What an amazing and varied week!

We have had three wonderful visits this week that have given all the children experiences they will never forget.

On Monday Mrs Belshaw Sam's mum came in to talk to each class in Y3/4 about a family relative who was a soldier in World War Two.  She spoke about his experiences and even brought in some of his possessions from the war.  The children were fascinated and asked lots of questions.  His hobbies after the war were particularly interesting.  Thank you so much Mrs Belshaw for giving up your time and coming in to talk to the children.  They really enjoyed it and so did the teachers!

On Wednesday Bishop Tom Williams came to visit the school.  He came into every class and spend time talking to the children and answering questions.  The children had prepared for this visit by learning about his role and all the names and symbolism for the special clothing he wears.  They wrote very mature and thoughtful questions.

He was very impressed with all of them.

Then on Thursday George Sampson, who won Britain's Got Talent in 2008, came in and dedicated a whole morning of his time to talk to the whole school about his journey.  How he entered the competition in 2007 but didn't get to the live shows, through determination and hard work he not only came back and entered the competition again a year later, but he went on to win it, aged only 14.  He was truly inspiring to the children.  He told them that they should never give up and work hard to follow their dreams.  He is also an excellent role model to boys who are interested in taking up dance.

All the children took part in a dance work shop where they learnt to 'wave', 'pop and 'free style'.  The children in Y3/4 showed confidence and smiled throughout the whole morning.  Thank you George for giving up your time for us.  Thank you to Miss Sampson too for working hard alongside her brother to help the children and teachers learn some new dance skills.

Well done to all the children who presented their projects this week there have been some very professional Power point presentations.  We learnt loads about gas masks from Philip who made his own and the box to carry it it in! And Harvey who brought in a genuine gas mask to share with his peers, well done boys.

This week we will continue with Rugby, please remember your kits.
Mrs Morgan's class have been practising their assembly on our Come and See topic, 'Community'  This will take place on Wednesday morning at 9.15am in the hall for parents of children in Mrs Morgan's class.