Christmas singing in Spanish!

These past two weeks, years 3, 4 and 5 children have been singing along to some holiday music in Spanish. They have learned new vocabulary along with the lyrics of the songs; and they have enjoyed themselves greatly!

Why don't you ask your child how to say "hat" or "beard" in Spanish? Just a few of the words included in the song that described Santa!

If you would like to sing along in Spanish this holiday season, please follow the links below. I am sure your child will be able to sing along to the festive music!

https://youtu.be/gprQSLK-W_k?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/ixHZl4wZ-o4?feature=shared

Cricket in Year 4

This half term, Year 4 were very lucky to be able to take part in specialist Cricket training They had some fantastic trainers that helped them learn all about batting, fielding, safe zones and danger zones, how to hold the bat and crease lines just to name a few!

All the skills taught culminated in several specialist led cricket matches and we now play matches with our teachers!

Ash class visit the Royal observatory - Year 4

Year 4 visited the Royal Observatory this half term as part of their learning on longitude and latitude. We explore the museum and the park and even got to see the big map at the Maritime Museum. 

Looking after our mental health during winter

The Young Minds website has lots of tips and advice to help us all through the winter.

A guide for parents and carers: Money and mental health

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/money-and-mental-health/

"Information on the links between money and mental health, how to support your child's wellbeing and look after yourself in the cost-of-living crisis, and where to find practical and financial support for your family."

This includes where to find practical support and further advice.

Tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/tips-for-coping-with-seasonal-affective-disorder/

"Although seasonal affective disorder is very common, it’s not something you hear talked about enough. It is similar to depression, except it comes and goes in a seasonal pattern, with the symptoms usually being mainly present during the winter. These symptoms include low mood, a lack of energy, a loss of pleasure in activities you would normally enjoy, and feelings of irritability."

• Sunlight and walking
• Stop scrolling in the mornings in bed
• Journaling
• Creating a routine and planning my days
• Therapy/ Talking with someone you can trust

How to help your child if Christmas makes them anxious

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/blog/how-to-help-your-child-if-christmas-makes-them-anxious/

"Gifts, gingerbread houses, advent calendars and chocolate. Trips to see Santa, trips to see his ‘elves’, ice skating, movies and more chocolate - the stuff of Christmas that children so often love.

But for some children, the festive period can be a time that makes them anxious."

1. Check in with your child

2. Plan ahead

3. Discuss plans for time with extended family

4. Understand their needs

5. Get out of the house

6. Be aware of what your child picks up on

7. Look after your health (adults)

8. Do what's best for you

Bannockburn Bistro at High Street

Four children from Reception were chosen for the Bannockburn Bistro this week. A big well done for showing exceptional manners in the Dinner Hall and trying new foods!

 

Achievement Assembly at High Street

 

Year 5- Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Bostall Heath

This week, each Year 5 class visited Bostall Heath Woods to complete our Outdoor Adventurous Activities PE topic. 

Using our orienteering skills to read Ordnance Survey maps, we navigated around the park and found check points.