NOVEMBER

October was a busy month for the Fletching children. Firstly, the school undertook its SIAMs inspection. This is a statutory inspection for Anglican and Methodist church schools. The children were really articulate when talking to the inspector and our parents and community were so supportive. We are looking forward to sharing the report with you as oon as it has been finalised.

Our newly refurbished library was officially opened by the author Tony Bradman. He wrote stories such as Viking Boy and Anglo-Saxon Boy. Grasshopper Class are currently using Viking Boy as their key text in reading and were excited to participate in a workshop ked by the brilliant author himself.

Dragonfly Class had another amazing opportunity using the Science Labs at Cumnor House, undertaking scientific investigations. Year 2 and 3 went into one lab and spent all afternoon learning about electricity.

They began by making circuits with bulbs and switches, then used these to test which materials conducted electricity. The highlight of the trip was watching the effect o static electricity on a Barbie doll’s hair! The Year 4s investigated what produced the colours in fireworks. They began by burning a range of powered metals in the Bunsen burners and recording the colour of the flames. They were completely awestruck and fascinated by this, especially as the lab had been darkened to increase the effect.

The Year 6 children had a fantastic time at Glyndebourne Opera House. After working with the Intergenerational Project to perform Carmen to their families, the children were treated to a brilliant performance of Il Turco in Italia. Their voices were absolutely breath-taking and the children were mesmerised by the beautiful building.

As a result of such a successful Garden Trail, our wonderful PTA have donated the money raised to provide our younger children with a range of new resources for their classroom: new crates for building, resources to develop their counting skills; and wooden writing and maths stations.

We’d like to remind parents of Reception children for 2025 our open day sessions.
It takes place on Thursday, 7th November at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
Please contact the schoiol office to let us know if you will be attending. fletchingoffice@bluebellfederation.co.uk

We are looking forward to showing you around our little school.

Jenni Orwin
Head of School

200 years old!

This year, the Fletching Church of England Primary School is proud to be celebrating its 200-year anniversary!

We would love to hear from any ex-pupils about their time at the school. Also if anyone has any photographs over the years, we would be so grateful if you could send them our way. We’re planning to showcase these at the Christmas Fair on 7th December so keep your eyes peeled for more information in the next issue.

Please email us on ptafletching@gmail.com if you have
any memories to share.

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