Welcome back!
We are really looking forward for all of our Jubilee celebrations next week but in the meantime take a look at what we have been up to over the last two weeks.
David in Kahlo class - For growing in confidence to tackle writing activities independently.
Violet in Kahlo class - For always producing beautiful and thoughtful pieces of artwork.
Nasriya in Kandinsky class - For always working hard and becoming confident to share her ideas in class discussions.
Rosie in Kandinsky class - For trying her best in our phonics sessions and making a great improvement.
Noah in Matisse class - For always working hard, listening carefully and putting a lot of effort and care into his work.
Ayan in Matisse class - Ayan is working hard in RWInc to learn all the sounds, he also works very well with his partner especially in maths.
Aleksander in Renoir class - For This week, Aleksander has become an active learner! He has started to actively engage in discussion by offering answers to the class, something he has not done before!
Aliya in Renoir class - For writing an amazing version of our T4W story! Aliya used inverted commas, punctuation in speech, ellipsis, the prefix ‘un’ and rule of 3! Wow!
Sylvie in Rousseau class - For always working hard and showing Cedar Road Pride!
Everyone in Rousseau class - For trying so hard this week in their SATs assessments and for making us so proud!
Harriet in Van Gogh class - For a brilliant independent story based on Little Red Riding Hood, using everything she learnt about how to write a successful warning story.
Everyone in Van Gogh class - For trying so hard this week in their SATs assessments and for making us so proud!
Alicja in Picasso class - For working hard in her Maths and completing extra tasks at home to further her learning.
Isla in Picasso class - For always working hard across the curriculum and using Mathematical vocabulary when answering questions.
Kayden in Dali class - For working super hard in English this week and completing tasks independently. You're a superstar!
Ptolemy in Dali class - For having a great attitude and enthusiasm towards his learning. Ptolemy always participates in lessons and works really hard!
Isobella in Warhol class - For working extremely hard in Maths and always being ready to learn.
Tyler in Warhol class - For working extremely hard and for writing an excellent story in English.
Archie in Lowry class - For a truly outstanding effort to practise times tables every single lunchtime.
Reuben in Lowry class - For writing a fantastic Warning Story and really improving his handwriting.
Layla in Banksy class - For making progress with her times tables.
Aidan in Banksy class - For working hard on his Hot Write and for working well this week.
Reece in Ross class - For contributing to class discussions.
Jacob in Ross class - For contributing to class discussions and having a wonderful attitude towards his learning.
Everyone in DaVinci class - For working hard in their SATS tests and demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
Tamim in DaVinci class - For amazing effort this week (including your hard work in swimming), and positive decisions made in lessons.
Everyone in Monet class - For working hard in their SATS tests and demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
Megan in Monet class - For powerful, and evocative suspense writing during our class innovation.
Jigsaw Weekly Celebration
Week 21 Theme: Show respect in how they treat others
Kahlo - Alisha
Kandinsky - Gulce
Matisse - Hope
Renoir - Giovanni
Van Gogh - Andreea
Rousseau - Isabella
Picasso - Oscar & Oscar
Dali - Lyra
Warhol - Emilia
Lowry - Liam
Banksy - Lulah
Ross - Jake
DaVinci - Abdul
Monet - Sam
Week 22 Theme: Know how to help themselves and others when they feel upset or hurt
Kahlo - Kenzi
Kandinksy - Aradhya
Matisse - Reuben
Renoir - Anastasia
Rousseau - Andres
Van Gogh - Alex
Picasso - Frank
Dali - Rayan
Warhol - Jayce
Lowry - Daniel
Banksy - Imogen
Ross -Isobel
DaVinci - Roxana
James - (Reception) - We have learnt about the Queens Jubilee. The Queen wears a crown, a royal dress and travels in a horse and carriage.
Kt - (Year 1) - I really liked P.E because we got to play silly bananas. Some people were taggers and the rest of us had to free the bananas.
Nicholas - (Year 2) - Today I learnt the 'oi' sound with Mrs Storey in Read Write Inc. The 'oi' sound is in the word coin.
Theo - (Year 3) - I am really enjoying History at the moment as we are learning about the Ancient Greeks. Did you know they used to run naked!
Joshua - (Year 4) - Today we have been trying to make a lighthouse using electricity to power the bulb. We used a battery pack, wires and a switch to do this.
Orla - (Year 5) - This week we had an art day where we drew different animals and mystical creatures using special art pencils and using different shades of colour.
Scarlett- (Year 6) - My favourite lesson this week was English. I especially enjoyed writing my amber write which was based around suspense and not revealing too much whilst still showing feeling.
Jubilee Celebrations
The children will also be taking part in a Jubilee art day which will be spread over Thursday 26th and Friday 27th May.
Each class will spend the day creating different jubilee themed crafts some of which will be displayed at the Friends event on Friday afternoon.
They will finish the day by joining the whole school on the field for squash and biscuits and playing some fun games, you might even hear a rendition or two of the national anthem!
Mental Health Awareness Week
Together we can tackle loneliness
One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There’s no single cause and there’s no one solution. After all, we’re all different! But, the longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health problems. Some people are also at higher risk of feeling lonely than others.
For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, we're raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it.
Dealing with loneliness can be difficult. But there are things we can all do to cope with loneliness and prevent some of the negative feelings and mental health problems that can come with it. Here are some coping strategies that you might find useful.
1. Try to do some enjoyable things that will keep you busy - One way of trying to manage loneliness is by keeping busy and doing things we enjoy. This might be a hobby such as a bit of gardening, going to the gym or even sorting out your kitchen cupboards, jigsaws, puzzles or knitting. Small activities can give you energy and positive feelings. It’s important these things are fun or fulfilling. Be careful about working too hard or watching TV shows simply as a distraction. These will only delay or suppress your feelings and could actually make your mental health worse.
2. Try to do things that stimulate your mind - Activities that occupy your mind can help with loneliness. This can include the benefits of taking courses or listening to podcasts on topics from comedy to fitness. This can be stimulating and something as simple as listening to the familiar voice of someone you like can help you feel less lonely.
3. Think about doing a physical activity - Physical exercise can help with loneliness. It can be as simple as having a walk in the park when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. Alternatively, you could listen to music and do a bit of dancing around your living room. (Be aware of your neighbours though!)
4. Try to engage with the people you meet in your daily life - It can be hard to talk to others when you’re feeling lonely. However, trying to connect with the people you meet as you go about your day can be helpful. Even catching someone’s eye and saying “hi” as you walk along can make you feel better. Or it could be about saying hello to the postwomen or postman or going to the shops and talking to the person at the checkout. By sharing a polite greeting – you might find you give someone else a positive lift too.
5. Find people that ‘get you’ - It can be hard to connect with others when you’re feeling lonely. But there are great benefits in finding people who have been through similar experiences to you. Interacting with others that ‘get’ you can give you a sense of belonging that may be missing. People who have been there have found connections in local groups or social media.
6. Spend time with pets - If you are lucky enough to have a pet, it can be a great way of managing loneliness. Not only do animals provide us with unconditional love and support, but they also help to give structure to our days and even encourage us to get out and connect with others. Interaction with pets is also shown to help reduce stress levels.
7. Try to use social media in a positive way - Social media can help your mental health. But it can also affect it negatively. The key is to use it in a positive way. Finding digital communities, you share interests and passions with can help. Most importantly be aware of how you feel when you use social media and focus on topics and activities that work best for you.
8. Talking therapies can help - Talking through your feelings with a counsellor or therapist can help you cope with your feelings of loneliness. Talking therapy can be hard to get – but if you can find a professional, it can really be of benefit. It’ll provide you with a safe space to work through your feelings and thoughts without judgement. Check out your local resources by visiting the NHS website.
If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you're worried about someone you know - help is available. You're not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery
SATS
We would like to congratulate all of our Year 6 and Year 2 pupils on all their hard work during their SAT’s assessments. The children have really given their all to each test and we are really proud in the manner with which they have approached the week.
Whilst important, the tests can only be a measure of your children’s attainment on the day, in only reading, maths and spelling, grammar and punctuation. Your end of year report will give a broader overview of your child’s achievements and successes across the year.
Thank you to all the parents who have given such positive support to the children for these tests, and to all the staff members who have been involved in supporting and preparing the children for this week.
Northampton Trustee Fund
To further help the children in Receptions understanding of the world and how different people live. We work with the Northampton Trustee Fund and support their work each year by encouraging the children to take part in a sponsored event.
The Northampton Trustee Fund have been helping the villagers of Penyem in The Gambia for many years in lots of fantastic ways. They have helped to improve the education and health of the villagers and have improved their water system, making it fresh and safe for the villagers. Buildings, such as their school have been improved and good teachers are now paid to help to provide the young villagers with a better education.
We would like to continue supporting the villagers of Penyem and if possible raise even more money this year for them. Therefore, the Early Years children have been asked to complete a sponsored assault course and ask friends and family to sponsor them to complete the course.
We are hoping to complete the sponsored assault course on Thursday 9th June and will let you know how we get on!
Cedar Road Reading Corner
Welcome back to The Cedar Road Reading Corner. As you know last week was Mental Health Awareness Week and therefore this week we wanted to recommend books that fit in with this.
For Key stage 1 we found My Monster and Me by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey.
A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries?
For Key Stage 2 Hopewell High: All Too Much by Jo Cotterill is fantastic for reluctant readers
An absorbing look at the pressures and mental health challenges that can affect young people. Presented in a super-readable format and interspersed with line drawings, this would be ideal for struggling or reluctant readers looking for age-appropriate subject matter.
Lastly for the adults we recommend The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices . . . Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?
Please keep an eye out in your children's books bags for information on a holidays reading challenge. The challenge is to write a review for a friend about a book that they have read and would recommend. We will put them in a large book in the library during the next term
Abington Library (Community Managed) Visit your local library to borrow some wonderful books. It’s free!
Shower Thoughts #6 - "Go to bed, you'll feel better in the morning" is the human version of "Did you turn it off and on again?"
Wednesday 25th May - Year 4 to be measured for their blazers
Thursday 26th May - Jubilee Arts day
Thursday 26th May - Hockey Masterclass
Friday 27th May - School closes at 3:30pm
Tuesday 7th June - School opens at 8:50am
Wednesday 8th June - Friday 10th June - Year 6 Condover residential
Thursday 9th June - Year 4 swimming lessons resume
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Freestyle after school club - www.freestylegroup.co.uk
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