Headteacher Comment
What a fabulous term! We have very much enjoyed having families back on site and from next term we are extending this to include Flipping Greenfields every Friday. We do try our very best to ensure that your child's learning is well-supported online throughout the school, so in anticipation of Flipping Greenfields starting again, please do check your child's log-in details work. For more information about Flipping Greenfields and our other online learning opportunities, please do have a look in our 'Greenfields Way for Families' (link at the end of the newsletter).
As usual, the whole Greenfields community has really embraced the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the whole site looks magnificent. Everyone sends their congratulations and grateful thanks to Her Majesty for her life and service to our country and the Commonwealth.
Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the half term ahead - we will see you again on Monday 6th June.
Mrs Appleby
The Jubilee Edition!
To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Greenfields asked the children and staff to dress as royalty, either current or historic world wide royalty or fictional royalty. The staff and children did not disappoint. The whole school enjoyed ending the term with a royal tea party and enjoyed some yummy treats.
Please see some lovely staff members dressed as their favourite royals and click on the button below to view the whole album of photos that was too vast to add onto the newsletter.
Drawing and Cookies
The children in Terrific Tigers were learning how to closely observe and draw what they see. This helps in science as they are sketching different trees and flowers!
To practice developing this skill The class did the ‘cookie challenge’. This is where the children draw what their cookie looks like, then they placed it back on a plate and had to use their drawing to pick out which was theirs! The children concentrated well and even resisted eating the cookies... later they may have got a little snack!
High Five Netball
On Wednesday a group of Year Five and Six pupils competed in a High Five Netball tournament, competing against 12 other schools. Greenfields although not triumphant made it to the semi finals, were they ended up placing 4th! Every player played very well and did themselves and the school proud.
Book and Biscuit
Don't forget that you can join your child for Book and Biscuit every Thursday morning from 8:40am like the Marvellous Meerkats parents this week!
Imagine that....
Reception have enjoyed using their imagination to create their own stories and in their role play this week, during independent learning.
Swim Stars
Year Three have had a wonderful half term completing swimming lessons. They all completed life saving challenges In pyjamas and a special congratulations to Loagan, Ariana, Tayha and Emily who completed their 25 metre badge!
We take our children swimming at the Nene Centre in Thrapston. If you are interested in swimming lessons there or in Kettering, please follow the links below:
Story Maps in Nursery
Ladybirds have loved being busy making story maps this week to help them retell the story 'Rainbow Princess'
Celebration Assembly
Congratulations to the following children who received an award in Friday's celebration assembly
Headteacher Award
EYFS and KS1
- Ladybirds - Oghosa
- Busy Bees - Andie-Rose
- Dragonflies - Marika
- Happy Hyenas - Jamari
- Terrific Tigers - Parker
- Excellent Elephants - Azmeena
- Smart Snakes - Hayden
KS2
- Marvellous Meerkats - Sinem
- Cheeky Monkeys - Meida
- Remarkable Rhinos - Layla
- Powerful Panthers - Teddy
- Champion Cheetahs - Rhea
- Super Sharks - Elias
- Proud Lions - Alan
- Soaring Eagles - Kai
Positive Points Awards
In first place for the most positive points this week:
Marvellous Meerkats
Remember, you can earn points for your class and your house by completing your learning at home, getting 1 point per day if you remain on GREEN on the traffic lights or 2 points per day if you are on the Greenfields Moon or Star - play your part!
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is where you will find Greenfields' amazing virtual classrooms full of chat and lots of hard work! If you have not used Google Classroom before, or you are new to Greenfields, please follow this link that explains how to log on to a PC, Android or Apple device. You will need your child’s email address and password, and the class codes below:
Home School Agreement
As we become more used to our online way of working, we thought it was important to add to our home/school agreement (that you signed when your child started at Greenfields) to include online learning. Please follow the link below to complete this short addition relating to online learning with Greenfields Primary School and Nursery.
Class Code and Google Link
These have been updated for the classes in 2021-22, so click on the link for the class you will be in in September.
Teachers are looking forward to posting their ‘Flipping Greenfields’ videos every Friday next term in time for the weekend. Each one is all about next week’s learning, so will get your child prepared for a flying start on Monday. Research shows that children who feel prepared for the coming week are less anxious about school, happier to get up and go on a Monday morning and achieve better than those who are not.
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery Term Dates
Google Classroom
If you are having issues with Google Classroom please click on the handy link below
My Child At School
Please click on the button below for an easy guide to the My Child At School app
To log your child's daily reading, please either scan the QR code with your mobile phone using the camera function or click on the button below.
The Greenfields Way for Families
Please follow the link below for handy information about how life at Greenfields Primary School and Nursery works. From attendance, to Parent Pay, to Google Classroom, find all the answers to any questions you may have here:
Wraparound Care booking
Wraparound Care is extremely popular and is regularly full. Please book in advance as we are sometimes unable to accommodate late bookings.
Wraparound care has been reserved for working parents accessing school. If you require wraparound care please read and sign the terms and conditions to ensure we can accept your booking. Bookings must be made by the Wednesday before the care is required.
P.E Days
Please click below to check when your child's class has P.E.
Greenfields Holiday Camp
Greenfields Holiday Camp will not be open during the February half term or the Spring half term. It is expected to be open for the Easter break and for the summer break. Please click the link to book your space.
Greenfields Summer Camp
The very popular Greenfields Summer Camp is back. Please click below to book your space.
Greenfields Grand Opening
Since the Covid rules have relaxed Greenfields are back open. The old favourite Book and Biscuit is back and Mrs White has her sweet stall back on a Friday afternoon. Celebration Assembly is also starting again. Look out for an invite in your inbox.
Weekend Fun
We are on Facebook and Twitter!
Dates for your Diary
Last day for pupils - Friday 27th May 2022
Back to school - Monday 6th June 2022
Happy Hyenas DRET Farm Trip - Monday 6th June 2022
Terrific Tigers DRET Farm Trip - Tuesday 7th June 2022
Reception trip to the Sea Life Centre - Monday 11th July 2022
Year Six trip Drayton Manor - Monday 18th July 2022
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