Celebrating Success

What I love about being a Headteacher are the visits I receive from pupils showing me what they have recently learned in class. This week has been no exception. I have had regular knocks on my door from proud children desperate to tell me why they have been sent down to see me. I thought it would be nice to share some of these stories with you.

Leo, Callum and Mary had demonstrated excellent knowledge in their science lesson with Mrs Donald. They were able to tell me what scientific words like soluble and viscosity meant. Fantastic!

Tegan and Aliye were proud to tell me that they had been supporting other children in their class with their learning. They are excellent role models!

Jude was delighted to show me what Ozzie the Owl had got up to when he visited Jude for the weekend. He was very proud of the pictures and writing he had completed with the help of his family. Ozzie looked like he had a great time and Jude seemed pleased to get a chance to sit in my chair!

Charlie amazed me with his science book. He was able to tell me what he had learned from the experiment he had completed on separating mixtures.
 

I am very proud of all our pupils and the hard work they put into their learning. 

Rona Mackie

Headteacher

Amazing Achievements at Guildford Grove

Guildford Grove seem to be on a bit of a winning streak at the moment. I was delighted to hear that two of our pupils had been chosen as runners up for our Member of Parliament's annual Christmas card. Well done to Alisha-Mea from 1T and Chantelle Miles from 5J for their fantastic designs. 

Another big well done to Miriam Perez from 5B. She was picked as a winner of a 'Road Safety Banner' competition. She was one of just 12 national winners across the UK and this is the second time Guildford Grove has won the competition. On Monday, representatives from the competition presented Miriam with an engraved cup and presented the school with a large banner of Miriam's design. You can see her design on our school fence. Well done Miriam!

What fantastic achievements!

Rona Mackie
Headteacher

Our Foundation Stage

This week, I was lucky enough to observe lots of fantastic teaching and learning in the Foundation Stage. I was really proud to see our youngest pupils so engaged in all their learning. I enjoyed watching lessons in maths, writing, phonics and understanding the world with both our Reception and  Nursery pupils. The children displayed excellent learning habits and showed great progress. When I popped back to see them later on that day, the children could still tell me what they had learned in the earlier session. Amazing! 

Lewis from Sunflowers showing his writing

Jolie had written a list of all the things that had kept Mr Bear awake in Peace At Last

Tilly had worked incredibly well and had even attempted to spell aeroplane!

Tilly's work up close

Mrs Gale teaching writing

Martin learning about his five senses

Louie showed me he could remember one of the five senses he had learned. He told me his ears help him to hear

Harry showed me he remembered the letter 'l' that he had learned in his morning phonics session

Mason showed me he had remembered all his numbers from 1 to 10

Next week, our Year 5 pupils are very much looking forward to going to Sayers' Croft for their residential. I walked in on their meeting this week where they were able to ask Mr Bibby questions about the trip. They all looked very excited. The school will be very quiet this week!

Also this week, we will be holding our Remembrance Assembly. Mrs Curtis and her group of helpers, have worked hard this week to get our poppy installation up onto the school fence. Many members of the community, not just from the school, have helped to create the poppies and I'm sure you will agree that it makes a very beautiful display for a very important event.

Many thanks,

Rona Mackie

Headteacher