Talk Homework

As part of our visit to Caerphilly Castle the children will be role playing a medieval banquet. They will have an opportunity to discuss their thoughts on table manners and behaviour from last week's talk home work. We briefly discussed this last week and all the children were able to contribute their ideas, so well done boys and girls! 

Continuing the theme of manners and behaviour, this week I would like the children to talk about appropriate behaviour at historical places in readiness for our castle trip. Please discuss:

Safety and Dangers

• the importance of keeping to the designated paths around the castle
• walking sensibly - no running
• uneven stone paths
• climbing or leaning over walls or fences
• muddy and slippery areas
• walking near the moat is not allowed

General behaviour

• noise level - no shouting
• respecting other visitors including fishermen
• respecting and not feeding the wildlife
• stay with the group and adult they are assigned to at all times
• putting litter in the bin
• remember to say please, thank you and excuse me

Thank you.

We will have a tour guide who has some wonderful activities planned for the children, they involve dressing up and re-enacting historical events around the castle!

More details about the trip will follow in a letter.

Who's got the Crown Jewels!

Our reward system this term is based on our topic.

The children made their own crowns and together we decided as a class that when they show good listening, good manners or have worked hard they will receive a jewel to add to their crown. The children that fill their crown with 10 jewels will then receive a reward.

Well done to Thea, Joss, Brooklyn, Taylor J and Libby who received a certificate and reward on achieving 10 jewels for their crown!  

Tomorrow will be the first or our Crowning and Knighthood Ceremonies!

Talk Homework

Monday 7th February

This week we will be focusing on improving manners and in particular, table manners. On Friday, you will be role playing a banquet with the King and Queen, and then writing a list of appropriate manners at meal times.

A good time to discuss this may be before or after a meal time at the table.

Here are a few things you can include in your talk:

• how to sit on a chair
  
• how to ask for items on the table
• polite words e.g. please, thank you, excuse me
• when it is appropriate to talk, e.g. not with your mouth full!
• when it is appropriate to leave the table

Big Talk Homework

I would like to say a BIG thank you to all the children who completed their talk homework. They couldn't wait to share their research with the rest of the class this morning! I was amazed at how much the children had learnt at home and how they talked about their chosen feature of a castle. 

The children who made simple notes found them really useful when talking and writing about their feature.

Remember to look at the blog on Monday for next week's Talk Homework.

Please continue to take this 'Big Talk' opportunity to spend time with your child talking. Every child commented today on how much fun they have had and how they enjoyed spending time talking with the person who helped them with their homework!

Well done everyone!

Thank you for your support.

School Uniform Challenge!

Da iawn Year 1!

We had our best ever day today, 26 out of 28 pupils were wearing full school uniform, you all looked very smart.

Keep it up!

PE KIT

I would like to remind you that our PE day is a Thursday. There are some children who still have not returned their kit this term and some have items missing. Please could you check with your child if they have their full PE kit in school.

Full PE kit includes:

• white t-shirt
• dark shorts
• hair tied back
• no jewellery or watches

Thank you.

SMART PUPIL OF THE WEEK!



Well done to Taylah Robins who is our NUMBER SMART pupil this week!
We are all very proud of you!