Moira's Year, 2017

On Thursday 30 March I attended oral language PD based on the new The Oral Language Book  by Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey, with Julia and Louise. The ideas in the book really energised and engaged me and I intend to incorporate some in literacy/library time. Particular things I want to follow up with initially are: * developing listening skills * using drama to enhance oral language

Yes, it was that time again - time to re-validate my first aid qualifications.  So I booked in with Red Cross and was off to Birmingham Drive in the Term 2-3 holidays. It was great to see that I had actually remembered so much - it's amazing what comes back to you. There were a couple of  teachers from other school on the same course, so it was good to exchange ideas, etc.

At the end of Term 1 and again at the end of Term 2, we surveyed our learners to see what was working well for them and what they would like to change if they could.  Here's the feedback they gave us: End of Term 1 feedback End of Term 2 feedback On both occasions, we were pleased to read of so many positives from the learners.  We took on board what they said in Term 1, and included more sport and PE in Term 2 and also more device use, as this really engages them. From Term 2's review, we saw that we needed to keep changing it up, offering choices for the children and continue to work on the engagement and focus of the Year 6 boys, as their behaviour choices impact on the whole community.