Blue Light Visit:                      On Friday 17^th November, we were lucky enough to enjoy a visit from our local police force. They came into assembly and shared the equipment that they have to carry at all times to keep themselves and others safe. They also brought a van with them and many of our children were fortunate enough to get up close to see the flashing blue lights and hear the noisy sirens – we hope it didn’t disturb our neighbours too much!

 

Children in Need:     On Friday 17^th November, our children were given the opportunity to purchase toys or books from our Children in Need toy sale. The children enjoyed browsing amongst the wonderful donations that you provided and all of the proceeds will be passed on to Children in Need. We must give a huge thank you to Mrs Kriaun, Mrs Walker and Jodie and Noreen (from Hays) for all their organisation and support.

 

Cinema Visits: Year 3 and 4 went to see Mario Brothers 2 at the cinema on Wednesday 15^th November. They were incredibly well behaved and really enjoyed the film. They all clapped at the end of the film and were so grateful for the opportunity to visit the cinema, as well as the snacks they were provided with. It was a lovely morning and a wonderful experience for all. Listening to the children singing 'Peaches' was definitely the highlight!  On the same day, Year 5 visited the Odeon cinema in the city centre and watched Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. All of the children loved the film and especially enjoyed eating their popcorn and sweets as they were watching it! They were brilliantly behaved and represented Moat House really well. 

 

Free Toothbrushes:     We have been fortunate enough to be donated with enough toothbrushes and toothpaste for all of our children. This has been the perfect opportunity to remind our children about the tooth and mouth hygiene and the importance of brushing our teeth at least twice a day. These were given out to the children on Wednesday 15^th November.

 

Safe Touch Workshop:       On Monday 13^th November, the charity CRASAC came to work with the children in 6ST. During the session, the children discussed various situations, such as riding a rollercoaster or being approached by a stranger, and decided how safe or unsafe they would feel in these scenarios. The children were then able to identify early warning signs to understand when they felt unsafe. The workshop went on to discuss personal space and other important topics, including knowing that your body belongs to you. 6ST showed maturity and respect during the workshop and were engaged throughout the afternoon. 

 

4NL’s Class Assembly:      What a great performance we enjoyed on Friday 10^th November! 4NL did an excellent job of telling us all about the Ancient Greeks, which is what they have been learning about in their history lessons. We found out about how heroic the Spartans were, about how democracy began in Greece and about how the Ancient Greek philosophers found out more about the world by looking and questioning things. There were also some amazing rapping Greek gods. Well done, 4NL! You were all brilliant!             

 

Year 6 Cinema:    On Thursday 9^th November, all Year 6 children went to Cineworld in Rugby to watch the movie 'The Railway Children Return'. The film had direct links to our history topics that we will be learning later this year, including the Suffragettes and World War Two. All children said that they enjoyed the film and some children even became a little emotional at the happy ending! Additionally, every child behaved exceptionally and were a credit to Moat House!

 

Grow Workshop:  On Wednesday 8^th November, our Year 1 children enjoyed a morning at the Daimler Powerhouse Studios. The children were fascinated by a performance, which told a story through body movements and recycled materials with a very important message about looking after the planet. The children then verbally retold the story and left with the understanding that every single person can do their bit to look after the environment and prevent climate change.

 

Year 5 Dodgeball Competition:        On Tuesday 7^th November, eight children from Year 5 represented the school in a dodgeball tournament at the AT7 centre. They played against four other schools and were graded on their teamwork skills and on the respect that they showed to their opponents during and after the match. All of the children were really well behaved and represented Moat House brilliantly. 

 

Movie Night:       On Tuesday 7^th November, we welcomed parents and children in to school where they enjoyed the movie “Super Mario Brothers.” Snacks and drinks were provided and everyone enjoyed family time together. Watch this space for the next parent and child event.

Year 2 Trip to Conkers:      Year 2 spent a fun-filled, action-packed day at Conkers on Wednesday 25^th October. It was go, go, go from start to finish! The children tackled an assault course and maze before lunch and then enjoyed a train ride to an enormous outdoor play area. There were swings, climbing frames, a zip line and slides. 2EW had fun watching an outdoor 'Ghostbuster' show in an amphitheatre and tried plate spinning whilst 2BD enjoyed a 4D cinema experience. At the end of the day, the children were allowed to choose a 'trick or treat' from an enormous cauldron and bring a surprise home. In the words of Luke, ”'It was the best day ever”. Lochan said, “It was awesome!” Well done to all of Year 2 for representing Moat House so incredibly. A great way to end the half term.

 

Hallowe’en Fun:       In the week beginning 23^rd October, our children enjoyed dressing up in their Hallowe’en themed costumes and all had great fun at their disco.

Music Experience:    In the week commencing 16^th October, our Year 1 and 2 children enjoyed a music, science and computing workshop using the 'Makey Makey' programme. The children used a USB and crocodile clips to transfer electricity through a circuit to create their own class compositions. It was an incredible opportunity with so many 'wow' moments!

 

6CB’s Class Assembly:  On Friday 13^th October, it was wonderful to share our first class assembly of the year – 6CB did not disappoint and were very enthusiastic about the class novel that they have been reading: The Nowhere Emporium. They have been writing vlogs about the book and Mariana, Raluca, David and Khamil did a super job of presenting the vlog that they had written about the appearance of the mystical shop.

 

World Mental Health Day: On Tuesday 10^th October, it was World Mental Health Day and we recognised this by beginning the week with an assembly to help our children to spot the signs of low mood and strategies that could help them. During this week, the children have also watched an online production entitled “How are You?”

 

Year 3 Local Walk:       On Tuesday 10^th October, the Year 3 children enjoyed a walk around the local area. They used the map reading skills that they have been learning in their geography lessons to follow an ordnance survey map. They were able to locate key places in Wood End. They also completed a scavenger hunt to see what physical features they could see, such as vegetation and rivers. The children had a lovely time and learned lots about their local area.

 

Parents’ Event: On Tuesday 10^th October, it was wonderful to welcome lots of parents in to school to launch our latest parental engagement project. Mr Gilmour shared that there will be a weekly after school club for parents to attend with their children so that they can spend quality time together with a focus, lead by the school. This initial meeting was to gather ideas for what parents and children would enjoy. Mr Gilmour will be leading the first event of Movies and Munchies on Tuesday 7^th November. Look out for a letter next week with more information.

 

Swimming Lessons: Our Year 4 and some Year 5 children enjoyed developing their swimming skills in our “pop up pool” in the week beginning 9^th October. They had a swimming lesson every single day. Melaher said, “swimming has been fun. I have learnt how to float, I can hold my breath for longer and I can swim properly now.”