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Review of 2nd Week Back – Update

Please click this post to see an update from Dr Jones. This was last updated on 18th September.

Review of 1st Week Back – Update

Please click this post to see an update from Dr Jones. This was last updated on 11th September.

Picture News

We have now subscribed to Picture News and will continue uploading their resources until the end of term. Each week there is a theme, activities, a newspaper and specific key stage 1 and 2 learning opportunities.

NEW YEAR GROUP ACTIVITIES

There are now year group specific tasks in the Home Learning menu under the title Year Group Activities. We will continue updating these, as well as the other sections of the menu to provide a variety of ideas and links to support you at home.

Important messages attached from Dr Jones – Updated 28th May

Please click on this post to view messages from Dr Jones. Click on the document and it will open in a new window for you. MOST RECENT MESSAGE ADDED 28th MAY 2020 RELATED TO SCHOOL OPENING FOR YEAR 6 CHILDREN…

Home Learning Guidance

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE PARENTS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ALTERNATIVE SHOULD BE SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL FROM NOW ON. THIS INCLUDES THOSE WHO ARE LOOKED AFTER AND THOSE WITH EHCPs OTHERWISE IT BECOMES UNMANAGEABLE FOR THOSE WHO REALLY NEED IT. THANK YOU

We are closely monitoring and following the advice of Public Health England and will update you should the need arise. In the meantime, the links below will take you to the NHS and Government websites for the most up to date information

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19/#1

STEM Your Enthusiasm

On Wednesday 11^th March 2020, McLaren Group’s STEM ambassadors, Harley Gasson and George Blacker, gave an inspirational talk to Year 6 pupils at Orchards Junior School where they discussed the wide range of possibilities open to young people for a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The children were extremely enthused by the talk and asked some interesting and relevant questions.

Another highlight of the visit was the arrival of a 200mph McLaren 570S roaring onto the playground. Over 500 pupils were given the once in a lifetime opportunity to sit behind the wheel of this amazing sports car; as the car, and noise level, was revved up, the queue to take part snaked across the playground.

“This has been the best day ever” and “My mum won’t believe I’ve sat in a McLaren” were just two of the excited comments overheard from pupils. Even staff jostled to get a seat in the car!

The school have recently been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark for their continued commitment to an excellence in science teaching and learning. They have an enthusiastic after school STEM club who hope to make a visit from McLaren an annual event.

Year 3 and 4 Girls Football

Our Years 3 and 4 Girls football team enjoyed a great day out at Lancing FC with Team 1 successfully progressing through to the next round of the Albion Cup which will be played at the Brighton and Hove Albion Centre of Excellence.

Houses of Parliament Visit

On Monday 10th February, a very excited group of children (and adults!) visited the Houses of Parliament. In year six we have been learning about the history of Parliament, how women got the vote and the role of Parliament today, and this visit was a fantastic opportunity to bring that learning to life.

We were lucky enough to have a tour of the Queen’s robing room, her chamber and the Houses of Lords and Commons. We even stood in the same spot as Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela have in the historic Westminster Hall.

The children were amazing and did us proud by answering questions and showing lots of interest and enthusiasm.

A great day was had by all! 

Year 5 & 6 Twickenham Trip

The Year 5 and 6 rugby club enjoyed a great day out at the home of English Rugby – Twickenham Stadium.  The boys undertook a murder mystery activity that took them all around the stadium before spending an enjoyable and exhausting hour in the interactive museum. 

We were also lucky enough to meet top international referee Wayne Barnes who shared some great stories with us.