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• County Final Football Tournament UPDATE - HOT off the press

  Sat 26 Feb 2022 Mrs Parnell

  ⚽️ Breaking News!! ⚽️

   

  Greasley are County Champions in football. Match reports and  more photos to follow. A huge well done to all involved this morning. How exciting. Onwards to the Midlands finals now. We are so proud of you all.

   

  Mrs Parnell

  

• Head Teacher's Blog

  Fri 25 Feb 2022 Mrs Bates

  A super enthusiastic return to school!

   

  I have been very proud of everyone as they have launched into their learning positively and enthusiastically. We return to the Explore term, which is based mainly on a geographical topic, and the children are enthused and engaged.

   

  In Rainbow Rewards, on Friday, I asked the whole school what 'good behaviour for learning' might look and feel like when different teachers and leaders walk into the room. The children shot their hands up and we had some great responses:

   

  * Good listening

  * Asking curious questions

  * Responding to the teachers and peers

  * Not fussing, talking or fiddling

  * Being independent and using resources 

  * Being active

  * Being ENGAGED with learning - this was a cracking answer

   

  ....and more! This is what we are looking for this half term in school through a variety of different lessons. 

   

  This week also, the swimming team went to the gala at The Kimberley School. Thanks to Miss Marvin and Mrs Poxon, who took them along after the trials, and commented on what a great morning it was. Half way through, we were ahead of some very good, competitive schools and there were some good PBs and winning races. We came 4th as a school overall and we were very proud of the 'Active Bodies and Active Minds'. The team did a smashing job and we can only get better and better next year as we exit the pandemic.

   

  ‘Elvis’ the chipmunk (with his wonderful sweeping brush) has awarded the neat and tidy classroom award this week to Yellow 1

   

  Tomorrow, the football team will be going off to the county finals tournament in Sutton-in- Ashfield. I can not wait to hear how they get along. Good luck to the lads, whole team and coaches :) 

   

  Have a good weekend, everyone!

   

  Mrs Bates

• Head Teacher's Blog

  Fri 11 Feb 2022 Mrs Bates

  IT'S THE HOLIDAYS! MAKE SPECIAL MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND HAVE FUN! We return to school on Monday the 21st February as the INSET day has changed. 

  We look forward to seeing you all again soon 

  KEEP SAFE,

  Mrs Bates 

• Head Teacher's BLOG!

  Fri 04 Feb 2022 Mrs Bates

  Week Ending 4^th February 2022

   

   

  Head Teachers’ Awards this week have been awarded to:

   

   

  Sonny – Indigo 2 – For an amazing improvement with his handwriting! His handwriting has always been neat, but I am so proud of how much clearer it is, and in just one day too.

   

  Betsy – Orange 1 – For her fantastic attitude to writing today. She didn’t give up and produced a wonderful lost poster to help find the missing dinosaur.

   

  Dakota – Orange 1 - For her fantastic effort with her missing dinosaur poster. She sounded her words out carefully and tried hard with her capital letters and full stops.

   

  Alicia, Lucy, Alex and Arthur - Yellow 1 – For their superb teamwork and application of PE skills in a team routine. They included travelling, jumps, balancing and a stance, all co-ordinated by themselves. Brilliant ‘Active Body and Active Mind’ in action!  

   

  Isabella, Lacey, Reggie and Hannah – Yellow 1 – For their teamwork and focus in PE. One member of the team took the lead to count everyone in for each move and the routine was put together as a team. “Inclusive yet Individual” to create a great learning outcome.

   

  ‘Elvis’ the chipmunk (with his wonderful sweeping brush) has awarded the neat and tidy classroom award this week to Yellow 2

   

  This half term we have been focussing on writing as a school. We have identified that some of the children, throughout the pandemic, have lost a few of the basics. We are now refocussing as a school and heightening the expectations with punctuation, spelling and handwriting (along with developing the understanding of how to construct a coherent sentence). We are also devising a new approach to the teaching, practising and recall of spellings and will communicate this to you when we are ready to launch the way in which support can happen at home. In the meantime, please support through homework activities when you can. Your support is very much appreciated in advance.

   

  Yesterday, I went on a very inspiring leadership conference titled ‘Fearless Leadership’. The sessions were about leading a team through adversity and there were different speakers from all walks of life discussing how they have led teams of people through difficult situations and scenarios. When the educators spoke, they of course raised the difficulties we have all faced through the pandemic (parents included). The children have also learnt to be fearless through COVID adversity and over the last few weeks, I have been really proud of the children in their isolating bubbles despite not enjoying it fully. (guidance is something we continue to follow and action).

   

  From yesterday’s course, I took away a few things to consider and think about:

   

  • Negative thinking habits can make us defensive – can we change our thinking and mindset?
  • You can’t control the uncontrollable – so how do you manage it?
  • Sometimes you can’t change the situation or scenario, but you can change your thinking
  • New challenges make us more resilient – what positivity can we take away from a hard situation?
  • Whatever you ‘believe’ can come true – do you want your thoughts to turn into reality?
  • Reframing can be essential – how will you use your mental fitness muscles to reframe and reset your thinking?
  • Only use ‘blame’ when really necessary (e.g. negligence or malice) – everything else should be a learning experience

   

  Happy weekend, everyone! Happy thinking and resetting.

   

  Warm regards,

   

  Mrs Bates