14th September 2007
Week two already. Having been complimented on our communication especially via
the newsletter, we thought we would keep it up even though Mr Hipshon is visiting
the Lake District along with Mr Spickett, Mrs Johnson and the seniors.
Short and sweet is the order of the day and here it is!
Judith WatkinsYear Four
Year Four have been looking at the need for school rules and after some thoughtful
discussion, have come up with the following concise but essential list.
1.) Listen to the teacher
2.) Show you are sorry by behaving well
3.) Make the teacher happy by paying attention
4.) Put your hand up to speak
5.) Watch the teacher when they are teaching
6.) Do go to the toilet before the lesson
This is an active positive approach towards good learning in the classroom and
is valued by the children as their own work. Here’s hoping!
Robert Hook
Drama Club
There are still places for Tuesday’s drama club available, especially for
girls. Send in a permission slip to secure one for your child. If you’ve
mislaid yours call in to the office and get one from Liz.
J Watkins
Story Club
On Wednesday 19th September we will have the first meeting of the Story Club and
pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 are very welcome to attend. Activities will include
story reading and telling, character and setting studies and composition of short
stories.
If you like stories, come along!
R Hook
Stop Press!
Ballroom Dancing
Interested in dancing but have never made the time?
Well here is a date for your diary!
Tuesday 23rd. October
Beginners ballroom dancing in the
Alcuin School Hall 7:30 – 9:00 pm. with ‘Adel Dance’.
A taster session for adults.
All proceeds to go to Friends of The Alcuin. Watch this space for further details!
Commendations in Assembly
Lois, Kobie and Dante for helping others.
Dante for doing extra homework.
Lizzy, Lucinda and Rachel for good behaviour and helping with new pupils at the
table.
James for working hard and attending.
Matthew for enthusiasm in art and willingness.
Joshua for good work in maths.
Harry and Joseph for improved reading.
Art
In Art we have started the term by observing line, shape and tone.
We began by discovering different ways of using a pencil to draw and shade with.
Looking at simple objects, we applied these techniques to draw the shapes and
put in the shadows we could see, dark shading to half tone and highlights. In
the second week we drew the objects on a larger scale using charcoal and white
chalk, discovering the dramatic effects to be achieved with this medium. (Work
will be displayed in the corridor!)
Joanne Hogg
Lost Property
Lost property will be on a table in the entrance from Tuesday to Friday after
school. This includes a barely worn pair of size 4 PE pumps without a name.
I cannot emphasise enough the importance of naming garments for care and ease
of handling if lost. If using an ink pen it needs to be permanent or it will
come out in the wash. Unclaimed articles will be removed from the premises.
J Watkins
Team Lists
Team lists are attached for those involved in fixtures over the coming week.
Piano Lessons
Mr Phillips has two places available – please let me know if you are interested.
Liz Wymer