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  • Courage Values Awards - Oct 2024

    Published 28/10/24

    On Friday, we all shared in our two values awards assemblies. These termly, assemblies help to celebrate each of our six different school values. This term's focus value was COURAGE. Mr Horsley led the proceedings and the dancing! It was great to see how all the children help to support and share in the successes of the two COURAGE value winners from each class.


    Each teacher was invited to say a few words about how they had chosen their winners. In addition, Miss Wagstaff, now famed for her poems at such assemblies, shared one that she had found to match the occasion.

    Courage

    Courage to speak up,

    Courage to stand up.

    Courage to say yes,

    Courage to say no.

     

    Courage to make a change,

    to view something in a new light,

    courage to let go,

    courage to go after.

     

    Courage to start, courage to end.

    Courage to walk away, to sit still,

    courage to grow.

    Courage, also, to stop.

     

    Everything begins with courage.

    By Nicole Warner.


    Photos of the Courage Value Award winners

    Foundation Stage awarded their winners separately this time, but will be in the main Values Assemblies in December for the KINDNESS awards.

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  • Blue Butterfly Competition

    Published 25/10/24

    The Blue Butterfly image is extremely important at Woodland View because it symbolises all of the ways we can stay safe. The children know, if you get that butterfly feeling in your tummy, something may not feel right and you may be in a situation that isn't healthy, happy or safe. 

    This was an optional challenge but, as always, we had an overwhelming number of entrants. 

    Here is a video montage for you to watch and marvel at the creative range of posters we had.

    These posters will help remind our children what to do if they are worried or need help.

    Well done to everyone who took part and thank you for the time and effort that went into making them.

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  • Headteacher Newsletter 431

    Published 21/10/24

    Dear parents, please read on to find out about parent governor vacancies, this Thursday's cake sale, parent events in school, and more...

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  • Headteacher Newsletter 430

    Published 27/09/24

    Dear parents, please read on to find out about Year Group Guide Videos, our exciting Conflict Charity Project, Wearing Yellow for Mental Health, Black History Month, School Blogs and Key Dates.

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  • Headteacher Newsletter 429

    Published 06/09/24

    Dear parents, 

    WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a fantastic summer with your family. We have loved welcoming the children back to school this week and seeing them settle in so quickly!
     

    Our Curriculum

    Our whole school curriculum is designed around four curriculum drivers - conflict, culture, communication and conservation. Each of these four drivers act as a focal point to help pupils acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values of the National Curriculum to become more globally aware, educated citizens. Our children learn from the past to help shape a better future.
     

    Our Curriculum Theme for this term is…Conflict 

    Throughout this theme, we shape learning tasks to enable children to understand what conflict is, why it exists, the difference between positive and negative conflict; before linking this understanding to why conflict remains a global issue. 

    We want our children to learn how to handle disagreements constructively and resolve their differences in a positive manner. Conflict can be seen as an opportunity for learning about and understanding our differences. We can all live harmoniously, despite conflicts, as long as we know how to responsibly manage these struggles.
     

    Parental Engagement for the year ahead  

    The results of our recent Parent Survey were fantastic, with all statements being agreed by over 91%. Two of the lower outcomes were:
    The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year - 93% agree
    The school lets me know how my child is doing - 92% agree
    Although these percentages are still very high, our aim is always 100%
    Therefore, below is a table of information outlining some of the ways in which we plan to let you know how your child is doing and what they are learning. You may wish to update your family calendars! 
     

    Date

    Event

    Details

    Monday 16th September 3.15-3.45pm

    New Class Drop-ins

    A chance to visit your child’s new classroom

    Monday 7th October 6pm

    FS Curriculum Meeting

    Foundation Stage parents

    Tuesday 5th November 3.30-6.30pm

    Thursday 7th November 5.30-8.30pm

    Parents’ Evening

    Parents’ Evening

    Progress Meetings 

    Progress Meetings 

    Monday 11th November 9-9.30am

    Tuesday 12th November 9-9.30am

    Wednesday 13th November 9-9.30am

    Thursday 14th November 9-9.30am

    Friday 15th November 9-9.30am

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Year 1 - Phonics Focus

    Years 2 and 4 - Spellings Focus

    Foundation Stage - Phonics Focus

    Years 5 and 6 - Spellings Focus

    Year 3 - Spellings Focus

    Monday 20th January 6pm

    Residential Meeting

    Year 6 parents

    Tuesday 4th February 3.30-6.30pm

    Thursday 6th February 5.30-8.30pm

    Year 6 Parents’ Evening

    Year 6 Parents’ Evening

    Year 6 parents only

    Year 6 Parents’ Evening

    Monday 10th March 2.30-3pm

    Tuesday 11th March 2.30-3pm

    Wednesday 12th March 2.30-3pm

    Thursday 13th March 2.30-3pm

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Achieve with Me

    Year 1 and 3 - Wider Curriculum

    Years 2 and 4 - Wider Curriculum

    Foundation Stage - Wider Curriculum

    Years 5 and 6 - Wider Curriculum

    Tuesday 25th March 3.30-6.30pm

    Thursday 27th March 5.30-8.30pm

    Parents’ Evening 

    Parents’ Evening

    Progress Meetings for Years FS-5

    Progress Meetings for Years FS-5

    Monday 28th April 6pm

    Google Classroom Meeting

    Year 2 parents

    Monday 7th July 2.30-3pm

    Tuesday 8th July 2.30-3pm

    Wednesday 9th July 2.30-3pm

    Thursday 10th July 2.30-3pm

    Open View

    Open View

    Open View

    Open View

    Year 1 and 3 - Book Looks 

    Years 2 and 4 - Book Looks

    Foundation Stage - Book Looks

    Years 5 and 6 - Book Looks

    For information on our curriculum, please see https://www.wvps.northants.sch.uk/page/?title=Curriculum&pid=9 
    As always, teachers will be blogging each week to show you a range of learning experiences across all subjects. Your child’s class teacher will be posting their first blog of the year next week.
    Coming soonall year groups are preparing Year Group Guide Videos which I will share with you when they are ready.
     

    Homework 

    The children will be bringing home their first reading books very soon so they can continue with their reading progress at home. These will be accompanied by their new Reading Records or Logs. Make sure you read the information inside so that you know how to support your child with reading at home.

    General homework information will be shared next week with homework starting from the 16th September. Homework Club will also begin from the week beginning 16th September on Mondays and Thursdays 8.15-8.45am for any Key Stage 2 children who have struggled to complete any tasks at home.

    Clubs from Staff and External Providers

    As always, we aim to offer a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. Many of our staff run clubs before school, at lunchtimes and after school (free of charge). I am thankful to any member of staff who gives up their time to provide wonderful opportunities for the children. 
    Some of the clubs led by staff last year included: Strictly Dancing (Y2-6), Dance (Y4-6), Drama (Y6), Choir (Y2-6), Sticker Club, Netball (Y6), Football (Y5&6), NfL (Y6).
    Children will be informed of lunch clubs when they begin, and parents will be informed of before or after school clubs.
     

    Our plan for clubs led by external providers is outlined below. Some have already started, others will be starting soon. Communication for all of these comes separately.

    *Craft Barn Club is hoping to offer Y4-6 children opportunities later in the year

     

    Key Dates

    Monday 16th September - Parent Drop-in opportunity - 3.15-3.45pm 
    Tuesday 17th September - Flu Immunisation for children in school (see previous Ping Bulletin for details)
    Monday 7th October - Curriculum Evening for Foundation Stage parents - 6pm in school
    Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th October - Individual and Sibling School Photograph Days
    Friday 25th October - School Term Ends

    Yours sincerely,
    Mark Horsley
    Headteacher
     

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  • Headteacher Newsletter 428

    Published 22/08/24

    Dear parents, please read on for some start of school reminders.

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  • Y6 Leavers

    Published 19/07/24

    You may be intrigued to find out more about our Year 6 leavers this year. There were two performances this week for parents to attend and the Year 6s were magnificent. They used songs, dance, poems and speech to tell the story of their time at our school. The leavers this year was based around the book - Maybe.

    You can see some images of our leavers below as well as links to some of their videos used in the performance. Best of luck to all of our leaving Year 6s. We wish you the very best for the future. Remember you are always a child of Woodland View, so feel free to come and visit us any time!

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  • Headteacher End of Year Message

    Published 18/07/24

    19th July 2024.

    Dear parents,

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  • Headteacher Newsletter 427

    Published 11/07/24

    Dear parents, please read on for the latest Woodland View news, including Election Day, Summer Reading Challenge, the School Website and Parent Survey.

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  • NFL Flag Success

    Published 05/07/24

    On Wednesday, a team of Year 6 children represented the school, county and East Midlands region at the NFL Flag National Championships! This was an amazing achievement and first in school history! The competition was organised by the NFL and took place at Loughborough University. The team had previously won at both county and regional level without losing a game.

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  • Strictly Schools Dance Competition

    Published 24/06/24

    Strictly Schools Dance Competition

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  • Headteacher Newsletter No.426

    Published 24/06/24

    Hot Weather

    You’ll be aware that the weather has warmed up considerably in recent days and this looks to continue this week! As wonderful as the sunshine is, we have some key messages and reminders to help keep the children protected.


    On hotter days, we will:

    • Limit the time children spend outside, and encourage them to stay in the shade and not run around too much
    • Remind children to keep drinking through the day
    • Ask children to remove jumpers, cardigans, PE hoodies and ties (for Y5/6)
    • Pull the blinds in classrooms to block out the sun
    • Keep rooms well ventilated, including using fans
    • Remind children to wear hats outside 

    Parents please:

    • Apply sunscreen on your child before school
    • Make sure they have a refillable drink
    • Provide a hat
    • Discourage jumpers, cardigans, PE hoodies

    Key Events

    As we enter the final stretch of the school year, there are still many exciting school events coming up! 
     

    Today - Cinema Club - straight after school and finishing at 5pm. The children will enjoy a hotdog and drink whilst watching a popular film with their friends. All money raised goes to the wonderful Friends of Woodland View.
     

    This week - Sports Days - Thursday morning for Foundation Stage (9-10.15am) and Years 1&2 (10.15am-12.15pm). Friday morning for Years 5&6 (9-11.30am) and Friday afternoon for Years 3&4 (12.50-3.10pm). Children must wear PE kits on their Sports Day. If you are coming to watch, please arrive at the usual drop-off gate at the start time. You may bring outdoor chairs and picnic blankets if you wish, and there will be refreshments available so you may want to bring your purse or wallet! We are keeping an eye on the weather forecast for this event but it is likely to go ahead as planned. Please ensure your child is prepared for the heat, as per the instruction in this newsletter.

    Week beginning 8th July - Open View sessions for all classes. Please see the days and times below (previously shared) to ensure you don’t miss this lovely opportunity to sit with your child, in the sunshine, and see the wonderful work they have produced this year!
     

    Friday 12th July - our annual Summer Fayre begins straight after school and finishes at 5pm. With games, raffles, tombolas, refreshments and music, this is a summer treat not to miss!

    Friday 19th July - Leavers’ Guard of Honour at 3pm - all parents are invited to see the children and staff create our infamous Guard of Honour on the field for the Year 6 children to go through on their final day at Woodland View! 

    More Sport Success

    Our sporting success has continued in the last couple of weeks as our Year 6 Girls cricket teams finished 3rd and 4th out of 16 schools at District Level. 


    Our Year 6 Netball teams finished 1st and 2nd out of 14 schools at District Level, which now means both squads qualify for the County Finals next week. This feat of two teams from the same school qualifying for a County competition in the same event has never been done before in Northamptonshire School Sport!  

     
    Finally, our NFL American Football Flag squad won their Regional Event recently which means they are competing at the National Event on Wednesday against teams from across the country! This is the first time a school team has reached National Level. 


    Well done to the hugely talented and committed children for their preparation and performance at these events! Mr Willars, Mrs Walker, myself and Mr Johnson have been the coaches across these squads - and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with the pupils!

    Strictly Dancers

    Our Strictly Dance squads were out and competing last weekend. Follow the link for more information:

    https://www.wvps.northants.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=52

    School Blogs

    For more news on what is happening in your child’s class, please check out the school blogs page at https://www.wvps.northants.sch.uk/page/?title=Year+Group+Blogs&pid=75

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