Year 5 Kentwell Hall trip

Excited coach travellers about to return from their trip to 1594, Kentwell Hall.

Remaining club places extended to include extra year groups

Remaining club places have now been extended to include extra year groups. Info of changes are on the club webpage and the new options available should be visible on your child's school money online account.

Turtles consider feelings and thoughts

Turtles have been considering what a character says can be totally different to how the character is feeling and what they are thinking.

Here are some freeze  frames of Mr Salt and the factory worker who finds the golden ticket.

Some of the examples of workers thoughts: I want the golden ticket. Why do I have to give it to him?
I want it for myself.
I could take my son with this golden ticket. I can take the ticket without Mr  Salt knowing. I should slip it in MY pocket.

Some examples of the workers feelings: shocked, sad, happy then disappointed,  surprised and frustrated.

Some examples of the workers speech: I've got it! Yes!!!
I've  got the golden  ticket. I have found it Mr Salt.

These boys were delighted to be given a book by a Romanian writer

A fine example of collaboration across the year groups!

The corridors were full of Year 6 children helping Year 4 children with their reading today which was a wonderful sight -  a fine example of collaboration across the year groups at St. Helen's!

Year 4 squash specialist visit

Year 4 were so lucky to have a squash specialist come in today and teach them some valuable skills! They had so much fun!

Year 5 sketch face proportions

Year 5 have been sketching the stages of face proportions ahead of their own attempts at Tudor portraits.

Octopus Class Roald Dahl Day

There was something very different about Octopus class as they lined up for assembly on Roald Dahl Day...

Ocean Phase Roald Dahl Day

Ocean Phase enjoyed a day of learning  inspired by Roald Dahl and his amazing legacy.

Children enjoyed writing their own 'dirty beast' poetry and illustrating in the style of Quentin Blake. Dream catchers were  produced using many creative and artistic skills. Crazy food science took place with some surprisingly amazing results. Budding actors enjoyed experiencing roles  from 'Matilda'  and learning a song from the London musical.

Thank you to all the human beans that helped with a successful day and those at home producing fantastic costumes for the mini human beans!

Photos and news to follow on the total of our collection for the Roald Dahl Children's  Charity.

Year 6: 'What does a relative clause do to my writing?'

This year 6 child is trying to answer the question 'What does a relative clause do to my writing?'

Beautiful 'Art-iculate' work in Year 6

This year 6 boy is is learning his first few words in English - beautiful 'Art-iculate' work today.

Must see! St. Helen's Reading Corners!

Over the holidays, staff have been busy creating reading corners in all classrooms. The results have been amazing and the children are thoroughly enjoying having a dedicated place to read and share books. Ask your child about their reading corner!

Year 4 investigate animal teeth

Year 4 have been investigating animal teeth to distinguish whether they are omnivore, herbivore or carnivore.

If you ordered Alice DVDs, these are now available from the office

KS2 Book Swap Shop!

Beginning next Wednesday lunchtime for key stage two pupils - Mrs Long's book swap shop! Bring an unwanted children's book (ask permission first) and swap it for another one. It's absolutely free and everybody gains! Donations of unwanted children's books are gratefully received.

Tree Frog gymnastics

Tree Frogs have been incorporating counter balance and counter tension in their gymnastics lesson today.

Friday 16th September- Ocean Phase Roald Dahl Day.

Don't forget to dress as your favourite Roald Dahl character or in  yellow, Roald Dahl's favourite colour. Please bring in a  suggested donation of £1 for Roald Dahl's Children's Charity.

St. Helen's children swim 27,066 metres!

During school’s swimming week over 2,300 children from 120 primary schools were challenged to swim circuits of a pool, continuously for 4 minutes without touching the sides, pool floor or stopping.

The total distance swum during usual swimming lessons, was an amazing 445,152 metres or 276 miles. St. Helen’s were given a special mention as the school who entered the largest number of pupils. Between our children, in our school pool, the 212 pupils who participated swam an incredible distance of 27,066 metres (16.81 miles). Well done St. Helen’s!

Year 5 reading for pleasure

Year 5 visited Ipswich library today to promote reading for pleasure.

Tree Frogs drama

In drama today, Tree Frogs have been preparing for writing linked to The Listeners by Walter de la Mare.

Year 5 study Macbeth

Year 5 kick off their English lessons by learning the opening scene to Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Former pupil and artist, Ben Westley, visits Year 5 and 6

Artist Ben Westley visited year 5 and 6 children to answer the essential question 'How do you get from this classroom to The Slade School of Fine Art in New York?'
Ben was once in Mrs Merchant's class so should know! 

Parents - you inspire your children more than celebrities!

The Future Leaders Trust carried out a survey to find out who inspires children and found out that it's their mums and dads!  Read the report here

Entry to school for Reception children during the two week period 5th - 16th September

Normally children enter and exit the school via the playground doors. This is the arrangement for the children in Reception for the next two weeks for children starting at 09:00 and leaving at 15:20. If your child is finishing school at 11:45 or arriving for an afternoon session at 13:00 then please use the front door next to the school office. The children will be collected or returned from and to this point by a member of the school staff.

Mr Parfitt

Online Payments - further advice for parents

Please be reassured that any money in the old system will be carried over to the new system.  A letter was sent home on Monday with full details of the new system and is available here but please wait to receive a message from us before you try to make any payments.  We expect the first payments to be made early next week.  

Online Payment System

As of 1st September we have changed our chosen Online Payment System from School Gateway to a new provider. Further details will be sent home early next week.

First Day!

Teachers will meet children and parents in the playground on Monday morning and will line up to come into classrooms so that children know where to go!  We will do this for the first week of term and then go back to the normal staggered start with doors opening at 8.50 am from week two.