SHORTBREAD OR MATHS ?

Class JA were rather excited when a shortbread tin appeared in their maths lesson but a bit disappointed when it did not contain biscuits. However, they were soon smiling again when they discovered that the tin contained dice for a maths game they were going to play in pairs. The class were great fun to work with as they supported each other and were very industrious when generating four digit numbers to subtract from given four digit numbers. Furthermore, they were keen to check their answers after estimating what the answer might be. We were very pleased with the children's use of mathematical language as they discussed their work.

Overall: 

" it was really fun"

" we got to use dice to generate and explore bigger numbers. I rounded up or down to get the correct answer, after I had estimated it"

" I liked working in my pair as it was fun to work with a different person; they made it fun."

" I have become more confident at column subtraction and exchanging. My working out was accurate too"

Very well done everybody.

Science Question of the Week

Why do Koalas sleep so much?

Pop your answer & evidence in the Science board folder by next Tuesday

Weekly Super Spellers

‘Word of the Week’ is 'eight'

Create a mnemonic to help remember how to spell this week's word - answers to Mrs Rogers by next Tuesday

Share Session in Class VW

This week Year 6 clases are opening their doors to welcome parents for a Share Session.

Class VW enjoyed their 'Share Session' yesterday.

The children had a carousel of activities to choose from: maths games with some challenging times tables tasks, 'Retro Futuristic' art based on our 'Stargazer' theme, and designing an alien to live on a planet of their choosing. 

A lovely afternoon, enjoyed by all!

UKS2 Incarnation trip to St. Michael's

On Thursday, the whole of UKS2 went to St. Micheal's Church to find out more about Incarnation. As part of our RE learning, children have been learning about the Christian belief that God became flesh  in the form of Jesus Christ.  The children had the opportunity to ask Rev'd Chris Davey a number of questions- here are some of them: 

• What evidence is there that the incarnation happened in Framlingham Church? 
• Why are there differences in the scientific and religious communities about how the world started? 
• Has anyone found any historical artefacts to prove he was real? 
• Do you think Jesus will come back in the future? 
• Why do different countries portray Jesus so differently in their art work? 

A big thank you to Reverend Chris for tackling our questions! It certainly gave us lots to think about and gave us a deeper understanding from a Christian's perspective. 

All things bright and beautiful!!

On Friday, Key Stage 1 started the morning with their Harvest Festival assembly at St Michael's church.  It was a gloriously 'bright and beautiful' sunny morning and whilst the sun streamed in, we enjoyed listening to some songs and poetry, looking at some Autumnal harvest paintings and sharing prayers and songs together.    

After this, Key Stage 2 followed with their harvest assembly, where the SRH houses shared some interesting facts about the Waveney Food bank;  we also enjoyed listening to some harvest songs and the worship team led the prayers. 

Matthew from the Waveney Food Bank also shared with us some information about how our gifts and donations would be helping families in need in our area.  Our year 6 worship team helped Matthew load up our donations.  Reverend Chris Davey finished both services with a harvest blessing. 

Thank you to the families who supported the assemblies and also to those who helped walk the children up to the church. 

 

Introducing the Daily Mile

Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's started the Daily Mile today.

https://thedailymile.co.uk/what-is-the-daily-mile/

Each class will aim to complete a mile on their non-PE days. The aim of taking part in the Daily Mile is to help improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of our children – regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.  It encourages children to be aware of their health and It's fully inclusive so that every child, whatever their circumstances, age or ability, succeeds at The Daily Mile. 

    Children run in their uniforms so no kit or changing time is needed.

    It’s social, non-competitive and fun.

   It takes place in 15 minutes, with most children averaging a mile, or more.

   Children run outside in the fresh air – the weather is a benefit, not a barrier.

    The children return to class ready to learn.

    It helps to improve fitness.

    It encourages children to be aware of their health.

The class that completes the most daily miles in the term will receive the daily mile trophy and a class prize.

Harvest Stay and Play

 This week Nursery invited their grown ups to play. Everybody got stuck in with all the different autumnal activities and had a great time. The children enjoyed showing their grown ups their morning routine and even shared a harvest sing-a-long with them. We sang Big Red Combine Harvester and Dingle Dangle Scarecrow. Thank you for coming and we look forward to the next Stay and Play.

 

Harvest Celebration

This week Reception and Nursery came together to celebrate Harvest Festival. The children spoke about their favourite fruits and vegetables and whether they grew over or underground. We listened to the story of The Little Red Hen and joined in with the repeated phrases. All the children sat beautifully and we finished with a couple of songs including 'I love the sun.' 

 

Reception Applications for September 2025

 Applications for children joining a Reception Class in September 2025 are now open through Suffolk Admissions.

If you are considering where would best suit your child for their education, then we would love you to visit us to take a look around. 

We are a successful and well-resourced CEVAP School of 350 children, in the delightful market town of Framlingham. We have a dedicated team of staff and enthusiastic pupils who are confident and motivated. Our teachers support a wide range of extra-curricular activities which enhance the breadth of opportunities available to our children, in addition our pupils can access wrap-around care from 7.40am to 5.30pm. We have an intake of up to 50 Reception pupils in each academic year. 

We'd love for any new families considering our school to contact us to arrange to join one of our small group tours in September or October, where we can show you around our wonderful school.

On your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to see our extensive school facilities including our fabulous school field with our Robin Wood area, our magnificent Music Ark, our curriculum kitchen, our two large playgrounds and of course our super Reception classes and their dedicated outside areas.  You’ll also get to meet the terrific team that we have in Reception and see the children in action in the classes.

In June 2023, we were delighted that our recent Ofsted inspection again was graded as ‘Good’, defining us as “a happy and friendly school”, where “pupils enjoy their learning and the time they spend together”.

Specifically, they noted that in Early Years the adults “guide children’s learning through thoughtful questions that help children extend their thinking and their play” and our “well-chosen books and stories expose children to rich language from a young age” and that our Early Years team “support children well to use accurate and precise sounds when learning to read”.

Contact us on 01728 723354 or email c.miller@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk  to arrange your visit – we look forward to hearing from you.

More information can be found on our school website at https://www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk/

or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Fram.SRH.Primary/

or application information from SCC Admissions: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-primary-school-place-2025-2026 

It's fun all the way!!

Mr Castell, our sports coach, has been instrumental in setting up our play leaders who had to go through a "job application" process for the position.  As volunteers for the role, they have learnt a variety of activities to play and engage with the younger children.  

The play leaders have been setting up some of these different games using hoola hoops, bean bags, dice and other equipment.  They have also been teaching  and leading Key Stage 1 with some traditional games such as "What's the time Mr Wolf?" and "Duck, Duck, Goose" amongst others.  Some of the play leaders have enjoyed sharing and reading books with the younger children too.

The play leaders always have a smile on their faces and are so encouraging to the range of children who join in their games.  Well done to the play leaders for such a positive start.