In Class 2 we have been really creative making Spring bunting to decorate our school. We also went on a walk around the school grounds looking for signs of Spring.
Signs of Spring
Category : Beautiful Work
Signs of Spring
In Class 2 our children have been very creative making Spring bunting to decorate our school. We also went on a walk around our school grounds looking for signs of Spring.
It’s Bearly Believable…
But yes, Norton Infant School has it’s very own Bear Cub – Crewso!
A short while ago, I launched a competition to design a limb or part of a large fibre glass bear cub in aid of raising funds for Leeds Children’s Hospital, who are currently supporting one of our families. Below is Bruce, who has found the very first bear on the Leeds Bear Hunt Trail, at Leeds Hospital whilst receiving his treatment.
We have received some beautiful, thoughtful and intricate entries for the competition from most year groups across the campus and I am very proud to announce the artists taking part in the design and decoration of our very own bear cub are…. Ava from 6SO, Evelyn from 4TE, James from 3LG, Olivia in Class 4, Isla in Class 2, Alarna in Class 1 and Lily-Mai in Nursery. As the project forms part of a legacy from our 2022 Foundation Stages Autumn Expedition of “How do we care for the bears?” Every child in the Foundation Stage and Nursery will be contributing their hand print to the final design also.
The artwork on the bear has commenced and each child has been carefully following their designs to produce an outstanding piece of art, which will be displayed in Leeds City Centre over the summer. Everyone is invited to visit our bear and take part in the Leeds Bear Hunt and feel proud that we have contributed to this fantastic event in aid of such a worthy cause. These children are activists making a difference to their community and we are incredibly proud of them. With teamwork and collaboration anything is possible! Here is a sneak peak of what has been happening….
World book day fun!
Class 2 had a wonderful time dressing up, sharing books and taking part in story related activities!
Our Musical Superstar 🌟
Class 5 have been absolutely blown away this morning!
We always knew our Beatrice was talented but we had no idea just what a superstar she was! We went rogue with our musician of the week today and enjoyed listening to Bea perform a song from Matilda the Musical!
I am definitely getting her autograph! 🌟
Mrs Parsons xxx
Morning Challenge
The children in Class 2 enjoyed the challenge of drawing 2D shapes as they arrived at school. Some children also had a go at writing the initial sounds of the shapes. What a great start to the day!
Nursery shall remember them.
Nursery have been thinking about Remembrance Day this past week to honour our British Values. The children have learnt about what a poppy is and why we wear poppies; to remember and honour the fallen, the veterans and the serving soldiers and armed forces around the world. Here’s our contribution… Just look at our beautiful work!
We are scientists!
We have been investigating materials to find out which one would be best to build a castle. In crew we worked together to build castles out of paper, fabric, plastic and wood. We then tested them against wind and water.
We wrote letters to the knights to let them know the results of our investigations so that they could build the most secure castles to keep them safe from the big, bad dragon!
A book look with a difference . . .
Miss Tunney and I have had the most lovely day! We wanted to see and hear about all the amazing learning going on across our campus, so rather than sit in our office flicking through work, we invited the owners of the exercise books to share their work instead.
We have had children in our early years reciting We’re Going on a Bear Hunt with actions, students in key stage one sharing some fantastic knowledge about castles and how their expert visitor helped them towards answering their guiding question, lower key stage two being so enthusiastic about their core text, The Lion and the Unicorn and finally year five and six explaining how clear and specific critique has helped them to improve their work into versions they are incredibly proud of.
To all of those children who shared their learning with us, thank you. It was a real privilege to hear about your learning so far this year. You all spoke confidently and showed real enthusiasm for your expeditions and the beautiful work you are producing.
Mrs Parsons and Miss Tunney xx
Final Word 2022
I just wanted to say a massive congratulations to all of the children who have completed their Final Words this week. You presented with confidence and clarity, and spoke with honesty from the heart.
Thank you to all of the families who came and supported the children with their presentations. It was a massive privilege to be apart of them, I know the other staff who sat in on the presentations are just as proud of the children as I am.
I apologise as I was so engrossed listening that I forgot to take many pictures – here are the few that I did take!
Congratulations again year two – you’re all absolute superstars. ⭐️
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