Year 2 have been learning about the NSPCC Pants rules in PSHE this week. We loved learning the Pantosaurus song and the we designed our own pants!
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In Year 4, we have discussed the concept of the way an individual’s attitude and actions can make a difference to the class team. We also explored the concept of inclusion and exclusion and all agreed that feeling included allows an individual to feel that they belong. We then shared our own definitions of what Teamwork is…
Standing up for each other
Inclusion
Respect
Being kind
Working together
Feeling Safe
The children went on to identify all of the individuals who are a part of the Christopher Pickering Community and realised that in order for our school to function effectively that everyone works together as a TEAM!
For Mental Health Week 2022, as a class we explored the question ‘What is Mental Health?’ We worked collaboratively to arrange and array of situations which may impact on either our physical and mental health or in some instances both.
This week out sports scholarship group took part in a dance workshop. Dance instructor Leisel Cobby spent the afternoon working with children to choreograph a dance in response to a piece of modern music. A huge well done to those children who pushed themselves out of their comfort zone and really got stuck into this activity. Video coming soon!
Farai, Y5, leading from the front.
Rehearsing hard for the final performance
A tiring but thoroughly enjoyable afternoon!
In Year 4 this term, we are exploring what it means to a follower of a faith to belong to their community. So far, the children have explored what it means to belong to the Jewish Community by listening to Charlie, a young boy, who feels immensely proud of his faith and demonstrates upmost respect to the Jewish rules, values, traditions and customs it imparts.
You can access the link below to see how Charlie has helped us gain new knowledge about his religious community:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-studies-ks2-what-is-judaism/zfbhf4j
To extend our learning, we explored various symbols which have significant meaning for the Jewish Community such as the Torah (Hebrew Bible), the Kippah (a hat worn by men and boys in the Synagogue), the Tallit (a prayer shawl), the Menorah (a candelabrum) and the Kiddush Cup (used in special ceremonies/blessings). This led to a discussion of the symbols we see in our everyday life and the meanings they have within our own communities that we belong to.
We all feel that Charlie has helped us to understand better how he, as a follower of the Jewish faith, feels about belonging to his religious community and as a result can compare his feelings with those of our own in relation to the communities we all belong to eg: Family, Friends, Clubs, Christopher Pickering, Phase 3/4 and many more. Thanks Charlie!
Y4E have thoroughly enjoyed their Badminton lessons with our visitor Paul Pratt this term. We have learnt how to hold the racket using a forehand and backhand (thumb grip), how to present and hold the shuttle and perfected our stance (T position). After lots of practice both independently and with a partner, we were able to demonstrate our skills in a volley.
Thank-you Paul for the skills you have taught us.
Tonight, the boys started their defence of the seven-aside league title. Being league holders and Champion Leagues winners, there was pressure on the boys to perform but they beat a determined Francis Askew in all four games.
Well done boys keep up the hard work.
A solid performance from Farai, Alex, Harrie, Kye, Ashton (c) Harry, Ethan and Ewan (L-R)
Tonight out boys attended their HAS seven-aside qualifying event. It was their first games of the year and with some new players in the team, we were unsure of how they would perform. However, they quickly got to grips with their new positions and settled into their games, winning all the them comfortably.
The boys now progress onto the Humberside finals in November. Good luck boys and well done!
U11s boys: (L-R) Kye S, Harry Y, Farai G, Ewan D, Alex P, Harrie G & Ashton R
This afternoon, 10 children from Y56 represented CPPS in Hull Active Schools Cross Country Championships. These children were selected to represent the school due to their finishing times at the intra-house race at school last week.
The conditions this year were the worst I have ever seen it! The rain held back a little for the boys race, but he wind was still howling throughout. The girls race was another level – a huge rain storm descended which soon became hail and sleet. Some girls gave up half way round due to the conditions. However, all of our girls dug deep and reached the finish.
We will have to await the results for the team events but on the day, Y5’s Jack S finished third place and came away with a bronze medal.
Well done to all children – you did amazing in challenging conditions!
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Sheltering before the races started!
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The boys post race: (L-R) Harrie G, Vinnie A, Jack S, Max W & Archie C
The girls post race: (L-R) Alesha L, Lola F, X, Fatima R, Olivia S
Special mention to Vinnie and Archie who braved the storm to help HAS to clear up cones and markers after the races.
Key Stage One were very excited to welcome our parents, grandparents and carers into school this week. We impressed them with our Phonics skills in a Speed Sound session and then we read a book to them.
To end the session we shared a book for pleasure with them from our class libraries.
It was lots of fun! We love to read in KS1!