Safety Seymour:           On Wednesday 4^th November, Year 2 enjoyed a visit from Safety Seymour, who taught them about the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to stay safe. The children learnt that blue flames on gas appliances are safe, while orange flames can be a warning sign. Through games, role-play and discussions, the children explored the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, including headaches, dizziness, feeling sick, sleepiness and shortness of breath. At the end of the workshop, each child received a goody bag containing a carbon monoxide alarm and a key ring with the emergency number to call if carbon monoxide is suspected in the home: 0800 111 999. 

 

Trampolining Fun:         On Tuesday 3^rd November, our Year 1, 2 and 3 pupils had a bouncingly brilliant time at their trampolining session! The hall was filled with smiles, laughter and energy as the children jumped, balanced and bounced their way through a variety of fun activities. It was fantastic to see everyone challenging themselves, building confidence and cheering on their friends. What a fun-filled session that left us all jumping for joy! 

 

Firework Safety: Our local PCSOs visited Moat House, on Tuesday 3^rd November, to lead an assembly on firework safety, sharing important advice about staying safe during the fireworks season. As we head into the weekend, we would like to remind all children and families to take extra care around fireworks and bonfires, and to follow safety guidance at all times.

 

Y6 Theatre Trip:           On Monday 2^nd November, Year 6 spent an exciting day at The Belgrade Theatre. During their visit, the children enjoyed a behind the scenes tour, exploring the dressing rooms and discovering the many different elements that help to bring a show to life. They also had the opportunity to meet some of the people who work behind the scenes, learning about a variety of roles, including marketing and finance. The main challenge of the day was to work in small groups to create their very own show. The children came up with a title and storyline, thought about how they could market their production to attract an audience and created a short role play scene to act as a trailer for their show. The children had a fantastic day and threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm. What a brilliant way to start the new half term!

 

Dodgeball: On the Friday 23^rd October, eight Year 5 children participated in a dodgeball tournament. The focus of this tournament was on the core values of teamwork, honesty and respect, instead of winning. After each game the children would score how well their opponents demonstrated each of the values. All of the children loved the tournament and demonstrated the values really well, in true Moat House style!

Hado Event: On Wednesday 21^st October, a group of Year 6 children took part in a HADO competition against five other schools. The children had a fantastic time competing, showing great teamwork, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the event. We are proud to share that Team 1 finished 3rd in their group, while Teams 2 and 3 both achieved an impressive 2nd place in their groups. Well done to all the children for representing Moat House so positively – they all received a certificate in assembly this morning! 👏🏆

 

Phonics in Reception: A big thank you to our Reception parents who attended our phonics sessions on Wednesday 21^st October. These opportunities allow families to see first-hand the techniques and language used in school, ensuring a consistent approach between home and classroom. By working together and practising these skills regularly at home, we can give children the best possible start in learning to read. 📚✨

 

Hallowe’en Disco Fun: We held a Hallowe’en disco on Tuesday 20^th and Wednesday 21^st October and they were both a great success, providing children with the opportunity to socialise, dance and celebrate together! With music, laughter and delicious treats from the tuck shop, the events were a memorable experience for everyone involved. 🎃🎶🕺💃

 

Coombe Abbey Trip: On a very wet Tuesday 20^th October, EYFS enjoyed a trip to Coombe Abbey.  The children explored the trees looking for signs of Autumn including conkers, colour changing leaves and squirrels gathering their nuts. An exciting walk round the woods allowed the children to climb trees, jump through puddles, throw leaves and even cross a river!  The trip finished in the big outdoor playground, which everyone enjoyed.  Despite the weather and very wet staff and children they all had a wonderful time and learnt lots about Autumn!

 

Year 5 Cricket: During our final PE session of the academic year with the All Stars Cricket coach, the children combined maths, teamwork and problem-solving skills to complete a range of cricket-based challenges. The session ended with an exciting game of quick cricket, giving everyone the opportunity to showcase their batting, bowling, throwing and catching. We certainly have some promising cricketers among us - look out England Cricket Team!

 

Year 3 Geography Walk:     Year 3 took their Geography learning outdoors on Thursday 15^th October with an autumn walk around our local area. During the walk, the children explored and identified both physical features, such as trees and landforms, and human features, including roads and buildings. They showed great enthusiasm and curiosity as they investigated the environment around them, strengthening their understanding of key geographical concepts through real-life experiences. We were incredibly proud of their excellent behaviour and the mature way they represented Moat House.

 

England Success: On Tuesday 13^th October, eight of our Year 6 girls enjoyed the exciting opportunity of watching the England women’s national football team take on Greece in their qualifying match at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the whole stadium experience, from celebrating England’s goals and joining in with the Mexican wave to enjoying half-time refreshments. It was a fantastic evening, made even better by England’s impressive 5–0 victory. ⚽🏆

 

UKS2 Hallowe’en Disco: Our Year 5 and 6 children enjoyed the first of our Autumn disco events on Tuesday 13th October and had a fantastic time filled with spooky fun, dancing and plenty of smiles. The dance floor was buzzing throughout the afternoon, with the children enjoying the music and spending time with their friends. A huge thank you to Richard (Marley and Colton’s dad) for keeping everyone entertained with a great selection of tunes, and to all those who helped run and support the tuck shop. It was a huge success and raised valuable funds for the school. 🎃🎶🕺💃

6CB’s Class Assembly: On Friday 9^th October, we were treated to a fantastic and highly entertaining assembly presented by 6CB. The children shared their aspirations and ambitions for the future, telling us about the careers and opportunities they hope to pursue as they grow older. Most importantly, they reminded us that the future is not defined simply by the job we have, but by the kind of person we choose to become. Thank you, 6CB, for such a thoughtful and inspiring assembly. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

 

NHS Visitors:  Our children in Reception had some special NHS visitors on Friday 9^th October to teach them all about the importance of handwashing.  The children learnt all about the spread of germs and why it is important to cough into their sleeve, the reasons why we need to wash our hands and how to make sure they are washing their hands properly.  The children even learnt a funny song to support them in their handwashing!  Hopefully we should all have exceptionally clean hands from now on! 

 

Phonics:           Thank you to those parents who came in to school to find out how we teach our children to read, on Wednesday 7^th October. Our consultant (Caroline Carter) from Read Write Inc spoke to Reception and Year 1 parents about the principles of the scheme, as well as the statutory Year 1 phonics screening test, which will happen in June 2027. We hope it was helpful and hope that you can support your children with their reading at home – look out for QR codes on Class Dojo for virtual phonics lessons.

 

BT Event:        On Tuesday 6^th October, Year 6 took part in an exciting virtual experience with BT Group, giving them a unique opportunity to step into the digital world of work. During the session, pupils met BT ambassadors, explored a range of future career pathways, and learned about emerging technologies and their impact on everyday life. The event also included interactive activities that helped pupils develop their understanding of the workplace and encouraged them to think about future opportunities and careers in the digital sector.

 

Geography Walk: As part of their Geography learning, Year 2 enjoyed a walk to Bell Green Library to explore the local area on Monday 5^th October. Along the way, the children identified a range of local landmarks and discussed the physical features they could see. They demonstrated excellent geographical knowledge and observation skills, showing that they are becoming excellent geographers! The children were a credit to the school throughout the visit, behaving wonderfully and representing us with pride. Well done, Year 2!