4MW’s Class Assembly:    We enjoyed a wonderful assembly on Thursday 12^th December, by 4MW and they shared what an amazing amount of learning that they have participated in this term. They shared their knowledge of the digestive system in Science, their understanding of the volcanic eruption and its effect on Pompeii (in History). They also shared their amazing knowledge of facts they can work out if they know just one number sentence - so if they know the answer to 6 x 7, they also know division facts as well as fractions1 The children were very proud of their assembly, especially because they created it themselves. Well done 4MW! 

 

Hatton Trip:        Our Early Years children enjoyed a wonderful day out at Hatton Adventure world on Thursday 12^th December. Throughout their day, they enjoyed feeding the sheep and goats, holding guinea pigs and exploring the reptiles. They then explored the farm and pretended to be farmers driving tractors; they also tested out the zip line. They made reindeer food ready for Christmas Eve and took a walk through the enchanted forest with 3D glasses changing the lights to different festive characters. They then got to meet Father Christmas himself, once the Elves helped to wake him up! Father Christmas gave the children a magic golden key for his toy shop to choose a gift. They finished off the day with some funfair rides and soft play. The Hatton staff were extremely impressed because all of the children showed impeccable behaviour and were a real reflection of Moat House. Thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who joined the children (and staff) for a wonderfully festive day. 

 

Key Stage 1 Christmas Show:          Year 1 and 2 performed their festive show called Hey Ewe! On Wednesday 11^th and Thursday 12^th December to a very proud audience of parents and family. There were the traditional characters including Mary, Joseph, wise men and shepherds, and the children did brilliantly to learn their lines, as well as a variety of songs with actions. 

 

Christmas Lunch: On Wednesday 11^th December, we all got into the festive spirit and enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch. The children enjoyed wearing their Christmas jumpers whilst eating traditional turkey, vegetables and roast potatoes. They even enjoyed Christmas tree shaped chocolate ice creams for pudding.

 

Stone Age Day:   On Wednesday 12^th December, our Year 3 children celebrated the end of their Stone Age History topic with a themed day. They took part in six different activities across the day which included; shortbread biscuit making (and cutting into the shape of sarsen stones, used to build Stonehenge), creating pictures of Stonehenge and cave drawings, creating paper mache stone necklaces (similar to those that archaeologists have discovered), using drama and dance to act out scenes from the Stone Age and to finish off, they were taught about fire lighting during the Stone Age. The children thoroughly enjoyed their day.

 

Parents’ Evening: On Tuesday 10^th and Wednesday 11^th December, we held our Autumn term parents’ evening. We hope that you found the information about your child’s progress and attainment useful and that you were given tips and guidance, as to how you can help your child at home.

 

Rocksteady Concert: On Tuesday 10^th December, we enjoyed hearing how our Moat House rock bands have been progressing, as a result of their weekly music lessons with Sophie, from Rocksteady. The children showed off their developing talent with different musical instruments including guitars and drums and there was even a Christmas theme with some bands who had learnt Jingle Bells and Last Christmas.