As part of our work on World War Two we visited Beamish Museum and took part in an evacuee work shop. We had lots of fun taking part in jobs that children during this period would have to do. We learnt lots more about children during the war.
KS2 Trip to Infinite Air
What a fabulous treat our children had today; using our Sports Premium money, the children decided to enjoy a trip to Infinite Air – trampoline park – to maximise their physical skills and endurance in PE. We all enjoyed: practising routines on the trampolines; playing dodge-ball; duelling with foam ninja beams…even Mr. Graham joined in jumping from the high-platform!
A brilliant day all round!
Year 4 Multiplication Check
In the next couple of weeks our Year 4 will be trialling a new Year 4 multiplication tables check, which will be trialled across the UK, becoming statutory in 2020. With the success of the children using Times Tables Rock stars, we have decided to take part in the 2019 voluntary trial, your child will need to take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level.
We’ve gathered together everything you might want to know about the times tables check, including what it involves and when it will take place.
What is the Year 4 multiplication tables check?
The multiplication tables check is an online test for pupils in Year 4. Pupils are asked to answer 25 questions on times tables from two to 12. They are given six seconds per question, with three seconds rest between each question, so the test should last less than five minutes. It is very similar to the set-up of Times Tables Rock stars.
Questions about the six, seven, eight, nine, and 12 times tables are likely to come up most often, as these are the hardest for most children to learn. It’s a good idea to focus on these tricky times tables with your child.
First and foremost, the check is about finding out which children are struggling with their times tables so that they can get extra support. It is not a judgement on what your child can do, but a way for the school to know how their teaching is going and to adjust their focus if needed.
When is the check going to happen?
The next trial of the times tables check, open to all schools that want to take part, will take place between 10–28th June 2019. Our school is participating in the trial and if your child is in Year 4, then they will have to take the test.
By June 2020, every school will be required to take part in the check by law.
Road Closure
2nd June 2019
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am writing to give you pre-warning that Highways will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the B6312 between the A167 Red Lion Roundabout and Cedar Avenue.
The works are programmed to commence on Tuesday 25th June until Friday 28th June. Due to the size and nature of the machinery and for the safety of the workforce and the general public we will need to close the road. The road will be closed on these dates between 09.00 – 15.00.
A signed diversion will be in place via Sacriston. Extra time for travelling to and from school will be needed on these days.
Kind Regards,
Donna Lee
Head Teacher
Year 6 SATS Day 2
Today, our children were able to demonstrate how wonderful their comprehension skills are during the Year 6 Reading SAT. Every child has worked extremely hard and the whole school are very pleased with you all; well done.
We also enjoyed our next session of Relax Kids in the gazebo. Keep up the good work everyone.
Year 6 SATs Day 1
Well done to our Year 6 children who today started their End of Key Stage 2 SATs with the Spelling Punctuation and Grammar. The children settled into school with their breakfast club, and also participated in Relax Kids. We are immensely proud with all our Year 6 children; remember to try your best and stay focused.
Sun Safety at School
Nettlesworth Primary School is concerned about protecting staff and pupils from sunburn and from skin damage that can be caused by the harmful ultra-violet rays in sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the country. As sunburn and almost all skin cancers are caused by the sun, it is possible to prevent this happening. We believe that by encouraging sun safe behaviour at school and teaching children about the risks of sunlight, we can prevent them burning and contribute towards preventing skin cancer. We would like your help and support in this matter. We will be encouraging children to avoid sunburn and overexposure to the sun by:
- seeking the shade, particularly during the middle of the day
- wearing suitable hats or caps
- wearing clothing that protects the skin, particularly for outdoor activities and school trips
- using a high factor sunscreen (SPF 15+).
Staff will be encouraged to set an example. Some children are at greater risk of sunburn than others. Fair skinned, freckled children who burn easily are most at risk from overexposure to the sun and need to take great care when out in the sun. Teachers and support staff on playground duty or in charge of school outings will remind those most at risk of burning to cover up in the sun and use sunscreen. Staff will also encourage children to drink plenty of water. You can help by encouraging your child to bring, and wear, a hat at school, particularly on sunnier days and during sports day and any school trips. The school will remind parents of the sun safety policy from time to time (on our school website), particularly around the start of the summer term, sports days, and outings. Sunscreens provide added protection and may be useful when other measures are not available. Dermatologists recommend that a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above will provide children in this country with adequate protection. We encourage parents to provide sunscreen for this purpose and encourage children to protect themselves from the sun. One way of doing this is to use sunscreen at the appropriate time. If a child is to use sunscreen at school, parents are asked to:
- Provide the sunscreen product for school use.
The sunscreen must be:
o Clearly marked with the child’s name.
o Replenished by the parent as needed.
The child must be able to apply his or her own sunscreen (except Reception children) and not to share it, as some children may have an allergy.
- For Reception parents:
o You are asked to apply sunscreen at home before a typical school day, this will be reapplied as necessary by staff. If it is considered necessary for teachers/staff to assist with the application of sunscreen, the sunscreen will only be applied to face, neck, arms, hands and lower legs.
Please note that we do not permit the use of aerosol sprays.
Many Thanks
Donna Lee
Good Luck Year 6
To Year Six,
You have all worked so hard and should be very proud of your achievements so far. All of you have shown a great commitment to your learning and next week go and prove just how fantastic you all are.You are all amazing, you don’t need to worry and we couldn’t be more proud of you all!
Have a lovely weekend and all you need to do is your best. Good Luck Year Six, you can do this!
Mrs Lee and Nettlesworth Primary
Class 4 visit to Police Control Room
UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
Our children today had the opportunity to visit the Police Response Unit in Durham and sample what goes on behind the scenes when an emergency 999 call occurs, and sampled the roles and responsibilities of the various teams that work within the response unit. The children were also introduced to a Police Response Vehicle, and were able to look at the vehicle’s kit and its uses.
Once again, our children were an absolute credit to our school, and it’s fair to say we could have some future police officers in our class.
Well done Class 4.
Road Safety Coffee Morning
UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
Over the last term, our children have developed their health and safety awareness through the Junior Road Safety scheme; four children within our class were selected as Junior Road Safety Officers and these children have participated in assemblies and ran competitions to design a road safety banner – the winning entry to be erected on the school’s perimeter fence. On Friday (3.5.19), we welcomed parents, Governors, friends and the Local MP Kevan Jones to our Junior Road Safety Coffee Morning to showcase our work.
Well done Alfie for your winning banner.
Our children also enjoyed learning about how the police tackle road safety awareness issues with a visit from a response car.
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