Sow, Grow and Farmer

 As part of our new topic of 'Sow, Grow and Farm' years 3 and 4 were treated to a special talk from Mr Larter to share his expertise and insight into farming in the UK. 

The children were able to learn all about different crops farmed here in the UK and Suffolk, information about different machinery and techniques needed to harvest the crops as well as challenges faced by the farming industry. 

We thank Mr Larter for giving up his time to come and speak to us and help us develop our own knowledge of farming. 

Year 3 Clarinet Concert

 As musicians, year 3 have been learning to play the clarinet as part of Music For Schools services. This morning they played a special concert to classes JF and LH to help inspire them and develop their passion for musical instruments.

The children performed a number of warm up activities, vocal songs as well as clarinet recitals and did an amazing job of sounding so in tune and in time. 

Back to Nursery

Last week was all about welcoming our old friends back to Nursery as well as settling in our new starters. We loved being outside, enjoying the sunshine and warmer temperatures. 

We checked on our potatoes and saw that they had been growing and so we covered up the leaves and ensured they were well watered. 

There was lots of collaborative fun together with the mud kitchen, sandpit, obstacle course and car mat too.

                     

  

Art Club

Over the last half term, the Year 5 artists in art club have been busy working within the theme of abstract art. First, the children decided on a colour palette and then experimented with different abstract designs. Once designs were completed that they were happy with they were transferred on to a canvas and painted in their chosen colours. All of the children’s finished pieces looked fantastic and Miss Turner and Mrs Sears were very proud of the children’s results. We are looking forward to welcoming Year 4's next week to art club.

Teaching Assistant Vacancy

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

Required from June 2023

You should be passionate about children’s learning, have high expectations of yourself and your pupils, and be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Candidates 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
• a preferred knowledge of the primary curriculum
• ability to assist and support children on a 1:1 basis
• preferred experience working with SEND
• willingness to take direction from class teacher, but able to use initiative when required.
• previous experience preferred but not essential

Full time position of 28hrs + 20mins per week/ 5hrs + 40 mins per day, Mon-Fri (term time) for 38 weeks per year.

Grade 2 ; Fixed Term to 31/8/2024;

Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 5 May 2023

Interviews will be held w/c 15 May 2023

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school.

Job link on Suffolk Jobs Direct: https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/10071/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=link

Sports Coach / HLTA Vacancy

We are proud of the opportunities our pupils have to benefit from a wide range of activities and sports and are looking to appoint a highly motivated sports coach/HLTA.

Required from September 2023.

We are a successful and well-resourced CEVAP School of 350 children and a nursery, in the popular and attractive market town of Framlingham. We offer a supportive team of both staff and governors, a pleasant working environment and enthusiastic pupils who are confident and motivated.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated sports coach/HLTA who is able to meet the following criteria: 

• Hold qualification for HLTA or have equivalent experience
• To teach classes when there is Teacher Absence and run interventions
• Suitable qualification (Example: NGB Coaching Qualification, UK Coaching Certificate)
• Support teachers in delivering high quality curriculum PE lesson
• Organise and run lunchtime and after school sports clubs and activities
• Encourage participation and motivate pupils to take part in physical activities
• Co-ordinate School Sports Day
• Be confident in accompanying children to sports tournaments
• A good communicator with both children and adults who prides themselves on being a team player
• To hold a Forest Schools Qualification or have an interest in achieving one

You should be passionate about children’s learning, have high expectations of yourself and your pupils, and be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary:                               Grade 4 point 13

Job Term:                          28.35 hours per week

Appointment Type:           Fixed term to 31/08/2024

Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

Closing date for applications:    5 May 2023

Interviews will be held w/c        15 May 2023

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school.

Job link on Suffolk Jobs Direct https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/10074/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=link

Key Stage 2 Senior Leader Vacancy

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Key Stage 2 Senior Leader to join our school team.

Required from September 2023

We are a successful and well-resourced CEVAP School of 350 children, in the delightful market town of Framlingham. We offer a dedicated team of both staff and governors, a pleasant working environment 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.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the following criteria:

• a secure appreciation and understanding of KS2 curriculum
• have experience of working with KS2 pupils
• expects high standards from themselves and their pupils
• a good communicator who is able to lead the KS2 team
• Class Teacher responsibilities
• be the Lead for English as a subject
• a secure understanding of Primary Curriculum
• excellent class practitioner who is a role model for others
• be innovative, creative and have high expectations.
• Be driven, reflective and compassionate

Salary UPR pay scale with TLR2

Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

Closing date for applications:    5 May 2023

Interviews will be held w/c       15 May 2023

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school.

Job link on Suffolk Jobs Direct https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/10078/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=link

Class Teacher KS2 Vacancy

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated class teacher to join our school team in KS2.

Required from September 2023

We are a successful and well-resourced CEVAP School of 350 children, in the delightful market town of Framlingham. We offer a dedicated team of both staff and governors, a pleasant working environment 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.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the following criteria:

• a secure appreciation and understanding of KS2 curriculum
• have experience of working with KS2 pupils
• expects high standards from themselves and their pupils
• a good communicator who is willing to be a key member of the KS2 team
• ECT's are welcome to apply

You should be passionate about children’s learning, have high expectations of yourself and your pupils, and be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary MPR pay scale

Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

Closing date for applications:    5 May 2023

Interviews will be held w/c         15 May 2023

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school.

Job link on Suffolk Jobs Direct:  

https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/10085/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=link

A hive of activity for year 2!

Year 2 were like bees around a pot this afternoon as they enjoyed the sunshine exploring the new equipment in the playground boxes.  

Some children taught their friends some new games such as Connect 4, dominoes, skittles, chess and Jenga.  Meanwhile, others were creating stories with the puppets and soft toys; creating scenes with the tractors; building creations with the straws, Kapla and Duplo bricks.  There was also a chance to play hockey and basketball alongside using the skipping ropes.  

All the children had an exciting time playing with a range of equipment and learning how to respect each other too.  They also learnt how to put the toys and equipment away sensibly, neatly and were reminded about looking after this for others to enjoy and share too. 

Class VW letter responses from MP Dan Poulter

In the Autumn, year 6 wrote letters to Dan Poulter about issues which were close to their hearts, such as climate, the cost of living, PE provision in schools, SATs testing, hydrogen cars, etc. 

On Tuesday, the children received personalised responses from the MP which they read in class and have taken home to share with their families.