manning-Craggs for organising the event
SCHOOL READING BOOKS
We have noticed that we have a number of reading books missing from our library shelves. Could you please check your bookshelves at home, grandparents and child minders homes and return any books that you may still have at home.
Please continue to read the class Friday Shout Outs for an update on the exciting learning
your children have been encountering.
GOVERNOR OF THE WEEK – NEV PHILLIPS
MY ROLE IN SCHOOL:
I serve on the Steering and Resources Committees and I am the Health & Safety Governor - these roles are closely linked with my previous profession as a Chartered Surveyor prior to retirement. I am the Development Governor whose role is to encourage the development of skills and training of the Governing Board members. I am also Class Governor Friend for Year Four, having been with this great bunch of children since they joined All Saints’ in Reception.
WHY I BECAME A GOVERNOR:
I was co-opted onto the Governing Board in 2015 following an invitation from Alan Bailey (Chair).
As a member of All Saints’ Church, I was aware of the close relationship between the Church and the School. Also, two of our granddaughters attended the school at the time and, as a result, I felt an even closer bond. Our three grown up children have all been educated in Marple and, like most people, I consider Education to be so important. Having lived in Marple for over forty years and benefited from living in this vibrant community, I felt that this was an opportunity to help contribute to the wellbeing of our children.
ENCOURAGING WORDS TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS:
We have a wonderful school - children, staff and parents. I’m interested in a wide range of subjects and activities including sports and these interests were nurtured initially at school. The wellbeing of our children is so important, equipping them for their future lives and this includes an all-round education, enjoying their time at school and developing life skills. We are fortunate to live in Marple with beautiful countryside on our doorstep and living in a region with a rich cultural heritage providing such a wide range of opportunities for our children. All Saints’ is such a welcoming school, I always enjoy attending different events such as assemblies, class visits, school fairs and Church Week. I’m looking forward to the time, hopefully soon, when we can do these things again.
Please regulary view the Summer Diary Dates which were posted on Tapestry on Friday 16th April, 2021
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DATE |
EVENT |
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6th May |
Reception & Yr1 Jack and the Beanstalk experience |
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21st May |
Yr6 swimming begins |
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9th and 12th July 2021 ~ Inset days |
Children are not in school on these days |
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Hannah Gaynor