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

Nativity

Just watched the amazing 'Prickly Hay' performance.
The children spoke clearly and remembered all their lines.
The teachers have obviously spent a lot of time and effort. Thank you very much.
Mark Phipps

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Safeguarding

On January 6th, at Paul's invitation, Dorset County  Children's Safeguarding Officer, Angela Burr, came into school to spend the morning with Paul and me. My presence was part of my responsibility as Nominated Governor for Child Protection. Angela's first words as she came through into Paul's office were immediately encouraging. She was impressed with the arrangement and monitoring of the main entrance lobby. This set and maintained the standard.

It was a morning well spent. Paul, clearly organised as always, had everything to hand and he and Angela were checking that everything was in order, with the odd interjected question from me seeking  clarification. With one or two minor tweaks,  everything was impressively as  it should be; the priority being that our children are safe and secure in an environment which cares. A few days later Angela sent a useful report to Paul of our meeting. Our governing body is accountable for ensuring that the school has effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place and has a monitoring responsibility for this, which is why Paul and I meet regularly on this subject. I was able to report to the governors that all was, to my mind, exemplary.

Jenny Haywood - Nominated Governor for Child Protection