SDG Meeting

The school development group met this evening. As ever there has been lots of work done by both pupils and staff.
The curriculum has been enriched with the opening of the library with the visit of an author, chicks being hatched in Reception and Enterprise week running currently.

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Meeting with Mr Lavis

Had a good meeting with Paul. We met for nearly two hours discussing, amongst other things the progress the pupils are making and how we can ensure all pupils are making good progress.
It was morning morning first thing, the school was incredibly quiet and pupils were focused on their learning.

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Year 1 Stories

 

I visit Miss King and the Year 1 children every Monday morning.

Today was special because as well as hearing children read I had the opportunity to read their well written stories.

It all started with a story map or plan on which the children recorded their first ideas about characters and actions.

So when they wrote the final version they had this plan to help them along.

All the amazing stories are on display in the classroom.

Well done Year 1.

 

Kate Melvin

Year 1 Stories

 

Better reading partners

 

Better reading partners

 BOOSTING READING POTENTIAL IN BLANDFORD ST MARY SCHOOL

 

 

Parent helpers, teaching assistants and two school governors have been involved in a training course to support and motivate children to become competent and independent readers.

 

The aim of the course is to boost pupil’s reading potential so they become effective readers who read with understanding and enjoyment.

 

As adult learners we know how important it is to update our own skills. This course has certainly boosted our knowledge of the reading process and will make us more effective support partners in school.

 

Kate Melvin

23/02/12

Book Day

Wednesday 7^th March 20012 was an important day inBlandford StMaryPrimary School.

Kathryn White, a successful children’s author, came to school to inspire and capture children’s imagination by sharing her stories with them.

She brought her characters, settings and plots to life through reading, discussing, questioning and through the medium of art.

A memorable time was had by all!

Wednesday was important for another reason………….the new school library system was up and running for the first time. Children can now browse and choose from a wonderful selection of books.

The Dewey Classification System is used nationwide so the children will become familiar with it and be able to use libraries all over the country.

Kate Melvin

Foundation Governor

Library Launch & Reading Workshops 7th March

I had the opportunity to sit in on part of the reading workshop by Kathryn White yesterday involving year 6 and it was easy to see that she managed to capture their imagination as it was so quiet as she was reading to them. I also noticed that a lot of the children dressed up as characters from their favourite books and some of the costumes were marvellous Thank you all for making it such a wonderful day