I'm going to Barbados.....

Good Morning,

The sun is shining and we are all ready to meet the new children and parents who are coming to Barbados class today.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Year 3 Go Back In Time!

Trip to Kentwell

As the coach drove out of the school gates, we left 2016 behind and entered into Tudor times... 

Kentwell Hall provided a unique learning experience for the children which I am sure they will never forget. Children were greeted by Tudor characters speaking to them in Ye Olde English and everyone stayed in role for the entire day. 

Learning to hand wash clothes, hold weapons and observe sword fights were just some of the wonderful activities experienced by our year 3 children. 

A worthwhile educational visit where fun was had by all.   

"I've had the best time! Being a Tudor was awesome. I liked the sword fight and being able to hold the weapons the best." Adedeji 

Summer Fete Extravaganza

Inflatables, candy floss, face paints, dancing, live music, pizza: these are just some of the wonderful things that children and families from Mead and Broadford enjoyed last Saturday 2nd July. Friends of Mead and staff at school did an amazing job to organise this community event and we were all delighted that the rain held off.

The grand total profit was an unbelievable £3,435 . 

'This is the highest amount ever raised at a Friends of Mead event,' Mrs Hockley, the Chair, proudly announced today.

We would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to Mrs Hockley, Mr Cowley, Mr Chris Kent , all the Friends of Mead and staff at school who worked so tirelessly to make this event happen. The money raised can be used to buy resources that will directly benefit the children- we will let you know what we decide to put the funds towards.

How can YOU help in future? Get involved with Friends of Mead and help make your child's school a success!

 

Italy Class's Star Writers!

Children in Italy Class have been working especially hard over the last week writing their own episode as a spin off to 'Sugarcane Juice', by Pratima Mitchell.

Our goals were:
1. To set a story on a bus, which is vividly described using similes and metaphors.
2. To use powerful verbs to describe the actions.
3. To include dialogue that creates atmosphere and tension.
4. To correctly use pronouns to avoid repetition.
5. To use direct speech, which is set out and punctuated correctly.

All of the episodes were dangerous and exciting but two episodes were particularly impressive.
So... this week's star writers are Jayden and Kamile. Well done!

Have a read of their fantastic episodes below and see if you can spot where they have met the goals.

Jayden, Italy Class (Year 4)

Kamile, Italy Class (Year 4)

Parent Meeting With Federation Board

Today parents from both schools had the opportunity to mead the new Federated Governing Board

Parents Reading Workshops

Reading Workshops for Parents

Over the year, we have run a series of workshops to help parents read with their children. We also gave information on the Summer SATs papers.

The workshops discussed with parents the types of books that could be read, where they could get them and the types of questions that could be asked when reading with children.

Each workshop started with a Powerpoint and adult discussion. After the adults had finished talking the children came in to either work with their parents or take part in a demonstration lesson.

If it was appropriate the parents were shown the sample test papers for that year and the tests were discussed.

There were many lively and informative conversations during these sessions and much positive feedback was given.

"Great experience. Thank you" said Adriana, a Year 1 mum.

If you think this would be useful for you - come along next year!

The Living Eggs Experience

This year Year 2 took part again in the unique living eggs experience. The Living Eggs Incubators and ten embryo eggs were delivered to school.  

We waited patiently for two days then to our amazement we watched the eggs slowly hatch. All of this excitement was captured on video! A brooder box was then home to the ten cute, fluffy chicks. We named them and cared for them before they were taken to a lovely free range farm.

Akacia Mungulu

"I was so surprised to find out the girls chicks are brown and the boys are yellow!".