Here is the music video about kindness we watched in assemblies this week. What message in the song lyrics stands out to you?
And here is the other video we watched. What can you do to be like number 50 this week?
Word of the Week Challenge: incandescent
This week’s new word of the week, suggested by a teacher and chosen by the children is…
incandescent
This word is an adjective that can describe an object that is glowing with light because it is hot, like a light bulb. But it can also describe a person who is so full of happy emotions, it’s almost like they are glowing!
So, for example…
The incandescent lava flowed down the volcano.
or
The pupil was incandescent with pride when he showed his writing to Mr Poyton and they compared it to work from September.
That last one is a true story! See below. What amazing progress!
Word of the Week Challenge: mortified
Suggested by a Year 5 pupil this week, our new whole school word of the week is…
mortified (adjective)
Meaning: very embarrassed or ashamed.
Example: She was mortified when her dad danced at the disco!
Can you use mortified in sentence this week? Post a comment below with an example sentence.
Mr Poyton
World Book Day 2019
Thank you to all families who helped create such fantastic World Book Day costumes. Find out more and see more photos here.
We revisited one of our favourite poems for reflection time in assembly. Can you leave a comment below to recommend a book that made you feel like the poet does…?
I Opened a Book – by Julia Donalson
I opened a book and in I strode
Now nobody can find me.
I’ve left my chair, my house, my road,
My town and my world behind me.
I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring,
I’ve swallowed the magic potion.
I’ve fought with a dragon, dined with a king
And dived in a bottomless ocean.
I opened a book and made some friends.
I shared their tears and laughter
And followed their road with its bumps and bends
To the happily ever after.
I finished my book and out I came.
The cloak can no longer hide me.
My chair and my house are just the same,
But I have a book inside me.
Word of the Week Challenge: meticulous
As voted for by our Friday assembly audience, our new whole school word of the week is…
meticulous (adjective)
Meaning: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example: The insect designs on his Book Day costume were painted on with with meticulous care.
Can you leave a comment below using meticulous in a sentence?
Mr Poyton
Word of the Week Challenge: apprehensive
Our brand new whole school word of the week, voted for by pupils, is…
apprehensive (adjective)
Meaning: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example: “He felt apprehensive about walking through the woods.”
Synonyms: anxious, alarmed, worried, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated, restless, edgy, on edge, fidgety, tense, stressed, neurotic, panicky…
Can you use apprehensive in conversation before next Friday’s assembly? Or, even better, can you use it correctly in your writing?
Try leaving a comment below with a sentence that includes apprehensive.
Mr Poyton
What makes a good friend?
In our assemblies this Tuesday we watched a video about unlikely animal friends and discussed what we need (and don’t need) in a good friend.
Children said they look for someone…
- thoughtful
- kind
- helpful
- honest
- who is a good listener
- with a good (but kind) sense of humour
Can you add to this list by posting a comment below…?
We Are Problem Solvers!
In the KS2 assembly today we talked about being independent problem solvers.
We watched this video about an amazing, problem solving crow…
I asked the children what they do when they are stuck on a challenge in class. It is OK to ask an adult or your partner for help but neither of those solutions really help us become independent, confident problem solvers.
Children told me they…
- look back at the Lesson Objective and Steps to Success
- look back at the screen, flipchart or whiteboard
- look at the Working Wall
- look at and use the resources at their tables
- just persevere and try again a different way
I thought these were great answers. Can you leave a comment below with any other top tips or an example of a time you were stuck and what helped you then?
Mr Poyton
Word of the Week Challenge: courageous
Last week’s Word of the Week was a tough one! You may be more familiar with this week’s word. But can you use it correctly in your conversations and writing this week?
courageous
adjective
Meaning: not scared of challenge or danger; brave.
Example: ‘The courageous princess calmed the snarling dragon by stroking it’s snout’.
Our reflection time poem today was on the theme of courage, perseverance and a word we know well, resilience. Here it is…
See It Through
By Edgar Albert Guest
When you’re up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it’s vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do;
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don’t let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you’re beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don’t give up, whatever you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
Safer Internet Day 2019
Tuesday 5th February was Safer Internet Day. In both assemblies I asked the children their top tips for keeping safe online.
Reception and Key Stage 1 said…
- Always tell an adult you trust when you are worried.
- Never talk to strangers.
- Don’t click on links in messages or emails from strangers.
- Show strange messages and emails to a trusted adult and then delete them
- Make sure you are being kind and don’t reply to unkind messages.
Key Stage 2 said…
- Delete pop ups but show trusted adults as soon as possible.
- Ask parents about virus protection.
- Set passcodes for phones and tablets and passwords for laptops and PCs.
- Keep all passwords private except for mum and dad.
- Make passwords strong (e.g. include capitals and numbers). Easy for you to remember but not easy for others to guess.
- Don’t talk to strangers and delete emails and messages from strangers after showing parents
Can you add any more tips below?
Stay safe (and kind) as you enjoy the internet and the amazing technology we are so lucky to have.
Mr Poyton