Wise Wednesday

16th November 2022Laura Parsons

Our guiding question in crew today was ’What makes a good friend?’ We thought about Andy and Woody, Lilo and Stitch and Mr Bean and Teddy and what made them such good friend. Then we worked together to sort different scenarios into whether they were things that would make us a good friend or a not so good friend.

We finished off with reading The Selfish Crocodile – maybe you would like to watch it again? https://youtu.be/0-NhjfJ_RZI

Our check out was sharing what makes us a good friend – we felt really proud hearing our friends say such lovely things about us.

Team work makes the dream work . . .

9th November 2022Laura Parsons

This morning we had an awesome crew session! We challenged ourselves to build the biggest tower we could – it was tricky.

Next, Mrs Parsons challenged us to work as a crew to build a line that stretched from class five all the way to Mrs Smith’s office! We had to communicate and really work hard together. Eventually we made it!

Crew Parsons really can do anything!

It’s been a strange first day back . . .

31st October 2022Laura Parsons

I was terrified opening the door this morning! I’m usually met with lots of smiling faces but this morning this scary bunch turned up!

We had a great time doing lot’s of different spooky activities – our favourite was the mummy challenge!

A book look with a difference . . .

13th October 2022Laura Parsons

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

Football Festival Champions

12th October 2022Laura Parsons

Our determined team of year 2s set off to Campsmount this afternoon for the football festival. We are so proud of them, not only did they behave impeccably, but they acted with great sportsmanship. 

They also won every game they played and returned to school champions with a beautiful new trophy and their medals! 

A huge thank you to Mrs Wojcik and Mrs Thurman for accompanying them. (and cheering very loudly! 📣)

You are all great ambassadors for Crew Norton. 

Mrs Parsons xxx

Puzzle Time 🧩

12th October 2022Laura Parsons

Class Five did a great job this morning completing their jigsaw puzzles to discover what the core text for our science case study is going to be.

I wonder if they could retell the story to you at home?

Mrs Parsons xx

Extended Study

10th October 2022Laura Parsons

We have been so impressed with the beautiful work that has been done at home. We have had fieldwork with families, crafting and researching. Keep bringing it in and sharing with your crew – it’s great to keep learning from each other.

Mrs Parsons xx

Mental Health Awareness Day 2022 💚

10th October 2022Laura Parsons

Today is World Mental Health Day, in class five we spent sometime listening to some videos about mental health and we talked about what we do in crew everyday to support our mental health. We then decided to take ten minutes away from lessons for our own mental health – we went outside and appreciated what is around us.

We looked at clouds, listened to wind and the birds and even caught some bubbles.

It was a beautiful way to start the afternoon – we have pledged to do it more often 💚