Spring Merits
2017
SCIENCE
Week beginning 22nd May
LEOPARDS
PEYTON – For a fabulous dinosaur design.
LYNX
JACOB – For asking good questions, working things out frominformation given and recording work well.
COUGARS
ABIGAIL – Abigail shows a good knowledge of scientific facts. She understands the importance of looking at evidence in investigations. A positive member of our class.
OCELOTS
ORLAITH – For great science work and discussion.
JAGUARS
TOM – Tom has worked hard on his life cycle story ready to read to Bobcats. Well done!
PANTHERS
EMILY – Emily has shown an understanding of the nees to be accurate in Science. Consequently, her work is neat and shows careful consideration.
LIONS A
ROSIE – Well done for your clear thinking and participation in lessons.
LIONS B
ALICE – Alice has been nominated by the class. She is very kind and friendly but also likes to have lots of fun. Brilliant!
FRIENDSHIP / ICT
Week beginning 15th May
BOBCATS
SONYA – Sonya is always kind to others. She plays nicely with her friends and helps others when they need a friend.
THEO – Theo always plays nicely with his friends. He shares equipment and takes turns when playing games.
LEOPARDS
DAISY – For being a kind and caring friend all of the time.
WILLIAM – For working hard at playing with his friends at break time and dinner time.
LYNX
DOMINIC – Dominic is always mindful of others and their feelings – he makes strong friendships and is loyal and caring.
OSKAR – Oskar is a sociable member of the class, he plays with everyone and is mindful of including others in his games.
TIGERS
LILLY-MAY – Lilly is kind and gentle. She is sensitive to other people’s feelings. Well done Lilly.
COUGARS
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte is always helpful and considerate of others. She respects her friends and enjoys playing with them. A genius friend, well done! FARREN – Farren has shown that he has made good friends in our class. He is helpful to other children and has worked hard to make new friendships. Well done!
JAGUARS
JOANNE – Joanne always cares for her friends and is good at understanding others. Well done!
PANTHERS
CONNIE – Connie always considers the feeling of others. She is kind and approachable. Because of this, she is an excellent friend.
DYLAN – Dylan always looks to help other people and won’t hesitate to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. He is very considerate to others.
LUCA – For always displaying a kind and caring attitude and looking out for his classmates.
LIONS A
Lions A have worked incredibly hard on their recent research task using the ipads.
LIONS B
SAMUEL – Sam has been nominated by the class. He always plays games fairly, sorts out any disputes and is a good friend to everyone. Fantastic!
ICT
Week beginning 8th May
BOBCATS
DARCY – Darcy enjoys using ‘book creator’ on the iPods to create pictures and write sentences to tell her story.
JACK – Jack enjoys using the computer in the classroom and at home. He can complete an activity on the ipads independently.
LEOPARDS
DOMINIC – Word processed his prayer using the app ‘book creator’.
JAISHREE – Jaishree is confident using the ipad to access different applications.
LYNX
LACEY – Lacey worked well on programming Bee-Bot and really took on board e-safety rules.
MATILDA – For carrying out a very thorough holiday artefact sorting activity.
OLIVER – Excellent programming with Bee Bot and good understanding of how to be safe on the internet.
TIGERS
ASHLEIGH – For making a super effort with all her learning. We are very proud of her.
OLIVIA – For working hard on using key words.
CASSIE – Cassie shows a high level of skill when doing research on the internet. She understands the importance of e-safety. A positive attitude.
ROSIE – Rosie enjoys Science and takes an active part in class discussions. She understands how to carry out an investigation. A positive member in our class.
OCELOTS
ISAAC – For great ICT work on the iPods.
MOLLY – For great ICT work using the ipads.
JAGUARS
LUCA – Luca has improved his life cycle story by checking punctuation. I know Bobcats will enjoy his story on Thursday. Well done!
MEGAN – Megan shows a high level of skill when coding. She understands e-safety and displays a positive attitude.
PANTHERS
ASHLEY – Ashley has shown a determination to achieve in ICT. His focus and completion of activities has also enabled him to support others.
BEN – Ben has shown an inquisitive mind in Science. He always impresses us with his own knowledge.
DYLAN – During ICT, Dylan is always very patient. He takes his time and shows resilience when completing our coding activities.
LIONS A
GEORGIA – Your Science book is impeccably presented and demonstrates your clear thinking.
LIONS B
Lions B children used the iPads to research facts about Charles Darwin that they could use to write a biography. Well done everyone!
MATHS
Week beginning 1st May
BOBCATS
EFION - Efion enjoyed looking after our tadpoles. She can talk about the life cycle of a frog.
FALLON – Fallon has been trying hard with her handwriting this week. MADDOX – Maddox enjoys ‘ForestSchool’. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors with Mummy and Daddy at home.
LEOPARDS
ILORI – For working hard in Maths. She is continually trying even when it is really hard.
WILLIAM – For amazing maths and for gaining confidence with reasoning and problem solving.
LYNX
OSCAR – For always working hard, always joining in, showing some really good mental mathematic strategies.
OSCAR – Oscar is trying hard with his maths in adding 10 to any 2 digit number.
TIGERS
CORBY – For hard work with multiplication and division calculations and word problems. Well done.
LUCY – For hard work with ‘x’ and ‘/’ calculations and word problems. Well done!
COUGARS
CONNIE – Connie has shown great improvement in all areas of calculations. She takes an active and enjoyable part in class discussions. This has improved her daily work significantly. Well done!
FARREN – Farren has shown good methods of adding using the ‘column method’. He can also solve word problems well.
OCELOTS
GARETH – For great numeracy work.
JAKE – For great numeracy work.
JAGUARS
ELLIE – Ellie has been pushing herself in Maths to find the value of each digit in a three decimal place number. Well done!
LILLY-MAY – Lilly-May has been pushing herself in Maths to improve on her decimal number knowledge. She has been working very hard. Well done.
PANTHERS
ANDREW – In maths, Andrew is always focused. Additionally, he shows a determination to ‘get it right’.
WILLIAM - In Maths, William will push himself to achieve more. Well done William!
LIONS A
AARON – Well done on your perseverance and hard work in preparation for SATS.
AMELIA – Although you have struggled with this subject, well done for your perseverance.
LIONS B
RYAN - We are really pleased with Ryan. He always listens very carefully to instructions and tries his absolute best. Great work, Ryan!
TRAVIS – Travis always works extremely hard during mathematics lessons. We are very pleased with his effort. Well done Travis!
LITERACY
Week Beginning 24th April
BOBCATS
JAISHREE – For learning about giraffes and trying to write about these in her report. She also continued the giraffe research at home.
LEOPARDS
AMELINE – Fo rimproving her presentation and smiling whilst doing so!
KAIN – Kain has been practising his handwriting at home over the holidays. He is starting to pick up his pencil with his finger and thumb.
LYNX
BEN - Ben tried very hard to write good sentences using conjunctions in his piece of writing about the Space Centre visit, well done.
ROMA – Roma tried very hard to write good sentences using conjunctions in her piece of writing about the Space Centre. Well done!
TIGERS
PIERS – Piers has made interesting predictions and links with his experiences when he is reading.
COUGARS
OLIVER – Oliver has shown a high level of skill when writing creative stories. He makes use of adventurous words and can use dialogue well in his writing.
SCARLET – Well done on a super project about World War II. You have demonstrated an excellent understanding of artefacts.
WILLIAM – William has shown a high level of skill and creativity in extended long writing. His stories are entertaining and exciting to read.
OCELOTS
ALEX – For great improvement in Literacy writing.
HARLEY – For great writing improvement.
JAGUARS
FINN – Finn is pushing himself during Literacy to write in detail taking care with handwriting and spellings.
MALIKA – Malika worked hard to retrieve and record information about Alrewas ready for her brochure next week.
PANTHERS
AMELIA – Amelia is a conscientious young lady who is always looking to improve. Her writing is neat and a pleasure to read.
POPPY – Poppy is a focused writer who always listens to advice. Her extended pieces of writing are entertaining anf interesting to read.
LIONS A
MADELINE – Madeline has worked hard to make sure her writing is of the highest standard in recent times and consistently looks to make improvements.
ROBBIE – Robbie has taken a fantastic interest in his writing in recent times and has produced some wonderful work based around The Hobbit.
LIONS B
DARCY - Darcy has worked really hard at improving the standard of her written work. We are really pleased with her effort.
NEVE – Neve always puts a lot of effort into her GGR homework. She has made super progress and we are really pleased with her.
R.E.
Week beginning 2nd April
BOBCATS
EFION – Efion really enjoyed taking part in our Easter Service. She said her words beautifully.
JESSICA – Jessica worked really hard to prepare for our Easter Service. She practised her words at home and said them beautifully.
LEOPARDS
ANTHONY – For writing a lovely, thoughtful prayer. “Dear God, thank you for my friends. Amen”.
LIZZIE – For working hard on her prayer after working with Reverend John.
LYNX
BEA – Bea always listens carefully, is very thoughtful and considerate and asks sensible questions.
WILLIAM – Always thoughtful, listens carefully in Worship, asks good questions and cares for others.
TIGERS
AMELIE – For thoughtful questions and sensitive prayers.
LILY - For thinking carefully about others and writing sensitive questions.
COUGARS
ALESHA – Alesha has shown a thoughtful and caring attitude towards prayer and has taken a positive role in our Easter Service.
RIAD – Riad has taken an active part in our Easter Service. He has written some thoughtful prayers. A very sensible and caring boy. Well done.
OCELOTS
ABIGAIL – For a super prayer.
ISABELLE – For making progress in spellings.
JAGUARS
HARRY – Harry’s attitude in Church was fantastic. He listened carefully and sang loudly. Well done Harry.
LOGAN – Logan stood out in Church because he listened carefully and sang well. He set a great example for the rest of the Jaguars.
PANTHERS
ANDREW – Andrew volunteered to construct and read a class prayer. His prayer was precise and clear.
LACY – Lacy contributed in her team to create a beautiful Easter garden. Whilst she was chosen to take her project home, she volunteered to let another pupil take it home.
LIONS A
AARON – Through his R.E. work this year, Aaron has demonstrated a fantastic understanding of a variety of religions.
AMELIA – Amelia is thoughtful when discussing faith and always takes an active part in our R.E. class discussions.
LIONS B
HOLLY – Holly wrote a very reflective description of an important journey in life. She clearly described her sister’s journey into the world!
JESSICA – Jessica thought carefully about ways to address God through prayer. She participated fully in our class worship session.
SECRETS OF SUCCESS
Week beginning 27th March
BOBCATS
JAMES – James has worked hard to improve his balance and can now ride a pedal bike. He hasn’t given up when it is getting tricky.
JESSICA – Jessica is working hard in Maths. She has been practicing her number sequences at home.
LEOPARDS
ALFIE – Alfie keeps trying especially in maths reasoning.
DAISY – ‘To Improve’. Daisy is always checking her work and improving it. Fabulous!
LYNX
RUBY – Ruby has shown great perseverance with her writing. She always tries hard and doesn’t give up.
VIOLET – Push yourself! Violet has really been ‘trying hard’ with her writing and pushing herself to improve in her choice of words and her spelling.
TIGERS
BENJAMIN - Ben tries his hardest and doesn’t give up. He is always ready to learn.
IMOGEN – Imogen shows that she is resilient by listening and not giving up. She is a determined learner.
COUGARS
JIMMI - Jimmi has worked hard at trying new experiences. He has shown responsibility by helping in Nursery. Well done.
WILLIAM - William shows that he works hard and is willing to push himself in all areas of the curriculum. He has particularly worked hard in ‘Mastery Maths’. Well done!
OCELOTS
ISABELLE and SAFFY - For trying hard to improve your understanding.
JAGUARS
ALEX - Alex has been pushing himself to ensure that his handwriting is presented neatly on the line. Well done Alex!
FINN – Finn has been working hard in Literacy to ensure that he writes neatly and in length.
PANTHERS
ABBIE – Abbie shows a great determined atitude to achieve and is positive in the process.
ADAM – Adam demonstrates a positive attidude towards his work. This is now a consistent approach he shows in all lessons.
LIONS A
FRANCESCA – For pushing yourself in your Maths lesson, a subject you find very tricky. Keep maintaining your effort.
MOLLIE – For working hard in your sessions with Mrs May. Keep up your hard work.
LIONS B
ISOBEL - Isobel always works hard during French lessons and pushes herself to achieve the best quality work that she can.
MATTHEW – Matthew always pushes himself to achieve the best standard of work that he can during his French lessons.
TOPIC
Week beginning 20th March
BOBCATS
ALFIE – Alfie had his own ideas for anew tale about Goldilocks. Well done!
KAIN – Kain enjoyed finding frogs spawn in the pond and stayed safe near the water.
OLIVER – Oliver has enjoyed learning all about the frogs’ spawn and life cycle of a frog. He can talk about the tadpoles as they change.
THEO – Theo wrote a super story about the Three Bears. He listened well during the lesson and had his own ideas for writing.
LEOPARDS
EVA – For getting involved and being willing to have a go.
JAMES – For working hard and trying new things.
LYNX
BEN – Ben has done some fantastic work with our Space topic. He has been really engaged, interested and has asked lots of questions.
FREYA – Freya always gives her best whatever the topic, she is always engaged and interested.
TIGERS
JOSEPH - Joseph has been very interested in authors, what they write and why.
LEWIS – Lewis has shared an interesting idea about what he is reading.
COUGARS
CASSIE – Cassie has shown good knowledge and understanding of our study on the Innuits. Super factual writing.
HARRY – Harry has shown good knowledge and understanding of our study on the Innuits. Super factual writing.
JAGUARS
ADAM – Adam has created some lovely Ancient Egyptian art which he should be very proud of, well done.
MEGAN – Megan has created some lovely Ancient Egyptian art. Keep up the good work!
PANTHERS
GEORGE – George hs taken the time to find artefacts for our WWII topic. He talks passionately about these items which inspires the other children.
HANNAH – Hannah will often bring models into school which qre interesting. The children enjoy listening to her explanations.
LIONS A
ARCHIE – Archie involves himself fully in discussion in Topic and shows interest in learning about other peoples and places.
GEORGIA – Georgia’s topic work is always beautifully presented and she always shows great enthusiasm for the subject.
LIONS B
OLIVIA – Olivia demonstrates great enthusiasm during Topic lessons. She always asks lots of questions and offers lots of answers.
TRAVIS – Travis always offers lots of different suggestions when a variety of topics is being discussed. Great effort!
SPORTS
Week beginning 13th March
LEOPARDS
KEIRA – For moving on to a pedal bike!