Greece class visited the British Museum today and explored the Sutton Hoo exhibit. The children viewed multiple artefacts and answered questions using their Anglo-Saxon knowledge. Well done year 4!
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Stay and read in Reception
On Wednesday 6th March, we are inviting parents/carers into their child's classroom to come and read a story with them. Our stay and read session is the day before World Book Day so if your child would like to bring in a story book from home to read with you on this day, they are more than welcome to. Our storytime session will be from 2.30-2.45 and we look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to share in a love of reading with your child.
Friday 16 February 2024
Weekly Newsletter - 16/02/24
It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of the first half of the Spring term. Thank you to everyone who dressed up in bright and colourful clothes to celebrate Ms Wolf today. Everyone looked fantastic and the day was very special to remember her.
The children return to school on Monday 26th February, we look forward to seeing you all then. Please remember that Parents Evening will also take place on the first week back. If you need a reminder of your time, please speak directly to the class teacher. Have a wonderful half term
Showcase and Stay and Learn session
We are looking forward to inviting you to share in your child's learning through the stay and learn or showcase sessions that are coming up soon. These sessions aim to share the learning that has been taking place over this term and also share ideas and tips for how you can support your child at home. Please see below the dates and times. We look forward to seeing you!
After half term we are saying goodbye and good luck to Mrs Medhurst who has been at Mead for 17 years. During this time Mrs Medhurst has supported 100’s of children and worked across the whole of the school. We will miss her artistic skills and great sense of humour! We wish her the best of luck in her new adventure.
We also say goodbye to Mrs Das who starts a new job in a different sector after half term. Thank you for the work that you have put in to support the children across the school. We wish you all the very best of luck in your new job.
Havering Consultation
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking for residents' views on plans to do this. The Council has been working in partnership with over 25 local organisations to develop a strategy to address obesity in Havering. Havering has high rates of childhood and adulthood obesity which is causing ill health and cutting lives short.
The strategy acknowledges that the causes of obesity are complex and that there is no single cause of obesity. The places we live, work and play have a huge impact on what and how much we eat and how physically active we are. This is why the Council, working alongside partners, such as the NHS, believes that working to make healthier choices will help residents to live a healthier and longer life.The strategy proposes to work collaboratively with professionals and residents to make the borough a healthier place for people to live, work and play. We want to hear residents’ views on the proposals to tackle obesity over the next five years.
Your views will help to shape the strategic approach and refine the actions taken to achieve the vision of eradicating childhood obesity in 20 years. All responses to this consultation are welcomed and will be fully considered before the plan is implemented. Online Survey
Parents Evening
Parents evening will take place the first week back after half term on Tuesday 27th February and Wednesday 28th February. The days and times that you have already booked will stay the same. If you cannot make those dates and times then please speak to the class teacher directly.
World Book Day
As part of our drive to maintain, promote and engage pupil interest in reading, the school is taking part in WORLD BOOK day on Thursday 7th March. Children are asked to come into school dressed as their favourite book character. You can join us in building your child’s enthusiasm for books well beyond World Book Day by reading together regularly and joining your local library if you are not yet a member. For more information about World Book Day, ideas for World Book Day costumes and ideas on sharing books at home, visit worldbookday.com.
Key Information and dates
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu
Monday 19th -Friday 23rd February Half Term
Tuesday 27th February Rescheduled Parents Evening
Wednesday 28th February Rescheduled Parents Evening
Thursday 7th March World Book Day
Thursday 28th March Last Day of School (Half Term)
Friday 29th March School closed- Good Friday
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Tuesday 16th April Children return to school
Thursday 2nd May Polling Station-School closed to children
Tuesday 23rd July Last Day of Summer term
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY-School closed
Havering Consultation
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking for residents' views on plans to do this. The Council has been working in partnership with over 25 local organisations to develop a strategy to address obesity in Havering. Havering has high rates of childhood and adulthood obesity which is causing ill health and cutting lives short.
The strategy acknowledges that the causes of obesity are complex and that there is no single cause of obesity. The places we live, work and play have a huge impact on what and how much we eat and how physically active we are. This is why the Council, working alongside partners, such as the NHS, believes that working to make healthier choices will help residents to live a healthier and longer life.The strategy proposes to work collaboratively with professionals and residents to make the borough a healthier place for people to live, work and play. We want to hear residents’ views on the proposals to tackle obesity over the next five years.
Your views will help to shape the strategic approach and refine the actions taken to achieve the vision of eradicating childhood obesity in 20 years. All responses to this consultation are welcomed and will be fully considered before the plan is implemented. Online Survey
Parents Evening
Parents evening will take place the first week back after half term on Tuesday 27th February and Wednesday 28th February. The days and times that you have already booked will stay the same. If you cannot make those dates and times then please speak to the class teacher directly.
World Book Day
As part of our drive to maintain, promote and engage pupil interest in reading, the school is taking part in WORLD BOOK day on Thursday 7th March. Children are asked to come into school dressed as their favourite book character. You can join us in building your child’s enthusiasm for books well beyond World Book Day by reading together regularly and joining your local library if you are not yet a member. For more information about World Book Day, ideas for World Book Day costumes and ideas on sharing books at home, visit worldbookday.com.
Key Information and dates
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu
Monday 19th -Friday 23rd February Half Term
Tuesday 27th February Rescheduled Parents Evening
Wednesday 28th February Rescheduled Parents Evening
Thursday 7th March World Book Day
Thursday 28th March Last Day of School (Half Term)
Friday 29th March School closed- Good Friday
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Tuesday 16th April Children return to school
Thursday 2nd May Polling Station-School closed to children
Tuesday 23rd July Last Day of Summer term
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY-School closed
Yours sincerely,
Headteacher
Headteacher
Jack and the Beanstalk in Nursery
'Jack and the Beanstalk' has been the story for Nursery this week.
We planted beans and can't wait to see how tall they grow!
We enjoyed feeling the soil and building castles with it.
We built our own towers to try and reach the sky.
We were developing our fine motor skills by colouring and cutting.
We made green play dough to make beanstalks with. We are getting really good at measuring and mixing the ingredients.
This week's Year 2 Star Writers are...
Congratulations to Max from Madagascar, Stefan from Egypt and Nikole from Kenya. Amazing efforts this week, well done to you all!
Pancakes
To celebrate pancake day we learnt a lovely poem called "pancakes" as part of our poetry basket sessions this week.
Celebration Awards
Attendance
Well done to Australia, Egypt, N. Ireland, Italy, Greece, germany, Mexico, Brazil, Malaysia and Malta who achieved 95% or above in their attendance this week.
105 Books to Read Before You Leave Mead
Amelia (gold) Iyaz, Rishi, Cory, Olivia, Poppy(silver) (Australia), Ender, Eva, Manha, Rayan, Kane, Khasim, Kelsie (Bronze), Ender & Rosie (Silver) (Wales) and Nancy (Northern Ireland).
Malta Star of the Week
Congratulations to Noah who has received Malta Star of the Week for improving his confidence when blending and segmenting, which has improved his reading fluency.
Star Writer Certificates
These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Fraya (England), Lara (Mexico), Princess (New Zealand), Sophie (Australia), Max (Madagascar), Nikole (Kenya), Manha (Wales). Elena(Malaysia), Robert (Northern Ireland), Maxim (Barbados), Roqaya (USA), Logan (Germany), Phoebe (Palau), Amen (Brazil), Andrew (Italy) Eva (China), Stefan (Egypt), Evie (India), Evelina (Fiji) and Coby (Greece).
Star Reader Certificates
These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Ruby (England), Todor (Mexico), Denizhan (New Zealand), Skyla-Mai (Madagascar), Rosie (Australia), Maddison-Rose (Kenya), Sethika & Ender (Wales), Olivia (Scotland), Jake (Malaysia), Dulcie (Barbados), Kaden (Brazil), Parin (USA), Aleeza (Northern Ireland), Amelia (Germany), Vinny (Palau), Bogdan (China), Ryan (Italy), Joseph (Malta), Ethan (Egypt), David (India), Eman (Fiji) Biddy and India (Greece).
Star Mathematician Certificates
These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Vinnie & Charlie (England), Enelya (Mexico), Esmay (New Zealand), Abdullah (Australia), Jake (Madagascar), Vinnie (Kenya), Keslie ,(Wales), Tadei (Scotland), Freddie (Scotland), Mahir, Sai and Sienna (Northern Ireland), Alfie (Malaysia), Thomas (Barbados), Halimah (Brazil), Gracelyn (USA), Leo (Germany) , Andrei G (Palau), Charley (Italy), ennis (China), Grace (Egypt), Bobby (India), Caine (Fiji) Amy & Gabriel (Greece).
Achievement Certificates
These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of Honour- Well done to: Lara, Kaycie-Jo, Maria, Theodora & Kane (Mexico), Olivia, Abdullah, Oscar, Rosie, Akshaj and Iyaz (Australia), Aisosa, Alessia, Varnika (Madagascar), Katy, Penelope, Albert, Vinnie and Harry (Kenya), Rosie, Sara, Lillie & Zachary (Wales), Callum, Amelia D, Amelia H and Justus (Scotland), Emaan, Nathan K, Stephanie, Adriana, David T, Shree and Amelia (Northern Ireland), Tommy and Gracelyn (USA), Rubi, Leya, Avyukt and Leona (Germany), Sophie and Poppy (Palau), Lucille (Italy), David D, Harrison, Vlad, Aayan (Brazil), Alexis, Fareeda, Olivia and Max (China), Dylan and Ethan (Egypt).
Bingo Homework
Saim, Alex, Daniel K, Kaycie-Jo, Majus & Venbaa (Mexico), Leon, Zara, Aiza, Nifemi, Ronnie (New Zealand), Jake, Aiman, Varnika, April, David, Emily, Alessia (Madagascar), Abdullah, Riley, Besa, Amelia, Evie B, Sophie, Buddy, Akshara, Rishi, Akshaj, Cory, Luca, Rosie, Hezekiah, Nellie, Olivia (Australia), Martyn, Talula, Dawood, Amy, Maddison-Rose, Milena and Nikole (Kenya), Tommy, Lilly, Izampela, Hazel and Roqaya (USA), Sophie, Nisin, Theodora, Leonela, David, Albert (Palau), Anna, Elda (Brazil), Lily, Ethan, Shawaiz, Azrah, Sara, Alicia, Daniel, Stefan and Ella (Egypt) Emmanuel, Izabel, Edgar, Anja, Isabelle, Alex, Olley, Chloe, Evelina, Sebastian, Zakariya and Millie D (Fiji), Sofia, Ellie-Maie, Lenny, Aiden and Oghomwen (India).
Mathletics Award
Golden Certificate
Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!
Thursday 15 February 2024
Palau Forest School!
Palau class went on their own Gruffalo hunt this afternoon. They found the Gruffalo, mouse, snake, owl and fox hidden in the woods. They made owl ice cream and Gruffalo crumble, played lots of games with the animals and even made them some homes.
Local Superhero! History in Year One.
Year One met with Mrs Johnson who has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to education as part of the New Years Honours list this year. Mrs Johnson worked as a teaching assistant at a local school for an amazing 53 years! She now comes to Mead Primary to support the children in year one with their reading. The children learned about her life, where she grew up, what it was like going to school during World War Two and what she did during her years working at school and all the children she has helped. The children prepared lots of questions to ask her and listened beautifully as she answered them. Many thanks to Mrs Johnson for coming in to talk to us!
Representing data
Last week, Italy class went on a nature walk to collect data. As they were walking around the local environment, the pupils needed to write down any plants that they saw and keep a tally chart recording how many of each plant they saw.
In our Science lesson today, they had to represent their data as a pictogram. They had to think carefully about a shape or picture that they could use to represent their findings. I was really impressed with their data and how creative they were.
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