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Superwriters!
Wed 06 Dec 2023Super Writers’ assembly: The Super Writer awards are nominated each term for the most improved girl and boy in each class. Anyone can win the award as EVERYONE (however good) can improve. You can win the award several times over, as long as you are continuing to improve!
In the award winner’s assembly, Ms Lampard explained to the children that there are two jobs to do when you are writing at school. The first job is the author - the ideas person who has to get the story/facts told. The second job is to be an editor - to go back through it and correct spellings, vocabulary choices, the organisation of ideas, the presentation and punctuation. In the adult world these are two distinct jobs - author and editor and are usually done by two separate people. At school we ask children to do both jobs and often it is the editing job that is hard after children have invested time, energy and their emotions into their writing to then pick it apart and try to improve it further. It was lovely that so many parents/carers of the winners could attend the assembly to see the children receive their medals and hear their citations. (Article 28, the right to an education and Article 29: goals of education.)
All the winners of the most improved writer awards have been working so hard on improving their work. The winners this time are:
R Shakespeare
Amaya P
Noah L
R Darling
Hugo
Scarlett
1 Bannister
Olivia V
Max
1 Seacole
Frank
Matilda
2 Morris
Stevie
Shehryar
2 Nightingale
Adriele
Leo
3 Bowie
Ana
Lewis
3 Potter
Harry
Saskia
4 Brunel
Millie
James
4 Ennis-Hill
Uzay
Amelia
5 Hawking
Sophia
Benedict
5 Bronte
Katie
Tyler
6 Darwin
Zhion
Hasan
6 Pankhurst
Jessica
Rocco
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Rights Respecting Councillors visit the Houses of Parliament
Mon 04 Dec 2023Eighteen members of the Rights Respecting School Council visited the Palace of Westminster today where they were given a guided tour taking in the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Westminster Hall.
In addition, the children took part in a debating workshop helping them to understand more about how the democratic process works.
Local MP, the Rt Hon. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, joined in with the workshop session taking time to answer questions about his life in Parliament.
Year 4 councillor, Alfie, was particularly pleased about meeting Chingford's MP when he found out that he is supporting efforts to help Ralph Tatham, a 3 year-old toddler from Chingford whose family are seeking urgent support for a serious medical condition he is struggling with. Alfie commented, "My brother is helping to raise awareness about Ralph's situation. At the recent school Christmas Fair he managed to raise quite a bit of money to help the campaign to support Ralph."
Alfie added, "It's good to know that someone as important as Sir Iain Duncan Smith is supporting the cause."
Year 6 councillor, Emma, really enjoyed the workshop session. "Everyone got to share their views on a debate about meat-free dinners at school," she commented, adding, "it was especially good to listen to different opinions and views of our councillors and the way they articulated them."
Ana from Year 3 was very impressed by the beauty of the building saying, “I found out that some parts of Westminster Hall are over 900 years old which blows my mind!"
This was the second Rights Respecting School Council visit this term following on from November's trip to New City Hall, home of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. Next term the councillors will be visiting Walthamstow Town Hall to meet the borough's mayor and find out how Waltham Forest is governed.
(Article 13:freedom of expression)
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First Holy Communion
Sun 03 Dec 2023Tabitha received her first Holy Communion last Sunday the 3rd of December.
She did very well and was rightly very proud of herself, and we were all so pleased for her.(Article 14: freedom of thought, belief and religion)
This photo of is of her from the day, so the school and wider community can celebrate with her. Fr Justin said that Tabitha did very well.
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‘Les Misérables’ (Schools Edition)
Wed 29 Nov 2023Y6 were very lucky to be invited to Forest School London, E17 3PY, to watch a matinee performance of ‘Les Misérables’ (Schools Edition) on Thursday afternoon. Carter, from Y6D, was especially impressed with the quality of the singing. Sean from Y6D, commented on how sad it was in parts, and that its theme of love and compassion really make you think! Willow from Y6D said she simply loved it, all of it! (Article 31: leisure, play and culture)
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Y4 Link Day with Our Lady and St George's catholic school
Tue 28 Nov 2023Held in the second week of November, Inter Faith Week aims to strengthen good interfaith relations, increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities, and increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs. Yesterday, as part of Inter Faith week, Chingford C of E were invited to attend the first of a series of ‘link’ days with a Roman Catholic School in Walthamstow. Coordinated by The Linking Network and supported by the Department for Education, link days are an opportunity for children build a deeper understanding of different beliefs & develop their communication skills.
On the Link Day, Y4 Ennis-Hill went to Our Lady and St George's school, whilst Y4 Brunel remained at school to host a visiting class from Our Lady and St George’s. In the spring term they will have the opportunity to complete their Link Days by swapping over their visits.
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Y6 pupils cheerleading in Paris!
Sat 25 Nov 2023Over the weekend, six Y6 pupils competed in a Cheer Leading Competition in Paris, France! Harry the Hedgehog went along too! Some of the pupils got stuck in Paris due to industrial action on the railways but Harry flew home!
The girls came second in their class! What a fantastic experience for Lara, Betsy, Gracie and Milly! C'est tres bien!
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Y1 win some awards!
Tue 21 Nov 2023Today Emily showed the class her beads that she collected when she was unwell. She explained that she collected new ones when she went to the hospital/ doctors when she was poorly for appointments, procedures, treatments etc. They remind her she is brave and strong.
We were all very moved and the children were amazed at how many beads Emily had collected!
Hallie made her promise at Rainbows and was given a certificate and badge.
Joshua got a trophy for his football skills from his club.
Well done, all of you!
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Debating competition at Bancrofts Prep School!
Thu 16 Nov 2023Two teams made up of three Y6 pupils each attended a debating competition hosted by Bancrofts Prep school. The teams were asked to prepare arguments for and against the motion, "This house believes that honesty is always the best policy." The teams didn't know whether they would be proposing or opposing the motion until we arrived!
Then there were two unseen topics that the teams had fifteen minutes each to prepare their arguments: "This house believes books are better than films" and "This house believes computers will soon replace the need for teachers." Alex, Hasan and Zhion made up one team and Ethan, Lara and Riah the second team. All six were magnificent! They argued articulately with passion and humour. They followed the rules of debating and won three debates. Ms Lampard said it was a privilege and a pleasure to accompany them!
A teacher from Forest School, one of th eteams we commented against, said, "It was lovely to meet you and your team yesterday and what an exciting debate we had. Your team were impressive, and I really enjoyed listening to their debate speeches. I look forward to competing against you at the next event!"
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School Council Visit New City Hall
Mon 13 Nov 2023As part of their work as Rights Respecting school councillors, 18 pupils from Year 2 -6 spent the day at New City Hall in the heart of Docklands learning about how London's Mayor and the London Assembly go about their business helping to run the capital. Josh and Sam from Year 5 report:
As we arrived at New City Hall, we noticed it is a quite modern building and is built in a peculiar style. The Mayor moved into the building last year having previously been based on the South Bank near Tower Bridge.
The Mayor and the London Assembly moved to their new premises as the rent at the old City Hall sky-rocketed when new owners took over.
Our host, Elizabeth, spoke to us about the history of London supported by a very interesting and entertaining video.
One of the things we learnt about London is that it has a history of experiencing terrible fires like the Great Fire of London, the Crystal Palace being burnt to ashes and being bombed during World War 2.
However, although London has had its fair share of tragedies it has much to be proud of e.g. holding 3 Olympic games, building the first modern main sewerage system, and having a two thousand year history dating back to Roman times.
We found out that the mayor, Sadiq Khan, is Labour. Boris Johnson, the previous mayor, is a Conservative. The Mayor makes big decisions about London's transport system, the environment and the Metropolitan Police.
We did a tour of the building including going into the conference room where the Mayor debates issues with the London Assembly.
The only disappointment of the day was the cancellation of our planned trip on the cable cars across the River Thames due to the inconvenience of high winds.
Overall, it was a really exciting day.
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Cross-Country on Chingford Plains
Sat 11 Nov 2023It was a cold but sunny Saturday! Unbelievably, it was not raining but it was very muddy! Approximately 480 runners from over 15 schools competed in the Cross Country race. Our Girls ‘A’ team came first with Issy 5th, Lois 8th, Betsy 9th and Lucia (who is only in Y4) being placed 10th! Gracie said, “it is really good exercise and although it is cold, sometimes it is just great to get really muddy!" Our boys 'A' team came third! It was a brilliant effort by all our runners and we can't wait until March to race again!
