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Learning is Fun at Bramham Primary School
The pupils at Bramham Primary School have recently been enjoying the new extra-curricular activities. Since September The Little Seedlings Gardening and Allotment Club have made an allotment within the school grounds, where they have planted fruit and vegetables like butternut squash, garlic and strawberry plants. The whole school have also been active in the Bramham in Bloom campaign, Leeds in Bloom and we are also taking part in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition. Currently they are working in the pond area making an interactive teaching and learning area and also a quiet area with seating for children at playtime.
Krafty Kids Creative Craft Club - meets every Wednesday lunchtime. Mrs. Goddard, Learning Mentor said 'The children have fun making things from recycled materials. They then sell their products in a 'Mini-Enterprise' venture and use the proceeds, to make a difference helping children less fortunate than themselves. Last year the children bought a goat, a toilet, planted twenty five trees and clean water for fifty people through the Oxfam Funusual Gift Aid Scheme. So far this year the children have raised enough money to purchase another goat and school kit for five children'.
Brain Academy is run by the Headteacher, Joanne Richardson. This is an enjoyable weekly problem solving session, for able, gifted and talented children. which extends and broadens their problem solving skills. Mainly based around ICT it has recently involved making a news programme with digital movie facilities. In the near future the Brain Academy Club will be extended to include children from year two upwards.
The provision of extra-curricular musical activities has seen an increase in the number of children involved in woodwind instruction. Music teacher Sam Gurney is delighted with the interest and calibre of the children participating. At Christmas although some of the children had only been playing their instruments for several weeks they played an introduction to the 'Christmas Praise' musical production.
Bookworms - Book Review Scheme has been a huge success throughout the whole school involving children from as young two and a half from our Pre Five Group. Christine Bruce, Literacy Co-ordinator said 'Initially we introduced Bookworms Book Review Scheme to raise the profile of reading both in school and at home. The scheme has encouraged even the most reluctant reader to read regularly and we are always delighted to reward the children with a book prize at the end of each half term. As an extension to this scheme October saw the introduction of Barnaby Bear Parent and Child Reading Club. Anna Wilson, Reception and Year 1 teacher hopes to extend this to include a weekly parent and child library session.
Shooters and Snappers a digital photography club will be introduced after the February half term, to promote study of nature and an awareness of surroundings, whilst also developing skills in the use of photographic and I.C.T. equipment.
Chess-Nuts chess club, to promote lateral thinking. Children as young as six attend this wekly club, run on Tuesday lunchtime.
Thanks to the participation of staff and parents working together in partnership our children are really benefiting from their involvement which has been extended into the community of Bramham with the school at its heart.
Bramham Primary School
has the
X Factor
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We have been notified that the whole school Shotokan Karate photograph has been shortlisted by the judging panel for inclusion in the X Factor programme.
The photograph taken by Karen Haslam of Black Sheep Photography was taken on Thursday 19th October 2006.
Did you see the Xtra Factor programme on ITV2 Friday 27th October at 8.30 p.m. we were interviewed by Ben Shepherd.
Everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame!
BRAMHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
9TH OCTOBER 2006
‘It’s Not Rocket Science – It’s Out Of This World!
Bramham Primary School children were given the unique opportunity to question Rocket Scientist, Margaret Bending who has designed, built and launched a rocket carrying a payload.
ROSAT maps the skies looking for supernovas, black holes and energy sources. Margaret’s satellite is still transmitting valuable information about the solar system back to earth today.
The children were enthralled and fascinated as she demonstrated her purpose built rocket; and they are keen to build on this experience by keeping close relations with Margaret their very own ‘Rocket Scientist’ whilst emailing N.A.S.A., British Aerospace and other space related organisations.
Two Year 2 children Lydia and Olivia said that ‘ Everyone is born with stardust in their body, Margaret also told us new and interesting facts about the sun because it gets bigger with time and that if you look at the sun now that’s where it was eight minutes a go.’
Be Healthy – Be Safe Week 16th – 20th October 2006
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P.E. KITS ARE REQUIRED IN SCHOOL ALL WEEK
PLAIN WHITE ROUND NECK T SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS AND BLACK PUMPS |
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Healthy Eating Tuck Shop |
All week |
Tuck Shop will run as normal with a focus on fresh ideas on fresh fruit and vegetables. Come along and try something new for free!
Focus: Healthy Eating |
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Monday 16th October 2006 |
8.30 onwards |
School Photographer – Individual and Family photographs – Full school uniform please.
This year we are hoping to produce our own Christmas cards with photographs of our children in a winter setting. Karen Haslam from Black Sheep Photography has offered to help us with this venture. She has suggested various winter backdrops for the photographs, and it would be wonderful if the children could bring into school woolly hats and scarves, Reindeer horns or Santa Hats for these festive photos. The Christmas cards will go on sale after the half term holiday. |
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Monday 16th October 2006 |
11.00 |
Bramham in Bloom Ernest Nichols
Focus: Environmental Health |
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Monday 16th October 2006 |
11.30 –11.45a.m. |
Whole school aerobics led by Mrs. Belinda O’Neill
Focus: Physical fitness |
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Monday 16th October 2006 |
1.00 – 200 p.m. |
Tennis with Richard Widnall – Key Stage 2
Focus: Physical Fitness |
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Monday 16th October 2006 |
2.15 – 3.15 p.m. |
Whole school circuit training with Mrs. O’Neill
Focus: Physical fitness |
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Tuesday 17th October 2006 |
Depart school 9.30 a.m.
Return at 3.00 p.m. |
D.S. Smith, Featherstone. No packed lunch required.
Please make sure that all permission slips, medical forms and contributions are received in school by Monday.
Focus: Health and Safety in the work place, Recycling, Design and Environmental issues. |
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Wednesday 18th October 2006 |
9.00 a.m. |
Reverend Stanley Menzies Assembly
Focus: Spiritual Health |
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Wednesday 18th October 2006 |
9.20 a.m. |
Skelton Grange – Recycling Workshops
Key Stage 2 – Morning workshop
Key Stage 1 – One hour workshop session
Focus: Environmental Health |
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Wednesday |
2.45 – 3.00 p.m. |
Whole school aerobics led by Mrs. O’Neill
Focus: Physical Fitness |
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Thursday 19th October 2006 |
9.05 – 9.20
a.m. |
Whole School aerobics led by Mrs. O’Neill
Focus: Physical Fitness |
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Thursday 19th October 2006 |
9.30 – 10.15
a.m. |
Key Stage 1 Yoga led by Helen Newman
Focus: Physical Fitness and inner well being |
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Thursday 19th October 2006 |
10.30 – 12.00 noon |
Whole School Karate including children, parents, governors and staff with Matt Price, Captain of England and Great British Teams
Focus: Physical fitness and self discipline |
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Friday 20th October 2006 |
9.10 – 9.25 a.m. |
Whole school aerobics session led by Mrs. O’Neill
Focus: Physical fitness |
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Friday 20th October 2006 |
10.00 – 11.30 a.m. |
Three Emergency Services – Fire, Police and Ambulance
Focus: Personal and Community Safety |
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Friday 20th October 2006 |
1.00 – 3.00 |
Primary Soccer - fun, health and education through football
Focus: Fitness and Health |
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HEALTHY EATING MENU COMPETITION – PRIZE IS A MEAL FOR TWO!
Closing date Thursday 19th October 2006 |
'Training With The Champions'
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Date: 19th October 2006
Location: Bramham Primary School, Clifford Road, Bramham, Wetherby, LS23 6JQ
Telephone: 01937 843682
If you would like to send a photographer, reporter or crew to the unique event above please telephone the school on 01937 843682.
If you would like to take part we are providing spare Gi’s. (Karate Suits)
The Captain of the England and British Shotokan Karate Teams, Matt Price, will be leading children, parents, staff and governors in an all school karate session on Thursday 19th October at 10.30 a.m. Also in attendance will be National and International competitors displaying their medals, many of whom are children. Continuing our partnership with other local schools, Sports Development Officers will be accompanying former pupils to take part in demonstrations.
Karate is ‘Big at Bramham School’ with around 16% of pupils and their parents taking part in regular Karate sessions. After half term the school has organised ‘Karate Kids On Tour.’
Executive Headteacher Pam Edwards said:
One of the biggest issues highlighted by the government on Tuesday 10th October is the physical fitness of the nation. At Bramham Primary School we are committed to providing our children with the opportunity to set the foundations for a healthy lifestyle and to educate our children to help future generations.
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