Head of Primary Message Week 3

Michael Everett
Sep 6, 2024
4 min read

What an incredible week it has been. From the moment the school bell rang at 7:20am on Monday morning, it’s been non-stop, with every learning space buzzing with energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm. I’m thrilled to share that this week has been packed with fantastic learning experiences across all year groups. The pace has been fast, but our students and staff have risen to the challenge, demonstrating resilience and a passion for learning.

Whether it was the hands-on science experiments, creative writing projects, or the collaborative group tasks that stretched students’ thinking, there has been an atmosphere of excitement and discovery.

House Challenge Day 🟡 🔴 🟢 🔵 👏

We hosted an exciting and memorable House Challenge Day this week, bringing together participants from Sangang, Penyu, Ingkat and Beruang houses for a day of healthy competition, team spirit, and most importantly, fun. The event was filled with energy as everyone embraced the various challenges set up by Mr Hick and the House Captains, showcasing not just their skills but also their camaraderie and sportsmanship.

From physical challenges to mental puzzles and creative tasks, the range of activities ensured that everyone could participate and contribute their strengths. The teamwork and collaboration were inspiring to see, with participants encouraging each other and celebrating every small win along the way.

A special congratulations to Sangang House on their inaugural win. After we added all the points from Year 1 to Year 6, they took the overall Primary win. We look forward to the next House Challenge day next term.

Primary House Points

Recent Notifications 📢

The latest important information for parents.

Parent Workshops 👥

By providing opportunities for engagement, we create a partnership that benefits the overall wellbeing and development of every child in Early Years. We know that facilitating parent workshops fosters a strong home-school connection and provides parents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support their child's growth.

We were delighted to host Reception parents this week for a workshop focusing on Phonics and Maths. This was a great way to find out how we teach Phonics and Maths in Reception and what Reception parents can expect this year. 🗓️ Next week, we will also be inviting Pre Kindy, Kindy & Reception parents to join us as we welcome a nutritionist to share top tips and explore early years snacks and lunches. We will also be hosting a session exploring the Early Learning Goals with an aim to answer the question: What is my child learning and why is this so important for future academic success?

Parental Control 👍

We know that parents are always looking for ways to ensure their children are safe online. I would like to highly recommend Common Sense Media.

Common Sense Media is popular among parents because it provides detailed reviews and ratings for movies, TV shows, games, apps, books, and more. Parents can easily determine whether content is suitable for their child based on age recommendations, making it easier to filter out inappropriate material. The website and app also provide insights beyond standard ratings, such as details about themes, providing parents with a clear understanding of the content before allowing their children to view. There are also educational value ratings, as well as tools and articles that offer advice on navigating media consumption, managing screen time, and promoting digital well-being.

It's been a busy week 🤩

This week Year 6 have been analysing adverbs and adverbials, Year 5 have been experimenting with air resistance 🪂, Year 4 have returned to ancient times, Year 3 have been writing narratives ✏️, Year 2 have created an Antarctica scene 🧊❄️, Year 1 have been counting and recognising numerals, Reception have been developing physical literacy in their PE lessons, Kindy have been taking turns and helping each other, and Pre Kindy have been happily exploring different areas with mini beasts 🐝 🦋 🐞 🪲 🦗 and our comprehensive ECA programme has started.

ISB Primary Stories 🎙️

Podcast stories are great for all the family, whether at home, in the car or out and about. Take a break from screens and enjoy a great adventure. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by the voices of the future. This week, Max reads his original poem: Family.

Family by Max (Yr6) ISB Primary Stories

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From the archive... 🗂️

Each week, I will also share a story from the ISB Primary Stories archive. This week, Mr David reads The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak. Something very silly... 🙃