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Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT
Chelmondiston
Church of England Primary School
On this page you will find details of what we are doing in school. Keep coming back to this page to find details of what is happening.
We've continued our focus on Outdoor Learning. Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed our Forest Schools activities. All Y5 and Y6 pupils completed Bikeability and we planted winter vegetables and spring bulbs.
Well done to our Y4, Y5 and Y6 competitors who showed resilience and courage on Wednesday.
Today children learnt about what it means to be part of a culture and how lives for people can be different. Children considered what events they celebrate with their family and community and how this might be different for other people. Older pupils discussed whether stereotypes exist and if so, if they are correct.
For this year's World Book Day, the children were invited to dress up as adjectives (describing words) in what we hoped would be a celebration not just of stories but of language itself. We were delighted and thoroughly impressed by the children's costume efforts. With adjectives such as, bedraggled, whimsical, compassionate and experimental, the children showed their creativity and ingenuity. Well done, everyone.
To celebrate this year's World Book Day, we hosted a special 'Twilight Tales' event, in which we invited the children to return to school in the pyjamas for hot chocolate and a bed time story. The Year 6 children, who read these stories, brought them to life with props, dressing up clothes and puppets. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all. A special shout out for our excellent Year 6 readers.
Today we welcomed Jan, from the Blue Cross, who led a special assembly about being safe with dogs. Many of our children own dogs and/or encounter them on a daily basis, after all, they are often known as 'man's best friend' - at school, we wanted to find out more about how we can enjoy their company as well as stay safe.
Children learnt about the 3 Cs when greeting a dog:
Check (ask the owner first), Call (call the dog to you) and Count (count three strokes then stop, to give the dog the chance to move away).
Jan also told the children some pointers about how to read dog body language as well as talking about other animals that children might encounter when out and about or visiting friends.
Today is Safer Internet Day.
Using the Internet safely, whilst enjoying the wealth of benefits it can bring, is a key aspect to our weekly computing lessons, however we also mark this special day each year to ensure that our pupils and parents know how to make the best use of the Internet, whilst keeping safe.
Mr McGinn, our computing lead and KS2 specialist computing teacher, led a special assembly to highlight the need for careful and sensible online use.
Edith May enjoyed the BBC live online lesson, which informed children about the increasing use of AI. Thistle class had a pupil / parent workshop, which enabled children and adults to discuss and reflect on different scenarios that they may find themselves in - the key message was how important it is that parents/carers and children talk together about what they do on-line, with children always seeking adult advice if they are concerned about anything they see or hear.
The Chelmondiston Choir thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the biggest choir in the world (with 9002 other children) when they sang with the Young Voices Choir at the O2 Arena.
Today we all had a wonderful time at the panto - Oh yes we did!
Our fantastic PTA helped fund our special treat to go to the Wolsey Theatre.
Before we set off, pupils said they were excited. The performance did not disappoint - we booed and hissed the baddie - King Rat - and cheered, clapped and tapped our feet as we enjoyed the live musical performances.
A highlight for many was when Mr McGinn was called up on stage and put on a super hero cape and mask! At this point, all our pupils were on their feet cheering, laughing and thoroughly enjoying themselves. We are pleased that Mr McGinn is not going to pursue an acting career and has decided stick with teaching!
I am delighted to report that all the children were a credit to our school by being well-behaved and respectful as well as knowing how to enjoy themselves. This was a truly wonderful experience and we would to thank our PTA for all their support.
Mrs Etchingham, Headteacher
Today Cygnets, Melissa and Edith May classes enjoyed our fire engine visit. The fire fighters showed the children all the equipment they use and even let everyone sit in the engine.
Hugo "The best bit was when we got to use the hose!"
The firefighters were impressed with the Science knowledge and questions the children had.
Today we all celebrated our differences by wearing odd socks. In assembly children learnt about this year's theme 'Make a noise' and thought about the differences between bullying and banter. Children in KS2 explained that there is a difference between fun teasing and joking with friends and then teasing that can cause hurt. Thomas (Y6) told all the children in assembly that 'there is a difference between laughing with someone and laughing at someone'.
Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT