Balladen CP School Newsletter
What has , is and will be happening at our wonderful school.
Balladen CP School News
Here you will find news, photographs and films of what has happened at our amazing school.
You can also read about what is being learned in the classrooms throughout the week as well as ways you can help your child / children at home.
If you have any comments or suggestions about how we can improve our newsletter please do send an email to Mr. Ringrose at neirin@balladen.org.uk or come and have a chat at school.
Thank you so much for your support!
View from the office
Monday 5/12/2016 - Friday 9/12/2016
Dear Parents and Carers,
I have always felt very privileged to be an educator and a learner. To witness the joy when a child understands a new concept or manages to overcome a challenge they never thought they could is always a magical moment. This week at Balladen we have had many moments of children really progressing in their learning and their self belief. In Reception and Year One the children are making excellent progress in their writing and Year Three and Four managed to give me goosebumps when I was fortunate enough to listen to their Christmas production on Thursday. These very special moments would not be possible without the wonderful teachers and teaching assistants who show their commitment each and every day at Balladen and without your support and understanding. Thank you to all of you.
This week the children showed their excellent behaviour when listening to a representative from NSPCC who came to talk to the whole school about being safe and not being afraid to speak out. She led two assemblies with the whole school and two workshops with Year Five and Year Six. The children listened attentively and showed that they knew what to do at school if they felt unsafe. Well done everyone.
As you know we are in the middle of rehearsals for our Christmas productions. They are going very well. Thank you for your understanding about tickets. The remaining tickets will go on sale on Monday so if you do require any more please do make sure that you come to school to purchase some. Thank you.
We have all had another wonderful week of learning here at Balladen. The week has been full of smiling children!
Have a wonderful weekend. I look forward to seeing all of those Monday smiles!
With respect,
Mr Neil Ringrose
Monday 5/12/2016 - Friday 9/12/2016
What has happened this week?
Learning collaboratively
Getting ready to rehearse
Warming up for dodgeball
What we will be learning next week.
Reception
In English this week...
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
Year 1
In English this week...
This week in English we are learning to record the Christmas Story.
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
Year 2
In English this week...
This week in English we are retelling the beautiful winter story of ‘The Snowman’ by Raymond Briggs.
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
Please continue to read every night.
This will be your last week of spelling homework!Year 3
In English this week...
This week in English we are learning to use adjectives, alliteration and similes to write Christmas shape poem and Christmas acrostic poems.
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
We are also learning to understand and recall the Christmas story.
We will paint our 3D fruit and make Christmas decorations from clay. We will enjoy making our Christmas cards and calendars.Ways you can help your child / children...
No spelling or maths homework please enjoy relaxing and reading.
Practice the songs for our Christmas shows on Tuesday.Year 4
In English this week...
This week in English we are typing up and publishing our own version of the ‘Pied Piper’ entitled ‘The Tiny Trumpeter’ which we will be sharing with the infants.
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
Year 5
In English this week...
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
There is no spelling or topic homework this week. Homework is to read, learn all of the words to our Christmas songs and times table practise.
A little reminder that our Christmas production is on Thursday. Please remind your child to bring a christmas jumper and black jeans or leggings into school before Thursday. Thank you!
Year 6
In English this week...
In Mathematics this week...
We are also learning...
Ways you can help your child / children...
Don't forget to continue to read on a daily basis.
Keep using taught spelling strategies to learn those tricky spellings.What is happening at our school this week?
Remaining production tickets on sale today
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 09:00 AM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Boys badminton qualifier
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 03:30 PM
Fearns Community Sports College, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads, Bacup, United Kingdom
Balladen V Helmshore football
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 03:30 PM
Helmshore, United Kingdom
Year 3 and 4 production
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, 01:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Year 3 and 4 production
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, 06:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Girls badminton qualifier
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, 03:30 PM
Fearns Community Sports College, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads, Bacup, United Kingdom
Infant production
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016, 01:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Infant production
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016, 05:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Year 5 and 6 production
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016, 01:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Year 5 and 6 production
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016, 06:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Christmas Jumper day
Friday, Dec 16, 2016, 09:00 AM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
O.A.P. Christmas Lunch
Friday, Dec 16, 2016, 12:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Sport at Balladen
Girls football
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 03:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Boys football
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, 03:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
First Team Football
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
Balladen Community Primary School, Linden Lea, Rossendale, United Kingdom
Outdoor learning
This week we are learning...
Balladen Community Primary School
Email: office@balladen.org.uk
Website: http://www.balladen.org.uk/
Location: Linden Lea, Rawtenstall, United Kingdom
Phone: 01706 215233
Twitter: @BalladenSchool