21 November 2022
It's been an exciting last few weeks at Seven Stars school and lots of things achieved since our return in September. Here are some of the things we have done:
- Ofsted report released confirming we are 'good' in all areas (yet again)
- 'Meet the Team' meetings with parents invited into school to meet their children's class team
- OPAL Play assemblies with Golden Wellies being given out for great attitude during Outdoor Play and Learning
- New fun equipment out at OPAL play times developing social skills and enhancing playtime engagement
- Big turn out for our OPAL Parents open afternoons (with the traditional tug of war competition!)
- Lots of sports events including Rugby coaches and tournament, Football tournament at Balshaws, Fitness sports event at Worden Academy, PASTA (food and fitness) club, COVID recovery fitness sessions
- Pupil Parliament appointed (and already coming up with brilliant ideas)
- Scholastic Book Fair took place (with lots of great books bought for homes and school)
- Assemblies and Teddy Bear picnic held in honour of the Queen
- Phonics Parents workshop held in the hall with Mrs Warner (introducing our Phonics Shed scheme)
- Macmillan Coffee afternoon with money raised for cancer research and relief
- Open Day visits for parents of prospective children for Reception 2023
- National Poetry day celebrated in school
- Young Leaders training for Year 5s to help them support younger children at playtimes
- Halloween Disco for Years 1 to 6 (PTFA event)
- ECO Assembly (based around the 'SEE MONSTER') and launch of an Eco club
- Money Matters training for years 5 and 6 with visiting presenter (helping the children understanding how to budget)
- Presentation to Year 6 about knife crime and staying safe in the community
- Remembrance Day assembly with an amazing poppies display in the hall and the last post played by Mr Pullin
- Odd-Socks day (celebrating diversity) and Anti-bullying week with the message of 'Reach Out'
- Hothersall Lodge residential adventure holiday with Year 6 (tree climbing, zip wire, canoeing, archery, team building, orienteering and lots of fun)
See the events page for more events coming up towards Christmas. Well done everyone for making it a brilliant start to the year and we look forward to more successes to come!