A web of activity in Robin Wood!

Class LH were all very excited to be going to Robin Wood for Forest Schools.  Luckily the weather was dry and sunny and we had a great morning exploring the wood.

Mrs Waddell showed us how to make spiders in their webs.  We used conkers for their bodies and had to use a palm drill to make the hole carefully in the conker wearing special gloves to stay safe.  It was tricky feeding the pipe cleaners through the hole in the conker to create their legs.  The web was made from wool wrapped around sticks and we had to really concentrate winding the wool around to make the webs even.  Look at our amazing webs in the pictures. 

After this, we then “got busy” - we enjoyed the digging area; role play with the woodland fairies and toys; den building; bug hotel making; balancing in the hammocks; creating an obstacle course, and of course cooking in the mud kitchen – ‘The British Bake Off’ had better watch out with the creations that were being made and served in the cafe.

We finished with a lovely warm cup of hot chocolate and biscuit which we were really ready for!!

Football Tournament

On Monday the Year 5 and 6 boys took part in the HSSSP Football Competition where they played lots of games throughout the morning at Hartismere High School. 

Both of our teams were very determined and showed fantastic teamwork and didn't let the rain put them off! 

All of the children demonstrated their passion and skills for football as well as great sportsmanship. It was lots of fun!  Well done SRH Year 5 and 6 boys!

Cross Country

Last week the children took part in a cross-country event with lots of other schools at Framlingham College. 

The children ran either 1 and a quarter miles or 1 and half miles.  

All of the children showed determination and resilience and encouraged each other as they approached the finish line. It was such a wonderful afternoon and so great to see so many keen runners. 

It was a huge achievement for each child and they all should be very proud of themselves. It was lots of fun! 

TEACHING ASSISTANT (WITH 1:1 SUPPORT) VACANCY

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our friendly and supportive TA team at our successful CEVAP school in Framlingham.

Salary:                         Grade 2 (£18,333 pro rata)     

Required from:           January 2023

Appointment Type:   Fixed Term to 31/8/2023 in the first instance

Hours:                            28h 20min per week (5h 40min per day) for Mon – Fri 38 weeks per year

The Candidate will demonstrate:

• excellent communication skills
• minimum GCSE level Maths and English skills
• ability to work with children in whole class setting
• ability to independently deliver interventions
• knowledge of with the primary curriculum
• ability to assist and support children on a 1:1 basis
• willingness to take direction from class teacher, but able to use initiative when required.
• previous experience preferred but not essential

In addition, you should be passionate about children’s learning, have high expectations and be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Closing Date 25^th November 2022.  

Interviews week commencing 5^th December 2022

For further details please contact the school on 01728 723354

Completed forms should be returned to admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk

MS and MB's Creative Share Session

Today class MS and MB had their share sessions. Together we created a piece of artwork inspired by Giles Davies and Remembrance Day. This involved the children creating a collage of a poppy field using layers of magazine cuttings of different colours and tones. The children and adults all had a fantastic time and have already asked when they will be able to do it again!

Displays in School ~ KS2

Just a snap shot of the topic work and displays from the top corridor and classes of children in Year 3-Year 6.

Displays in School ~ KS1 & Foundation

Our corridors and classes are filled with wonderful displays of the children's art and topic work. 

Here's a little taster of the displays at the end of last half term in the lower corridor and classes from Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Nursery.

“Whizz, Bang, Pop” go Class LH!

Class LH’s new topic ‘Childhood’ started this week alongside some learning about fireworks and the reason why we celebrate Guy Fawkes.  Some of us found it strange to understand that Bonfire Night is a time to celebrate someone’s failure – when we usually celebrate successes!

As writers, we wrote an acrostic poem about fireworks and created some thought provoking and meaningful ideas, reinforcing how to stay safe and why we have fireworks. Here is a combination of some of the lines taken from across the class.

Fireworks light up the sky and they are bright. (Freddie B)

I think fireworks are colourful and beautiful. (George)

Remember to keep our pets and animals inside. (Isabelle)

Each and every firework is different. (Polly)

White smoke from the fire. (Ethan)

Octopus-shaped fireworks. (Alfie)

Remember Guy Fawkes. (Gus)

Keep warm with your coat and hat. (Gladness)

Sparkly fireworks are glittering in the sky. (Millie)

As Sportspeople, we have started dance and hockey this half term.  As dancers, we stayed with the firework theme and created two dances using different movements from fireworks – controlled circular actions of the Catherine Wheels and vertical shooting motions for the rockets and cascade fireworks.

As artists, we created firework pictures using chalks and oil pastels to recreate the movement of the fireworks in the sky using a subtle smudging effect to add detail. A few were finished off with carefully placed sequins to add a glittery sparkly feel to them.  Ella, Harriet and Delilah’s pictures are below.