News this week

In a week that seems to have provided weather to illustrate most seasons, the Key Stage One children have been out and about…

A report from the scientists in Rowan Class

We worked together as a team outside. We were looking for signs of the seasons changing. We found smooth conkers and different kinds of leaves. We were thinking about our senses and what we could hear, see, touch and smell. It was an autumn scavenger hunt.

"I could hear the leaves rustling in the trees"  - Henry

"We could see lots of acorns on the playground" - Bobby

"I brought in a huge collection of conkers that I found on my way to school" - Toby

"I liked finding all the things on my scavenger hunt list and ticking them off" - Alice

Message from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Road Safety Team -

As Autumn approaches and the mornings and evenings get darker, parents and children walking to and from school need to be even more aware of the potential dangers they face as pedestrians and the importance of wearing bright or reflective clothing to make it easier for other road users to see them.

It is never too early to start talking to your child about road safety as, having a good understanding of road safety skills, could one day save their life.

Our Footsteps guide will give you some ideas of how to begin to support your child in developing the decision-making skills that will help them become a pedestrian able to keep themselves safer when they eventually walk to school or a friend’s home independently.

If they are ill-prepared, children are more likely to be killed or injured in a road traffic incident, as seen by the fact that the number of child pedestrians injured rises significantly around 10 -12 years of age – the time at which they begin to go out unaccompanied by adults.

The Footsteps programme is simple to use as it can be carried out in normal everyday situations such as walking to school or to the local shops. Rather than telling children what to do, you are encouraged to ask lots of open questions to make the children think about the decisions they are making. Making these decisions safely, while in the company of a supporting adult, will mean they will be better prepared for dealing with roads and traffic once they begin going out on their own.

Learning to cope with traffic is a practical skill, which cannot be learnt in the classroom. As parents / carers, you are the best people to help your child develop this knowledge as you spend the most time out and about with them.

The Department for Education has recently reviewed its advice on preparing food for you children (for example packed lunches) please see the information below.

Parent Teacher Meetings will beginning on 13th October. Bookings will open on the school website from 3rd October.