Year 4 Swimming – Tomorrow!

16th April 2023Rebecca Knowles

I hope you have all had a lovely Easter holidays!

This is just one final reminder that Class 12 / Knowles are swimming tomorrow – how exciting!

Please be in school between 8.15 – 8.30 as we will be getting on the coach at 8.40am. If you are not in school by that time, you will miss the swimming lesson.

Other final reminders:

  • The DMBC and Swimming Pool policy states that children must wear either a one-piece swimming costume, trunks or above the knee shorts. 
  • If your child uses an inhaler, they must take it to the lesson. Inhalers should be clearly labelled and be available at the poolside. Should any child fail to take their inhaler they will not be allowed to swim.
  • If your child has a verruca they are still permitted to swim.
  • Long hair, fringes must be tied back off the face with a plain band. Scrunchies, slides and headbands are not permitted.
  • Your child will not be permitted to swim if wearing nail varnish/temporary tattoos/henna tattoos/ear-rings.
  • All jewellery must be removed for swimming lessons.
  • Your child may wear goggles if they wish.

Year 4 swimming

31st March 2023Rebecca Knowles

A reminder that swimming lessons will take place the first week back after the Easter holidays.

Class 12 / Knowles will be swimming the first morning back so here are a few reminders in advance.

Your child will need to be in school for 8.30am at the latest on swimming days as we will set off from school at 8.40am. If your child is not in school for this time, they will miss the swimming lesson. We will open the doors from 8.15am.

The following information should answer queries you have. 

  • The DMBC and Swimming Pool policy states that children must wear either a one-piece swimming costume, trunks or above the knee shorts. 
  • If your child uses an inhaler, they must take it to the lesson. Inhalers should be clearly labelled and be available at the poolside. Should any child fail to take their inhaler they will not be allowed to swim.
  • If your child has a verruca they are still permitted to swim.
  • Long hair, fringes must be tied back off the face with a plain band. Scrunchies, slides and headbands are not permitted.
  • Your child will not be permitted to swim if wearing nail varnish/temporary tattoos/henna tattoos/ear-rings.
  • All jewellery must be removed for swimming lessons.
  • Your child may wear goggles if they wish.

Crew Knowles: Presentation of Learning

30th March 2023Rebecca Knowles

We had a fantastic presentation of learning yesterday celebrating the end of our expedition. I was so proud of all the children teaching their adults and sharing all of the science and computing knowledge they have learnt this term! It was so fun to ‘test’ the adults with our Kahoot quiz at the end! Well done to Lucas and his family for winning!

Crew Knowles: Aspirations Week

27th March 2023Rebecca Knowles

We’ve had a lovely first day for Aspirations Week! In crew this morning, we thought about our own aspirations and what we wanted to be when we were older. We had lots of great dreams including a vet, archaeologist and book store owner! This afternoon, we then had a lovely visit from Robyn’s mum who talked all about her career which was really interesting to listen to!

Year 3/4 football tournament! ⚽️

24th March 2023Simon Gerrard

Today, Year 3 and 4 were lucky to be able to visit XP for a tournament against other Trust schools: Norton Juniors and Plover.

The tournament started with a match between both Green Top teams, with a hard fought contest between year 3 and 4. The Year 3 team had a great time, showed lots of resilience and never gave up. They just kept going and scored some beautiful goals. For much of Year 3, this was their first time playing games together, so should be proud of their efforts.

The highlight for Year 3 was their 1-0 win over Plover, with a great move sealing the win. The team defended well and it was great to see a clean sheet being kept!

Year 4 had some hard fought games, winning a number and drawing a couple of others. The game of the tournament was their 4-4 draw, where they never gave up and showed tremendous resilience.

We can’t wait to keep building as teams and improving with more games in the future!

Myself and Mr Taylor really appreciate adults helping out with lifts, we really could not have done it without you.

Thanks once again and enjoy your weekend! 😆

Crew Knowles: Our new student teacher!

23rd March 2023Rebecca Knowles

Marcus did a wonderful job of leading our starter activity in expedition this week! He used our protocols and ‘cold called’ the children for their responses and he asked lots of great questions to further their learning! He also gave lots of praise! Well done Marcus, you did a fantastic job!