Ursuline Preparatory School

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 SCHOOL IS OPEN AS NORMAL TOMORROW. THE ROAD HAS BEEN CLEARED BY THE GRITTER AND MR PETERS HAS CLAERED THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL.

THE GATE AT THE TOP OF THE SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN SO THAT CHILDREN CAN BE ESCORTED THROUGH THE SCHOOL TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE.

SWIMMING FOR UPPER 1 AND TRANSITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CHILDREN SHOULD REPORT TO SCHOOL AT THE NORMAL TIME.

 

MRS WILSON 

Ursuline Preparatory School.......

.....a caring school that strives for excellence... 

Telephone: 01277 227152   Email: secretary@ursulineprepwarley.co.uk

 The Ursuline Preparatory School is a Charitable Trust. 

Latest News                            Calendar for Lent Term 2012     Video of New ICT Suite added

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ISA Cross Country at Gosfield...............
Netball V St. Martin's.........
Tilbury Power Station.....
Greek Day 2012.......
Football 2012........
Christmas Festivities 2011......
Christingle 2011........
Alleyn Court 2011......
2011 Times Top 250 Prep Schools......
ISA National Swimming Gala 2011......
Netball and Football November 2011.....
School Council 2011/12......
Forest Netball Winners 2011......
ISA Cross Country 2011.........
ISA Swimming Gala 2011.....
New Initiative 2011 Manners Award.......
Intermediate at Tropical Wings 2011.....
Upper One Hyde Hall 2011...........
Football and Netball October 2011..........
Parents v Pupils Netball Match.......
Chigwell Netball Tournament 2011......
Chigwell Football Festival 2011........
Hall of Fame 2011/12........
Club Timetable 2011/12.............
Events Calendar.............
ISI Inspection Report 2010............
 

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Our School

Welcome from Headmistress

It is with pleasure that through this website I introduce to you the values and life of the Ursuline Preparatory School.

It offers an insight into the life of our community, outlining our aims, standards and ethos. We believe that school and parents should work collaboratively for the good of the children.

However, this website is no substitute for a personal visit and I would welcome the opportunity to meet parents and their children and show them the school at work.

Above all, we are a happy and caring community that strives for excellence in all areas of school life.

I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs P. Wilson (MSc)

HEADTEACHER

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History of the School

Founded in the early 1930s, the school relocated in 1994 to a large Georgian house on the outskirts of Brentwood. In 1994, the role changed and the school became an independent co-educational Catholic School for boys and girls aged 3-11 years.

The Preparatory School became independent from the Ursuline High School in 1994, although the Ursuline ethos and high traditional standards are still maintained.

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School Objectives

Our principal aim is to provide the children with a sound Catholic, moral, social and academic education in a disciplined environment. We realise that the children learn most effectively when they are happy and well-motivated.

In order to achieve this, the school creates a happy and caring atmosphere founded on traditional values and fair discipline. We seek to establish the conditions that will allow pupils to achieve their full potential in all areas of school life. The children are also prepared, where appropriate, for scholarship examinations, Common Entrance Examinations and entry to other schools.

The school gives children the necessary competence and self-confidence to broaden and develop their individual skills and interests, both inside and outside the school environment. It also seeks to instil in pupils a sense of pride in self, school and community, to encourage concern for others, especially with the older pupils demonstrating care for the younger children. High standards in dress, speech, work and behaviour are actively promoted.

The progress of each pupil, both academic and personal, is monitored very closely. This assessment of a child’s strengths and developmental needs is made formally and informally on a regular basis. This allows the child’s teacher to develop a clear picture of the areas in which he/she is meeting with success and those in which there are still issues to be addressed. The reading age of each child is tested termly and a summary of progress in the different areas of the curriculum is produced. Parents’ Evenings are held regularly to provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the contents of these reports and the general development and welfare of the pupil.

Above all, the Ursuline Preparatory School strives for excellence in all aspects of school life.

New Initiative 2011

This week the first of the new "Behaviour Awards", were presented by Mrs Wilson.  The 11 children who received them displayed exemplary behaviour, a willingness to help and excellent good manners.  In order to win the certificates, the children had to be awarded 5 points for exceptional manners.

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Charity

The School supports numerous charities throughout the year. These include CAFOD, Great Ormond St. Hospital for Sick Children, The Havens Hospice, The Children’s Society, Barnardo’s and the local Women’s Refuge.

The School also sponsers a poor child in Palestine and also supports fifteen children affected by the tsunami in 2005. Money for all these ventures is raised in a number of fun ways including sponsored events, a 20p coin trail and the Christmas and Easter Raffles.

Each Christmas the staff, pupils and friends of the school fill more than 180 shoe boxes with gifts for needy children in Eastern Europe. These boxes are in turn delivered by the charitable organisation Samaritan’s Purse.

Red Nose Day 2011

The children celebrated and supported red nose day this year a little early.  On Wednesday 16th March all the children came in to school wearing red clothes, wigs and of course the obligatory red nose.  Every child made a donation and special assemblies were held on the day so that the childern understood why red nose day was held and what a difference the fund raising makes to the lives of others.

Christmas Raffle 2010

The Christmas Raffle was very popular with all the children who were keen to buy tickets for a chance to win one of the 52 prizes, all generously donated by Miss Welcome and her mother.  The lucky winners came from throughout the school and a magnificent total of £950.66 was raised.  The proceeds from the raffle are being donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Oncology Ward.  Your support as always, is very much apprecaited.

  

Coin Trail 2010

The children collected a magnificent amount of 20p coins!  In total, £587.60 was raised. This sum was then divided between CAFOD and CARE (formerly known as Brentwood Catholic Childrens Society).  It was a very close competition between the houses of St. David and St. Patrick as to whose line of 20p's was the longest.  Eventually St. Patrick were officially declared the winners.
 


 

Easter Raffle 2010

We are delighted to announce that a magnificent £900 was raised from the Easter Raffle.  A cheque for this amount was given to Great Ormond Street Hospital and we received a lovely letter in return expressing their gratitude and explaining what a difference charitable donations such as these make.  Thank you all for your generous support.

Hats for HAITI

Following the terrible disaster that struck Haiti recently, the school held this event where everybody wore a hat of their choice.  A tremendous £1000 was raised which has been sent directly to Sister Mary who runs an orphange in Haiti.  Thank you all for your very generous support.

Christmas Raffle 2009

A fantastic total of £1,069.10 was raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children.  Thank you to Mrs Welcome and Miss Welcome for donating the lovely prizes. The Junior class who raised the most amount of money was Lower Two, and in the Infant and Pre-Prep Department it was Pre-Reception.  Well done to them, and thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support this worthwhile cause.

Strictly Come Dancing Upper Two Style

On Thursday 22nd October Upper Two took to the stage in a whirl of sequins and bow ties for Strictly Come Upper Two 2009!  All the boys and girls paired off to choreograph their versions of a waltz, and rehearsed for weeks leading up to the event.  They performed in three groups, with the winners of each group dancing once more in the final before the champions were crowned.  The rest of the school paid to watch the show, and all money raised went to the school tsunami fund. It was a brilliant effort by all concerned, and all credit should go to Upper Two for creating such an exciting competition.

The boys The girls
  Strictly Champions 2009!

Coin Trail 2009

The 20p coin trial took place on Manday 12th October to raise money for CAFOD.  A magnificent total of £921.80 was raised, which will provide meals for over 4,500 starving children.  Well done to all the children, and especially to St Patrick's house for collecting the most money. 

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Inspection Reports

 

The School is a member of the ISA. Please click on the links below for the latest Inspection Reports.

 

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Religious Ethos

Our principal aim is to provide the children with a sound Catholic, moral, social and academic education in a disciplined environment.

As part of the celebrations on the Feast of St. Angela (the Founder of the Ursuline Order) and St. Ursula (its Patron), we have a whole-school celebration. As a Catholic School we celebrate Masses and other services throughout the year.

These include Harvest mass when the children bring in tinned food and toiletries for those less fortunate than ourselves, St. Ursula’s day when we celebrate the foundation of our school, Mother’s day assembly when the infants put on a display for their mothers, Ash Wednesday, Reconciliation services, the Rosary in May and October, individual class prayer times and the Christingle Service of Light at the Brentwood Cathedral in which the infant classes perform the Nativity play.

As a school we are proud to maintain our links with the Cathedral throughout the year.

At Christmas we go to the Marillac to share carols and readings with the residents and staff.

The school accepts pupils of all religious denominations who support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Christingle 2011

Brentwood Cathedral provided the setting for this annual event with many people commenting that it provided the start to their celebration of Christmas.  Not only was it a meaningful display of the children's and staff's commitment, dedication and hard work, but also enabled the school community to raise a substantial financial sum for the charities that we support.  The retiring collection amounted to the sum of £807.45 which was divided between The Brentwood Catholic Children's Society and our sponsored child, Suhaila.  The Collecting Candles raised £881.34 which will be donated to the Children's Society, which helps many children in the UK who, for many reasons, have a very troubled childhood.  Thank you all for your tremendous support.
 

 

St. Angela's Day Mass 2011

On Tuesday 25th January the children celebrated St. Angela's Day by participating in a Mass conducted by Father Read.  St. Angela was the founder of the Ursuline Order of nuns and she is the patron saint of teachers of young people.  Urusline schools all over the world mark this special day.



Remembrance Day 2010

Thank you to everyone who kindly donated to the Royal British Legion by purchasing a poppy.  We will let you know in due course how much we raised.  Many thanks to Mrs Larrett's Class for their very moving assembly which was held at 11am on the 11th of November.  The children were very attentive during this special assembly and during the 2 minutes' silence which the whole school observed.

Harvest Festival Mass 2010

On the 28th September the children participated in a special Mass to celebrate Harvest time.  Father Jacob from the Franciscon Friars travelled from Canning Town to perform the mass and collect all of the wonderful gifts of food, clothing and toiletries donated by the children and their families.  These basic necessities were then distributed to the needy and poor of Canning Town.  It was a lovely Mass which the children thoroughly enjoyed and were made more aware of all the luxuries they enjoy at home. 

Easter Assembly 2010

Upper Two celebrated the occasion of Easter by re-enacting the Easter Story.  The play started with a scene from the Last Supper.  The final scenes of the Crucificion and the Ressurrection movingly retold the events as portrayed in the bible.  This performance was enjoyed by parents, staff and pupils of the school.
 

Remembrance Day Assembly 2009

On 11th November 2009, Lower Two gave a very moving and thought-provoking Remembrance Day assembly in which they told the Juniors about the importance of Remembrance Day and the poppies people wear.  They also placed particular emphasis on the current war in Afghanistan.  Poppies were sold around the school in the preceding weeks.

Harvest Mass 2009

On Monday 28th September the school celebrated its annual Harvest Festival Mass.  Father Emmanuel, from the Franciscan Friars in Canning Town, came to lead our mass, and was very grateful for the many donations of food that the children and parents had made.  The Mass was a very special one, with all children from Kindergarten upwards participating with both reverence and enthusiasm. 

 

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School Uniform

Suppliers address and telephone number.

Ernest Newson
99 High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TH

Tel: 01206 575776

Please click the below links for more information on the following School Uniforms:

  1. Pre Prep Uniform click here
  2. Infant Uniform click here
  3. Junior Uniform click here

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House System 

There exists within the school a long-standing and very successful House System. Every teacher and pupil is allocated to one of the four Houses which are named after the Patron Saints of the British Isles. As well as celebrating the feasts of these Saints the children are awarded House points for good behaviour, hard work and courtesy. Each week the House Cup is presented on behalf of all members to the Captain of the House which has gained the most points.

Various inter-house events take place throughout the year to encourage a competitive spirit, a sense of team work and good sportsmanship. These include events of various kinds, such as Sports Day in the Summer Term, Junior Quiz Night and also the annual Pancake Race! Parents are often invited on these occasions when their presence and support are much appreciated. Each House has a House Captain and Vice Captain who have responsibility for various aspects within the school.

Every teacher in the Ursuline Preparatory School is firmly committed to the idea that positive reinforcement motivates a child to give of his/her best. Consequently, much use is made of praise. House points are awarded for hard work, effort, good behaviour and kindness. Merit Awards are presented to each class in assembly every week. There is a reward system set up for excellent work. In the top Junior Class, children are appointed school officers.

Inter House Cross Country 2011

As usual all the Junior children were expected to represent their house for this annual event.  There were some great personal achievements and the first three runners home were, Nick Cowen, Thomas Green and Elliot Cordery.  St. George were the overall winners.  Georgia Knight was the first runner home for the girls in a time of 3.12 minutes and Nick ran in 3.01.  These times are being set as the ones to beat for next years event! All the runners are shown below. 

St. George

St. Patrick
   

St. David

 St. Andrew
   

Inter House Pancake Races 2011

All the children at the UrsulinePrep School celebrated the coming of Lent with Interhouse Pancake Races.  Children had to run the length of the playground, tossing their team coloured pancake midway.  The older children helped the reception classes in this task.  There was fierce competition between the 4 houses, but eventually St Davids, the yellow team, were announced the overall winner.



Inter House Netball and Football 2010

As the end of the Netball and Football season approaches, this week has seen the Inter-House competition take place for these sports.  All children in the Junior School are invited to take part and represent their house.

   
   
   
   

Pancake Day 2010

As Shrove Tuesday was during the half-term holiday, Pancake Race Day was delayed until Thursday the 25th February.  It was an event that was enjoyed by the youngest members of the school, Pre Reception, up to the top of the school, Upper Two.  St. Davids was the winning house overall.

Inter House Cross Country 2010

All children from the Junior School competed in this event on behalf of their House.  The results were as follows:
1st      St. Davids
2nd     St Patricks
3rd      St Andrews
4th      St Georges

The first 10 children home were:-
Nick Cowen
Robery Acheson
Toby Blackmore
Tom Green
Elliot Cordery
Oliver Wright
Lucy Pryor
Georgia Knight
Finlay Hardy
Mason Wright

 

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School Council

The school have successfully introduced a School Council comprising two representatives from each junior class. Regular meetings are held within the school and annually the School Council attends a meeting of Brentwood Council. The School Council was founded in 2006. It is led by Mr Moody. Members are re-elected each year.

Currently Elected: 2011/12

Lower One

 

 

Upper One

 

 

Lower Two

 

 

Upper Two

 

 
     

 

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Personnel

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Staff List

Mrs. P. Wilson Headmistress
Miss C. Welcome Deputy Headmistress
Mrs I. Parker-Litjens Deputy Head/Child Protection Officer
Mrs. S. Larrett Senior Teacher
   
Mrs. S. Macdonald Class Teacher
Mrs G. Mongelard Class Teacher/Head of P.E.
Mr. N. Moody Class Teacher
Ms C. Peacham Class Teacher/P.E. Teacher
Miss K. Sharp Class Teacher/Head of PrePrep
Mrs. L. Wilson Class Teacher
Mrs. T. Woodgate Class Teacher
   
Mrs. M. Newton Head of L.D.D
Mr. D. Lewis P.E. & ICT Teacher
Mrs. H. Jennings L.D.D. Teacher
Mrs. J. Aronowicz Teaching Assistant
Mrs. R. Barlow Teaching Assistant
Mrs. J. Cairns Teaching Assistant
Mrs. S. Coleman Teaching Assistant/Deputy Child Protection Officer
Mrs. J. Fox Teaching Assistant
Mrs. H. Gash Teaching Assistant
Ms. S. Hammerton TeachingAssistant
Mrs. T. Geggus Senior Teaching Assistant
Mrs. P. Hardy Teaching Assistant
Mrs. A. Plummer Teaching Assistant
Mrs. L. Speller Teaching Assistant
Mrs. M. Steward Teaching Assistant
Mrs. J. West Teaching/L.D.D. Assistant

Non-Teaching Staff

Ms. E. Baker Bursar
Mrs. J. Brooks Housekeeper
Mrs. D. Cutbill School Secretary
Mrs. R. Downes Head's P.A./Snr. School Secretary
Mr. B. Peters Gardener/Handyman
Mrs. D. Seal Housekeeper
Mrs. S. White Cleaner/Midday Assistant

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Mrs. J. Austin-Brenes Music Teacher
Mrs. G. Cook Flute/Violin/Saxophone Teacher
Mrs. L. Crutchett Speech and Drama Teacher
Mrs. J. Gardner French Teacher
Mrs. Irwin-Parker Music Teacher
Mrs. C. Melvin Swimming Coach
Mrs. J. Morris Speech and Drama Teacher
Mrs. C. Ryan ICT Co-ordinator
Mr. D. Parker Guitar Teacher
Mrs. F. Truscott-Manby Tennis Coach
Mr. M. Wotherspoon Drum Teacher

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Mr. J. Brook Trustee
Mr. G. Moule Trustee
Mr. J.L. Stevens Trustee
Mrs. F. Deery Trustee/Chairperson
Mrs. P. Wilson Headmistress
Mr. N. Moody Teacher Representative
Mrs. L. Margiotta Co-opted Member
Mr. G. Penn Co-opted Member
Mr. N. Fox Parent Governor
  Parent Governor
Ms. L. Ford Chairperson (PFA)

Fr. J. Mackay

Mrs. R. Downes

School Chaplain

Clerk

 

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Classes

Curriculum

 The curriculum develops lively, enquiring minds so that each child can realise his/her full potential and learn with interest and enthusiasm. We aim to set high standards through a gentle but firm introduction to school life. The curriculum is varied and wide, and is planned to ensure that children are prepared well for the next stage of their education.

Whilst the school places great emphasis on literacy and numeracy, it also includes I.C.T.,R.E., Music, Science, Physical Education, History, Geography, Art, Computer Studies, Elocution, P.S.H.E., French and Technology in the curriculum.

All the children are offered the opportunity of studying at least two languages, and one or more musical instruments.

Your child’s progress is monitored very carefully throughout the year. If individual help is required to overcome any problems or extend any particular talent or gift this is provided by internal and external specialist staff.

The Curriculum is enhanced by educational workshops. 

St. Patricks Day 2011

The children combines a multi-cultural day with St. Patricks Day when they all came to school wearing green clothing.  The Year 5 class presented a special assembly which included, Irish Dancing, Stories from Irish History and Irish Songs.  The children all thoroughly enjoyed the assembly and at the end of the day they took home Shamrock shaped biscuits which they had baked during the day.
 

Book Week 2011

Ursuline Prep children created a colourful scene when they came into school dressed as characters from books for Book Week.  All the classes were studying different books and children were dressed according to the book they were reading.  A special assembly was held for all the children where costumes were displayed and children told the school about their book.  A great effort was made by both parents and children with the costumes and everyone enjoyed the day.

The previous day - again for Book Week the children were visited by John Harris - author and story teller.  He took the children in groups and told them stories in a very engaging and animated way.  The children listened spellbound to his stories and at the end had an opportunity to ask questions and to buy signed copies of books that he had written, some of which were The Pearl in the Grass, The Geat, The Monster of Crete and Charlie's Key. Please see below some of the wonderful costumes.

 
 

Greek Day 2011

Upper One spent a whole day experiencing life as an Ancient Greek citizen. They all came to school dressed in “ chitons “and spent the morning trying out different skills that would have been familiar to Ancient Greek people. These included, pottery making, soap carving, making an oil lamp and the oil with which to burn it, creating potions to cure ailments using herbs and spices, fresco painting and wax tablet making. The children had the opportunity to experience a banquet served by slaves whilst being entertained with dancing, acting, poetry recital and sport and marching skills performed by different groups of children. The day brought to life information that the children had learnt during their history lessons and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience.


Book Week 2010

As part of book week Anthony Lishask, who is a proffessional author, visited the shcool and read some of his books to classes within the school.  He told the children that many of his books are inspired by personal experience.  The Pre-Prep children read and enacted 'Clickety Clack'. 
 

As part of Book Week the children dressed up as a character from the book that they were reading.  There were some fabulous costumes!  Below are just a few of the many photographs that were taken on the day.
 

 
 



Maths Theatre Group

 In February a Maths Theatre Group visited the School and taught Maths in a very different way!  The Wild West Theme covered all different areas of Maths, including Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication and Place value.  They encouraged audience participation by singing songs, dancing and Quiz Questions. 
 

   
   

 

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Pre Preparatory

The Pre Preparatory and Infant department is led by Mrs I. Parker-Litjens.

Pre-Reception, Reception and Kindergarten make up the Pre-Preparatory Department. They focus on the 6 areas of learning in the Foundation Stage: Personal social and emotional development, Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical developments, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Creative development and physical development.

Intermediate and Transition work towards the Key Stage 1 SATS which Transition sit in May.

Classes

Literacy 2011

Reception class were delighted when two Upper One girls visited the class to read a story they had written as part of a writing competition.  The story which had won first prize for the girls was called, "Humphrey, the Lonely Pink Hippo," and was about a very special birthday party organised by King Lion for all the jungle animals except Humphrey, who had not been invited.  The story, however, has a happy ending when Humphrey saves the day after one of the acts planned for the party is too shy to perform.  The infants enjoyed listening to the story and looking at the illustrations.

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Preparatory

We broadly follow the National Curriculum leading to Key Stage Two tests at the end of Year 6.  We provide a wide variety of opportunities in both academic and non-academic areas of school life. 

Classes

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ICT

New Computer Suite 2011 -In order to view either allow add on to run within your browser or right click over link and save target as to download the file.

The school recognises the importance of IT in our rapidly changing modern world. In order to prepare our pupils, the school is equipped with an up-to-date computer suite. The children are introduced to this facility at a young age, supporting their learning in a variety of subjects. They benefit from specialist instruction on a weekly basis and are taught how to use the Internet and e-mail facilities safely and wisely.

The younger children use a variety of computer programs and the resourceful ‘My World’ educational series, which enhances their learning and helps them to become confident able computer users. In the Junior School they are taught how to use the ‘Office’ group of programs, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, which is an invaluable resource for them to begin their secondary education.

In addition, from Kindergarten upwards the classes benefit from Interactive Whiteboards. In the PrePrep School there are also computers in each classroom for the children to use.

ICT Work Examples

Year 2        My Animal Alphabet
Year 3        Victorian Sampler
Year 4        Representing Data
Year 4        The Seasons
Year 5        Oceans of the World (PowerPoint)
Year 6        Newspaper Report

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Clubs & Trips

Clubs Offered

The school recognises that extra-curricular activities enable pupils to develop their own interests, physically, personally and socially.

The school is in the fortunate position of having very experienced staff with a wide variety of expertise. We are, therefore, able to offer a detailed and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular for all abilities. This programme is not charged for.

The programme presently consists of:-

In addition, outside specialists also offer Speech & Drama, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano and Violin at an extra charge.

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Club Timetable

Michaelmas and Lent Club Timetable 2011/12

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday   
Before School German
All Juniors		 Country Dancing
All Juniors		 Choir until Xmas    Band
Lunch 12.00 Staff Meeting/
Speech&Drama
L2/L1		 Computer
Intermediate
Chess Transition		 Staff Meeting/
Speech&DramaU2		 Netball L2U2/
Gym Int/Trans		 Speech&Drama
U1
Lunch 12.30 Speech&Drama
L2&L1		 Computer L2/U2
Gym L1,U1,L2,U2		 Speech&Drama
U2		 Netball L1,U1
Football L1,U1
Library Club		 Speech&Drama
U1

After School
3.15 - 4.15

 Cross Country
Junior Boys		 Football L2&U2
Netball l2&U2		 Cheerleading Theatre Club
L2&U2		 Extension to
Feb H/T U2
  Cross Country
Junior Girls

Art L1&U1
Chess L1&U1

 Construction
L1&U1		   Extension after
Feb H/T L2

 

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After School Care

The school appreciates that a parent’s working day is often longer than the school day. We have therefore introduced an after school care facility to accommodate those that require this extra time.

The after-school care:

Then they will be allowed to do their homework, watch a DVD or play board games. However, this session will not be a teaching session.

Parents must book a place in advance and only through Mrs. Downes or Ms. Hammond. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; there are approximately 20 places available. They can be booked half-termly in advance.

Parents will be charged per hour or part of an hour up to a maximum of 2 hours. The cost will be £5 per hour. This will be added to your termly bill.

If parents book a place in advance they must cancel within 24 hours notice or they will be charged for the care.

Parents may request that children join the after-school care after they have finished a club, and will be charged accordingly.

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Trips

The school curriculum is enhanced by providing children with numerous learning activities outside the classroom. This includes visits to places of interest which are seen by the school as an integral, augmentative part of the curriculum and play an important role in the study programme of each class. In general one or two visits are made termly by every class to a wide variety of venues, both local and further afield.

As part of the celebrations on the Feast of St. Angela (the Founder of the Ursuline Order) and St. Ursula (its Patron), we have a whole-school celebration. Residential trips to the Isle of Wight and France are made by pupils in the top two Junior classes. In addition to trips made by the pupils, presentations are given in the school by visiting speakers representing a broad range of topics and concerns.

Upper One vistit Tilbury Power Station 2012

The pupils in Year 4 are currently studying Electricty.  They went to Tilbury Power Station to find out how this vital power source is created.  It was a very informative and educational trip and helped the children in their understanding of this process.

Intermediate go to Tropical Wings 2011

This term Intermediate are studying Life Cycles as part of the Science Curriculum. In order to learn more they went on a trip to Tropical Wings to see the process that a butterfly goes through in order to grow into a beautiful creature. The children all thoroughly enjoyed the day and it proved a valuable learning experience.
 

Hyde Hall 2011

Upper One visited Hyde Hall RHS Gardens near Chelmsford on the 28th September to help them with their understanding of their Science topic for this term – Habitats. In the Education Centre, the children were given activities to complete which furthered their knowledge on animal habitats. Specimens were collected from the extensive gardens and the children also built habitats using materials found on the woodland floor.
 

London Sights 2011

The final trip for Upper Two was an exciting assortment of attractions, including the London Eye, House of Commons and Covent Garden.  The children were very interested in some of the historical facts they discovered when they visited the House of Westminster.  They were also amazed by the size of the House of Commons Chamber which they thought was remarkably small. The highlight of the day for the boys, was the joke shop in Covent Garden!

 

Hampton Court 2011

As part of their History work on the Tudors, Lower Two had a very enjoyable visit to Hampton Court Palace.  Mr Larrett accompanied us as our expert guide and we all learnt many interesting facts.  An extremely worthwhile visit!

Wimbledon 2011

A group of pupils from Upper Two were lucky enough to get the chance to go and see some of the top Tennis players in the world this week at the prestigious Wimbledon Tournament. The weather was kind and the children saw some great matches on Centre and Number One Court. These included the women's semi-final matches which featured Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Sabine Lisicki.  They were also fortunate to catch a glimpse of Martina Navratilova, although the children were unsure who she was!
 

Imperial War Museum 2011

As part of their history studies Upper Two have been studying World War II. They travelled to the Imperial War Museum on the 25th February and toured the many exhibits.  In particular, 'The Children's War' gallery and the 1940's house.  The class went through 'The Blitz Experience' with their guide, Albert, who was an Air Raid Warden.  This was one of the many highlights of the trip - all lying on the floor amongst the rubble in the dark!

Chocolate Factory 2011

THE BEST TRIP EVER!!! This was the opinion of Upper Two when they visited the Chocolate Factory owned by the Maylon-Davies family.  Although they really enjoyed tasting all the delicious chocolates, they also learnt a great deal about the chocolate making business and all aspects relating to the packaging and distribution of the finished items.  The children were very grateful to the Maylon-Davies family for organising the informative visit and also for the very generous goodie bags!

French Trip 2011

Please see below a small selection of the photographs taken on this exciting residential trip.

 Shopping for Lunch at the Market  At the Amusement Park
 At the Beach  The Group
 Playing Boules  At the Bakery
   
 At the Aquarium  The Survivors

Windsor Castle 2010

Lower One visited Windsor Castle to learn about how Christmas was spent during the Victorian Times.  They attended a special workshop and toured the Castle.


Tropical Wings 2010

On the 22nd September Intermedaite visited Tropical Wings at South Woodham Ferrers as part of St.Angela's  celebration day. The weather was fantastic and the children enjoyed seeing all the different birds, animals and butterflies there.  Highlights included watching the otters being fed, a couple of very noisy parrots and of course the wooly pigs.
 

   
   

British Museum 2010

On the 23rd September Upper Two visited the British Museum.  In particular they went to the Egyptian rooms in preparation for this topic which they will be studying this year.  Dr Angela Moorecroft accompanied the children and guided small groups around the Egyptian Galleries. The children found her very interesting and her input very informative. They saw mummies, artefacts and many sculptures.  The children spent much of the afternoon sketching the larger artefacts and thoroughly enjoyed the day. 
 

   


Wimbledon 2010

The School was very fortunate to be allocated 10 Wimbledon tickets this year.  They were very lucky that these tickets were for the 30th June - Men's QF day!  They had two tickets for Centre Court and eight for Court  two, by careful rotation all of the group got to see Federer or Murray play.  They also saw the Williams sisters in action on Court 2.  Both staff and children thoroughly enjoyed this very exciting day.
 



Isle of Wight 2010

A selection of the many photographs taken on this residential trip which was thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and staff.   
 

   

St Ursula's Day Celebrations 2009

The Juniors went to Thorpe Park Intermediate and Transition had a fun day at South Weald
Kindergarten enjoyed the visit from a Magician . . .  As did Reception and Pre-Reception!

 

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Sport

Sports Day

Sports Day is an Annual event which generally takes place in July. It is a time for all the children in the school to take part in a sporting event. Parents and friends are invited to join the pupils of the school. We are fortunate to have a superb sports field adjacent to the school where this event takes place.

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Football

As part of the junior school curriculum the children have regular football lessons.

There is also Football Club which is offered to all children in the Junior classes.

The school competes in numerous Tournaments including local league and cup competition, also regional and national tournaments.

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Netball

As part of the school curriculum the junior children have one netball lesson per week.

There is also Netball Club which is offered to all junior classes.

The school competes in numerous Tournaments including Independent School Competitions, both regional and national. In addition we attend various invitation rallies. We had won many trophies including the Brentwood League and District Rally. In 2007 we won the first National Independent School Competitions and became National Champions.

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Cross Country

A Cross Country Club which is offered to all junior school children.

The school competes in numerous including district, regional and national competitions.

We have won district trophies and some children, past and present, have competed in the ISA National event, running for East Anglia.

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Swimming

As part of the school curriculum the children have weekly lessons from Kindergarten upwards.

The school competes in numerous events including the district swimming gala and the ISA Competition, both regionally and nationally.

We have had several children who have competed for East Anglia in the National Competition in Coventry.

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Athletics

As part of the school curriculum the children follow various activities within the Athletics scheme of work.

There is also Athletics Club which is offered to all Junior children.

The school competes in numerous Tournaments including the district and ISA regionally and nationally.

During the national competition held annually in Birmingham we have had tremendous success with many children finishing in first, second and third position.

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Cricket

As part of the Junior school curriculum the children have regular cricket lessons in the Summer Term.

There is also Cricket Club which is offered to pupils in Year 5 and 6.

The school competes in local Tournaments and some friendly matches.

Players regularly represent local cricket clubs.

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Tennis

As part of the school curriculum the children have weekly lessons in the summer term starting in Transition (Year 2).

There is also Tennis Club which is offered to all selected team members.

The school competes in the Essex Tournament in various age groups, the youngest being the Under 8 category.

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Sports Reports

Cross Country Gosfield School 2012

The East Anglia ISA Cross Country took place on Wednesday 1st February at Gosfield School.  The Ursuline entered four teams who all performed very well and were a credit to themselves and the school.  The results were as follows:

Girls' U9 came 2nd overall out of 8 schools with Amelia Moule 5th and Florence Burrows in 7th position.
Boys' U9 came 2nd overall out of 13 schools with Oliver Margiotta 2nd and Oliver Moore in 3rd position.
Gilrs' U11 came 4th overall out of 16 schools with Elspeth Brennan in 7th place.
Boys' U11 came 6th overall out of 16 shcools with Elliot Cordery in 4th place.

Special congratulations to Elspeth and Elliot who will go on to represent East Anglia in the National ISA Championships which will be held in Rugby on the 3rd March.
 

Netball V St. Martin's School

The Year 5 and Year 6 netball teams played a friendly match against the Year 7 B and C teams at St. Martin's in order to compete against some really stiff opposition.  During the first half of each game the Ursuline were winning!  However, in the second half the Year 7 St. Martin's teams changed their tactics, using their height and experience to their advantage.  Final scores:  Year 6 drew 8-8.  Year 5 lost 11 - 5.  The girls played some excellent netball against older and taller opponents.

Football 2012

The Year 5 Boys travelled to Chelmsford to play a friendly match against Widford Lodge, the first time the schools have competed against each other.  It was a very close fought match with the lead changing several times.  Widford Lodge won eventually 5 - 4.  Congratulations to all of the 9 boys is Year 5 that played for a valiant effort.

Alleyn Court Relay Cross Country 2011

On Friday the 9th December we travelled to Southend to Alleyn Court School for a Cross Country Relay Event.  There were four other schools in attendance.  Ursuline entered two teams in the boy's race and two teams in the girl's race.  We also took along three reserves for each team, which was made up of a Year 4, 5 and 6 member, just in case!  The event organiser kindly allowed our reserves to to run as well.  Final placements for the girl's teams were 4th, 9th and 11th and for the boy's teams 2nd, 7th and 9th. Well done to everybody who ran.

 

New Hall Netball 2011

On Friday 2nd December, girls from Upper 2 went to The New Hall Netball tournament. Our school was placed in the B pool together with Alleyn Court / St Cedd’s / Elm Green / Maldon Court / FKS. We won every match: 11/1; 10 /1; 8 / 3; 8 / 0; 3 / 2 which took us to the semi-finals to meet Widford Lodge. This game was extremely exciting as each goal scored by both teams kept the score level. However, we eventually found the determination to score two goals and win 5 – 3 to get through to the final! In the final we were up against Brentwood School who were a very strong opposition. Unfortunately, we missed 4 crucial goals under pressure and ended up losing 6 -1. All the girls played exceptionally well and were extremely motivated. So well done for coming runners up out of 14 schools and walking away with a medal and heads held high!

ISA National Swimming Gala 2011

On Saturday the 19th of November swimmers from the Ursuline Prep School made the journey up the M1 to Coventry for the ISA National Swimming Gala. The Children all enjoyed the experience especially having the opportunity of swimming in a 50m International pool!
 
They all did themselves and the school proud:
Shelia Stein (Upper 2) came 6th in the Freestyle and led the Year 6 East Anglia Freestyle relay team to 6th place.
Amelia Moule (Upper 1) came 2nd in her Breast stroke race.
Christopher Bebbington (Upper 1) came 7th in the Year 4 Freestyle race and helped the Freestyle relay team to finish in 5thposition.
Mia Rose-Davis (Lower 2) helped her Year group in the Freestyle relay race to 7th overall.

Netball and Football November 2011

Netball

Bancroft visited the Ursuline for some friendly netball match play.  Both the U11 and the U10 girls competed and both teams were very evenly matched.  Each quarter saw the teams drawn or a single goal up or down. At the final whistle both teams lost by one goal!  The Ull final score was 9 - 10 and the U10 7  - 8.

Football

The Boys played a further match in the Small School's League against Warley Primary School on the 29th November.  It was evident that they had learnt and improved from their recent matches.  They ended up with a convincing 2 - 0 victory.

Ursuline played St. Mary's in the second round of the Brentwood District Cup. They put in a determined display but were defeated 3 - 0.

On Wednesday 16th  U2/L2 boys played their second game in the same Brentwood Small School's League against Woodlands Hutton.  It was an exciting end to end game with both teams hitting the posts on a few occasions but unfortunately for Ursuline only one of our attempts managed to end up in the back of the net.  The eventual score was 2 - 1 to the visiting team.

The boys football team played in the first match of the season in the Brentwood Small School's League.  The match was against West Horndon.  The team showed great determination throughout the game and came away with a well deserved draw.

ISA Regional Swimming Gala 2011

The ISA Regional Gala took place at Ipswich Crown Pool on Thursday 6th October. Congratulations to the team, a superb performance. Rohan Chopra came first in two events and Sheila Stein, Amelia Moule and Christopher Bebbington also won their races and have therefore been selected to represent East Anglia in the ISA Nationals. We will be informed of any other children who have qualified once the times of individual events have been verified. We will post further information when it is available.

ISA Cross Country 2011

We travelled up to Gresham’s in Norfolk on Friday 7th October. All the children competed very well and managed to achieve some excellent results.

The boys under 9’s team came 2nd overall. Our best performers were Oliver Moore coming 2nd and Oliver Margiotta finishing in 5th place. The girls under 9’s team came 3rd overall, Amelia Moule finishing in 3rd place. The boys under 11’s came 4th and the girls under 11’s finished joint 5th.

 

Forest Netball Tournament Winners 2011


It was the first time that the Ursuline had taken part in a mixed Netball Tournament.  The boys complimented the team and make a significant contribution to the games.  The team won every game except against the home team Bancroft, which they drew.  As all the final scores were calculated by the judges it was a very tense time as Bancroft had won all their matches too!  When the officals finally read out the placement the Ursuline discovered that they had won by a single goal on count back.  Both the boys and girls were delighted to take home the winners medals and shield.

Football and Netball Update October 2011

On Tuesday 11th October the Under 11 and under 10 netball teams played away at Brentwood Prep. The Upper 2s had a very hard game but sadly lost 15 – 6. However, the under 10 team played superbly and won 9 – 6. Well done to all the girls that were selected to play.

The girls from Upper Two played in a High 5 netball match on Wednesday 4th October against Mountnessing Primary School and won 23 -1 ! This is the first time the team played High 5 netball as the rules are different to seven a side netball and players have to follow a rotation system where they play all different positions. Therefore, our shooters were playing in defence and in the centre circle which was very alien to them. The defenders and wing players had to shoot which was quite daunting for some but surprisingly all the girls played extremely well and the results reflects the high standard of netball we have at The Ursuline. Well done to all.

 On Tuesday 11th October the boys played a friendly football match against Mountnessing. The game proved to be action packed, with us hitting the cross bar and upright. Unfortunately we were not quite able to equalise and finally lost the game 2-1.

 
The boys Football Team played the first round of the Brentwood Cup Competition on Wednesday 4th October against Hutton All Saints Primary School. They created lots of opportunities and were rewarded with three goals being scored. They defended well and did not concede any goals, therefore the final score was a 3 – 0 victory. The team are growing in confidence and are looking forward to the next round which will be played at home against St. Mary’s Primary School.

Chigwell Netball Tournament 2011

On Saturday 10th September the U2 Netball Team, assisted by 1 pupil from L2 competed in the first Tournament of the season at Chigwell School.  Each match lasted for 8 minutes one way.  5 points were awarded for a win, 3 for a draw and 1 point for a loss. The team stormed through the group stage winning against East Court 12 - 0, St. Cedds 6 - 2 and Fairlop 7 - 0.  A great start.  In the second round the competition became tougher as they met the teams that had also been highly successful in the group stage. The results were as follows.

Bancroft B      Won    9 - 2
Chigwell A      Won    6 - 4
Forest A         Won    4 - 1
Bancroft A      Drew  4 - 4
Brentwood A   Loss   1 - 4

In total the team scored 19 points which put them in 3rd position.  The girls were very proud of their performance, they competed at their best and enjoyed themselves! An excellent start to the season.

Overall the girls displayed fantastic netball skills at all times and worked extremely well as a team.  Their spirits were always positive and enthusiastic even through the tough matches.  They are looking forward to the rest of the season and hopefully they will remember Miss Peacham's motto, 'PASS' - Power - Accuracy -Speed = Success!!

Chigwell Football Festival 2011

The Ursuline Football Team made up of boys from U2 and L2 played in the annual Chigwell Football Festival. They played a series of seven games with mixed results. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience which was, for most of the players, the first time they played for the school. They are looking forward to working hard for the rest of the season and developing as a team.

Tennis Team in Action

On the 5th July the U11 and U9 Tennis Teams played against New Hall School.  The U11 Boys and Girls Teams both played 1 set of six games each and only recorded 'wins'.  The combined score for the girls and boys was 6 sets each.  The U9 Team played first to 10 points.  The combined score for the girls and boys was Ursuline 26 New Hall 11.  Well done to all those that took part, an excellent result.

District Cricket 2011

On Thursday the 23rd of June the boys took part in the District Cricket Competition.  They did extremely well amd came 3rd out of the 8 teams that competed.  A special mention to the two Year 4 boys who competed in this Year 6 event, they show great promise for the future.

ISA National Athletics 2011

On Wednesday the 22nd of June Nick Cowen participated in the ISA Athletic Championship Finals held at the Alexandra Stadium in Birmingham, representing East Anglia.  He did very well coming first in the Long Jump with a magnificent jump recorded at 4.41m.  He also qualified in the 150m Sprint by winning the regional event, nationally he achieved 3rd place. Many congratulations on an excellent achievement.
 

Rounders 2011

Both the A team and the B team have been playing lots of friendly matches over the past few weeks and the A team have been undefeated during these games.  On the 15th June they competed in the District Rounders Tournament with 20 other teams.  They won their pool and went on to compete in the quarter-final.  After winning the quarter final they were narrowly defeated in the semi-final 3 - 3 1/2!  The team finally fiinished in 3rd place.  The B team could not compete in the main competition as only one team was allowed to enter.  They did however play against Holly Trees and won 4 - 3. They also played Brentwood School and lost 5 - 1 1/2

District Athletic Champion 2011

The District Athletics Champioships took place on Tuesday 14th June at St. Martin's School.  It was a fantasic team effort and the children retained the District Champions title.  The relay teams in particular were outstanding with the Years 3 and 5 Girls winning their events and also the Year 6 Boys.  In the Field events  the children won four out of the six events.  Please see the team photograph below. Please click here to see a full table of the results.
 

ISA Regional Athletics 2011

The ISA Regional Athletics Championships took place on Monday the 13th June at Garons Park, Southend-on-Sea.  We entered approximately 30 children from Upper Two, Lower Two and Upper One.  The children competed in a number of Track and Field events. 

The teams did very well especially the Year 5 boys who came 3rd overall and the Year 6 girls who finished 2nd overall.

Special mention should go to the following children for their individual achievements.

Nick Cowen

1st Long Jump

Nick Cowen

1st 150m sprint

Georgia Knight

2nd 80m sprint

Megan Fraser

2nd High Jump

Megan Fraser

3rd Long Jump

Elspeth Brennan

3rd Long Jump

Liberty Wagner

3rd Shot Put

Liberty Wagner

3rd Ball Throw

Year 6 Girls

3rd Relay

 

Nick Cowen will go on to represent East Anglia in the National Event of this competition on Wednesday 22nd June in the two events that he won.

ISA National Netball 2011

On Wednesday 23rd March the Upper Two Netball Team competed in the above event at Rugby School.  The team qualified comfortably from the group phase which saw them easily qualify for the quarter finals.  They won the semi final and moved onto the final.  They won the first half, but unfortunately lost the final match in the last two minutes, the final score being 6 - 8.  The team is pictured below with their runners-up medals.

 

Friday the 18th March was an exceptionally busy sporting day with events taking place at South Weald, Stoke College and Brentwood School.

Year 5 Netball and Football Tournaments  at Brentwood School

The pupils from Year 5 were invited to compete in these competitions.  They were ably assisted by 2 girls and one boy from Upper One.  The girls were coached by Mrs Mongelard and Mrs Wilson acted as the boys coach.  The rain poured all day long but this did not stop the event from taking place.  The boys finished 6th out of the 12 schools that attended and the girls were joint 1st with Widford Lodge. Pictured below are the very boys team!

District Cross Country 2011

Mrs Coffey escorted the runners from the Ursuline to South Weald.  There were so many children at different events that some of the team members came from the lower junior classes!  They all did extremely well under the most appalling weather conditions.  The girls were awarded First place in the Small Schools event.  Well done to all those that took part and represented the Ursuline.

ISA National U11 5-a-side Football Tournament

The Year 5/6 boys qualified for this event at the Regional part of the competition.  The boys had to play five games in the opening rounds and managed to win three, draw one and lose one.  Unfortunately these results meant that they just missed out on qualifying for the main competition but instead progressed to the plate event.  After another three wins they reached the final which they won by a 'golden goal' in extra time! Very exciting!

New Hall Netball 2011

On Friday 11th March the Year 5 Netball Team and 1 pupil from Year 4 competed in this invitation competition.  For many of the girls this was their first Netball rally and they played extremely well.  There were 16 schools taking part and they came 4th overall. Please click here to see the full list of results.

ISA National Cross Country 2011

Nick Cowen and Georgia Knight represented East Anglia Region at the ISA National Cross Country Championship which was held on 5th April at the Princethorpe School in Rugby, Warwickshire.  The course was a gruelling 2100M of undulating steep climbs.  They both competed in races with 70 other competitors.  They did exceptionally well with their final placings of 15th (Nick) and 39th (Georgia).

ISA 5 a-side Football 2011

The Year 5/6 Football Team travelled to Stoke College to compete in this competition.  They played really well and were rewarded with the Runners-Up trophy.  Please click here to see the full report.

ISA Eastern Region Cross Country 2011

On Wednesday the 9th February the Cross Country Team travelled to New Eccles Hall School in Norfolk to compete in this event.  It was a dry winter's day and the children produced some great performances.    A special mention should go to Nick Cowen who came 2nd in the Year 5/6 Boys race and will now go on to represent East Region in the National Event of this competition. Please click here to see all the placings.

District Cup 2011

On the 27th January the Year 5/6 boys played a football match against Blackmore in the second round of this competition.  The boys produced one of their best performances.  In their last few games the boys have created opportunities to score but did not manage to convert these chances.  This time they did and were 2 - 0 up after the first half.  With their confidence up, they went on to score 4 more goals, without conceding any.  Final score 6 - 0. Ingatstone Primary now await them in the next round.

New Hall Netball Rally 2010

The Upper Two Netball Team was in action again on the 26th November at the New Hall U11 Netball Tournament.  In the group stages they played six matches winning all of their games. 
Widford Lodge 10 - 1
FKS                  8 - 0
Howe Green      8 - 2
Hutton Manor    7 - 2
Brentwood        7 - 2
Cathedral         16 - 0
They finished first in their group and met the hosts New Hall in the Semi-Final of the main Shield Competition.  In the final they again met Widford Lodge and this time won 8 - 2. Another fantastic achievement.  Well done to all those who took part.

Action pictures taken by the girls....
 

ISA National Swimming Gala 2010

 
Seven pupils from UPS were asked to represent East Anglia in this National Competition.  They travelled to Coventry Crown Pool on Saturday 21st November. On arrival some of the children were asked to compete in even more events due to other competitors being unavailable. They sportingly agreed.
 
The final events and results were as follow:
 
Sheila Stein Year 5 Breastroke 4th
  Year 5 Backstoke 5th
  Year 5 Freestyle Relay 7th
Georgia Knight Year 6 Backstroke 4th
  Year 6 Freestyle Relay 4th
Andrew Onwude Year 6 Backstroke 4th
Rohan Chopra Year 5 Backstroke 4th
  Year 6 Freestyle Relay 4th
Mia Rose Davies Year 4 Freestyle Relay 4th
Harvey Joy Year 4 Freestyle Relay 5th
Ben Brennan Year 5 Freestyle Relay 4th
     

Thorpe Hall Cross Country Relay

The Junior Cross Country Team travelled to Southend to compete in this invitation event.  Four boys and four girls from each year group were entered as teams.  Each child had to run approximately 1000 meters aound the fields and through the trees and then tag their team mate to continue.  In total 14 schools took part. The Year 3 Girls Team won their event in a great team effort.  Please click here to see the rest of the results.


Forest Netball Rally2010

On Friday the 15th October the Year 6 Netball Team continued their unbroken run of wins.  They played a total of 8 games in the Forest Netball Rally and scored a magnificent total of 78 goals and conceded only 4!

Netball UPS v  New Hall

The girls travelled to Chelmsford on the 12th October to play against the Year 6 New Hall Team.  They proved to be unbeatable finally winning 34 - 1.  All the girls performed fantasically.  Well done.

Jim Smith Memorial Cup

On the 13th October the Year 5 and 6 boys played the second match of this competition against St. Thomas's School.  They created lots of opportunities but ufortunately these were not converted into goals. There were lots of positive signs however for the next match.  Final score,  lost 2 -1.

ISA Swimming Gala 2010

The swimming team selected from years 4, 5, and six travelled to the Crown Pool in Ipswich to compete in this Gala. There were 14 other schools in the competition from the East Anglia Region.  The Boys came 1st overall winning their part of the Gala, the Girls were awarded 2nd place and overall the Ursuline Prep came 2nd.  As a result of their placings Georgia Knight, Andrew Onwude and Rohan Chopra have been selected to swim at the National ISA Swimming Gala which is to be held on Saturday 20th November.

Individual Results       Girls      Boys

Gresham Cross Country Event 2010

 
On the 8th October the children competed in the Gresham Cross Country Event. Children from all of the Junior School classes were chosen to represent the school. The overall results were as follows:
 
Under 9 Girls 2nd
Under 9 Boys 2nd
Under 11 Girls 2nd
Under 11 Boys 4th
 
In total there were 25 schools competing. All the children involved should be congratulated. Mrs Mongelard and Mr Lewis were delighted with the effort and commitment that the children showed both on the day and in recent training sessions at Cross Country Club. A superb team effort.
 

Please click on the link to see the individual results.

Jim Smith Memorial Cup 2010

On Tuesday 21st October 2010 the boys of L2 and U2 played in a home Football Match against St. Peters School.  This was the first of four games in this competition.  Unfortunately on the day they proved too strong, the Ursuline eventually losing 4 goals to 0. 
 

Chigwell Netball and Football Tournament

On the Saturday 11th September the Year 5/6 Pupils took part in this first sporting event of the academic year.  For the boys, Chigwell operated a Football Festival in order that all schools played as many games as possible.  The boys made a slow start and lost their first two games. They then found some form and won 4 of the remaining 5 games, and drew the other.  The final game they won 3 - 0.  All the children thoroughly enjoyed the event.

The Netball was played as a competition as in previous years.  Despite being the first matches of the year the girls showed some great talent.  They were undefeated all day, winning by significant margins, the highest game score being 14 - 4 and the greatest margin 13 -0.  It was a great team effort.  Congratulations to all those that took part.

District Athletics 2010

The Ursuline won this very competative competition and are now District Athletic Champions!  Full report to follow.

Regional ISA Athletics 2010

On Monday 14th June the athletics team went to the ISA East Anglia Junior Athletics competition which was held at Garons Park, Southend.  The day started with a Design and Technology lesson in order to build a Gazebo in which to shelter from the sun!  The heats saw all the Relay Teams qualify for the finals.  There were also some great achievements in both field and track events. In particular the following athletes came 1st in their events, Lydia Allen in Year 6 Ball Throw, Nick Cowen in Year 5 150m Sprint and Megan Fraser in Year 5 Long Jump. These children will go on to represent East Anglia at the National Athletics Finals. Georgia Knight came 2nd in both the Year 5 80m and 150m sprint; this meant that she has been selected to compete in the Relay Team representing East Anglia at the National ISA Athletics event on the 23rd of June.  Nick Cowen has also been selected for the Year 5 Boys Relay Team at this National competition.

A selction of pictures from the event.
 

 
   
   
   
   

 

District Rounders 2010

On Wednesday 16th June the school competed in the District Rounders Tournament, playing both an 'A' and a 'B' team.  Both teams played very well amid some stiff competition.  The 'B' team came third in their section.  The 'A' team won their section, but then unfortunately lost by just half a rounder in the quarter final.  Well done to all competitors.
 

District Cricket 2010

The Year 5 and 6 boys competed in this annual competition which took place at South Weald on the 7th June.  The Ursuline came first in their pool and proceeded through to the semi-final where they met St. Mary's B team.  It was a very close match and was decided on the final ball of the match from which one run was needed for a win!  The boys then went on to the final where they played against St. Mary's A Team.  Despite having beaten this team in the pool stages they lost by 20 runs in the final. 

Rounders 2010

On Friday 18th June the Rounders teams played Woodlands School.  The 'A' team won 7 - 2 and a half, and the 'B' Team won 18 - 3.  Another excellent effort from the teams.

On Thursday 10th June the team played against St Helen's and won 21 - 2 and a half rounders - a very decisive victory!

Upper Two played their first friendly match on the season on Monday 10th May against Woodlands.  The 'A' team won 13 1/2 - 2 and the 'B' Team drew 6 1/2 all.  On the 14th May they played another match against Brentwood School which they also won 17 - 8 1/2.  A great start to the season.

District Cross Country

On 19th March the Cross Country team competed in the District Cross Country race at South Weald.  All runners did very well, the girls team coming 3rd overall and the boys team coming 4th.  To see the individual placings, click on the links below:

Girls Placings

Boys Placings

District Swimming 2010

On 16th March the school swimming team swam in the District Swimming Gala.  All swimmers performed very well, with some excellent individual and relay performances.  Overall, the girls team came a very commendable 3rd place, while the boys team came 1st and won the gala.  Well done to all swimmers.

Brentwood School Year 5 Netball Rally 2010

On 16th March 2010 the Lower 2 girls performed outstandingly at the Brentwood Scool Netball Rally. They were unbeaten all afternoon:

Heathcote won 9-0
St Michaels won 9-0
St Marys won 10-0
St Johns won 9-1
Brentwood won 9-0
Gidea Park won 13-0
Herrington won 11-0
East Cote won 13-0

The girls scored an amazing 83 goals in total, and only had one scored against them all afternoon!  They played brilliantly as a team.  Congratulations to them.

Brentwood School Year 5 Football Rally 2010

On 16th March the Year 5 Football Team played a rally at Brentwood School.  They played some very close and exciting matches.  They won all of the group games, but then lost 2-1 in the semi-finals.  They came 4th overall out of 12 schools.  Well done to all the boys, especially those from Upper One who played a year out of age group.

League Football 2010

The Year 5/6 Boys played their final League match of the season on Friday 12th March against West Horndon.  It was a high scoring game which the Ursuline finally won 5 - 4. 

New Hall Year 5 Netball Rally 2010

This event took place on the afternoon of 5th March.  The girls played five matches in the Group Stage against Brentwood School, Herrington House, Heathcote, Elm Green and Alleyn Court.  During this time they were undefeated beating other schools by as much as 12 goals in some matches!  In the semi-final they played against Edwards House and won 9 - 2!  Onto the final!  In the final they played against Elm Green and remained undefeated winning that match 6 - 0.  Congratulations to all the girls for winning their first tournament.
 




National ISA Cross Country 2010

The Ursuline Prep School was respresented at this event by Nick Cowen in Year 5 and Lucy Pryor in Year 6.  There were over 100 competitors in each race from all over the country.  Nick finished in 20th place and Lucy came 51st.  Well done to both athletes.

ISA Cross Country 2010

This annual event took place on Wednesday 3rd February in Norfolk.  Children from the top three Junior classes took part.  There were some excellent individual results and team efforts.  Please click here to view final placings.

Football and Netball News February 2010

The Year 5/6 Football Team played against Kelvedon Hatch in a League match on Tuesday 2nd February.  It was a hard fought match which was lost 4 -3.  The Year 4 Girls played a friendly netball match against Brentwood Prep School.  The score was 0 - 0 at half time.  Final score 4 -0 to Brentwood.

ISA National Swimming Gala 2009

This event took place in Coventry on Saturday 14th November.  Four swimmers from the Ursuline competed, representing East Anglia.  Rohan Chopra and Ben Brennan competed in the Year 4 Backstroke and Freestyle race and both finished in 7th position.  They also swam in the Freestyle relay event gaining valuable points for the team.  Mason Wright swam in the Year 6 Freestyle and Medley relays; the team finished in 4th and 3rd position.  Sheila Stein competed in the Year 4 Freestyle Relay achieving 4th position.

Jim Smith Essex Cup 2009

The Year 5/6 Football Team has been very busy playing matches in this competition over the last six weeks.  Thet finished 1st in their group and now progress to the final 16.  On Thursday 19th November they will play Benhurst School at home to see if the can progress further.  Good luck boys! 

New Hall Netball Rally 2009

Despite the terrible weather condiotions on Friday 13th November this tournament went ahead.  The teams were divided into two groups.  The Ursuline Team finished 2nd in their group behind New Hall.  They progressed through to the semi-final where they had to play the winning team from last year, Widford Lodge.  At the end of full-time the score was a draw.  A winner had to be decided so it was 'Golden Goal' - the first to score wins.  Despite not having the centre pass the team won!  In the final they played New Hall.  At half-time the girls were down 3-1, but they showed great determination.  They conceded no goals in the second half and went on to win 5-3!  This is the third tournament in a row that the Ursuline Team has won, a tremendous achievement.

 

Gresham Cross Country Meeting 2009

The Ursuline Cross Country team travelled to Gresham School on Friday 9th October to compete in this invitation event.  The races were split into two groups; Year 3 and 4 competed together as did Year 5 and 6.  There were up to 150 children competing in each race.  The team placings were as follows:
Girls Year 3 and 4 Team come 2nd.  Highest place runner was Elspeth Brennan who came 9th.
Girls Year 5 and 6 Team come 3rd.  Highest place runner was Grace Walker who came 13th.
Boys Year 3 and 4 Team come 2nd.  Highest place runner was Elliot Cordery who came 1st.
Boys Year 5 and 6 Team come 4th.  Highest place runner was Nicholas Cowan who came 4th.

To see a complete list of placings for all runners, please click the link below.

Placings

 ISA East Region Swimming Gala 2009

The ISA East Region Junior Swimming Gala took place at Crown Pools, Ipswich on Wednesday 7th October.  16 schools competed in this event from all over the region.  The boys did extremely well, winning overall. Individual success was achieved by Ben Brennan - Year 4 Freestyle - and Rohan Chopra - Year 4 Backstroke.  Both the Year 6 Relay Team and the Year 4 Relay Team won thier events.  Many other boys achieved 2nd or 3rd place positions which contributed significantly to the final WINNERS result.

16 schools also competed in the girl's event.  They achieved a very creditable 5th place overall.  The Year 5 Freestyle Relay Team won their event.  Sheila Stein won her Freestyle heat and went on to achieve 2nd place in the final.  This allowed her to qualify for the National East Anglia Free Style Relay Team.

As a result of their performances Ben Brennan, Rohna Chopra, Sheila Stein and Mason Wright will represent East Anglia at the National ISA Gala which is to be held in Coventry on 14th November 2009.

Forest Netball Rally 2009

Success continued for our Year 5/6 Netball team at the Forest Netball Rally, in which 24 schools took part. In the first round, our girls played 5 other schools, winning all of thier matches, scoring a magnificent total of 21 goals and only conceding 2.  Having won this round, our girls went on to play the winners of the other groups, playing Widford Lodge, Chigwell School and Park School.  They won every match, scoring 12 goals in total and only conceding 4, making them overall winners.

Chigwell Netball Rally 2009

The Year 5 and 6 girls competed with 24 other teams in the Chigwell Netball Rally.  There were four boxes of six teams and all teams played each other.  The Ursuline girls were placed in the 1st place in their box, being undefeated.  The top team in each box then went through to the the final 'Round Robin' competition.  Here they played Woodford Prep, Brentwood Prep and Park School.  They won all of these matches and were crowned winners of this prestigious Rally.

 

Chigwell Football Tournament 2009

On Saturday 26th September the Year 5 and 6 boys competed in the Chigwell Football Tournament, featuring 24 teams from schools in the Essex area.  The boys went through to the final 16 after coming 4th in their group.  This match went to extra time but the score remained 0 - 0.  The winner of this contest was decided following a very tense penalty shoot out which the Ursuliune lost 4 - 3.

ISA Athletics Championships

The children did really well at the ISA Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Wednesday 24th June.

 The results were as follows:

Tim Ryan          -           1st (Ball Throwing)
Lydia Allen       -           3rd (Ball Throwing)
Lucy Pryor       -           5th (High Jump)
Megan Fraser   -           4th (Long Jump)

 

 ISA Athletics 2009

This competition took place in June 2009, and over 16 schools competed. Both the boys team and the girls team did very well. 

Below are some of the results achieved by members of the athletics team:

Tim Ryan                      1st                    Ball Throw       (Year 6)
Luke McCarthy            2nd                    High Jump       (Year 6)
Matthew Fox                3rd                    Ball Throw       (Year 4)
Oliver Wright                3rd                    Ball Throw       (Year 5)

           

Year 6 Relay                3rd

 

Lydia Allen                   1st                    Ball Throw       (Year 5)

Megan Fraser               1st                    Long Jump       (Year 4)

Lucy Pryor                   1st                    High Jump        (Year 4)

Alexandra Fox              2nd                  High Jump        (Year 6)

 

All the winners will now represent East Anglia at the National Competition in Birmingham.

 

Year 4 girls came 3rd overall

Year 5 girls came 3rd overall

 

A fantastic achievement!

 

 


On Friday 2nd December, girls from Upper 2 went to The New Hall Netball tournament. Our school was placed in the B pool together with Alleyn Court / St Cedd’s / Elm Green / Maldon Court / FKS. We won every match: 11/1; 10 /1; 8 / 3; 8 / 0; 3 / 2 which took us to the semi-finals to meet Widford Lodge. This game was extremely exciting as each goal scored by both teams kept the score level. However, we eventually found the determination to score two goals and win 5 – 3 to get through to the final! In the final we were up against Brentwood School who were a very strong opposition. Unfortunately, we missed 4 crucial goals under pressure and ended up losing 6 -1. All the girls played exceptionally well and were extremely motivated. So well done for coming runners up out of 14 schools and walking away with a medal and heads held high!

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Music & Drama

Music

The School plays an active part in both local and national Music Festivals and competitions.

We have a school choir, music group and a newly formed school band. These groups regularly play at school assemblies and Mass.

School Band: Tuesday 8.30

Music Group: Tuesday 12.00

Choir: Thursday 8.30

Drama

We are very fortunate to be able to offer specialist Drama Tuition in addition to Theatre Club which is available to all  Upper Junior pupils.  The children follow the LAMDA Awards Scheme.  Please click here to find out more information.

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As part of the curriculum the pupils have weekly music lessons on Tuesdays with Mrs J. Austin, concentrating on creative music, notation, rhythm, styles, instruments and cultures.

On Friday all children have music with Mrs M. Irwin-Parker. From Transition upwards children learn to play the recorder. All children in the Junior School prepare for music examinations which take place three times a year.

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Specialist Tuition

The school currently offers individual tuition in Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano and Violin.

Piano is taught by Mrs M Irwin-Parker throughout the week. On Fridays, Flute, Violin and Saxophone are taught by Mrs G. Cook.

Guitar is taught by Mr Parker. Children can learn Piano from Intermediate, Violin, Flute and Guitar from Transition and Saxophone in Lower Two and Upper Two. All children, in the Junior School, who learn instruments in school, perform at our annual music evening in July.

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Drama Productions

The School enjoys a good reputation for its regular dramatic productions, some of which have taken place at The Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch and The Towngate Theatre in Basildon.  Our shows are written by Miss I. Irwin-Parker. Drama club takes place on Thursdays after school.

All children from 3 - 11 take part in the Productions.

Peter Pan 2011

Preparations are underway for the bi-annual Theatre Production which will take place on the 28th and 29th June at Towngate Theatre in Basildon.  The parts have been decided and the children are already rehearsing. Please click here to view cast list.

Robin Hood and his Merry Men

The most recent production performed by the school took place on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th 2009 at The Towngate Theatre in Basildon.  The children all worked very hard and the play was greatly enjoyed by all. 

Below are photographs of some of the characters.

Robin and his Merry Men Maid Marion and the Villagers
   
 Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy  Izadora and the Villagers
   
 Friar Tuck and friends  Mrs Potts and friends
   
 The Ladies in Waiting  King Richard and the Merry Men

 

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Choir

The Choir was first formed in 2006. Since its formation the Choir has taken part in Brentwood Schools 250th anniversary concert, entered the BBC Joseph Competition, sung at the Diosean Carol Festival and performed Christmas Carols at Leeds Castle, which was featured on BBC Kent.

*Please note, children can only be in the choir after auditions which take place in September.

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Hall of Fame

Elected Officers 2011/12

 

Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl
Boys Sport
Captain		 Girls Sport
Captain		 Deputy Boys
Sport Captain		 Deputy Girls
Sport Captain
Library and
Pre-Prep		 Library and
Pre-Prep		 Music Captain Headteacher's
Prefect
       
Captain
St. Andrew		 Captain
St. David		 Captain
St. Patrick		 Captain
St. George
       
Deputy Captain
St. Andrew		 Deputy Captain
St. David

Deputy Captain
St. Patrick

 Deputy Captain
St. George

Elected Officers 2010/11
 

       
Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl
     
Boys Sport
Captain		 Girls Sport
Captain		 Deputy Boys
Sport Captain		 Deputy Girls
Sport Captain
       
Captain
St. Andrew		 Captain
St. David		 Captain
St. Patrick		 Captain
St. George
       
Vice Captain
St. Andrew		 Vice Captain
St. David		 Vice Captain
St. Patrick		 Vice Captain
St. George
     
Librarian  Pre-Prep Prefect  Pre-Prep Prefect  Music Captain



Elected Officers 2009/10

Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl
Boys Sports Captain

Girls Sports Captain

 Deputy Boys Sports Captain Deputy Girls Sports Captain
Captain             St Andrew Captain            St David Captain               St Patrick Captain             St George
   
Vice Captain     St Andrew

Vice Captain        St David

 Vice Captain      St Patrick Vice Captain      St George
 
Librarian Librarian Musician Prefect  

 

 

 

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Academic

The Government set standards that children should achieve at certain stages of their education, they are as follows;

Key Stage 1 Results [back to top]

Maths

 

Level
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
W
  0 0 0 0  0                
1
  0 0 0 0  0
2c
  1 0 0 0  0
2b
  2 0 2 3  0
2a
  3 4 3 3 8
3
  14 16 15 14  12
% Pass
  95 100 100 100  100

Reading

Level
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
W
 0 0 0 0  0                
1
 0 0 0 0  0
2c
 1 0 0 0  0
2b
 4 0 3 0 2
2a
 1 6 0 2 8
3
 14 14 17 18 10
% Pass
 95 100 100 100 100

Writing

Level
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
W
 0 0 0 0  0                
1
 1 0 1 0 1
2c
 0 2 1 0 1
2b
 5 6 5 5 3
2a
 4 2 4 6 7
3
 10 10 9 9 8
% Pass
 95 100 95 100 95

Science

Level
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
W
 0 0 0 0  0                
1
 0 0 0 0  0
2
 8 6 5 6  6
3
 12 14 15 14  14
% Pass
 100 100 100 100  100

Key Stage 2 Results [back to top]

The National Curriculum examinations are externally set and marked. The aim is to achieve a level approximately every 2 years.

The Government set standards that children should achieve at certain stages of their education, they are as follows;

Maths

Level
2007
2008
2009
20010
2011
3
 0 0 0 0  0           
4
 3 3 3 2 3
5
 16 16 16 17  16
% Pass
 100 100 100 100  100

English

Level
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
3
 0 0 0 0  0           
4
 6 6 6 7 6
5
 13 13 12 12 13
% Pass
 100 100 100 100  100

Science

Level
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
3
 0 0 0 0  NA          
4
 1 3 3 3  NA
5
 15 16 16 15  NA
% Pass
 100 100 100 100  NA

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Destination of Leavers

From the Ursuline Prep School pupils progress to many different secondary schools. Most children get their first choice school.

In the past children have been offered places at the following schools.

Private Sector:

State Sector:

In 2009/10 the following Schlorships were awarded:


In 2008/9 the following Schlorships were awarded: 

In 2007/8 the following Scholarships were awarded:

 

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Calendar

Term Dates

Year 2011

Staff Training Day Tuesday 4th January
Children Return Wednesday 5th January
Last Day before Half Term Thursday 17th February
Staff Training Day Friday 18th February
Children Return Wednesday 27th April
Bank Holiday (Royal Wedding) Friday 29th April
May Day Monday 2nd May
Last Day before Half Term Friday 20th May
Staff and Children Return Monday 6th June
SATS Week Commences Monday 13th June
Staff Training Day for Exhibition Friday 8th July
Last Day of Term Wednesday 20th July
Staff Training Day Tuesday 6th September
Children Return Wednesday 7th September
Last Day before Half Term Thursday 20th October
Staff Training Day Friday 21st October
Children Return School Monday 31st October
School Closed Monday 5th December
Last Day of Term Thursday 15th December
   

Year 2012

  
Staff Training Day Tuesday 3rd January
Children Return School Wednesday 4th January
Last Day before Half Term Thursday 9th February
Staff Training Day Friday 10th February
Children Return School Monday 20th February
Last Day of Term Thursday 29th March
Staff Training Day Tuesday 17th April
Children Return School Wednesday 18th April
May Day Monday 7th May
Last Day before Half Term Friday 25th May
Staff and Children Return Monday 11th June
Staff Training for Exhibition Friday 6th July
Last Day of Term Friday 13th July
   
Staff Training Day Tuesday 4th September
Children Return Wednesday 5th September
Last day before Half Term Thursday 25th October
Staff Training Day Friday 26th October
Children Return Monday 5th November
School Closed Monday 3rd December
Last Day of Term Tuesday 18th December
   

Year 2013

  
Staff Training Day Monday 7th January
Children Return Tuesday 8th January
Last day before half term Thursday 14th February
Staff Training Day Friday 15th February
Children return Monday 25th February
Last day of term Thursday 28th March
Good Friday Friday 29th March
Easter Monday Monday 1st April
Staff Training Day Tuesday 16th April
Children Return Wednesday 17th April
May Day Monday 6th May
Last Day before half term Friday 24th May
Staff and Children Return Monday 10th June
Staff Training for Prize Giving Day Friday 5th July
Last Day of Term Friday 12th July

School Day


      8.45 a.m.START OF SCHOOL (Pre-Prep. Department)
      8.55 a.m.START OF SCHOOL (Infants and Juniors)
      12.00 - 1.15 p.m.LUNCH TIME
      3.00 p.m.END OF DAY (Infants)
      3.15 p.m.END OF DAY (Juniors)
 

 

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Events

Calendar for Academic Year 2011/12

Calendar for Lent Term 2012

 

 

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Newsletters

Please login to the members area to read weekly newsletters.

http://www.ursulineprepwarley.co.uk/contact/members-login.asp

 

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PFA & Parents

There is an active Parents and Friends Association (PFA) of which all parents are automatically members.

The aims of the PFA are:

Over the past few years the PFA has funded the purchase of computers, computer software, science equipment, musical instruments, and many other items.

Committee

The committee is a small representation of the school – the requirements for joining the committee are as follows: -
-          Be elected at the AGM held each September
-          To be able to attend minimum of 50% of the meetings
-          Available to volunteer for majority of events
-          Resignations must be in writing
-          Position of chairperson / vice chairperson / treasurer & secretary should ideally be for no more than 3 years.
-          Ideally class reps should be members of the PFA or at least attend meetings.
-          Maximum of 25 members

Current Members 

To be updated...........

  Chair of PFA
  Vice Chair of PFA
  Secretary
  Treasurer
Mrs P. Wilson Headmistress / President
 Mr Lewis Teacher Rep


Events [back to top]

Greek Day 2012

As part of their History topic, Ancient Greece, the teachers, parents and children of Upper One had a taste of what life was like during this era.  The children all changed their names for the day and dressed in costumes of the period.  It was both an enjoyable and educational day.
 

Christmas Festivities 2011

Below is just a small selection of the many photographs taken of the events that took place as part of the UPS Christmas celebrations!
 

   
   
   
   
   
   

Parents V Pupils Netball Match 2011

 

On Tuesday 27th September The U2 Mum’s were invited to come along to the netball training session to play against their daughters. They turned up confident they were going to win, with height and experience on their side! In the first few minutes the U2 girls took an easy 2-0 lead. This continued throughout the next ten minutes taking a 5-0 lead. However, the Mum’s fought back to score a goal…but the only one of the match as the girls went on to win 6 -1. Thank you to the Mum’s for their effort and well done to the U2 netball team! It was a fantastic experience for all and such great fun.

 

Mothers Day 2011

At the Ursuline Prep it was, 'Mum's the Word,' as mothers of the children in the Infant Department were treated to a special Mother's Day Assembley.  The children sung, recited poems and read stories that they had written about their mothers. At the end of the assembley all the mums were presented with a flowering plant and hand crafted gifts made by the children.  All the mums enjoyed this special occasion where the children showed their appreciation for everything their mothers did for them.

New Minibus

The school was delighted to take delivery of a new 16 seat minibus, kindly donated by Mr Knight, for use by the school to transport children to and from sporting events and other off premises activities. Headteacher, Mrs Wilson, said she was overwhelmed by his generosity and that the new minibus would be a great asset to all pupils and staff.

Retirement of Don Baker

Don Baker, former Trustee of the Ursuline Preparatory School attended a school assembly where the pupils and staff of the school thanked him for his total dedication and commitment to the school for the past 18 years.  Don Baker formed the board of Trustees together with Ian Dury, John Stevens and Pauline Wilson in an attempt to save the school, after The Ursuline Order declared its intention to close the school in 1987.

During that time the school has grown from 58 children, moved to a new building and blossomed to the current situation where the school is totally full and has a long waiting list.

Don Baker played a major role in this success and has given of his time and expertise without hesitation.  The past and present pupils and staff are very grateful and we know we will all miss him very much.
 

Christmas Festivities 2010

To celebrate the season the school organised many events such as the Junior Talent Show and Christmas Party, the 'Christingle' at Brentwood Cathedral and a 'Special Visitor'! The children thoroughly enjoyed all of the celebrations.

 

Fireworks Evening 2010

On Saturday 13th November the PFA held a fantastic Firework Event.  Not only was there a magnificent display but also children, parents, staff and friends enjoyed Carousel Rides, Gluwein and many other activities.

Fun Day 2010

This annual event took place on Saturday 10th July.  It is organised and funded by the PFA and is open to all families at UPS.  Many families took the opportunity to enjoy a picnic in the School grounds and the children enjoyed the many activities available.  Please find below a selection of photographs taken by the PFA.
 

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

On the last day of the Easter Term the PFA kindly organised an Easter Egg Hunt for all of the children in the school.  The Easter Bunnies and Chicks were there to assist the children, helping them to follow the clues to find some delicious Easter Eggs.  Great fun was had by helpers and children.  Many thanks to the PFA for all their efforts.
 

 

Easter Hat Parade

The children all looked fantastic! It was very difficult to select the winners of each class. Many thanks to all parents and children for their tremendous efforts.
 

   

Mothers Day Assembly for Pre-Prep and Infants
 

This annual event is always welcomed by pupils and parents and this year was no exception.  The children presented their mothers with cards and flowers and performed and sang beautifully.
 

   

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The continuing success of the School is due in no small part to the support given by parents to the School’s aims and traditions.

Parents are encouraged to participate in School life on many occasions including some assemblies and celebratory Masses both in school and at the Cathedral. This participation engenders a closer relationship between parents and teachers.

Although there are parents/teacher interviews when parents can monitor their child’s progress with the class teacher and/or Headteacher, we are happy to discuss a child’s progress at any time by appointment.

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Contact Us

Please contact the school office to request a prospectus.  Click here for online copy.

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How to Apply

We hope this website has provided you with an insight into the School.  Please do come and visit if you think the School meets the requirements for your child.

If you would like your child to be registered at the Ursuline Preparatory School, please contact the School Office, either by the form on the Contact Us page or by telephone, for an Application Form.  This form will need to be completed and returned to the School together with the Registration Fee.

We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

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Fees and Conditions

There is a Registration Fee which is non-refundable.

A Bond Payment is payable on acceptance of a place at the School.  This is a one-off payment per family which is refundable when the youngest child leaves the School.

Fees include tuition, the use of text and library books, stationery, materials, swimming, games and the extra-curricular activites as outlined previously.

Fees are payable at the commencement of each term.  Fees not paid by the due date will be subject to a surchange of 1% per week. 

Fees can be paid monthly by standing order subject to an administration charge.  Fees for the second and subsequent children will attract a discount and the Bursar will be pleased to provide further information.

Fees cannot be refunded or any part term in which a pupil may be absent through illness, accident or any other cause.  There is an Insurance Scheme available.

All pupils are automatically included in the School's Group Insurance Scheme, further details are available from the Bursar.

One full term notice of withdrawal of a pupil from the School is required in writing or the payment of one terms fees in lieu of notice (i.e. one full term following the term which notice is given.)

 

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Site Map

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Links

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Terms & Conditions

April 2008

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Year 2 

Welcome to Transition! 

2nd February

Maths Homwork  please complete the worksheet on subtraction. N19

31st January

My sincere apologies I am still striken with this flu bug.  It has now infected my ear and stomach consequently I am as deaf as a post.  Homework tonight is Pet project.  Please complete this week ready for handing in on the 6th February.  Also select two worids for inclusion in a class  pet glossary .e.g. Hutch   and Myxomatoses . 

26th January.

Homework:  Maths sheet weighing small items.  If there are no scales available then please estimate.

25th January

English Homework books  Making a cup of tea.

23rd January

Homework

A letter from Sarah yellow comprehension book.

20th January

 

Homework 

Please go over 'Pot of Gold' 

Pet Project

Spellings and Jolly phonics

 

 18th January

Homework

English book review.

Maths

Please go over pot of Gold English paper.  Please would chilren bring in tomorrow a recent photograph for the Science lesson.  Will will be using them to compare changes and differences in people.  Don't bring in a precious image.  I will endeavour to mark the marks paper today at lunchtime and send it home.  This is the frist SATs paper 1999 please do not be too harsch focus on incorrect answers with encouragement.  Through the test difficulties with

Analysing pictograms, adding data to chart

Number sentence completion  2  +  8  = 6   =  >  .  Get pupils to total one side i.e. 10 write it below the left side.  Then what number added to 6 gives us 10.

Pentagon has 5 sides.

Venn diagram those with brother and siter inSome may need the weekend please do but return for filing.

 

 the overlap.

If you don't get it today it will be tomorrow. 

 17thJ anuary

I am increasingly impressed by the hard working attitude of the class.  They settle very quickly to work and are serious about raising standards so very well done.  For the second week they have won all the trophies!

Homework: Pet project please continue to work on the project pupils should be about half way through.

Star gazing Live is on BBC2 tonight 8,30 p,m,

Pratice papers tomorrow.  I will send home Pot of Gold for you to review. Generally they are very good .  Discussion points: 

= divided into fact (something that can be measured/checked independently) and fiction.

- avoid starting sentences with 'and' or ' becaus'e.

- short answers should be in complete sentences.  Use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence, for names, titles street names, professions Doctor, Judge etc. 

 

 

16th January

To encourage better performance I have shown the number of marks improvement from paper A completed under test conditions and paper C.  Most pupils improved by one or two marks some by as much as 6 marks please encourage and discuss why they did better.  For those who took a backward step aim to encourage an improvement.  Engage your child in the outcome using a 'light touch'.  It is easier to praise them if the improvement is modest week on week and more likely to sustain.

Homework

English:  Comprehension 'The map of Barford'

R.E. Pupils have a worksheet to complete as extra work.  I would like them to discuss the parable with you and end by writing a short prayer of thanks for their many benefits. 

Table test were slightly better 8/20 gaining full marks please keep plugging away unless you are sure they know them.  We are recapping subtraction this week along with weight and capacity. 

Remember weight varies with gravitational pull so you are lighter on the moon heavier on Jupiter.  Mass is the total of your atoms and doesn't vary with gravity.  Weight is measured in Kilograms and Grammes (1000g = 1Kg)  Capacity is the space something takes up in 3D and is measured in litres, cubic centimeters. Imprtial units are pints and galllons.  Have fun.  All the best bits come back to haunt you! 

13th January

Homework

Maths: Please do go over the Maths paper this weekend especially those children who were late last night.

Spelling and Tables 2, 5 and 1

Pet projecty

Star gazing this weekend should be quite good for stars.

General children are settling to a strict routine and are responding well. I know it is tough but time is short. Take charge in the evening if your child is too tired then early bed and we can always reschedule the work.  However the more they do the more they can do. Try to keep week days free of too many late nights.  Expect children to be able to explain their homework in the first instance.  That is their responsibility not yours. You provide the space and conditions,  support only after they have grappled with the problem. It is the struggle which prepares the brain for learning and, they are more capable than they let on sometimes.  Thank you for the feedback it is all useful.  

12th January

Maths paper C completed in class marks were not as good as I would like.  Please go over incorrect questions and resolve to question pupils everyday on ClockTtimes switching between digital and analogue.  Reflective symetry is best practiced with shapes cut out and then draw a line of symetry, fold the shape along the line - if the halves  match perfectly then they have reflective symetry. When looking at graphs first examine the scales to find out the value of each division then calculate differences.   

 The class has now revised basic addition please reinforce learning with simple sums especially when out shopping. 

11th January

English:  So very welll done on the optional homework on the last Noo Noo.  Some great examples will posted onto the net.  I was pleased to have examples of short story, traditional tale as well as playscript.  Well done,

10th January

Homework Pet Project please do make a start to the project - little and often is best make notes for the contents  index and  glossary if included.

English: ' The last noo noo'.  An extra task is for pupils to write up their role play in playscript they performed today.  The play is about a monster called Marlon who has to give up his dummy, Mummy and Granny are trying to persuade him but Marlon is having none of it.

Maths:  Doubling numbers please practice,  they were very good today.  There will be another practice exam tomorrow so if time go over those common mistakes.  

9th January

Homework:  English Comprehension #The Rabbit'

Please continue stargazing the winter constellations in preparation for the Space Day in the summer. 

This week we will continue addition preparation.  Please help by reinforcing work on breaking up numbers into tens and units and practice doubling and halving numbers.   Pupils still don't know 2, 5 and ten times tables only five students get 10/10 so please keep going over these.

Pupils should have;broght home sthe calling tree list.  However I noticed one or two had left them in their desks.

Swimming was great please remember googles.

 

 

6th January 2012

Remember Swimming Monday for 8. 20 am.  Please sign Homework diaries (I confess I have just caught up)

Homework:  Quite a bundle in there! 

First calender for the term;

Spellings

 Star gazing sheet try to locate the plough/Great Bear/Ursa major.  I have provided a diagram and on Monday another for locating Orion and Casseopeia.

Pet Project:  Instructions inside book.  Must be at least 8 pages, handed in on 6th February.

Have a good weekend

 

5th January 2012

 

Homework: Maths worksheet time and adding.   I have marked the maths paper from the holiday and the results were very good clearly many pupils needed some support and that is as it should be at this stage.  Perhaps those pupils who struggled would be better to do only tow or three sums a day in the morning.  Certainly in class most seem able to cope.  

The paper showed that Venn diagramms needed revision.   Pupils have to select an item or number for one ot the other category and place them into the right cirlce.  If the item can go in both then it is placed in the ovelap.  If an item cannot be placed, then it should be placed outside the cirlce.

i.e. Multilpes of 2 included 8 Multiples of 5 included 15,  20 went into the overlap and 11 outside the cirlces.

Fractions are hard but start with 'The group size' i.e. whats the whole then ask what is the fraction at this age a half or a quarter.   Reverse the process 'if a quarter is ..... then what is the whole?

English following on from books by the same authors we have been examining book covers and describing them.  Ask children to descrbibe book covers using the framework:

What is in the background, mid ground, in the front.  Get then to speak in sentences refer to colour text objects, describe in detail then ask what feeling they experience - is it scary, funny, sad, etc.  Practicing speaking in sentences, in detail will build confidence and prepare them for writing.   

 

 

4th January 2012

Good evening sorry it is so late, no doubt children are now in bed. Welcome back to the new term and New Year.  Thankyou again for the many gifts it was a delight to be so appreciated after just such a short time.

Feedback Assessments 

Maths  I have read all the notes regarding the holiday Maths homework and understand parent's anxiety.   However at this stage it is important to know what they don't know so that we can address each issue.  My experience is that pupils do improve.   We will be going over all the topics covered in Year 1 and 2 and each paper will highlight areas for further work.  This week we are beginning addition by adding 10s. Iin class most are very quick to pick up - those who aren't are getting extra support.  Parents can help by splitting numbers into tens and units e.g. 23 = 2 tens and 3 units.  Please continue to practice tables 2, 5 (especially for reading clock time), and 10. 

English:  The practice paper Wild and Free has been sent home for you to read over generally pupils did well all scoring level 2A or 2B.  Retrieving information was good but remind pupils to gather answers from the text not the pictures used as illustrations.  When responding to questions on 'feelings'  encourage pupils to consider how the character was responding use the following basic framework.  Was the character:-

Happy or Sad

Proud or Ashamed

Clalm or Angry

Courageous or Scared 

and  did the character do the right thing at the right time, if not why?

Homework for Englsih is comparing books by the same author (if possible).  We will be working on this for about three weeks exploring various ideas. Please discuss the work, the more pupils express their views the more able  they will be to  write their views.  Encourage comparisons.

 

14th December 2011

A very happy Christmas to you all, l hope you have received holiday homework.  My apologies there is only one Maths paper for you to go over the corrections. This was due to the earlier than expected leaving of Mrs PL.  End of term was taken up with assessments and I felt it better to leave paper practice until the New Year.  However when you find sums that your child finds difficult just make up a similar one and keep going over them.  Please make a list of areas for revision/recap for me to cover.  I would expect children to complete the work over a few days I leave it to you to decide when, however please cover a little work prior to return to get brains into work mode.

.   9th December 2011

Congratulations on the Christingle service children were delightful.

Homework Handwriting and phonics.  Please continue to practise time 1/4 past and 3/4.

 Discussion Points:Next Week pupils will be looking at poetry please prepare them by reciting favourite rhymes.  Discuss poetry under three main headings:-

Meanings: How poetry taps or keys into the mind forming images of sounds (rat a tat tat pussy cat)  , sight (I wandered lonely as a cloud),  smells,  emotions etc.  Let children give reasons for their favourite rhymes

Language used: Now don't get scared!   Adjectives, Nouns, Verbs, Similie (like a rod of iron) Allitieration (Red Ruby Roses Rustled Restlessly), Refrains/Chants (Oh no you won't Oh Yes I will.  Have a go at recognising them in the poems

Structure:  The way the poem is put together e.g. number of lines in verses, which lines rhyme,  is the rhyme the same? Do they alternate?  Is there a chorus?

Themes:   this week it will be favourite foods so build up descriptions of foods.

I will be at the Eye Clinic on Monday so will be in on Tuesday

 

Wednesday 7th December

Homework:  English Homework books 'Connective'

Discussion points organizing information to make it more memorable for the reader. e.g. breaking text into picture boxes, Text boxes, Charts, tables and maps.  Using Headlines, subheadings, flow charts and leaflets. Using colour to anchor meanings and associations.  Ask your child about thier flowchart for looking after a pet.

Letter from Mrs P-L

Please please bring in Christingle candle for tomorrow!

Tuesday 6th December

Homework:  Handwriting and the life cycle of a butterfly.

Please ensure all Christingle candles are returned to school tomorrow.

 

Friday 2nd December

Homework:  Spelling and Jolly phonics sheet.  My apologies  wasn't sure of the procedure for handwriting homeworks so I will postpone this for this week.  Christmas Cards!. 

Please do continue to consolidate time by: -

going over the five times table then transfer learning to clock time e.g. 4 fives are 20, 20 past the hour

quarter past and quarter to

o'clock and half past.

 

Thursday 1st December

Homework:  Maths Time pupils to complete worksheets on time.  Thankyour for the equipment children are much more focussed on their work.  

Learning points please go over clock times especially quater to the hour and quarter past the hour.  

Tuesday 29th November

 

IMPORTANT  Too much time is being wasted because of insufficient equipment.  There will be a full equipment check this week.  Pupils must have pencil case, coloured pencils, three graphite pencils, ruler, rubber, glue stick.  May I have all pencils sharpened before school. Sounds neurotic but it can take up to 10mins for a child to get organised.  

Homework  History:  ICT research find examples of Christmas traditions in other countries.  Please find sheet in book bag.

General Maths pupils need to revise teen numbers 10 - 19 and be able to break them down into tens and units e.g. 'what number has one ten and three units; rounding up or down to the nearest 10 (five being the tipping point) e.g. 63 rounds down to 60, 86 rounds up to 90.  

Monday 28th November

Homework  English:  Complete Language and Phonics sheet on Past, Present and future tenses, ordering the alphabet and sorting words alphabetically.  Complete comprehension 'Stanley'.  Please gather coins for the Christingle Candles (make sure candles are labelled with your child's name).

General: please reinforce that at half past the hour the little hand is half way between numbers and the long hand is on 6.  Talking points 'Who is St Lucy? Where did she live? What did she do?

 

Week Beginning 28th November

Mrs McNulty signing on for year 2.  Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.  I feel your children will find the 'transition' fine as I have worked with them in school now for a number of sessions. Mrs P-L enjoyed her last day teaching and will be in School for Christingle rehearsal this week. 

Our main focus of learning this week is Time

-   Maths: reading the correct time (half past and o'clock), please use every opportunity to support  understanding and recognition of the clock face perhaps refer to famous clocks Big Ben, Waterloo Station.

-  English Josie Smith comprehension. Language and Phonics will focus on the past tense.  Please consolidate the idea of time as Past, Present and Future.  Discuss the child's own past and present.

-  History: Christmas traditions home and abroad past and present.

-  R.E.  How the shepherds learned of the birth of Jesus and how they spread the 'Good News'  tell the children about their birthday and the good wishes they received.

-  Geography we continue with the 'Island Home'

-   Science: again continues the theme of time and change looking forward by examining life cycles (Butterfly and and Frogs) 

Homework will follow the usual patterns and I will update you regularly.  

 

Please note that after Christmas Transition will be swimming on Mondays! Please meet at Brentwood School at 8.30, the children are in the water at 8.45, and then transported back to school via Mini bus.   

Homework 14th-25th November 2011

 

Monday: English Comprehension Unit14

Tuesday: Animal Habitats

Wednesday: English Homework books

Thursday: Maths Sheets

Friday; Spellings, handwriting and Jolly phonic sheet

Monday: English Comprehension Unit 15

Tuesday: Plants and Animals alphabetical order 

Wednesday: English Homework Books

Thursday: Maths

Friday: Spellings, Handwriting, Jolly Phonic Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday: English Comprehension Unit 10

Tuesday: Questions about medicine

Wednesday: TRIP TO SOUTHEND: CHILDREN NEED TO WEAR TRACKSUITS. THEY WILL ALSO NEED AN EXTRA SNACK.

Thursday: Half Term Homework: Spellings, Handwriting, Story writing, maths sheets, minibeast hunt.

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Year 3 Homework

 February 2nd

Geography revision. Learn unit hot and cold places for test Monday. Pages 14 - 19, make notes firsts.

 

January 30th

Collins Primary Literacy homework book, tasks 6a and 6b

 January 27th

To do the RSPB Garden Bird survey. All the information is provided on the sheet.

Garden Bird Survey

If you would like to find out some further information please click on the links below.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/16738036
 
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/takepart.aspx

  January 26th

P19 things to do & hot and cold word search

 January 25th

Finishing maths work up to Q10 P68

Literay sheet

 January 24th

Mr Lewis science

Abacus home work book, N16 p8 & N18 p9

January 19th

January 23rd

Literacy sheet

 

General knowledge h

January 18th

Mrs Larrett Geography

January 17th

Mr Lewis science p9.

Miss Welcome R.E

January 16th

Literacy sheet -  Speech Marks.

Please find attactched a copy of the questions from this weeks timestable test.

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/Table%20test%2016th%20Jan.docx

A message from the house keepers : Please make sure your child's trainers are clean before they were them again for p.e or cross country.

January 13th

General knowledge worksheet 'G'. Please answer the questions in full sentences.

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/G.docx

January 12th

Mrs Larrett  Geography , finish sheet from class 

 Next table is 4x (I told the children Monday but have forgotten to post it on here).

January 11th

R.E -  Zacchaeus p35 & the sheets.  Miss Welcome

. If you have time afterwards, please have a go on the place value link below.

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/games/place_the_penguin/small_sound/standard.shtml

January 10th

Mr Lewis Science - p8

Literacy sheet  Calligrams

January 9th

To learn 4 times table. Collins Literacy Homework book Activity 5a. Maths sheet. Please do the literacy task first, if you have time left over please do the math's sheet.

 

 

'F' general knowledge sheet.

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/F%20general%20knowledge.docx

 January 5th

Mrs Larrett geography.

 January 4th

Maths sheets.  If you finish this within the time then please can you have a go on the websites below.

 http://www.ictgames.com/submarinenopad2.html

http://www.ictgames.com/5andabit.html

 

 

 

 December 9th

Christmas general knowledge. Revise for Materials Science test on Tuesday

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/20111114133013084.pdf

 

 

Please revise ‘A Wet Planet’, pages 8 to13 in your Geography textbook, for a test on Friday.

December 6th

Next test in mental arithmatic book.

December 2nd

Writing up an account of the visit to Windsor. Remember to only write on one side of each A4 page.

Finishing off math's work.

November 30th

Collins Primary Homework Book 3 p12 activity 4b. Adjectives worksheet & was and were sheet. Due to the trip tomorrow I won't be setting homework, so this doesn't need to be handed in until Friday.

November 29th

Mr Lewis Science - Draw a picture of the apparatus p12 & p13. Cut out and stick in book.

November 28th

Maths fractions sheet.

http://mtw.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mw/other/Number/fractions/Fractions/Equiv%20Fractions%20Contents.html

 

November 25th

E general knowlege sheet. 

Please ensure that your child has the required stationery for next week (especially a clear straight ruler, glue and scissors). Thanks

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/E.docx

November 24th

Geography Mrs Larrett.

November 23rd

Collins primary literacy homework book activity 4a, and alliteration work sheet.

November 22nd

Poster about materials Mr Lewis.

I appologise over the absence of yesterdays posting, I updated the website and attached some links but it doesn't appear to have saved the changes. This is  not the first time it has occured, we are looking into the problem.

November 18th

D general knowledge sheet

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/D%20general%20knowledge.docx

November 17th

Literacy sheet

November 16th

Maths sheet and next test in mental arithmatic book.

We are going to be doing work on fractions next in maths, if there is time left over from the homework please visit the site below (level 1 involves typing in the number of children the pizza has to be shared between). If the link doesn't work, please try and cut and paste it into your browser.

 http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

 

November 15th

Collins literacy homework book p9 & p10

November 14th

Maths sheet

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/20111114133013084.pdf

November 11th

General knowledege C sheet.

userfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/general%20knowledge%20C(1).docx

We are doing an assembly on conservation as a class next week. This week we have been talking about endangered animals. As a class we thought it would be a good thing to sponsor one. After voting they decided to sponsor the Amur Leopard. The sponsorship costs £30 for one year. We thought it would be a good idea if the children could do a chore or chores to raise the £1.50 required each for their share of the sponsorship (if they raise more thats fantastic, but £1.50 each is the goal). Therefore I would be grateful if you could think of a chore for your child to do this weekend so they can raise their £1.50.

Thanks

November 10th

Literacy sheet

November 9th

 Collins Literacy Homework book 3a page 8. The next test in the mental arithmatic book. We are covering the topic of division in mathmatics this week, below are some links, if your child has some time free after completing any given homework please let them have a go on one or more of them.

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/sumdiv.html

http://mtw.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mw/division/division%20on%20number%20line%20-%20contents.html

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/dividermachine.html

 

November 8th

Mr Lewis Science - p10 &11 and finish off Task sheet 4.

Miss Welcome - R.E

 

 

S1 & S2 Abacus homework book pages 26 & 27

November 4th

Please write a paragraph on a British garden bird (this is to be typed up and a picture added during I.T next week)

Find a picture of and write a paragraph about either an endangered animal or an animal that has become extinct over the last century. Include where it was found when it was alive and the reasons behind why it has become endangered or why it has become extinct.

November 3rd

Mrs Larrett Geography. - Complete sheet on using water. Colour, trim and stick in book.

Please remember the shoe box appeal.

 

 

November 2nd

Revise for r.e test (next Tuesday)

November 1st

Mr Lewis science sheet

Literacy homework book task 2c

October 31st

Homework - the next test in the mental arithmatic book. It is fine to help your child with anything they don't understand, but it is important from a teaching side of things if you indicate with a h in circle by the questions you assisted with. Thanks.

In maths this week we are looking at numbers to 1000, 10 more and 10 less, 100 more and 100 less. The following are some useful websites which may be useful for practice or additional reinforcement or even fun.

http://www.ictgames.com/100huntminus10.html

http://www.ictgames.com/football2.html

http://www.ictgames.com/100huntplus10.html

http://www.ictgames.com/submarinenopad2.html

http://www.ictgames.com/octopus.html

 

 

October 19th

 Maths ice cream investigation. Book review.

All children to learn the 3 times table (in addition to any other table they may already be learning/ have learnt).

Times table practice website.  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/index.html

 

October 18th

Science - Mr Lewis (for after halfterm) Science book CGP P8 & 9.

R.E - Miss Welcome

 

 

 M1 & M2 p22 & maths sheet. If you have some spare time please have a go on some of the websites below.

http://www.funbrain.com/measure/

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/measures/index.htm

http://mtw.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mw/tables_backwards/tables%20speed%202510.swf

 

 

 

October 14th

General knowledge 'B' sheet.

Please can you make sure that your child has a glue stick, a transparent shatterproof 30cm long ruler (not stretchy or bendy, or with pictures of fairies or robots but a normal plastic ruler) and more than one writing pencil, . Please can they also have both an A4 lined and plain pads of paper at home to do any homework on which requires the use of paper.

October 13th

Mrs Larrett Geography

 October 12th

 Collins Homework Book - p6 activity 2b and the additional literacy sheet (please don't do the triangle task at the bottom of the p6 unless there is time).

October 11th

Mr Lewis - Materials science sheet (to be completed for Thursday)

R.E Miss Welcome - write up about todays visit to Holy Cross Church.

 

 

Math's sheet.

 

 

General Knowledgeuserfiles/file/Year%203%20Worksheets/A.pdf

 October 6th

Mrs Larrett - Geography

 October 5th

Collins Literacy Homework Book  p5

PSHE for Monday - Design a poster with one or two of the Ten Commandments on A4, to be displayed around the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 7th

 

October 10th

 

October 17th

 

November 7th

 

 December 7th

 

 

 

January 6th

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 Thursday, 2nd February

Greek words and English words

Friday, 3rd February

Complete the worksheets on The Missing Boy, A  Jewish Wedding and God's Message for His Son.

 

,Wednesday,1st February

 

 1st February

Diary entry- Give an account of your day, whether at cross country or at school.

Tuesday 31st January

Arachne comprehension.

Monday 30th January

Maths Sheet- S30 and S31

Revise History for test after half-term.

Friday 27th January.

Complete Venn diagram.

Thursday 26th January

Electric Multiplication sheets.

 

Wednesday 25th January

Work on Theseus and the Minotaur.

Thank you to everyone who helped on the Tilbury Power Station trip.

Monday 23rd January

Maths;- Page 50 onwards for 40 minutes. Do not do "e" except the "safe" one.

Please make sure children have swimming hat and goggles for swimming lessons as Mrs. Melvin will no longer be lending equipment to children and they will not be allowed to swim without them.

Parents/ grandparents coming to Tilbury Power Station on Wednesday will need a packed lunch as we will be eating there. No photography is allowed at the power station unfortunately.

Friday 20th January
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Wednesday 18th January

Make notes about Greek day.

Thursday 19th January

Finish writing about Greek Day.

Revise the 4x tables and spellings for spelling test on Friday.

Friday 20th January

4 School Scheme V.R. sheets.

Tuesday 17th January

Mr. Moody's maths homework- For Thursday.

Complete Abacus Maths Page 47 if not completed in class

Read through the glossary in your history textbook to familiarise yourselves with the vocabulary in preparation for Greek Day. Do not forget to come to school in Greek costume tomorrow and bring your packed lunch as normal even though we are having a "Banquet" in the afternoon.

Please practise telling the time as ,worryingly, some children are struggling with this.

Monday 16th January

History- Read sheet on the Seasons and number the pictures in the correct order. Colour neatly but do not stick in your book.

Thursday 1 2th January and Friday 13th January

Choose 3 articles from your newspaper,cut them out and stick them in to your English book. For each article write briefly what it is about, why you chose that particulatr article, and make up 3 questions about each article with answers. To be handed in on Monday.

Tuesday 10th January

Home V.R. for 40 minutes.

Monday 8th January

Three sheets on Circuits and Conductors

Wednesday, 30th

40 minutes of home Verbal Reasoning

Tuesday 29th November

Mr. Moody's Maths Sheet.

Monday, 28th November

Pages 39 and 40 of "Abacus Number Book One".

Go over your Christingle words.

 

 

Thursday, 24th November

Revise the 4 and 8 times tables.

Comprehension exercise on page 19 of "Collins Primary Literacy".

Spellings from the two  sheets used today.

Friday, 25th November

Activity 3 on page 21 of "Jesus , The Way , The Truth and The Life.

Choose one saint only.

 

 

, 21st November

Revise Rivers.

Tuesday, 22nd November

Vertebrate Fact Card.

 

Tuesday 15th November

either Thames worksheet or Practice in Basic Skills in English, page 26 to 30 (for 40 minutes).

Wednesday 16th November

No homework- School trip

Thursday 17th November

The reverse of Tuesday night.

The opposite of Tuesday 15th November.

Monday 14th November

Maths Abacus pages:- 26, 27 and 28.

Friday 11th November

Homework Book, as much as you can in 40 minutes.

Thursday 10th November

Sheets M7 and M8

Finish the history work.

Wednesday 9th November

Maths Minute sheet 12, Abacus sheet 16, Colour map of Journey of the Nile.

Tuesday 8th November

Mr. Moody- Capacity worksheet.

Thursday 3rd November

Revise 7x table, learn Jonah spellings.

Friday 4th November

Revise "The Bible" unit in R.E. book.

Monday 7th November

Write "Alien in the Classroom" in rough book.

Wednesday 2nd November

Maths- Homework Book Page24 Exercise M3, Maths sheet.

Monday 31st October

Maths  Pages 36 and 37, Equilateral and Isosceles triangles.

Tuesday 1st November

Guy Fawkes sheet- Answer questions in English exercise books. If time permits finish sticking in sheets to science book.

Holiday Homework:

8 sentences about David and Goliath

More Confusing Words

The Calendar Pages 22 and 23

 

Wednesday 19th October

Resd pages 14-23 of the History text book.

Monday, 17th October

Revise Habitats for the test tomorrow.

Thursday 13th October

English Confusing Words

Work on the 3x tables.

Friday 14th October

Keys in Science

More Confusing Words

Wednesday 12th October

Download and print cold animal picture.

King Midas comprehension- History

"Sammy the Salmon"- cover Geography. 

Tuesday 11th October

Mr.  Moody's Maths Sheet

Monday, 10th October

Finish the foodchains. Learn the Habitat Glossary words.

Thursday, 6th October

Complete the Moses work.

Friday, 7th October

40 minutes V.R. work

Wednesday, 5th  October

Go over the spellings WEEKS 1-3

Revise the 2,5,10 and 11 x tables.

Tuesday 4th October

Mr. Moody's Maths sheet.

Monday 3rd October

Write up Hyde Hall work in Science book.

Thursday 29th september

Week 3 spellings

11x tables work

Friday 30th September

Animal Factfile

Tuesday 27th September

Maths Abacus pages 14 and 15.

Please bring a packed lunch and spending money tomorrow for Hyde Hall.

Children should wear school tracksuit and  old trainers and should bring their school cagoul.

No school bags needed in school tomorrow.

Thursday 22nd September

Animal Homes, Animal Homes and Animal Families

Friday 23rd September

Revise The Seashore.

Tuesday 20th September

V.R. Home V.R. book- 40 minutes work. Mr. Moody's maths - Complete to the end of page 4 if not finished in class.

Monday 19th September

Abacus Addition Pages 7-9   40 minutes work. Don't forget Harvest Festival gifts for tomorrow morning if you have not already brought them in. Many Thanks.

Thursday 15th September

History:- 3 sheets Ancient Greek Pottery

Friday 16th September

Worksheet on how the sea shapes the coast and seashore features.

Tuesday 13th September

Maths Shape, Data and Measure Page 3 Questions 1-7 and also extension.

Wednesday 7th September

Four digit number worksheets.

Thursday 8th September

Spellings- Week 1 and 2

Learn / Revise 2, 5 and 10 Times Tables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday 27th June

English Parrot book page 69- Stepping Inside Sections A&B. Write in full sentences.

Remember to be in school at 8.30 tomorrow to go to the Towngate Theatre for rehearsal.

All children should have a sun-hat in school, please make sure you have one for Wednesday.

Wednesday 8th June

Science- Revise Solids and Liquids

Maths sheets - Decimals, Measurement

Swimming- 8.30. at Brentwood School. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 18th May

Maths Revision sheets x 3

Swimming tomorrow 8.00 at Brentwood School for swim at 8.10.

 

 

 

EWWWednesday,26th April

Complete Activities 3 on page 49, 2 on page51 and The Holy Week events sheet. SWIMMING TOMORROW.

I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A  VERY HAPPY AND HOLY EASTER.. THANK  YOU FOR ALL YOUR

KINDNESS AND  GENEROSITY, AND ALSO FOR YOUR MUCH `APPRECIATED SUPPORT LAS T

TERM.

 

YEAR 4 

Thursday, 31st March

 

WEDNESDAY,30th  MARCH

Copy and label the diagram of the Roma road~page 11.

Page 47,exercise 4B of "THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE"

 

Tuesday, 29th March

Complete the two sheets about the experimens that we

carried out today.  THE ASSESSMENT IS TOMORROW.

THANK~YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TODAY>

Complete the three negative number sheets.

Thursday,24th March

Label the Roman soldier + EXTRA reading time.

 

Wednesday,23rd March

Activities 1 and 2 on page 46

of "JESUS,THE WAY , THE  TRUTH AND THE LIFE".

Tuesday,22nd March

Finish your science work.

Complete the three fraction sheets.

THANK~YOU THE CHILDREN LOOKED GREAT TODAY>

Monday,21st March

Revise the Routes and Journeys topic.

IT'S DRESING ~UP DAY TOMORROW!

FRIDAY,18TH MARCH

"Abacus numeracy Book two~page 21 ,nos.1-6,

page 22 ,nos.1-1o, page 23 , a-l and page 24, nos1-11.

I hope the sports went well and you all enjoyed yourselves.

Have a very happy weekend.

THURSDAY,17TH MARCH

THE REVERSE OF YESTERDAYS HOMEWORK<

Wednesday,16th March

GROUP ONE:Using a map of London

GROUP TWO:Learn to spell the words in the glossary

of your science text book and work from page 25 of the

"Shape, Data and Measures" text book.

THANK_YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS RESPONSE TO RED NOSE DAY.

The class raised an amazing £89!!

Tomorrow is THE FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK. Wear something green. No money needed!

Tuesday,15th March

Page 15 of "Focus on Literacy"~

Comprehension exercises A AND B, amd the

Alphabetical order exercises A~C.

TOMORROW IS OUR RED NOSE DAY PLEASE!

STONES!STONES! STONES! STONES!

Monday,14th March

Revise the unit on JESUS, THE TEACHER.

Thursday 10th March

Telling the time sheets x3

Finish Science sheet and stick in book

Revise 7, 8, 9 Times tables

 

 

ASH WEDNESDAY 9th March

Complete Activies 1 and 2 on page41 of

"Jesus , The Way, The Truth and The Life"

Revise the 3,4,6 and 9 timestables

SWIMMNG TOMORROW>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday8th MARCH

40 minutes' work on  home verbal reasoning

Monday 7th March

Abacus photocopied sheets nos. 44, 45, 46

Thursday,3rd March

Copy one of the Animal Poems neatly into your handwriting book.

Learn one the poems by heart.

Friday, 5th March

Answer tthe comprehension questions in your history

exercise books IN SENTENCES.

Answer the questions on pages 12 and 13 of your Rhino book

FOR MRS MACDONALD#to be given in  next Friday~Please watch two advertisements

and  complete the "sold" worksheet on each advert.

. ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND.

 Wednesday,2nd March

Complete your science drawings from page 3.

Trim your new history cover.

Complete the cloze proceedure on  The Celts.

DON'T FORGET SWIMMING TOMORROW.

The lesson begins at 8.50.

Thank~you.

 

Tuesday,1st March

Abacus  subtraction worksheets 47 and 48.

 

Welcome back everyone!

Monday 28th February.

English;- Suffixes Page 72  Exercises A-D Parrot Book

 

Wednesday 16th February

Exercises A & B -Comprehension on The Attack , Page 72.

Page 70 , Exercises A, B and C  Its and It's.

Thursday 17th February

Maths,- Tiger Book - Pages 63, 65, 67 and 69.

Holiday Homework- One Home Verbal Reasoning paper.

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Examples of Work

The Journey 
Gift 1
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LENT TERM

Friday 3rd February 2012

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English

Spellings for Monday

SPEECH AND DRAMA EXAMS TOMORROW! GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED!

Thursday 2nd February 2012

Homework: English Writing: Mrs Larrett's group- description of the old lady photograph

Mrs West's Group Wrting Homework

Wednesday 1st February 2012

Homework: Geography: The Story of London comprehension. Decorate your work with the photographs I have given you.

Tuesday 31st January 2012

Homework: Art: continue with the City Drawing for 30 minutes- this does not have to be finished.

Monday 30th January 2012

Homework: V.R. Finding a pattern and making a new word the same way: complete the 2 worksheets.

Thank you for returning the Secondary School slips so promptly, there are still 4 outstanding. Please send them in as soon as possible please.

Friday 27th January 2012

Homework:  Mrs Macdonald's Comprehension homework.

Your child should have their Parent's Evening slip in the homework diary. If there are any problems, just let me know!

YOUR CHILD SHOULD BRING HOME A SECONDARY SELECTION SELECTION FORM TODAY. PLEASE COULD YOU FILL THIS IN AND RETURN IT TO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT I HAVE SOME IDEA OF THE SCHOOLS THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING AT THE MOMENT.

Thursday 26th January 2012

Homework:   English Writing: The Mysterious Box- use the planning sheet and checklist!

                        Mrs West's Writing Group

Wednesday 25th January 2012

Homework: English Haydn Richards Book 4 Page 15 Direct Speech: B & C

SWIMMING TOMORROW! SAME TIME, SAME PLACE!

Tuesday 24th January 2012

Homework: As we have celebrated St Angela's Mass today, as a special treat, homework will be spellings and extra reading. Anyone who does not get 100% for their spellings will get a homework warning.

CHILDREN DOING SPEECH AND DRAMA EXAMS MUST MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW THEIR WORDS. MRS MORRIS IS RATHER CONCERNED ABOUT THIS.

Monday 23rd January 2012

Homework:  VR: finish the 2 worksheets started in class and complete 2 more- Changing Word Order

Spellings for Wednesday.

YOUR CHILD HAS BROUGHT HOME THEIR SPEECH AND DRAMA EXAM TIME TODAY.

Friday 20th January 2012

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English- write a story for a competition- titles are on the year 6 unit of the homework page

Thursday 19th January 2012

Homework: English Writing: write a mystery story using the planning sheet we did in class this afternoon. LOOK AT THE CHECK LIST! No more than 40 minutes: 5 minutes reading yoyur planning sheet, 30 minutes writing, 5 minutes reading through at the end.

Wednesday 18th January 2012

Homework: Maths Subtraction worksheet rows A, C & E. Do this in your exercise books.

Please could I have any outstanding Parent Evening slips.

Tuesday 17th January 2012

Homework: Science- write up the 2 experiments on air.

Monday 16th January 2012

Homework:  VR Codes: complete worksheets and stick them into your book.

PLEASE COULD YOU MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN WHO DO CROSS COUNTRY HAVE CLEAN TRAINERS FOR THEIR P.E. LESSONS ON TUESDAY. THEY ARE WEARING VERY MUDDY TAINERS IN SCHOOL AND THIS HAS CAUSED A LOT OF EXTRA WORK FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS. I SUGGEST THEY HAVE A SEPERATE PAIR OF OLD TRAINERS FOR CROSS COUNTRY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

Friday 13th January 2012

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English

Spellings for Monday

Parent viewing of Puberty DVD 9:00 am Monday morning in Lower 2 classroom.

Thursday 12th January 2012

Homework: English: comprehension exercise on The Highwayman poem- answer in fully sentences in your red English book. You might like to use www.teachersfirst.com/lesson/highwayman to help you with this.

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A PAIR OF GOGGLES FOR SWIMMING NEXT WEEK; PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THESE FIT CORRECTLY AS THEY WILL BE NEEDING THEM TO SEE THE EDGES AND BOTTOM OF THE POOL.

Wednesday 11th January 2012

Homework: Maths- Length

Group 1: first page of worksheets

Group 2: correct assessment sheet

Any time left, complete A, B & C of worksheet

Swimming tomorrow morning, meet at 7:45am Brentwood School

PLEASE RETURN THE PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE PUBERTY DVD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; THANK YOU TO THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE RETURNED THEM.

Tuesday 10th January 2012

Homework:  English worksheet on Eldorado.

Spelling test tomorrow.

Swimming Thursday 7:45am Brentwood School

Monday 9th January 2012

Mathematics: worksheets on converting length measurements.

Spellings on Wednesday

Friday 6th January 2012

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English homework.

Reminder! Swimming on Thursday morning for this half term, meet in the Courage Hall car park at 7:45am. Parents, you are not allowed to park, you must drop your child off to either Mrs Geggus or myself at the drop off zone. IF YOU ARE NOT SWIMMING THEN YOU MUST HAVE A NOTE AND COME TO SCHOOL; YOU WILL GO INTO ASSEMBLY WITH MISS WELCOME.

Thursday 5th January 2012

Homework: Geography worksheet on Cities

Wednesday 4th January 2012

Homework: Mathematics: finish page 32 and complete the 2 worksheets.

It was lovely to see all the class back today. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Swimming starts next Thursday 12th January at Brentwood School. Meet me in the Courage Hall car park at 7:45am. I apologise for the early meet but we are in the water at 8:00am.

Homework

END OF TERM

We cannot thank you enough for all your wonderful gifts and the extremely generous vouchers you bought us for Christmas. We have had a super term with your lovely children and they have worked extremely hard.

Mrs Geggus and I would like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

The class have raised £184 for the Christmas Raffle, thank you all again for your generous support.

Friday 9th December 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English homework, learn your Geography on Seasons for test on Monday, pages 14. 16, 17, 18 & 19.

Spellings for test on Monday.

I NEED A DAD WHO WOULD LIKE TO COME TO THE PANTO WITH US NEXT TUESDAY!

Wednesday 7th December 2011

Homework: V.R. skills sheet: WORDS THAT CANNOT BE MADE FROM OTHERS

REMEMBER YOUR INSTRUMENTS FOR THE REHEARSAL TOMORROW; 2 CHILDREN HAVE NOT BROUGHT THEIR CHRISTINGLE CANDLE BACK. THESE MUST BE BACK TOMORROW MORNING.

Bazaar on Friday! We will be going shopping before the runners leave for the Cross Country competition! Money and large carrier bag needed!

Tuesday 6th December 2011

Homework: R.E. Christingle worksheets; copy rough copy into your R.E. exercise book, draw or print off a picture of the Christingle orang and label it with what each part represents.

Monday 5th December 2011     DAY OFF

Friday 2nd December 2011

Homework:  Mrs Macdonald's English

CHOIR MEMBERS HAVE TO DO THE COMPREHENSION AS WELL AS THE PLAYSCRIPT.

Spellings on Tuesday

Christingle Rehearsal on Tuesday morning-REMEMBER YOUR INSTRUMENTS IF YOU ARE PLAYING.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Thursday 1st December 2011

Homework: English Writing: write the next scene for The Visitor- either what happens to the couple in the cottage or what happens to the skeleton when he runs away back to the graveyard.

Some children have Mrs West's writing homework.

 

Wednesday 30th November 2011

Homework:  English: Page 51 - write a playscript for the poem 'The Visitor' based on your storyboard. This storyboard has to be finished too.

 

Tuesday 27th November 2011

Homework: Christmas Maths Co-ordinates- finsh off Father Christmas and complete the angel!

Monday 26th November 2011

Homework: V.R. Unscrambling Words: 2 worksheets

NO CHOIR NOW TILL AFTER CHRISTMAS EXCEPT FOR THE TRIP TO TA CENTRE TO SING CAROLS ON FRIDAY 2/12/11

Friday 25th November 2011

Homework:  Mrs Macdonald's English

Thursday 24th November 2011

Homework: English Writing: write a fog poem using personification

Wednesday 23rd November 2011

Homework: R.E- finish work on Advent and decorate it.

PHOTOGRAPH MONEY MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY AT THE LATEST PLEASE.

Tuesday 22nd November 2011

Homework: Science: write up the experiment on Dripping Drips

CYBERBULLYING COURSE FOR PARENTS TOMORROW MORNING.

Monday 21st November 2011

Homework: V.R. 2 sheets on Finding Letters to Complete 2 Pairs of Words.

Complete, trim and stick into your books.

Friday 18th November 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English homework.

Spellings for a test on Monday.

Thursday 17th November 2011

Homework: English Writing: write detailed instructions about one of the games in your Fun Day.

REMEMBER! HOME CLOTHES TOMORROW £2

Wednesday 16th November 2011

Geography: copy the diagrams on pages 16 & 17 about different seasons, don't forget to colour them in using colouring pencil!

Tuesday 15th November 2011

Homework: English Writing Instructions worksheet.

Go through English Paper 4- over the next week

Your child has 2 letters with them today.

Your child has their school photographs with them today.

REMINDER! HOME CLOTHES FRIDAY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED- £2

Monday 14th November 2011

Homework: VR 2 sheets on finding a three letter word

Friday 11th November 2011

Homework: R.E. Remembrance worksheet: copy out the cloze proceedure into your exercise books and decorate. Research work to be done on paper for display.

Spelling for Monday! Definitely!!

Thursday 10th November 2011

Homework: Write a Survival story in the first person, page 9 Collins book. Remember all the targets I set you from your Halloween story! Remember VCOP!

Mrs West's group to do her homework instead.

Wednesday 9th November 2011

Homework:  PSHE poster on Remembrance; Mrs Macdonald's comprehension work.

Tuesday 8th November 2011

Homework: Maths- Equivalent Fraction worksheet

Monday 7th November 2011

Homework: VR complete all worksheets on Sorting words into groups.

Due to some confusion over which spelling group we were on, spellings will now be Wednesday just for this week.

Friday 4th November 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's English homework; learn your spellings for test on Monday.

Fireworks cancelled tomorrow night.

Thursday 3rd November 2011

Homework: Science- 2 worksheets on Solids, Liquids and Gases. THERE IS AN EXPERIMENT TO DO WHICH MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT.

Individual photos tomorrow, smartest uniform please and clean, tidy brushed hair!

Wednesday 2nd November 2011

Homework: Mental Maths workbooks- finish the test you are on and start the next test if you have time. 45 minutes work please.

Don't forget individual photographs on Friday!

Tuesday 1st November 2011

Homework: Maths 2 worksheets on mixed numbers

The children did very well on their spelling assessment so have all moved up a group!! This will mean more time learning the new spellings but they are up for the challenge! The class have decided that 15 out of 20  and 12 out of 16 are the minimum accepted scores- any lower than these scores will result in a homework warning!

Monday 31st October 2011

Hope you all had a good Half Term break.

Homework: Maths Basic Skills 3 Fractions Revision: finish page 25, complete pages 26, if you have time start page 27.

Keep learning RE for test on Wednesday.

New spelling groups will be given spellings tomorrow.

Raffle and poppy money!!

Individual photographs on Friday!

Thursday 20th October 2011

Homework: Science- write up experiment on smoking. Use the sheet to show you how to do this, do not write on the sheet please.

Have a lovely half term

Wednesday 19th October 2011

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT! CELEBRATION DAY IN HONOUR OF ST URSULA!

Tuesday 18th October 2011

Homework: finish both Maths sheets on Missing Angle- answer on the sheet

Monday 17th October 2011

Homework: VR worksheets on Homophones- check your diary to see exactly which questions to do.

SOME EXCELLENT SCORES TODAY IN THE SPELLING ASSESSMENT- EVERONE, EXCEPT TWO CHILDREN, HAVE MOVED UP A GROUP! tHE TWO WHO DIDN'T ACHIEVE IT ARE HAVING A SECOND CHANCE TOMORROW!!

Friday 14th October 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's comprehension homework.

Spelligs for an assessment on Monday.

Mrs Joy is organision the food to be brought in for the shared lunch on Wednesday.

The children need their ordinary lunch and one small sharing item for the class.

Thursday 13th October 2011

Homework:  Geography revision Seas and Oceans for an assessment tomorrow- you have the revision notes in the back of your Geography exercise books.

Revise spellings for an assessment on Monday.

Wednesday 12th October 2011

Homework: Maths N5 Halving- 3 worksheets, complete on the sheet. MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE EXAMPLE FOR ALL SUMS.

Spellings for Monday- assessment next week for all 4 sets you have done so far.

Revise Seas and Oceans for assessment on Friday. We have been through this unit in class and made revision notes in the back of the Geography exercise books.

Tuesday 11th October 2011

Homework: Mathematics Abacus N5 Doubling- Page 16 numbers 1-9 plus 'e'

                                                                           Page 17 numbers 1-10 NO 'e'

Make sure you copy the method in the book and set the work out correctly.

Monday 10th October 2011

Homework: VR- either finish Antonyms or complete Synonyms sheets!

Friday 7th October 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's comprehension homework

PSHE homework for Miss Welcome

Spellings

Thursday 6th October 2011

Homework: Spelling and reading only tonight.

The children involved in the cross country tomorrow already have Mrs Macdonald's weekend homework; everyone else has it written down BUT DO NOT DO IT AS YOU WILL HAVE YOUR COMPREHENSION LESSON WITH MRS MACDONALD TOMORROW!

Again, we have been busy with English Writing assessments this week, also a large number of children have been out doing sport, so your child will only be heard read once this week.

Wednesday 5th October 2011

Homework: we are continuing to go through Paper 3; worksheets on Timetables, answer on the sheets.

PSHE homework for Monday.

Please send in Parent's Evening slips as soon as possible.

Tuesday 4th October 2011

Mathematics: worksheet on calendars. We did Maths Paper 3 in class- the scores will be in the homework diaries tomorrow- and we are going through the skills in the paper in class. This was the first question and everyone needs to revisit this topic.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CHILDREN OUT FOR SPORTING EVENTS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK WILL BE SET BEFORE THEY LEAVE AND ALSO MRS MACDONALD'S COMPREHENSION HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND. IF YOUR CHILD IS INVOLVED IN THE SPORT THEN BOTH PIECES OF HOMEWORK ARE TO BE HANDED IN OM MONDAY 10TH.

Your child should have a parent's evening letter with them today.

Monday 3rd October 2011

Homework: V.R. or even English! Opposites! Haydn Richards 3 or 4- Book 3 Page 38 A & B; Book 4 Page 38

A & B.

NO COUNTRY DANCING IN THE MORNING.

TOMORROW IS THE VERY LAST DAY FOR CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGNS.

Thank you for sending in all the 20p coins!

Friday 30th September 2011

Homework: Maths worksheets Basic Calculator work! Spellings for Monday.

For various reasons the dvd sale was cancelled today.

Thursday 29th September 2011

ST PATRICK'S HOUSE ARE HAVING A DVD SALE TOMORROW TO RAISE MONEY FOR CAFOD! 50p per dvd! If you would like to donate any dvd's please make sure that they are PG!

Homework: English Writing worksheet The Griffin to be completed in your blue exercise books. REMEMBER! CUT OUT THE PICTURE AND STICK IT IN UNDER THE TITLE BEFORE YOU START TO WRITE!

Wednesday 28th September 2011

Homework: English Connectives: worksheet numbers 1 & 2: copy out into your red exercise books.

We have been doing Reading Tests this week so the children will only be heard read once by either Mrs Geggus, Mrs Dobson or myself.

The score from VR Paper 2 is written on the results chart; please go through the paper and do the corrections with your child.

Tuesday 27th September 2011

Homework: Geography- Mapwork Activity page 6

Monday 26th September 2011

Homework: Maths Abacus Page 12 Multiplication and Division. Do the 'e' but not the Explore!

Friday 23rd September 2011

Homework: Geography P4 Activity 1 fact file on each of the 4 oceans; half a page for each ocean, bullet points and small picture! Also finish both worksheets on Seas and Oceans.

Spellings for Monday

CHANGE OF PLAN! NO CAKE SALE ON MONDAY! 

Thursday 22nd September 2011

Homework: English Writing

Mrs West's group will have homework set from her.

My group Collins book page 23 Greek Monsters- use the worksheet for ides to describe Cerberus, write about half a page describing it, then draw and colour your monster. Remember VCOP!!

CAKE SALE TOMORROW! REMEMBER YOUR 20p coins!

Tables Square tomorrow! Go over your tricky tables!

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Homework: R.E. Page 11 Activity 5- choose your person carefully! 1 page of writing/fact fact plus picture/pictures on the next page.

The children will need to access the computer for research and pictures. I often set homework where the children need to use the computer; this is an important skill for them to have as top Juniors. Please could you make sure that they can print off their work as previously this has caused some anxiety. If there is a temporary problem with this the children will need to save their work on to a memory stick and bring it into school. Alternatively, they can email their work to me at:

year5@ursulineprepwarley.co.uk

There is no excuse for homework of this sort not being completed!

Cake Sales Friday and next Monday 20p a cake! All money going to CAFOD.

Secondary Selection meeting tonight 8pm. NO CHILDREN ARE TO ATTEND THIS.

Tuesday 20th September 2011

Homework: Geography/ICT design and draw a poster on Seas and Oceans to compare with your computer generated one.

You have an English paper result in the back of your homework diary; please do the corrections on your paper.

REMEMBER 20p coin trail! Save up your coins!

Monday 19th September 2011

Homework: English- work on capital letters and full stops.

Friday 16th September 2011

Homework: Mrs Macdonald's Comprehension homework.

Spellings for test on Monday. Your spellings are stapled in the back of the spelling test books.

Times Tables: we did our first timed Tables Square! Some childen do not know their Times Tables well enough, the scores are in the homework diaries with the tables they need to target. It is ESSENTIAL that the children know all their tables including x12. This was a part of the holiday homework but it needs to be constantly revisited.

We did Maths Paper 1 in class. The score is on the record sheet stapled into the back of the Homework Diaries.  I would like you to go through this paper again and do the corrections with your child.

Thursday 15th September 2011

Homework: English.  Mrs West's writing group have homework from her.

                                    My group- complete worksheet on Precious Plurals.

                                    Both groups start to learn your spellings for a test on Monday. You have your

                                    group spellings in the back of your blue spelling tets books. No Excuses!

INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS TOMORROW!

Wednesday 14th September 2011

Homework: continue with the Science homework from last night.

PSHE homework to be handed in on MONDAY

Tuesday 13th September 2011

Homework: Science worksheets on Food Labels. This is quite a time consuming activity so this homework is for 2 nights and will not be due in till Thursday.

Only those girls who received letters for the swimming trials are to go swimming on Thursday morning.

Games lesson Thursday! Remember your kit!

Flute, violin & saxaphone lessons on Friday! Remember your instruments!

Monday 12th September 2011

Homework: V.R. Skills: complete worksheet on Groups.

NO NETBALL OR FOOTBALL TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL. MR LEWIS AND MS PEACHMAN HAVE TO GO TO A SCHOOLS SPORTS MEETING.

Dates for Open Mornings:

New Hall School: 24th September 2012 9:00am - 12 noon. Talks at 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am.

Brentwood School: 1st October 2011 10am - 1:30pm.

Felsted School: 1st October 2011 9:30am - 1pm.

 

Friday 9th September 2011

Mrs Macdonald's English Comprehension Homework.

Please go through the VR paper your child brings home and do the corrections. I am very pleased with all the scores and the way that the class have settled down. Well done Lower 2!

Also, a huge thank you to all of you parents for sending back the School Visits slip so promptly!

Have a lovely weekend.

Thursday 8th September 2011

Science: Task 2 Healthy Living

Wednesday 7th September 2011 

I hope you all had a good holiday and the children are rested, ready to work hard in Lower 2!

Homework: Mathematics- Abacus Number 1: Page 3- correct any wrong answers, complete the page. Some children will have one or 2 worksheets to complete as well as this.

Reading: 20 minutes, at least 5 minutes to an adult please.

Games tomorrow! Remember your kit!

No clubs this week, they start on Monday.

Your child has 2 letters with them today; I need the School Visit slip returned to me please.

In Lower 2, homework is a minimum of 45 minutes with 20 minutes reading every night. Spellings and Tables are in addition to this. Please let me know whether the work set takes much longer than this and I can discuss this with you.

Some children have not got the correct classroom equipment needed in school with them, please could you check this and make sure they have everything by Monday 12th please.

Their rough books need to be covered with wrapping paper of their choice for Monday 12th please. 

No class swimming till after half term but there are swimming trials coming up; your child will be notified soon if they are selected for trials by Mrs Melvin.

 

 

 

 

 

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THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY

I have checked all the reading records today.  I realise the children have not kept these up to date due to the exam pressure. However, now we are back on track . So please ensure they read every night.

I have sent home a permission form for the Olmpic village visit. These must be back tomorrow, otherwise the class will not be able to participate. 

 

MATHS PAPER 2011 RANGE 50%- 94%

Homework exam week - please complete the homework for the days on which you are in school and return it as soon as you are back at school. It is expected that all of the homework set this week will be returned by Tuesday 24th.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOU EXAMS THIS WEEK!

 

Friday 20th January

No homework.  BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE FOR TOMORROW AND MONDAY.

Thursday 19th January
Finish English.

There are 6 V.R. sheets to be stuck into their V.R. books and completed on the sheets.

Wednesday 18th January
Percentages/Triangular numbers worksheet

Tuesday 17th January
Pie charts worksheet.

Monday 16th January
Evacuation worksheet.


 Friday 13th January

V.R.PAPER

All Newhall applicants to go over presentations. Boys, we will go over your new presenation on monday.

BEST OF LUCK TO THE CHILDREN SITTING CHIGWELL AND NEWHALL SATURDAY AND MONDAY.

 

V.R. PAPER and finish add and subtraction of fraction sheets.

Wednesday 11th January
Long division revision to be handed in on Thursday
ISA writing competition essay to be handed in next week (on the first day you are back in school if you are taking exams next week)
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Those children who have exams in the next week will be taking home their 'writing folder' at the weekend. Please look through your writing in preparation for the exams and return your folder to school when you have finished.

Tuesday 10th January
Story planning task

Monday 9th January
Sequence/nth number worksheet
Some children also have an 'age problems' sheet
 

Welcome back everyone, Happy New Year!
Homework Reading Comprehension from 'The Monster Garden' by Vivian Alcock
'Word of the Day' re test tomorrow
For tomorrow; Please bring a list of the dates that you will be taking entrance exams/scholarship exams

Brentwood 2009 paper sat in school yesterday. Range 35%- 96%.

Happy New Year to everyone.

I hope everyone is enjoying the first part of their holiday.

  MOCK PAPERS SAT IN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. 

MATHS PAPER RANGE 25% - 91% I sent these home, please do corrections. 

V.R. PAPER  BRENTWOOD 2009 63% - 96%  

 

Monday 12th December
Brentwood Maths 2003 - 40% - 94%
 Sunday 11th December

Brentwood Mths Paper 2002 - 35% - 95%

Newhall - All of the children have finished their power points and shown them to the Junior school classes.

Please let them go over them at home.

We have spent a long time on interviews and we will carry on next week. They have been given notes on their personal strenghts to go over. I have devided this into 4 sections;

Academic/responsibilities.

Sport 

Music and Drama

Outside interests.

Please go over this with them, during the holidays. 

 

Friday 9th December

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF U.2. THEY WERE SUPERB. I WAS EXTREMELY PROUD OF THEM.

V.R. PAPER - 30 MINS. V.R SHEET TO BE COMPLETED ON THE SHEET

Thursday 8th December

No homework-Christingle servive

Wednesday 7th December  
Holiday homework distributed.
Mrs Macdonald's homework:
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Mrs Wilson's homework: Maths pack, Brentwood Maths 2005, Brentwood Maths 2006, Brentwood VR 2003
Please remember your Christingle candles (full of change) for tomorrow

Tuesday 6th December
Multiple Choice English paper 11D 

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER

Maths paper please help if needed. Spellings.

THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER

V.R.SKILLS

Wednesday 30th November
FELSTED MATHS PAPER REANGE 23%- 90%
Homework- English; please complete the sentence building worksheet Maths: Transformations worksheet

Tuesday 29th November
Rotation- Ex 3. 4 on worksheet. Please use 3 different colour pencils (and a ruler!)

Parents;Thank you for your support with hearing your children read. It is greatly appreciated>
Many children are coming into class without the correct equipment. Could you please check that your child has everything they need and replenish or replace any missing items as alot of time is being wasted at the beginning of each lesson. Many thanks. 

Monday 28th November
English Paper 11C

Wednesday 23rd November
Using the plan you wrote in class today write your quest story. Please spend 30 minutes on this task and remember the fantastic results you got when you thought about quality rather than quality...

Tuesday 22nd November
Complete finite and non-finite verb exercise, complete the sentence exercise on page 34

Monday 21st November
Co-ordinates worksheet


Extension English session with Mrs Macdonald_Friday mornings 8am (in the art room)
Group 1: 25/11, 2/12, 6/1    (TB, BB, EB, LE,SM, ER & SS)
Group 2: 13/1, 20/1, 27/1    (AB, EC, GF, JF, JH & AK)
We will be concentrating on the essay element of the examinations and homework will be given.
 
Friday 18th November 2011

BEST OF LUCK TO THE CHILDREN SITTING 11+ COOPERS SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS AND SWIMMING IN THE NATIONALS.

NO HOMEWORK FOR CHILDREN SITTING EXAMS. HAVE A RESTFUL EVENING, NO WORK, GO TO BED EARLY AND JUST DO YOUR BEST TOMORROW.

V.R. SHEET SPELLINGS 9A AND 9B. FINISH R.E.

 Thursday 17th November 2011

V.R. Sheets, spellings set 8.

Wednesday 16th November 2011
English - write a paragraph to describe the journey to /setting of, Middle Earth as if it were part of a quest story. Use the SC (success criterea) to ensure you have used as many literary devices as possible.

Tuesday 15th November
Sequencing/nth term

Monday 14th November
Beowolf comprehension - text and questions in Collins textbook

RESIT V.R PAPER A 30% - 94%

Friday 11th November
Conversion graph & imperial/metric worksheets (x4)

Thursday 10th November
V.R.Paper an spellings set 8.

RESIT OF PAPER 2010 MATHS RANGE 100% - 28%

Wednesday 9th November
Homework - V.R. Sheets in V.R. book 11+ group also maths paper.

Tuesday 8th November
English- 11+ paper or Comprehension exercise

Monday 7th November
Corrections from CMP2  Ex 6.10 & Ex 6.11

Thursday 3rd November

English comprehension Change Your Mind in Ex books.

Remember set 6 spellings tomorrow.

 

 

Wednesday 2nd November
English- cut out both poems and stick them into your English books. Answer the questions in your book. If you get time find a picture of the dog you think best 'personifies' 'The Sea' poem.
Maths - CMP2 Ex 6.10 - green 1-5, yellow1-10, red 1-15. Please ensure you use RUCSAC!

Maths marks;
2008 (class) 11%-95%
2009 (home) 35% - 90%
2010 (mock in hall) top mark 93% - only 35% of the group scored over 60%
New Hall 58% - 92%

Tuesday 1st November
English: answer the questions about the poems we looked at in class today. Page 27 in text book.

Monday 31st October
Complete CMP2 Ex 6.2, 6.3 & 6.4  (length metric units)  Red stars all questions; yellow ticks- even numbered questions;  green dots - questions numbers that are multiples of 5

 Maths paper - 2007 - 96% - 15%

V.R. Paper - 11A - 95% - 59%

Maths paper 2008 - 20% - 89%

V.R. Paper - 91% - 49 %

Thursday 20th October

Newhall paper and set 6 spellings.

Word of the Day
Mrs Macdonald's words so far; abdicate, absolute, absurd, abundant, access, acne, acquire, advocate, alternate, altitude, anonymous, antiquity, apex, appealing, ascent, audible, blabber, blunder, boycott, brutal, callous.

Preparation for New Hall Interview - PPP - From after half termMrs Ryan will be seeing the boys on Thursday lunchtime after they've had their lunch and the girls on Wednesday at 2.15. PLEASE BE PREPARED

Wednesday 19th October
Mrs Wilson's half term holiday homework- Papers;VR 11C, VR 11D, Maths 2009. 4 VR sheets in VR book to be given in on Monday 31st October.
Tuesday 18th October
Mrs Macdonald's half term holiday homework - to be given in on Monday 31st October
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Monday 17th October
English - answer questions on  the 'Snow Geese' text that we looked at in detail this morning.
Science - complete graph sheet (Task sheet 3)

Friday 14th October 

V.R.Skills in V.R. book. Revision for word of the day test next Thursday.

Spellings set 5. The children sgould be bringing their exam papers home every weekend to go over their corrections.

Matha paper 2005 - 81% - 27%

V.R. Paper  Chelmsford B - 95% - 41%

 

 

 

 

Thursday 13th October
 

Maths - POS 5 Questions 1 - 9 on Pie Charts.

Reminder - revise for Spelling Test tomorrow on Groups 3 and 4.

Wednesday 12th October
English comprehension

Tuesday 11th October
Maths - Volume; green dot: 21A 1-4, 21B 1; red star: 21B 1&2 CMP2 ex 2.14; everyone else:21A 1-4, 21B 1& 2

Monday 10th October
English - Write a short biography on Charles Wintergarden based on the documents realted to his life (in the text book pages 21- 24). Use the success criterea to help you. 

Friday 7th October

V.R. Paper and remember set 3 and 4 spellings for next week. Also there is a test on the decimals we revised this week on Thursday next week.

Thursday 6th October
 

Maths paper but due to all of the sporting fixtures, this does not have to be handed in until Monday. 

 

 

 

Wednesday 5th October
English - Choose a famous person that you admire/or have an interest in and find an on-line biography. Print out the biography and analyse it by highlighting  the features against the checklist that you've been given.
Maths - Area and Perimeter worksheet. Please show your working for the perimeter calculations and write your answers on the front of the sheet.
Both for Monday please 
Letter about New Hall PPP given out today for those applying

Tuesday 4th October
English - 11+ 2004 (Silas Marner) / Corrections on SATS paper (Daverly Dale)
Parents evening letter given out

Monday 3rd October
Maths- CMP2 Ex 2.6    Abacus 6 pg 12-13 (green dot pg 12, red star pg 13 + Ab 7 pg 91)

Friday 30th September
English - Complete the main body of text and re-orentation for your newspaper article. Use the success criteria.
Extra PHSE (not for all) 'We treat other people how we would like to be treated' - Discuss
Bothe tasks for Monday please. Mrs Larrett's PHSE homework also due in on Monday.
English Extension - 13 'corresponding' words with answers on a separate sheet. For Monday please.





Thursday 29th September

Thomas Kempe comprehension in full sentences. Set 4 spellings.

Maths paper 2004 41%- 91% completed at home.

Maths paper 2005 20% - 81% completed in class.

Wednesday 28th September

Cloze Ex. 4 and finish V.R. skills. Remember spelling test for 3A and 3B tomorrow. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday 26th September
Brackets worksheet - please copy out the work into your exercise books.

Friday 23rd September

Finish type 30 and 31 V.R. Cloze Ex. 3 in book and illustrated. Set 3 spellings for next week. 

Thursday 22nd September

Maths paper

Tuesday 20th September
Comprehension exercise 1:19 , BBC Bitesize game -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/writing/newspapers/play.shtml



Monday 19th September
Maths; long division worksheet. Please copy each question into your book and show your working. 
Your 2 newspaper articles and contributions for the Harvest Festival Mass must be in school tomorrow.

CHELMSFORD MATHS PAPER 2002 COMPLETED IN CLASS RANGE 26- 100%
 

V.R. PAPER 4 COMPLETED AT HOME. RANGE 16%- 94%


 Please remember Secondary Selection Evening this Wednesday. Campion Open Meeting is on the same evening.

For Monday; please bring in the following i) a portarit of a face from a magazine ii) a picture of a person in an 'action pose' from a magazine/newspaper iii) two articles of the same news story from two different (preferably contratsing) newspapers.

Friday 16th September

Finish V.R. work. Square root sheet, this may be completed on the sheet.Remember spellings set 2. 

Thursday 15th September

V.R.Paper

Tuesday 13th September
English - complete 'A Dragon's Diet' comprehension  Maths Ex 5.3 1-5/1-10

 CSSE MATHS PAPER 2001 RANGE 20% - 98% SET FRIDAY 9TH SEPT FOR HOMEWORK.

Monday 12th September
 English Extension for those taking the 11+ starts this Friday at 8am in the Art Room
Letters given out ; Harvest Festival, PFA, music lesson times
WE HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED ALL OF THE SLIPS BACK FROM LETTERS GIVEN OUT LAST WEEK. YOU MUST RETURN THESE BY TOMORROW
Homework; History-answer the questions    Maths- complete the worksheets and questions in your exercise book on long multiplication
 

Thursday 8th September

Complete Cloze Ex with illustration.

Complete work on Averages in maths books.

Learn set 1 spellings for a test tomorrow.

The children were given a letter regarding secondary school selection today.

 Wednesday 7th September
Welcome back and welcome to Upper 2!
Letters dispatched; school trips, music lessons, U2 letter.
'The Railway Children' comprehension (first 2 sections on pg 28) and playscript - for tomorrow please.
'I am Special' decorate for Monday please.

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PFA

Forthcoming Events 2011/12

Dairy Dates

To be updated.........

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Exam Results

Exam results 2010/11

Public Schools     Sat      Passed      Scholarships
Brentwood           12       12            1Academic
                                                     3 Sports
                                                     3 Academic Awards
Felsted                1         1              1 All-Rounder

New Hall             12       12            2 Sports 
                                                     1 Drama

CSSE                  Sat                    Offer
                          11                       2 CCHS
                                                    1 Westcliffe
                                                    1 Southend 
 

Exam results 2009/10

Public Schools     Sat      Passed      Scholarships
Brentwood           12       12            2 Academic
                                                     1 Performing Arts
Chigwell              2         1             
Fested                 5         5             1 Academic
Forest                 1       
Halleybury           1         1 
New Hall             12       12           2 All-Rounder
                                                    1 Academic
Tonbridge            1        1

CSSE                  Sat     Passed      Offer
                          9        7               3 KEGS
                                                    1 CCHS
                                                    2 Westcliffe
                                                    1 Southend 
 
Exam results 2008/9

Public Schools      Sat     Passed    Scholarship

Brentwood            11     11           6 Academic
                                                   1 Academic Award
                                                   2 Sports
                                                   1 Music
City of London      1        1
Forest                   1        1   
New Hall               10      10         4 Academic 
                                                   1 Drama
                                                   1 All- Rounder

CSSE                  Sat      Passed    Offer
                          11       11           4 KEGS
                                                   2 CCHS
                                                   4 Westcliffe
                                                   1 Southend 

 

 

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School Policies

Child Protection Policy      Behaviour and Discipline Policy      Anti-bullying Policy

Health and Safety of Pupil Activities Outside of School

 

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