Science Week! Zoo Lab - Looking at our Diverse Planet

KS1 have had an action packed day learning about Science in fun and engaging ways. We started with our visit from ZooLab who brought a wide variety of animals and insets for us to hold and most importantly observe their different bodies, ways of moving and habitats. We have also looked at forces such as up thrust by building tin foil boats and using air resistance to help our paper aeroplanes glide further. Children have also been problem solving to create electrical circuits with bulbs and buzzers. 

In Reception the children went on a treasure hunt around the allotment to find things with might float. After collecting and making predictions, they successfully tested their loot to see if it would sink or float!

 

 

Writers Of The Week

 

 

 

 

 

Coronavirus

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am writing to update you on the Coronavirus. Please use the following link for the daily/weekly information for schools and the public regarding the virus.
 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

We are continuing to follow Public Health England and the Department for Education Guidance for Schools.

We are checking contact surfaces and cleaning them regularly.  We are ensuring additional cleaning of areas such as toilets and busy spaces are cleaned with anti-bacterial products. The school is well stocked for soap and cleaning resources. We are reminding pupils about hand washing, teaching them how to do this well and have put up posters around school to remind them.

We do not have any reported cases of Coronavirus in or related to school at the current time and will continue to monitor this carefully. We will then follow any current advice from PHE and the DFE accordingly.

We meet regularly as a leadership team to update, plan and provide for strategy moving forward, should the issue get worse or Government advice changes.

To help us ensure the safety of students and good hygiene please can you ensure the following:

• Remind your child about good hygiene, most importantly regular hand washing.
• Report any contact with known infected people or travel to reportable areas as advised by the NHS/ PHE (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#lockdown-areas).
• Use the NHS 111 service for medical advice (the school cannot give this)
• Report any Coronavirus infection or contact to the school to support us in making decisions for the wider safety of all students, some of whom may be vulnerable and have underlying health conditions.
• Do not repeat or share unsubstantiated “fake news”, gossip or rumour. Only use the Government issued advice and guidance for reference. This causes huge and unnecessary problems for the school in managing this issue. At best it causes unnecessary panic, worry and anxiety in children.

 We will continue to keep parents and carers updated as things change.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Sarah Jack
Headteacher

E- Safety Advice

World Book Day

Scholastic Book Club

Our new online Scholastic Book Club is up and running! 

Go to http://schools.scholastic.co.uk/wrotham to browse the latest books and order online. 

For every £1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 25p in Scholastic Rewards.

Please place your order online by March 21st, 2020.

This Weeks Amazing Writers in EYFS and Key Stage 1

X Table Rock Stars- Outstanding Performers

Olivia in Year 5 for becoming an Unsigned Act

Sehaj in Year 6 for becoming a Headliner

Lucia in Year 6 for becoming a Rock Legend

Jaiveer in Year 5 for becoming a Rock Legend

Ekam in Year 3 for becoming a Rock Hero

Martyna in Year 4 for becoming a Rock Hero

Zachary Year 3 in Year for becoming a Rock Hero

Rajan in Year 4 for becoming a Rock Hero

KS2 Star Mathematicians! 

Karin in Year 4 has really stood out for always putting in her best effort and using a range of methods within her journal. 

Francesca in Year 6 has also used a range of methods to prove her answers and developed her reasoning skills within her journal! She also has a fantastic attitude towards her learning within all maths lessons. 

Star Writer in Year 5K

Star writer this week goes to Max! A great writing style with a range of techniques used.

 

E-Safety Advice For Parents - Hidden Photo Apps

Year 3- IPC

This afternoon Year 3 have been investigating whether we can change a liquid (cream) to a solid (butter) by shaking it. The children learnt that cream is made up of molecules of fat surrounded by water. When they shook the cream, the fat molecules started to clump together in a lump. They then separate from the liquid leaving behind butter.

PTA

Costume Sale

PTA Pre-loved Costume Sale

27th Feb after school

in the Canteen

Costumes: £2

Accessories start from 50p

World Book day is next Thursday 5th March

*Please donate any unwanted costumes*