On Wednesday 27^th April, twelve Year 6 students were lucky enough to visit the Warwick Arts Centre to watch the Halle Orchestra perform. The orchestra was founded in 1858 and was Britain's first fully professional symphony orchestra. The orchestra is made up of a range of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and the children were especially fascinated when a large piano appeared on the stage after the break! Three symphonies were played during the evening from three famous composers: Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Sibelius. The children thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were mesmerised by the beautiful music. The staff at the Arts Centre also commented on how beautifully behaved the children were. Well done Year 6!

It was lovely to welcome our children back to school after the Easter break and it was especially delightful to see their reactions to our stunning wall art that is now on display in the shared areas of KS1, KS2, as well as the corridor leading up to the Year 6 classrooms. The curriculum themed wall art has been specifically designed to support the children with their learning. The Year 6 design has a Coventry theme, which is entirely unique and features information about the Coventry icons, who represent our school house teams: Godiva, Herbert, Mowlam and Moorcroft.

Many classes enjoyed Easter fun in their classes/phases in the week beginning 4^th April. In EYFS, the children participated in an Easter bonnet competition, which also included the staff! In Key Stage 1, the children made Easter nests and cards. In Key Stage 2, the children enjoyed Easter egg hunts as well as egg decorating.

On Tuesday 5^th April, Y3 visited the Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham. The children had the opportunity to become scientists and perform experiments linked to states of matter. They also got to make slime using PVA glue and borax. Then, they became palaeontologists, studying fossils and dinosaur remains. After that, the children explored the science garden, which was the highlight of the day for most children! They learnt about different mechanisms used within engineering and were able to perform experiments with water too. Finally, the children explored the museum galleries. They learnt about the human body and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It was a fantastic day and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!  

On Wednesday 6^th April, we held our termly Governors’ Awards ceremony. The presentation was held via a Zoom video call, whilst all of the children remained in their classes. It was lovely for all of the children to watch their friends receive their awards and it meant that even our Chair of Governors was able to participate. The following children were awarded with a certificate and a voucher for their hard work and achievements during the Spring term.

This Easter school holiday (Saturday 9^th April – Sunday 24^th April), eligible Coventry children can benefit from a wide range of over seventy quality holiday activities (all with food provided) through the Coventry HAF programme.  Eligible children are pupils in year groups of reception through to year 11, who have one or more of the following characteristics: eligible for free school meals, children in need, children on child protection plans and looked after children. Families who are eligible will receive a letter with a unique HAF code, which is required to book on to activities and a meal will be provided at each session. To find out more details about each activity, visit www.coventry.gov.uk/HAF. There is also more information via the booklet that is attached with this newsletter.

You will be aware that government guidance on how we should deal with Covid changed today. The new expectations are that children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can go back to school when they no longer have a high temperature, and they are well enough to attend. For adults testing positive for COVID-19 (some people will still have LFT kits available), they should stay at home for 5 days (remembering day 0 is the day of onset of symptoms/day of test if no symptoms) and avoid contact with others. They should then return to normal activities only if well enough and don't have a temperature. For children testing positive for COVID-19, they should stay at home for 3 days and avoid contact with others. They should then return to school and normal activities only if well enough and don't have a temperature. If we are made aware of any cases, we will continue to notify you so you know and can monitor your child for symptoms.