Winterton PrimarySchool & Nursery

Congratulations to our children who achieved Learning Characteristic of the Week and Citizen of the Week certificates. In Thursday's Assembly, Mrs Waters presented these certificates to children, who have been chosen by their class teacher, for either excellent progress in a particular subject or for displaying one of our Learning Characteristics. During this assembly, we also celebrated good attendance and sporting achievements. Well done everyone!

This week, Barnby and North Cove Primary School have been staying in our Field Study Centre. During the day they've been out on many excursions, but today they arranged time to play football matches against the children in Shark Class. We had both a girls' and a boys' match, and they were brilliant! Great sportsmanship, fantastic ability, and of course lots of active fun for everyone involved. We have a few more matches coming up against the other Consortium Trust schools that are coming to stay, and we're really looking forward to them!

We chose The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett as the inspiration for designing our new garden area in school Our courtyard was once a little untidy and overgrown, much like the garden Mary discovers in the story. But just like in the book, it was simply waiting to be cared for again. The red brick walls, twisting ivy and hidden corners helped us recreate the feeling of a magical secret space. To bring the story to life, we added an arch with climbing roses, colourful flowerbeds, bug houses and bird-friendly features. We hope, like Mary and Dickon, we can continue transforming our courtyard into a vibrant garden full of colour, wildlife and joy

Looking for something fun this half term? Why not go along to the Winterton Church Open Day on Saturday 23rd May! Guided churchyard tours Climb the church tower Piano recital Historic books, maps & displays Refreshments available A great day out for the whole family with lots to see and do!

Does your child love to sing and dance? Why not bring a bit of rhythm into their maths practice! TTRS has another brilliant resource to help build fluency in a fun and engaging way. Check out Rocking and Rolling Numbers for catchy, sing-along maths videos that help children learn their times tables through music: https://rockingandrollingnumbers.com/ It's a great way to mix things up and keep children motivated while practising those all-important multiplication facts. Remember – just 3 minutes a day on TTRS (or singing along!) can make a huge difference to your child's confidence and fluency.

Times Tables Rock Stars & NumBots – Troubleshooting FAQs Q) My child does not have an iPad. A) Don't worry - the TTRS and NumBots apps can be downloaded on android devices as well (for free). Both TTRS and NumBots work on laptops or computers too. We recommend practicing on a tablet where possible as children in Year 4 complete the Multiplication Check using an iPad each June. Q) We have internet and connectivity issues A) If you are having issues with technology and devices, class teachers will be happy to provide printed challenges to support your child's multiplication journey at home.

Congratulations to our children who achieved Learning Characteristic of the Week and Citizen of the Week certificates. In Thursday's Assembly, Mrs Waters presented these certificates to children, who have been chosen by their class teacher, for either excellent progress in a particular subject or for displaying one of our Learning Characteristics. During this assembly, we also celebrated good attendance and sporting achievements. Well done everyone!

A huge well done to all of our Year 6 pupils, who approached their SATs this week with confidence, resilience and great maturity. We are incredibly proud of the positive attitude and determination they have shown throughout. A special thank you to Miss Bane for her hard work, dedication and support in preparing and guiding the pupils, and also to our brilliant volunteers who gave up their time to support the children during the week. Well done, Year 6!

Times Tables Rock Stars & NumBots – Troubleshooting FAQs Q) My child cannot log in. A) If your child is struggling to log in to TTRS or NumBots, their login details can be found in their reading record books and folders. If these aren't available, don't worry – teachers can easily provide new login details Q) What game should they play on TTRS? A) There are lots of different game modes, each designed to practise different skills. Miss Bane sets specific goals each month for each class, but honestly – all game play is helpful and builds fluency! Have a look at the Game Mode information in this post to guide you.