We are looking forward to welcoming back the first phase of children, in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. We have been busy adapting our school environment so that we can adhere to social distancing measures and do our utmost to keep everyone safe and healthy. Here are a few pictures of the classrooms, so that you can get an idea of what to expect: In the first few days back at school, we will be be focused on learning the new routines for keeping each other safe in school and talking about our experiences of lock-down.
Gloucestershire Diocese have produced another Growing Together resource for households (people of all ages) to explore or nurture Christian faith in their own time and at their own pace. These activities and games as designed as tools that might gently prompt conversations about faith and offer hope.
Netflix is arguably the most widely used and best known video-on-demand (VoD) streaming service in the world. It’s extensive library of films and TV shows can offer endless hours of entertainment and, in the current climate, it’s a great way to spend some time whilst keeping safe at home, providing both child friendly and more adult-themed programming. That’s why the National Online Safety site have created this guide to help parents and carers understand exactly what Netflix is all about.
Gloucestershire Diocese have produced another Growing Together resource for households (people of all ages) to explore or nurture Christian faith in their own time and at their own pace. These activities and games as designed as tools that might gently prompt conversations about faith and offer hope.
As a gift for friends and family that she is missing, R made this wonderful VE Day Tribute video. How wonderful to be able to share your talents and use them to inspire others!
One of our favourite authors, Katherine Rundell has recently released a new collection of short stories, poems, essays and pictures with contributions from more than 110 children’s writers and illustrators, including Lauren Child, Anthony Horowitz, Greg James and Chris Smith, Michael Morpurgo, Liz Pichon, Axel Scheffler, Francesca Simon and Jacqueline Wilson. The collection, published by Bloomsbury, is dedicated to the doctors, nurses, carers, porters, cleaners and everyone currently working in hospitals. The Book of Hopes is currently available to read online only. Bloomsbury intends to publish a gift book based on the project in the autumn in support of NHS Charities Together. To read the
If you haven't taken your daily exercise past school this week, you may have missed the cows, which despite the disappointment of not taking part in the Cow Hunt, have turned out to celebrate VE day and pay tribute to the amazing NHS. Here are a few photos to brighten you day!