Monthly Archives: November 2011

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Children in Year 3 really enjoy reading. This week we have been finding out more about one of our favourite authors ‘Roald Dahl’. We used the internet to research him and found out lots of information such as: When he … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Writing Challenge 2

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

It’s time for another challenge involving the use our Rainbow Writing skills.  I was highly impressed last time at how children managed to use a range of colours to write a story full of suspense, so today I thought it would … Continue reading →

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Can money buy happiness? Philosophy question 3

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Can money buy happiness? This is our third joint philosophical question between Miriam Lord, Kensington Avenue and welcome to Coppice Primary School in Oldham who have also been commenting this week. We would, of course, love to hear from all … Continue reading →

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The London Learning Journey

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Mr Harrison and Mr Young have just arrived in London where they will be spending the next two days working with other Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers from all over the country. This will help us gain new ideas to bring … Continue reading →

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Would you rather be fire or water? Philosophy question 2

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

                                                   Would you rather be fire or water? Why? This is Year 6′s second philosophy question on our new blog. Excitingly, we have linked with a school in  Croydon, South London, called Kensington Avenue Primary School. The Year 6 … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

How exciting that the work of our future apprentices made the local newspaper.  It has been great to see the children working so hard on their enterprise skills alongside our friends at the Yorkshire Building Society.  They are now ready … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Writing Challenge

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

I have a weekend challenge for the children of Miriam Lord.  Although our many visitors from around the world may also wish to have a go.  The challenge involves using our Rainbow Writing skills. I am going to write the … Continue reading →

Posted in Curriculum, Headteacher | 36 Comments

Question of the Week…

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

This week we are asking for comments from our parents.  Have a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.  Our question was: What do our parents like about the school and what changes would they make?

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School Linking with Thorpe Primary

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

4SW’s School Linking Network Day at Cartwright Hall on PhotoPeach Mr Watson’s class 4SW have linked up with Mr Dawson’s class from Thorpe Primary School in Idle Bradford. All the children took part in an absolutely fantastic art day. Each child paired … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Learning Power, Curriculum, General, School Linking Network, Year 4 | 20 Comments

Why should we blog?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Mr Harrison and Mrs Jackson are meeting with parents this morning to show them the power of our blog. Would any children, staff or visitors like to leave a comment on why they think blogging is a great tool for … Continue reading →

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