What a week! The return of the KS2 SATs data is always a time of great trepidation so we are delighted, and proud, to announce that 69% children achieved the expected level (or better)  in Reading, Writing and Maths. Year 6 staff nobly manage the in-year preparation and pressure and all staff play a role in supporting every child to achieve of their best.

The Year 5 and 6 performances were wonderful and the Salberg theatre resonated with laughter and joy.  It is such a privilege to see the children through the lens of their families and as always, it is wonderful to be able to gift these opportunities to children for whom the performing arts are a source of achievement and pride.

It was lovely to see so many families at consultations as these provide great opportunities to share the achievements of every child. Next week, children in Reception and Year 6 will receive their  reports and opportunities are offered to discuss these too.

The busyness of this term is relentless and the coming week promises to be just the same. Woodpeckers’ WWII workshop is now on Tuesday and our thoughts will be with the Year 6 team as they set off for Exmoor.  On Friday, we shall hold the final ‘Good Learning’ assembly of the year in which we shall say goodbye to Miss Bunce, Mrs Castleman, Mrs Farmer, Mrs Savage and those children who are moving to new schools. With tissues at the ready, we shall wish them all great health and happiness as they journey forth.

On Wednesday 25th June, 31 children took aprt in Scootability, a scooter skills course provided by Wiltshire Council. Tina Giles, the Road Safety Officer ran 3 courses during the course of the day. Tina said " I really enjoyed working with all your wonderful children again, they all did really well". All children will receive a certificate to celebrate their achievement.

It was lovely to have the new staff team gathered together, last Wednesday. The children were happy and confident in their new classes and this bodes well for September. For children in Years 1 -> 5, this week’s consultations will provide a great opportunity to discuss each child’s achievements and our hopes for them as they transition into the next year group. We could not be more proud of each and every one of them.

Last week ended with the very first Manor Fields ‘Festival on the Field’. It takes great courage to effect positive change so  we must all be very grateful  to  the HSA’s organisational team who, supported by a range of strong volunteers, pulled off this unique event. It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying  a varied range of activities, including soaking Mr B (repeatedly) in the stocks!  DJ Dion was brilliant, as always, and dancing in the sunshine was unforgettable. The whole school sang to, and danced for, Ms McMorrin who was moved to tears…just for a change. The children did a brilliant job of keeping  the song a secret and huge thanks go to Miss Crowley and Mrs Green for orchestrating such a  special, memorable gift.  

The coming week will be busy with: Year 5 and 6 production, performed at the Playhouse; consultations; the government’s release of Year 6 SATs data;  a WWII workshop for Woodpeckers;  an outreach visit from  Parliament;  and Year 6 will be heading off to the cinema, a trip funded  by the colossal profit they made during Enterprise Week.  This is definitely a week in which skipping breakfast will not be an option!

Year 6 arrived safely this afternoon at The Pinkery Centre . They have been on a soggy, muddy walk and then returned for showers and dinner. 

Over the past year, Manor Fields has had a privileged opportunity to be part of a research project. Supported by the Education Endowment Foundation and Somerset Research School, a  programme was implemented that was designed to support development of the communication skills of our youngest learners. Skilled teachers in Robins, Kingfisher 1 and Magpies  worked together to explore a selection of evidence-based resources and the impact of these actions have been captured in affirmative case studies.  

What a week! The return of the KS2 SATs data is always a time of great trepidation so we are delighted, and proud, to announce that 69% children achieved the expected level (or better)  in Reading, Writing and Maths. Year 6 staff nobly manage the in-year preparation and pressure and all staff play a role in supporting every child to achieve of their best.

The Year 5 and 6 performances were wonderful and the Salberg theatre resonated with laughter and joy.  It is such a privilege to see the children through the lens of their families and as always, it is wonderful to be able to gift these opportunities to children for whom the performing arts are a source of achievement and pride.

It was lovely to see so many families at consultations as these provide great opportunities to share the achievements of every child. Next week, children in Reception and Year 6 will receive their  reports and opportunities are offered to discuss these too.

The busyness of this term is relentless and the coming week promises to be just the same. Woodpeckers’ WWII workshop is now on Tuesday and our thoughts will be with the Year 6 team as they set off for Exmoor.  On Friday, we shall hold the final ‘Good Learning’ assembly of the year in which we shall say goodbye to Miss Bunce, Mrs Castleman, Mrs Farmer, Mrs Savage and those children who are moving to new schools. With tissues at the ready, we shall wish them all great health and happiness as they journey forth.