We really enjoyed 5LM’s assembly on Friday 10^th March, which was about the Victorians. They taught us about some of the inventions that were developed by the Victorians and explained how big the Victorian Empire was; and that some of the countries that were in the Empire were not that keen on it! We also learned about the differences between poor children and their wealthier peers. Given the choice, they all decided that they would prefer not to be poor!   Life in the workhouse sounded pretty miserable.

In the week commencing 27^th February, the children at Moat House celebrated World Book Day. Across the whole school, each class focussed on the book 'Pretty' by Canizales, which teaches children all about the importance of loving themselves as they are. With this in mind, on Thursday 2^nd March, the children came to school dressed as themselves or wearing something they felt represented them. Several competitions were also run across the school with many children winning book tokens to be spent at the book fair, which will arrive at school in April. As well as exploring this book, children took part in a range of other activities, from online webinars with famous authors and performing stand up comedy to baking gingerbread men and going on book hunts! All children thoroughly enjoyed their book themed week and we are hopeful that they now love books even more!

On Friday 3^rd March, 5JK enjoyed their first session of Bikeability. The session involved the children learning how to safely get on and off a bike, how to push themselves off to start riding and how to ride a bike correctly. For the more confident bike riders, an explanation of how to signal before turning was given and the children then had the chance to try out the skill. All of the children were really well behaved and cannot wait for their next session.

Thank you for all of your support in contributing to the appeal to raise money for the victims and families of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, on Friday 17^th February. We raised a total of £275.49.

A group of Year 6 children went to see the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Warwick Arts Centre on Wednesday 15^th February and had a great time. Before the concert they had the chance to learn to play the flute with a specialist teacher. They then ate pizzas for tea before watching the orchestra, who were world class! They enjoyed hearing pieces by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. The children behaved really well and were a credit to us.

Cool to be Kind week:       Friday 17^th February was the final day of Cool to be Kind week, which was a great success. Children were even kinder and more helpful than usual and achieved stickers for their actions. Well done everyone!

Car Parking - Click on this link, to read this important letter regarding parking on site.