PE in the Hive

Both Year 5 and Year 6 children will be taking part with their own classes for PE during the week.

Reminders to check both Miss Adams and Miss E Jones timetables for PE.

Hive reading

πŸ“šβœ¨ Reading in The Hive: Journeying to Dream Country βœ¨πŸ“š

In The Hive, we are placing a huge focus on the importance of home reading and encouraging every child to develop a lifelong love of books.

We are asking all children to read at home at least 5 times each week. Not only does this support reading progress in class, but it also helps children build confidence, independence, imagination and knowledge of the world around them.

Our reading area has been inspired by the wonderful story The BFG, where our reading, within class, becomes a magical journey to Dream Country. Just as the BFG collects and shares dreams, our children are collecting their own reading dreams too!

🌟 Every child has their very own Dream Jar, where they can add dreams based on the number of home reads they complete. The more they read, the more dreams they can collect, helping to make their reading journey both exciting and rewarding.

πŸ† To celebrate commitment and effort, we also offer reading certificates in The Hive. These recognise the fantastic reading habits children are building and reward those who are showing dedication to reading both at home and in school.

Reading opens doors to new worlds, develops creativity, improves communication and helps children succeed across all areas of learning. Most importantly, it provides skills that will support them long after they leave the classroom.

As a provision, we are determined to show that reading matters. By promoting regular home reading across the school and within The Hive, we hope to inspire children to see books not just as something they use in lessons, but as something they can enjoy throughout their lives.

πŸ“– Read 5 times a week. πŸ’­ Fill your Dream Jar. 🌟 Earn certificates. πŸšͺ Open the door to Dream Country and discover where reading can take you!

“A little reading every day can lead to the biggest dreams.” 🐝✨

 

Whole School Reading Incentive

Note: Our focus on reading is not just within The Hive, but is part of a whole-school commitment to promoting a love of reading. Every child who reads regularly has the opportunity to be recognised as a Reading Champion. Reading Champions are celebrated for their dedication and enthusiasm for books and can also win a special reading bookmark as a reward for their efforts.

Whether children are collecting dreams in their Dream Jars, earning certificates in The Hive, or working towards becoming a Reading Champion, every read counts! Together, we are creating a community of confident readers and showing that reading can unlock new opportunities, adventures and dreams both in school and in the wider world. πŸ“šβœ¨πŸ

Keep reading, keep dreaming, and you could be our next Reading Champion! πŸŒŸπŸ“–πŸ†


#TheHive #HomeReading #ReadingForPleasure #DreamCountry #TheBFG #LoveOfReading #ReadersAreLeaders #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HiveReaders πŸπŸ“šπŸ’›

🏁 ATTENDANCE GRAND PRIX – WEEKLY RACE REPORT! 🏁

🏁 ATTENDANCE GRAND PRIX – WEEKLY RACE REPORT!Β 25.9.26🏁
The chequered flag has fallen on another week at SAF and the attendance racers have crossed the line! πŸŽοΈπŸ’¨
πŸ“Š Whole-school attendance this week: 96.9%
⚠️ Persistent Absence: 8.6%
And now to the podium…
πŸ₯‡ JOINT 1ST – Mrs Yates Y3/4 & Nursery PM – 100%
A PERFECT LAP! Not a single missed turn all week. ⭐
πŸ₯ˆ Mr Broderick Y3 – 99%
So close to perfection! Flying around the final corner and only narrowly missing the top spot.
πŸ₯‰ Mr Andrew Y4 – 98.9%
Just 0.1 behind! That really was a photo finish.
πŸ”₯ Miss R Jones Y2 – 98.8%
Right on the podium’s bumper and keeping the leaders firmly in sight!
Also putting in some serious pace this week:
🏎️ Miss Capps YR – 98.1%
🏎️ Mrs Robson Y5 – 97.9%
🏎️ Nursery Flexi – 97.7%
🏎️ Miss Thomas Y1 – 96.9% – bang on our whole-school figure!
Elsewhere on the circuit…
🍌 Miss Brown Y6 and Mrs Vickers YR – 96.3%
A small banana skin on the track, but still very much in the race.
πŸ¦‘ Miss Jones Y5 – 95.8%
Hit by the ink just as the finish line came into view!
🍌 Miss Adams Y6 – 94.6% and Mrs Dornan-Steer Y2 – 94.4%
A couple of tricky corners this week, but plenty of opportunity to make up places next time.
πŸ¦‘ Mrs Casswell YR – 91.8%
The ink cloud caused some visibility problems this week. Time for a clean windscreen and another charge next week!
And Nursery AM – 80% had what can only be described as a race full of bananas, ink, red shells and probably a rogue Blue Shell too! πŸ˜¬πŸŒπŸ¦‘
πŸ† Race result: 96.9% overall
A strong whole-school result, but Persistent Absence at 8.6% remains the figure we need to keep working on.
Congratulations to Mrs Yates Y3/4 and Nursery PM on this week’s flawless 100% performance! πŸ‘
Next week: new race, clean track, everything to play for… 🏁

Census Day – Thursday 1st October

Census Day – Thursday 1st October
On Thursday 1st October, we will be taking part in Census Day at school.
On this day, our school kitchen will be serving a special menu of hot dogs and burgers, and we would love as many children as possible to enjoy a school dinner.
Why is this important?
The number of children who have a school meal on Census Day helps determine some of the funding the school receives. This additional funding can then be used to support resources and opportunities for our children.
So, if your child would usually bring a packed lunch, we would really appreciate your support in encouraging them to have a school dinner on this day instead.
Thank you for your continued support.
Shine, Achieve, Flourish – The SAF Way!

Macmillan Cake Sale – Monday 28th September

πŸ“’ Macmillan Cake Sale – Monday 28th September πŸ°πŸ’š

We will be holding a Macmillan Cake Sale on Monday 28th September at 3:10pm on the school playground.
​All money raised will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping them continue their fantastic work supporting people affected by cancer and their families.
​In addition, Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs Dickenson are taking on an amazing challenge and will each be running 31 miles during October to raise even more money for this wonderful charity.
​We would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Please come along to the cake sale and consider making a donation to help us raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause.
​Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you there! πŸ’šπŸ°πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March.
We have not dressed up in ages so we would children to come dressed as their favourite book character. There are prizes on offer so think creative and flamboyant; the more home-made the more chance of winning!
I can’t wait to get my costume ready πŸ™‚

Online Safety Newsletter – February 2024

Online Safety Newsletter from Knowsley Council.

Online Safety Newsletter February 2024

We have become significantly dependent on and accustomed to the digital services and devices we use for being online. Online safety plays a vital role in the proper use of these tools.

Online Threats

The internet, for all its glory and opportunities, does unfortunately feature threats and challenges. These might manifest as online abuse, bullying, threats, impersonation, grooming, harassment or exposure to offensive and/or violent content.

All of these are harms we have a duty to protect young people from – and we shouldn’t underestimate its seriousness. If young people are exposed to – or perpetrate – these behaviours, they can be life-altering.

  • A systematic, large-scaleΒ review of academic researchΒ found that victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide
  • There have been high-profile news stories about online grooming and its devastating effects
  • According to Ofcom, 45% of 12-15s who go online say they have seen something hateful about a group of people online in the last 12 months

Practice Online Safety

Being aware of and practicing online safety is the only way to mitigate these risks. They will always be present, but teaching young people how to manage harmful situations and content will ensure they are best-placed to benefit from their time online, free from harm.

Creating an online space that is led by the principles of online safety requires all of us to step up – to both practice online safety and to challenge bad and harmful behaviours online.

Understanding the consequences of our actions as well as the tools that are available for reporting and helping are the first stepping stones in being an educated and respectful digital citizen.

This Newsletter provides practical advice for parents!

 

Inclusion: A tale of five rooms!

This month we have an article in the magazine ‘Headteacher Update’ that tells the story of how Sir Alexander Fleming won the NASEN Award for Primary Provision of the Year 2023 and how at the heart of this success is the nurturing and inclusive provision we provide to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

Click here to read the full article and search for page 30!

Headteachers update Jan 2024 page 30