Newsletter
March Week 2
Friday 17th March
Science Week – 6-10 March 2017
We had a fantastic Science Week last week all about Animals and Birds of the World. On Monday and Tuesday, Zoolab presented workshops for all year groups and introduced us to a range of exciting animals including snakes, lizards, cockroaches, snails, crabs, scorpions – and even a black rat! The children were encouraged to gently handle all of these animals and learn about their distinct features and ecology.
On Friday Falconry UK provided a whole day of workshops about exciting birds of prey Species included an African White-Faced Scops Owl – who even laid an egg during the session - a Blue-Winged Kookaburra, a Raven, a Verreaux Milky Eagle Owl, a Pygmy Falcon and the rare Tawny Frogmouth Owl. It was fantastic to see the children (and staff!) so excited and intrigued to meet these wonderful creatures and learn how they have adapted to survive in their environment.
Both Zoolab and Falconry UK commented on the excellent behaviour of the children and their willingness to learn and praised the warm welcome of the school. Thank you to both organisations for coming long distances to meet with us – and also to the Governors who gave up their time to join us throughout the day.
Pupils performed their Dance Festival routine in front of the school on Tuesday. Our theme this year was based on Multicultural London and such was the quality of the performance put on by the pupils that we were asked to open the show. Well done to all the year 6 pupils who performed –they were spectacular! Our thanks go to our dance teacher Lauren, Diane and Miss Breen and who helped with the costumes and the final preparations. Parents wishing to buy a copy of the DVD will need to place an order with the office by Friday 24th March.
Comic Relief-Red Nose Day
This year we are holding a Cake sale and selling a Livingstone Joke Book. Every pupil will be asked to bring in a ‘Knock, Knock’ Joke, riddle or limerick before next Wednesday. The best jokes will be performed in front of the school and the all jokes will be published in the Livingstone Joke Book which will be sold for £1.00. Cake donations are welcome too.
Thank you to everyone who entered the road safety poster competition. A big congratulations to Aidan (Reception), Maya W (2E), Sara (2G), Mahek (3BP), Sara, Sophia, Sarah & Shivani (Year 4), Tillie (Year 5) and Christiana (Year 6) for their winning entries. A special congratulations to Zoe (3R) whose winning entry will be professionally printed and put onto the school gates.
PTA Mother’s Day stall will be on Thursday 23rd March. We have lots of lovely gifts priced between 50p and £2. The stall will be held during the school day for all children including nursery children. If you would like your child to purchase a present please provide some money in a labelled purse or envelope and a carrier bag to bring the present home in.
Livingstone Achievement Awards
Reception |
Yr1 |
2G |
2E |
Yr3BP |
Yr3R |
Yr4 |
Yr5 |
Yr6 |
Katerina for producing a fantastic booklet. Matteo for sounding out and superb writing. |
Jake Morgan for completing all his work with a positive attitude. Amie and samira for using even numbers to halve. |
Zuzanna and Phoebe for their brilliant writing inspired by the ‘Twits’ by Roald Dahl. |
Intisam for her brilliant writing also based on the ‘Twits’. Juliet for her outstanding homework. |
Anaiya for using her knowledge of column multiplication to help others. Lorrena for her times tables knowledge |
Maisie for excellent work in Science. JJ for Independent working in Maths |
Luke and Daniel for cooperation and creativity skills in the Year 4’s ‘intu’ University workshop. |
Isabella, Jazmin and Siddharth for amazing, Pop Art inspired picture. |
For SATs preparation and 17 pupils beating their Arithmetic Scores. |
Mohammad in Year 4, gets a special mention today for being very understanding when he was missed out of the newsletter for star writing, during book week. Well done for showing great maturity.
Congratulations to Juliet, Lorrena, Daniel, Charlie, Kacper, JJ, Shyam, Max, Luke and Sara for getting Bronze Awards and Samira for getting Silver for completing their sticker charts.
Diary Dates
March |
Changes to the Diary Dates are made in bold so please check every week – especially sports events which are subject to late cancellation. |
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Monday |
20 |
Athletics |
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Wednesday |
22 |
Parent Consultations Morning & Afternoon |
Year 1 - 6 |
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Thursday |
23 |
Parent Consultations Evening 4.30-6.30 |
Year 1 - 6 |
Change of times |
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Mother’s Day Stall |
Mixed Yr Groups |
Moved to Thursday to avoid Red Nose Day |
Friday |
24 |
Cross Country Competition |
Year 3 - 6 |
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Red Nose Day |
Mixed Yr Groups |
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Thursday |
30 |
End of Term Easter Assembly |
Year 5 |
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Friday |
31 |
Last Day of Term - 2pm Finish |
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No Cabin Club |
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Easter SATs School |
Year 2 & 6 |
Mon 10th- Thurs 13th April |