Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School

Well done to the children who took part in the competition. We finished 3rd in this year’s competition!

Date for your diary. The Doncaster Primary Schools Cross Country Event will be held at Hill House Independent School on Saturday 21st April 2012. Children will be chosen from the running club to represent the school nearer the event.

I have also received below some exciting information regarding Doncaster’s Brooks Run 10KM and Community Challenge Fun/Run 

Dear School, 

You may have seen recently in the PRESS and heard on the RADIO of an exciting new event for DONCASTER in our very special OLYMPIC YEAR, on Sunday 13^th May 2012. 

The BROOKS RUN DONCASTER 10KM event is run in conjunction with DMBC. This will be Doncaster`s first ever mass participation 10km road run and Community Challenge Fun/Run which is being run over 2km. 

The event is starting and finishing at our famous Doncaster Racecourse and taking in TOWN FIELD, MARKETS AREA, FRENCHGATE CENTRE and returns to finish at RACECOURSE. 

I wish to inform you that printed entry forms will be on their way to you shortly. Please would you be so kind to distribute amongst pupils and staff to encourage participation in what is going to be a great event for the town. 

The main race is aimed at adults over the age of 16 years who can run 10km, but we have a great FUN/RUN which is just over 1mile and aimed at anyone that wants to take part who maybe under the age of 16 or not quite ready to run the 10k!

We would also like to inform you of a FREE RUNNING WORKSHOP aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 16 years. This is being held on SATURDAY 18^TH FEBRUARY at the KEEP MOAT STADIUM ATHLETIC TRACK from 10am to 1pm. The event will be packed with loads of FUN, PRACTICLE SESSIONS, ADVICE and the chance to win prizes!

Kindest regards,

David Tune

Fancy winning a £10 gift voucher? Why don’t you enter our ‘Green Fingers Competition’?

As the Gardeners of HWPS, we are working hard to look after and improve the outdoor areas of school, not only to improve the school environment but also so we can make greater use of the outdoor space to help us with our learning.

We are seeking the help and expertise of members of the school and local community. We wish to send out a letter to local businesses and community groups to ask them if they could support our projects by providing help and advice or materials.

We invite you to write a letter to inform members of the school and local community what we aim to do and asking for any support or advice. The person who pens the winning letter, chosen by the Gardeners, will win a £10.00 gift voucher and their letter will be sent out to the community.

All entries need to be handed to the Gardeners by Thursday 23rd February and the winner will be announced in the celebration assembly on Friday ^24th February.

So what are you waiting for, get those green fingers writing!

Year 6 Gardeners.

Happy New Year to the children and parents of Year 5!

This term is going to be a busy one, with lots of new and exciting things to learn about. Below is a brief outline of some of the major topics and events that are to come.

Literacy: We will continue to follow the Primary Framework, learning about;

Stories from other cultures, Performance Poetry, Playscripts, Persuasive writing and Recounts

Numeracy: We will continue to follow the Primary Framework in maths, building on our learning from the Autumn Term

Humanities: Life in the 1960′s – Including a visit to York Museum. Culture, art, history, fashion and every day life in another time.

R.E: Bible Explorer – Learning about the Old Testament with Mrs Gardner.

P.E / Games: Winter Olympics / Tag Rugby

Please can you make sure that you have the correct kits for Indoor P.E on Wednesdays and Outdoor kit on Fridays – Please refer to the school Prospectus if you are unsure)

(A Winter Games and Rugby tournament will take place at the end of the term)

ICT: Databases, Photobooth (We are entering a national competition with our portraits)

Thank you for your continued support for reading at home, a record number of children took part in the Autumn Term Read Around Reward. Our assessments support our belief that children who read regularly to parents at home, often make better progress in all subjects.

CHECK OUT THE BLOG WITH ALL OF THE ENTRIES FROM THE EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP