We are excited to announce this week’s Stars of the Week!

Class One

Sofia  – for her amazing phonics all week! Sofia is also trying really hard with writing words and starting to form simple sentences too!

Class Two

Isabelle K – for fantastic effort and 100% enjoyment in your forest school sessions. You listen well and follow the forest school rules excellently, always setting a good example to others. You are also a great support to your classmates, helping them with getting ready for their sessions. Well done.

Class Three

Brianne -For fantastic contributions and ideas.  In our topic about the Stone Age, you have really thought about the evidence presented to you and shared some interesting ideas.

Class Four

Adah – For quickly grasping spag concepts in English, particularly past/present progressive and present perfect tense and for always editing and up-levelling your work without prompt and using beautiful and ambitious vocabulary. Adah has also been working really hard in Maths and demonstrated brilliant understanding of multiplying 3 digits by 1 digit. Adah always works so hard – keep up the good work. 

Class Five

Luca – Luca has taken a real interest in our history lessons and has produced some fantastic work on Victorian Workhouses. His work is engaging, thoughtful and always beautifully presented.

Special Recognition: Christian Values Award

This week, we also celebrated the following children, who were spotted by staff for showing our Christian Values in their daily lives.  In the coming terms, we will be exploring several of our Christian values, rather than focusing solely on one at a time.

Class One

Displaying the value of Friendship

Monty – Monty is always a great friend in Class1, he also was fab helping some of the Reception children in Forest School this week too!

Class Two

Displaying the value of Respect

Lucy  – Lucy is such a polite young lady with the most impeccable manners. I always hear a ‘please’ or a ‘thank you’ whether she is talking to another child or an adult. Well done Lucy.

Class Three

Displaying the value of Friendship

Hettie – You always look out for your friends.  You are so kind and caring which is lovely to see.

Class Four

Displaying the value of Perseverance

Dottie – Dottie has showed real perseverance this week in both her English and Maths work. She wrote an incredible ‘tree guide’ including relative clauses and has pushed herself all week to do her best work. In Maths Dottie has responded quickly to feedback and shown great understanding. Well done, Dottie. 

Class Five

Displaying the value of Truthfulness

Austin  – Austin is showing amazing perseverance and resilience, especially in English.

He is making wonderful progress and I am very proud of him.

We are excited to announce this week’s Stars of the Week!

Class One

Cassius – For creating a brilliant question for the class penguin in Literacy and also being really brave going on the school bus for the first time too!

Class Two

Ren – Ren really challenged himself in our maths lessons this week by using what we had been learning about number bonds, to help him work out calculations using much larger numbers. Super effort Ren – well done!

Class Three

Olivia S – Trying your best and sharing your ideas.  You have been doing great work In both Maths and English this week I have been so impressed with your attitude. An excellent start to the new term.

Class Four

Olivia – For having a fantastic attitude to learning and coming back after the holidays with a huge smile.

Class Five

Niamh – For writing an excellent character description based on our class text, using precise vocabulary choices and impressive and accurate punctuation. Well done!

Special Recognition: Christian Values Award

This week, we also celebrated the following children, who were spotted by staff for showing our Christian Values in their daily lives.  In the coming terms, we will be exploring several of our Christian values, rather than focusing solely on one at a time.

Class One

Displaying the value of Friendship

Cerys – for always being such a kind and caring friend. Cerys regularly helps others if needed.

Class Two

Displaying the value of Respect

James G – James has shown some really lovely manners this week. Well done James.

Class Three

Displaying the value of Compassion

Primrose – You have had a challenging couple of weeks and the care and compassion you have shown towards them has been really heartwarming.

Class Four

Displaying the value of Truthfulness

Lucas – For showing such maturity and honesty in all aspects of school life. 

Class Five

Displaying the value of Truthfulness

ALL of Class 5 – Class 5 can always be relied upon to be totally honest and learn from mistakes. I am very proud of the maturity you all show and the way you take ownership for your choices.

We are excited to announce this week’s Stars of the Week!

Class One

Kate Toriro– for her amazing shape knowledge in Maths and also for contributing to collective worship too. Well done Kate.

Class Two

Grace Peters – Grace has really impressed me all week. Her work has been of the very highest standard and her behaviour has been incredible. Well done Grace – keep it up.

Class Three

Ophelia-Rose Cubberley – for amazing contributions in class.  You always have your hand up and are willing to contribute to class.  You have some lovely ideas and valued contributions to make.

Class Four

Edith Lewis – For having an all round fabulous week. Edith has been so engaged with her learning, particularly with her contributions on the carpet. Her understanding of calculating perimeter has also been fantastic. Well done!

Class Five

Bobby Waters – Bobby wrote a fabulous balanced argument this week. His conclusion was very well structured, and he used some excellent vocabulary. Bobby also did very well during our performance ‘One Night, One Moment with Bryn Offa,’ pushing himself out of his comfort zone during the afternoon performance.

Special Recognition: Christian Values Award

This week, we also celebrated the following children, who were spotted by staff for showing our Christian Values in their daily lives.  In the coming terms, we will be exploring several of our Christian values, rather than focusing solely on one at a time.

Class One

Displaying the value of Compassion

Mali Roberts – for thinking of others at Christmas time and knowing its about being with family not just getting presents.

Class Two

Displaying the value of Respect

Charlie Tomkins – for showing respect to our school by volunteering to help tidy up the art room this week after our lesson, making sure everything was organised and put away tidily. Thank you Charlie.

Class Three

Displaying the value of Truthfulness

Brianne Roberts – Brie you have thought about the importance of honesty and when it is not always easy I have been really proud to see you being honest and truthful.

Class Four

Displaying the value of Respect

Bethany Hill – for always being super respectful to both staff and peers, showcasing ALL the school values ALL of the time. She is a fantastic role model.

Class Five

Displaying the value of Respect

Nathaniel Smith – Nathaniel is always incredibly respectful. His manners are impeccable, and he is an excellent role model. 

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We are excited to announce this week’s Stars of the Week!

Class One

Jasper – for his amazing letter to Santa which he wrote completely independently. Jasper is also trying so hard in our phonics sessions too!

Class Two

Isabelle – showed such determination and courage to perform her part in the Christmas performance as Mrs Potts. She worked so hard to learn her lines and delivery them clearly!

Class Three

Florence – You have a fantastic attitude to learning.  You are always willing to give something a try.  It doesn’t matter what subject we are working on but you are always working with a smile on your face and respond brilliantly to an feedback that you are given.  Keep it up 🙂

Class Four

Ava – For an exceptional independent write in English. Ava has worked SO hard on her writing and not only that, but she also puts in maximum effort into EVERYTHING she does. This week Ava asked to continue with her English instead of playing a game with class because she was enjoying her writing so much which is so pleasing to see. Ava has such a mature approach to learning. Keep up the good work. 

Class Five

Lexi – Lexi is a naturally gifted writer. She has an excellent vocabulary and uses this to great effect. This week, Lexi has written a fantastic balanced argument based on our class text, Holes. I am so impressed Lexi. Keep up the great work!

Special Recognition: Christian Values Award

This week, we also celebrated the following children, who were spotted by staff for showing our Christian Values in their daily lives.  In the coming terms, we will be exploring several of our Christian values, rather than focusing solely on one at a time.

Class One

Displaying the value of Courage

Harry – for being an amazing sheep even though he was poorly, he continued to perform so well!

Class Two

Displaying the value of Courage

Alphonsus – shared how nervous he felt before the Christmas performance but showed such courage to deliver his lines as a narrator clearly and accurately.

Class Three

Displaying the value of Respect

Monty – For a showing mature and respectful attitude.  You are always ready to learn.  You listen to others and look out for your friends.  You are so sensible in the way you respond to things when they go a little bit off plan and you are a fantastic role model to the whole class.

Class Four

Displaying the value of Friendship

Sienna – For always being such a kind and caring friend to everybody in Class 4. Sienna was actually nominated by another class member who explained just how amazing Sienna is to have as a friend and I couldn’t agree more. Sienna is an outstanding model to her peers showcasing all of the school values. 

Class Five

Displaying the value of Respect

Neve – Neve is always incredibly respectful to all. You are an excellent role model Neve and an asset to Bryn Offa.

We are excited to announce this week’s Stars of the Week!

Class One

Maddy – for trying hard in phonics all week & putting her hand up to answer questions. She also made some great predictions during our group read too!

 Class Two

Millie – for giving some great examples of adjectives & then writing some fantastic sentences using a range of adjectives.

Class Three

Pippa – For fantastic writing.  You always put 100% effort into all your writing, and you think about and include all the features we have been talking about.  Keep it up!

Class Four

Oscar – For having an overall brilliant week. Oscar has carefully followed instructions in his English work helping him meet the success criteria. He has been a maths whiz in maths, rising to new challenges and a master of Roman Numerals. Keep up the good work.

Class Five

Mollie – Mollie is such a wonderful member of Class 5. She is so helpful, intuitive and kind – Mollie can’t do enough to help those around her. Mollie is also excellent at taking responsibility for her own learning. She knows exactly what she needs to do to improve, and she tackles it head on. 

Special Recognition: Christian Values Award

This week, we also celebrated the following children, who were spotted by staff for showing our Christian Values in their daily lives.  In the coming terms, we will be exploring several of our Christian values, rather than focusing solely on one at a time.

Class One

Displaying the value of Friendship

Nicholas – for always being such a kind & helpful friend every day!

Class Two

Displaying the value of Friendship

Kyanna – for always being a very kind & helpful friend. When she saw her friend struggling in Maths Kyanna helped them without being asked.

Class Three

Displaying the value of Friendship

Ben – you have been a fantastic friend encouraging others to join in.  You have been very patient, and it has been lovely to observe.

Class Four

Displaying the value of Compassion

Lucas  – For being super kind and compassionate. Lucas has been spotted this week helping others with their shoelaces, their seat belt on the bus, and playing with someone who had nobody to play with. These small acts make a BIG difference to others. Well done!

Class Five

Displaying the value of Friendship

Thomas – Thomas always supports his friends both in class and on the playground. Thank you for being so thoughtful, Thomas. 

Whole School World Book Day Story!

Each class had the challenge of adding their part to our whole school story on World Book Day this week. Each Teacher bought in an object which had to be included in the story.

The story started in Class 1, it travelled through the school and was concluded in Class 5.

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Once upon a time there was a sloth called Bob who was sleeping on the branch of a pineapple tree. There were lots of other sloths but they were very mean except Bob.

Suddenly Bob got woke up with a big growl! Bob was very scared he started to shake all over and scream HELP!!! Bob jumped up and started to slowly run away to try and find a bigger tree! As Bob was looking for another tree he spotted a wolf in the distance. All of a sudden the wolf started to chase Bob! Luckily Bob found a new friend called Jim who was a magical unicorn. Please help me said Bob and before the wolf could catch him, Jim the unicorn said ABRACADABRA! Next Bob and Jim disappeared in a puff of glitter!

They arrived in … sunny, dusty Mexico. They soon realised they were in the middle of a parade for Festival de Mexico!! Bob and Jim were amazed by the bright, vibrant colours that they saw all around them. There were people dancing and shouting wearing the most incredible, colourful skirts and gigantic, straw sombreros. They just couldn’t help it … they had to start dancing!! Jim, the magical unicorn, used his magic powers to give them tambourines and sombreros. They kept dancing all through the day until sun set over the city. They were shocked by a loud, crackling bang. Bob started to shiver with fear but Jim pointed to the sky where they saw beautiful, colourful fireworks.

But then Bob spotted something else making a loud bang…..

Before they knew it, Bob and Jim found themselves in … cold, green Ireland. In the distance, they could hear a magical, beautiful sound. Jim and Bob couldn’t help themselves they ran towards the music. It took them through a wet, damp and mossy forest with trees as tall as skyscrapers. Suddenly, they saw a leprechaun playing a bouzouki, which was a small, wooden string instrument. She said, “My name is Ruby and I can send you to a magical place of your dreams.”

“I want to go to candy land please!” whispered Bob.

“I want to go to Wonderland though where Alice lives,” shouted Jim.

Ruby snapped her little, elf-like fingers and …

Jim and Bob transported to the gates of gloomy, abandoned, eerie castle.  Both Jim and Bob stood, frozen to the spot. Totally petrified, like they were in the midst of hell!  A dull light appeared through the window of the castle before disappearing again.

“This doesn’t look like Candyland to me!” whimpered Bob. 

“Yo, let’s go and check out what that light was dude!” replied Jim the unicorn.

They walked up to the drawbridge and crossed the foul smelling moat.

“There it is again!” shrieked Jim.  They both sprinted up the spiral staircase and into the top bedroom.  There, lying on the bed, was a strange, yellow torch. As Jim picked up the torch, the door slammed shut and they realised that they were trapped. 

“Help!” yelled Bob.  We will never get out of this he thought!

As if Jim had read his mind, He replied, “Oh yes we will,” and he whispered the magic word. Abracadabra.  When Jim and Bob next opened their eyes, they were……

Well, where exactly were they?! Their senses went into overload; the smells, the sights, the sounds were like nothing they had experience before.  “Wow! What is this place?!” asked Bob, his eyes bulging and his mouth gaping open. They were stood outside a grand, extravagant building. Jim squints in the brightness and peers to the left of the brightly coloured door. “WONKA’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY” said the glowing sign that appeared to be made out of chocolate sprinkled with little multi-coloured sweets. An amazing drawbridge made a loud thump in front of them making them jump out of their skin. Suddenly, an army of short, orange men marched towards them with a magnificent chocolate egg in each hand. Beyond the drawbridge was even more chocolate: a chocolate waterfall and a sugar cane boat. Bob and Jim clambered into the boat in total awe and as it moved forward towards the chocolate waterfall, everything became blurry and hazy until they both woke up from the most amazing dream ever! What an extraordinary adventure!

Rota Kids is a national project which allows children to get involved with their community, build new
skills and meet new people along the way. Please meet our new Rota Kids for this term:
Esme Jones, Fenn Williams, Ollie Taaffe, Temperance Waddington-Gries, Bodhi Hodson, Kitt
Lambourn, Freddie Woodcock and Summer Berridge.

Our Rota Kids will be running their own fundraising events and helping with BOPTA’s events
throughout the year and we will keep you notified of these as they come up.
Our next event will be the Rota Kids Second Hand Book Sale on 8th March.

On Friday 9th February, all our children took part in our Express Yourself Dress Up Day to raise money for Place2Be, a mental health charity which provide support in schools to children and young people.

For our Express Yourself Dress Up Day we asked all the children to come to school wearing something that celebrated their uniqueness and showed us a bit about them- this could be sharing their favourite hobby, such as skateboarding or dancing, or wearing their favourite colour, accessory or costume. It could just be coming to school as themselves!

We had some lots of fantastic outfits and the pupils looked amazing! It was lovely to see so many pupils taking part. We also managed to raise just under £120 for Place2Be. Thank you to everyone who made a donation!

If you would like further information about the work that Place2Be do, please visit their website https://www.place2be.org.uk/

Creation Club have been very busy this week, spreading Christmas joy in our community. On Tuesday, they visited the residential home Brooke House in Morda and today, we have visited the Orthopaedic hospital and sung a selection of Christmas songs and Carols. They performed brilliantly and really made everybody’s day. The children even received a gift from Father Christmas! Well done, Creation Club!