FINAL Reminder - School Competition

Just a quick reminder that Mr. Farrington, Miss. Johnson and Mr. Spracklen would like to see some fantastic examples of ‘Home Learning’ captured in a photograph. We are thinking art projects, work on Mathletics, spelling practice, visits to museums, reading, having a discussion on SWGfL Merlin, doing some research and much more! The opportunities are endless and special attention will be given to those entries that think creatively. As a prize we hope to feature the best images on a newly designed home learning booklet that all pupils will be using in September. Therefore, by submitting your photographs to the competition you are agreeing that they can be used for this purpose. All competition entries should be sent by email to the school office (office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk) no later than 3.30pm on Friday 6^th July, 2012. Any questions please see Mr. Spracklen or Miss. Johnson. Thank you for your continued support, Mr. Spracklen

Well the Phonic "Check" is now complete and although there were no surprises I am very pleased with the results. So Well Done to all the children in Year 1 and I do hope that none of them were aware that they were being "checked".

Another type of check has been brought to my attention this week - the need for regular checks of the children's hair as there has been other cases of "Nits" in class. So please do comb through your child's hair and if necessary treat the offending little creatures, thank you.

As it rained heavily today the children spent lunch playtime inside.
I hope tomorrow is dry for those on Mr. Farrington's trip to Arne, still whatever the weather they will have a good time.

Reminder - Home Learning Competition!

Just a quick reminder that Mr. Farrington, Miss. Johnson and Mr. Spracklen would like to see some fantastic examples of ‘Home Learning’ captured in a photograph. We are thinking art projects, work on Mathletics, spelling practice, visits to museums, reading, having a discussion on SWGfL Merlin, doing some research and much more! The opportunities are endless and special attention will be given to those entries that think creatively. As a prize we hope to feature the best images on a newly designed home learning booklet that all pupils will be using in September. Therefore, by submitting your photographs to the competition you are agreeing that they can be used for this purpose. All competition entries should be sent by email to the school office (office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk) no later than 3.30pm on Friday 6^th July, 2012. Any questions please see Mr. Spracklen or Miss. Johnson. Thank you for your continued support, Mr. Spracklen

I hope this sunny weather will continue over the weekend as everyone could do with a little less rain!
The phonics "check" will begin on Monday. Even I have to wait until Monday morning to take the documents out of the safe as they are "top secret".
I am also trying to hear as many children as possible read their individual reading books over the next few weeks, to ensure they are on the correct level. Many have made such a lot of progress that they are moving through the colour bands quickly.

Good Luck to those of you taking part in the carnival, I hope the wind drops or some children may take to the sky with their banners!

The children have brought home the recent class photograph sample. There is a large copy of it in class which you will see on Monday.

Have a good weekend

What did you think of our Soirée?

A big well done to all our performers who did the school proud last night in our annual Summer Musical Soirée! If you missed it, we had Recorders, Guitars, Violins, Drums, a Cello, a Saxophone, a Mystery Guest plus so much more! We also had a group of World Famous Performers (also known as the Prince of Wales School Staff Choir). We would love to know what you thought of the Summer Musical Soirée and welcome your comments using this blog. Simply click the blog title (on the school website) - scroll to the bottom of the page and add text in the field which says: 'Post a comment'. Choose your account type or alternatively click name/url. To publish your post click 'Publish'.

 

I would like to say a thank-you to everyone who helped to make the evening such a success. Special thanks must go to: Miss. Broodle, Mrs. Staddon, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Bernard, Mr. Creee, Mr. Thornton, Mrs. Hopkins and Dorchester Middle School for hosting. Mr. Spracklen

welcome back to everyone and hope you all had a good holiday.

Here we are in the last 6 weeks of Year 1! It hardly seems any time since the children started last September.

Next week we will be having the Yr 1 Phonics Check. This week I have been working with the children 1 to 1 to do a small assessment of my own and have been pleased with the results so next week should not be any different for them. You will be informed of your own child's result during the annual report which is due out at the end of term.
We will not be making a fuss about the "check" and as the children are quite used to working in the quiet room I am sure they will not notice anything very different to normal.
Their usual work will be taking place in class and I will withdraw each child for just a few minutes each to read the words which we have been sent. The children won't miss much as it is anticipated that each will only spend a short time away from their activities.

Today Jonathan Langtree came into class to help. He did a child care work placement here last year and is coming back on Wednesdays until the end of term for more experience.

Reminder - Musical Soirèe

A quick reminder that the Prince of Wales Musical Soirèe is going to be taking place on Tuesday 12th June at 6pm in the Dorchester Middle School hall. Doors open at 5.45pm for a Drinks Reception that will include canapés created by each class as part of our Food for Life work. The purpose of the celebration is for all children to gain experience in performing in front of an audience and see the progress our children are making musically as they progress through the school and beyond. If you would like to join us for the celebration please speak to a member of the Office Team. Mr. Spracklen

Spare Bunting?

As the Diamond Jubilee celebrations officially come to an end, we would love to accept your spare bunting that you may now be taking down. We hope to use the bunting as part of our Musical Soiree at Dorchester Middle School on Tuesday 12th June, 2012. Any spare bunting can be given to Mr. Spracklen or Mrs. Webb a.s.a.p.