Welcome to Maple Class

Once again another busy week has flown by. The children continue to show themselves as interested learners and good friends. This week Mrs. Hadwen spent a morning in Maple Class with her 10 week old baby – Finlay and her 2 year old toddler – Jensen. We found out many things about growing and changing and you can see some photos on our Science page of the Curriculum tab. Also, a huge thank you for your wonderful support with this week’s homework. I feel extremely privileged to have been able to share many special moments in your lives through the wonderful photos you put in the books.
Foraging Friday was a damp and muddy affair this week, but still tremendous fun! I’m sure the Year 2′s would say ‘treemendous’ fun as they seemed to spend much of their time up a tree, developing imaginative stories. Their tree perch even had some form of communication bell pull. I’m sure they will tell you all about it as you look through the photos together.

ADVANCE NOTICE – Spread the Word! – Preparations are coming along well for the Hope CE Primary School and Hope Pre-School  joint open morning, where we will showcase the provision and facilities that Hope has to offer. We now need you to spread the word to as many people as possible as it is only 15 days away. Come and spend the morning with the children and staff from both settings and experience a wide range of educational and fun activities. Take the opportunity to talk to staff and have your questions answered. Finally, round off the morning by joining us for dinner.

Many of you will know that Mrs. Foulkes set herself a target to walk from Hope Church to the school each morning – (not far, I admit, BUT all uphill). Well in the last week of half term, I achieved my goal on 4 days out of 5. So, on the first week back after half term, I aim to make it 5 out of 5. I’ll let you know how I get on.

Well, in the week beginning 28th February, I managed to walk to school every day. I was very proud! However, for the week beginning 7th March, I didn’t manage to walk to school once. SO, I am going to try very hard to do better this week!

A new teacher will be teaching Maple Class from Spring 2011- Mrs Foulkes.
We look forward to Mrs Foulkes joining us and hope she will be very happy here!