February ‘14
St. Hedda’s
R.C. Primary
School
Spring Term
Newsletter - 36
We all returned to the New Year, 2014 and
what became an almost snow free half term!
Topic
This
term
our
whole
school topic
is
Africa.
Class 2 have
been
developing
their map skills, locating the physical features
of the continent. They have been 'visiting' the
different countries of Africa and learning about
different arts, cultures and traditions.
While looking at the Asante people of Ghana,
we created our own class cloth by designing our
own symbols and making our own stamps. We
have also enjoyed tie dying and used our
finished material to make cushion covers (with
help from Mrs Baker) to put in our Prayer
Corner. We are looking forward to visiting
Flamingo
Land
and
learning
about
African
animals
which
will help us with
our
literacy
work.
Class 1 have looked at maps of the world and
found the continents as well as some of the
countries in Africa.
We have made travel
brochures on the computer and in art we have
created silhouette pictures and repeating
patterns for a border. We have been to
Flamingo Land to look at African animals and
learnt about these using the internet to
research
questions
we
had about the
differences in
animals.
We
have
also
made a game about the different habitats in
Africa and looked at the animals that live in
each.
R.E.
So far this term each class has been making
their R.E. studies in two topics. For Years 3
and 4 their first topic was The Liturgical Year
as it is found in school and church. We looked
at the colours used by the church at different
seasons.
Our new topic is the Eucharist –
listening and sharing.
Years 5 and 6 have been researching,
celebrating and responding to the work of
mission. This was noted in the Diocese and
then we looked at the work of CAFOD, St.
Catherine’s Hospice and Whitby’s R.N.L.I.
Now they are looking at the meaning of The
Eucharist. In each classroom we are planning
and setting up a Prayer Corner. Class 2 have
been writing their own prayers so as to compose
a book of prayers that the children can use.
This half term class 1 have learnt about people
who help us at church and thought about people
who keep the church clean and in good repair
throughout the week.
We have also learnt
about some of the many jobs that Fr Guiver
has to do as our Parish Priest. We are now
beginning a new topic learning about the
Eucharist.
Prayer Corner
Mrs Baker has worked very hard creating a
prayer area in church which we now use on a
weekly basis. We are able to go into church
and spend time writing our own prayers, spend
time praying and look through and use the many
lovely resources that have been made.
St. Catherine’s Hospice
We received the following certificate with a
letter thanking us for our generous gift to St.
Catherine’s Hospice following the “goodies” on
sale at the Christmas play performances.
Sport
Cricket – Children from Years 5
and 6 took part in the annual
Kwik Cricket festival at Whitby
Leisure Centre. Throughout the
afternoon the children played 4
matches which were against Glaisdale/Castleton,
Danby, Egton and Goathland. All the children
took part with great enthusiasm and enjoyed
the festival.
Netball – During this half term
we have played one league
match against Danby, the other
tie against Castleton had to be
cancelled.
Gymnastics – Children from Class 1
took part in the KS1 Key Step
Gymnastics held at Eskdale School.
Throughout
the
afternoon
the
children performed in lots of different
activities. This event was organised by SSCO
Caroline Watson and helped run by sports
leaders all from Eskdale School.
followed by ‘circle time’ to discuss how children
would react/what they would say to a bully.
It was an enjoyable presentation and workshop.
Students – Miss Jackson and Miss
Humphries
Miss Jackson and Miss Humphries have both
completed a successful teaching practice with
us over this half term, we wish them both well
with the rest of their training.
Fairtrade
Last term we spent £90.95 on
Fairtrade “breaktime products” to
support Traidcraft. Mrs Shephed
(our
local
representative)
was
delighted with this effort.
PTA
We will be having our next Bags2School
collection on Thursday 21st March at 9am.
Our next event will be an EASTER BINGO in
Egton Village Hall on Friday 22nd March, doors
open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.00 pm.
Jazz
In the month of March we will have four
workshops linked to live music. As a school, we
joined with Egton School at a concert in the
village hall – a Jazz Concert! It was certainly
lively and we all tapped and danced to the beat!
This has been organised by a Jazz Residency
Project (part of Live Music Now) and will prove
enjoyable and a hands on experience.
Trust4Learning “The Arts”
As part of the Trust4Learning Year 5 children
were invited to take part in an “Arts” activity
afternoon at Redcar Academy. Throughout the
afternoon the children worked round a carousel
of activities which included; Drama, Art, Music
and Art. The children thoroughly enjoyed this
visit.
House Points
This half term winners are the “Barn Owls” 165, Kingfishers – 148, Lapwings – 135,
Swallows – 135, Kestrels – 130.
Congratulations to their team members; Amy,
Gracie, Carla, Jack, Greg, Sophie, Max T and
Robert.
Attendance
The following children received a certificate for
100% attendance for this half term (a long
list!); Jack, Carla, Ella, Grace, Isobel, Kelsey,
Sophie, Reece, Robert, Joe, Lucy, Beth,
Matty, Eleanor, Adam, Chloe, Thomas, Joey,
Amelia, Charlie Parker, Charlie Pickett, Max U,
Ellie, Hannah, Amy, well done to you all.
HOLIDAYS
‘Billy Big Boots’ Bullying Workshop
Children from Eskdale School (which included
one of our former pupils, Caitlin) came to St.
Hedda’s to perform a short play entitled ‘Billy
Big Boots’. Following this Class 2 and children
from Egton School worked in groups along with
the Eskdale students to create still images to
represent ‘Friendship’ and ‘Bullying’. This was
Half Term:
Easter:
May Day:
Half Term:
Break up:
Mon 18th Feb – Fri 22nd Feb
Fri 29th Mar – Mon 15th April
Monday 6th May
Mon 27th May – Fri 31st May
Tues 23rd July