Outdoor Learning in Year 3/4!

This afternoon in Mrs Yates class year 3/4, we took our science learning outdoors and explored The Hazels to investigate soil and discover what it is made of.

The children carefully observed different samples of soil, looking closely at the materials they could find and discussed how soil is formed over time. They were excited to uncover a variety of natural materials, including small stones, plant matter, roots and other organic materials hidden beneath the surface.

Back in the classroom, we continued our investigation by examining our soil samples in greater detail. This hands-on experience helped develop their scientific enquiry skills as they asked questions, made observations and drew conclusions based on the evidence they found.

It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the afternoon, with the children demonstrating excellent teamwork and a real passion for learning about the natural world around them. We look forward to continuing our investigations and discovering even more about the fascinating world around us! πŸŒ±πŸ”πŸͺ±

🏁 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