John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Parent Portal - This Week's News Monday 22nd January 2024

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Monday 22nd January 2024

ISSUE 76

Celebration Children

Congratulations to the following children who have made us proud this week!

Reception - Phoebe has been chosen as she is beginning to sound out words in her independent writing. Well done!
Year 1 - Velvet has been chosen for working so hard in her writing and for looking after our new member of class with such kindness. A true star! Well done!
Year 2 - Logan has been chosen for being ready to learn and completing tricky challenges in maths. Well done for completing your English work on time and to an excellent standard. Well done!
Year 3 - Bailey has been chosen for his awesome return to school. He has settled straight back into school and is working really hard. Well done!
Year 4 - This child has been chosen for keeping their focus on their work and working independently. A superstar! Well done!
Year 5 - Harry has been chosen for working hard to write down a report all about Arctic Foxes. Well done!
Year 6 - This child has been chosen for demonstrating their improved resilience with their work. No matter how challenging it is, they will have a 'can-do' attitude and learn from any mistakes. Well done!

Kaicee-Mae has also been chosen for a much improved effort with her homework this term. In on time, asking for help when needed and beautifully presented. Well done!

Headteacher Awards

Every week, all members of staff are asked to nominate children who have been spotted being responsible, respectful and ready. The code of conduct certificates are always varied and demonstrate the range of places and ways that children demonstrate these values.

Be Responsible

Well done to the children who have been responsible this week.

Flo (Y6) has been chosen for helping others at breaktime when they are feeling upset. Well done!

Toby (Y2) has been spotted helping a child in Reception Class. Well done!

Henry (Y2) has been chosen for being very responsible in helping Mrs. Gaskin with the play equipment at lunchtime. Well done!

Be Respectful

Well done to the children who have been respectful this week.

Brinley (Y3) and Brady (Y2) have been chosen for showing respect to others and making After School Club a pleasure. Well done!

Be Ready

Well done to the children who have been ready this week.

Mason (Y6) has been chosen for always being ready to bring the register down to the office every morning, with a smile and a true sense of responsibility. Well done!

Violet (Y3) has been chosen for always being mindful of others and how they are getting on. She is an awesome response partner. Well done!

An extra special mention to the Key Stage 2 children who attended the indoor athletics last week at William Brookes School. The Girls' team came first and will be competing in the finals in May! Well done all!

Curiosity Corner

Take a look at what our children have been curious about this week in their learning!

22 Jan 2024

Reception Class - Toy Museum Visitor

The Reception class enjoyed a visit from a curator from Ludlow museum. She brought a range of toys from the past for us to look at and play with. The children looked for clues that told us the toys were old. We also put toys in chronological order on time lines.

22 Jan 2024

Two Digit Numbers in Year One

Year 1 have been busy learning about the 2 digit numbers, 11-20. We have learnt how to count and recognise the numbers using different apparatus. We can represent these numbers in different ways, which we explored this week!

22 Jan 2024

KS2 Indoor Athletics Event

As part of our membership to the TrustEd Sports Partnership, a group of Year 5 and Year 6 children participated in the Key Stage 2 Sports Hall Athletics at William Brookes School on Wednesday 17th January. Children competed with pupils from other local primary schools, and had a fantastic...

Meet the Staff

Name: Mrs Fielding

Likes: Calm, relaxing spaces, gardening and reading. 

Dislikes: Heights, travelling in a lift and cluttered areas. 

Favourite subject at school: Science

Fun fact: I started school here at John Wilkinson in the reception class when the school first opened and was in the first class to travel all the way through school. 