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Thank you Father Edward

Paul Shaughnessy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:09:08 +0000

It was lovely to see so many parents and family members join us at St. Peters on Friday 10th to say thank you to Father Edward for the time he has committed to Northbourne during the (almost) 8 years he has been in Didcot. As a church school, we really value the close links we …

Newspaper book tokens

Paul Shaughnessy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:07:12 +0000

The Daily Mirror is currently offering free books for every two tokens collected from their newspaper. As a school, we are constantly trying to increase the choice and quantity of books for our libraries. Therefore, we would appreciate donations of any tokens you can collect from The Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror between now and …

Excellent attendance!

Paul Shaughnessy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:06:02 +0000

Well done to pupils in Kites, Robins and Owls, who have all had a week of 100% attendance this term! This is an excellent achievement and the first time classes have recorded no absences at all during a whole week so far this academic year. Our usual attendance rewards will be given out on our …

Eco Warriors

Mrs Conway — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:51:34 +0000

Owl Class pupils report on the topic so far: This term our topic is Eco-Warriors. We have been inspecting the whole school, looking around classrooms and the playground to see if we can make the school even more fabulous! In PE this term we’ve been learning dance in the hall. Mrs Conway clapped to 4 …

PSHCE

Mrs Conway — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:47:53 +0000

This year we’ve explored many different issues and feelings in PSHCE. We have used role play to explore bullying and showed our “Jeremy Kyle”-style drama in our class assembly. This term we have been exploring barriers to learning and have created our own list of homework tips. Owl Class’ homework tips Choose a regular time …

Owl Class Targets 2012

Mrs Conway — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:11:48 +0000

Phonics This term our phonics targets are: Mrs Conway and Mrs Beard’s group: Must: To understand how words change when suffixes (-ful and –less) are added and to be able to spell these words. Should: To use and spell words with suffixes (-er, -able, and –ly) Could: To use and spell comparative words correctly. …

Rotten Romans

Mrs Conway — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:50:46 +0000

During the Rotten Roman topic Owl class’ role play corner was transformed into a luxurious Roman villa where children took part in a variety of Roman roles and tasks including designing , measuring and making their own Roman sandals. They expanded their empire by creating a huge villa in the old library where all their …

Newsletter 10 February

Ann Purling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:44:40 +0000

Newsletter 10th February 2012 – No names.pdf

Famous Author Nick Arnold visits Owl Class!

Mrs Conway — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:44:38 +0000

Mrs Conway is a huge book worm and because of this usually plans and organises book week; this is a good thing because she can also encourage authors to make special visits to the classroom! Nick Arnold visited Owl Class in October this year to see a human brain, which was made at home by …

Reading

Mrs Conway — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:42:12 +0000

In addition to guided and shared reading each week, Owl class have a weekly book discussion session where pupils discuss the books they have enjoyed and share their ideas about them. Pupils are welcome to bring their own favourite books in from home on these days to share with their friends. The classroom has a …