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Burton Hathow Preparatory School
Odder Farm
Saxilby Road
Burton
Lincoln LN1 2BB
This half term has seen the children very focused on their learning, with superb progress being made in phonics, putting their knowledge into practise, and writing captions and sentences. This hard work has been visible in their reading too, more recently with the children getting to read a task when they open the advent calendar.
In maths they have formed numbers in rice, shaving foam and playdough, and made numbers using loose parts. Lots of number work has been undertaken, including number sequencing by using dot-to-dot pictures, even making their own! Using a metre ruler, they measured sticks and then used the saw to create the length needed for their calendars. Monty the Mathematician has joined the class and the children have enjoyed exploring the contents of his bag, problem-solving and discussing to discover the mathematical links.
They have explored 2d shapes and created houses using recycled fabrics, including a range of old clothes. Introducing 3d shapes, the children counted the faces and looked at shapes in the environment and wrapping presents identifying the 3d shapes and practising their fine motor skills. They explored symmetry with windows positioned in houses and completing self-portraits.
The children have created some amazing Mandalas, both in the classroom and in the woods, working in pairs and small groups, showing good communication skills. Using mud dug from our forest floor, mixed with water, mehndi patterns were painted on their hands to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Light.
The children have explored their family trees, talking about grandparents, aunties, uncles, and cousins. The children love talking about home and their families and some have also had the opportunity to take Henry home for the weekend and then sharing their adventures with the class on the Monday.
The children learnt about people living with disabilities, the difficulties they face and the amazing ways they adapt. We looked at the artwork of Henry Fraser, who paints with his mouth and then went outside to recreate one of his pieces using the paintbrush in their mouths. It was not very easy! Using lots of practical activities including trying to find their friend through touch, drawing without seeing, walking round the classroom with a friend helping and identifying a range of objects by touch, they learnt about being blind or partially sighted. They began to understand that the words they used were very important to help support their friends.
A wonderful visit by Mr Walker and his team of dentists and nurses proved to be hands on and very informative. They discovered that sugars attack teeth and should be limited in their diet to avoid decay. They were very surprised to learn that the dried fruit had more sugar than the fizzy drinks!
The reception children look forward to PE and have enjoyed working with Mr Bell on ball skills and loved going off site to take part in cross country, which is great for their physical and mental well-being.
In music the children have relished the songs for the Nativity performance and had to remember so many lyrics. We are also pleased to say several pupils have started piano with Miss Parlby and we look forward to hearing how they progress next year. The highlight of the half-term must be the Nativity, with all the children having speaking parts and some even singing solo! We are so proud of their performances, getting up in front of all those parents is an amazing achievement.
So, we take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful and restful Christmas. See you in 2022!
Mis South and Mrs Bowden
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INSET
INSET
Autumn Term Begins
Burton Hathow Fest
U9 or U11 Wellow Coaching TBC
Fixtures Meeting at Ranby 9-10.30am
11+ Exam (Year 6) - Verbal Reasoning
U9 Hockey and Rugby Festival at Barlborough Hall
U8/9 Hockey @St Hugh’s 2.15pm
11+ Exam (Year 6) - Non-Verbal Reasoning U11 Hockey at St Hugh’s 2.15pm
U11 Hockey at St Hugh’s 2.15pm
U8 Rugby and Hockey Festival at Barlborough hall
U8/9 Tag Rugby at St Hugh’s 2.15pm
U9 Tag/Touch Rugby and U9 Hockey v Wellow (venue TBC)
U11 Hockey/Touch Rugby v Wellow (venue TBC)
Fundamental British Values R-Y6
School Council Presentations and voting
U11 Mixed Hockey v Ranby at Worksop College 2.30pm
U8/9 Tag Clinic/Games St Hugh’s
Individual and Sibling Photos
U8 Tag/U9 Touch v Ranby at Burton Hathow 2.30pm
R-Y2 Victorian Day U9 and U11 Cross Country at Ranby 2pm
Informal Concert 2.15pm-3pm—parents welcome Main School closes at 3pm. Half Term holiday begins. No after school clubs.
Second Half of Term begins. Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal—all week. Y5 Geography Trip to Ingham—1.45-3.30pm
Year 5 and 6 NSPCC assembly 9.15-10.15am. Year 2 NSPCC assembly 10.20-10.50am. Engineering Trip to Waddington (pm) - Y4-6 Engineering Group
U9 Hockey at Ranby 2.15pm
Science Week. U9 Tag Rugby and Hockey v LMS (A) 2.15pm
U9 Rugby and Hockey Festival at Barlborough Hall. U9 Football at Stratford. Meet the Head at 4pm.
U9 Hockey Festival at St Hugh’s
Children in Need (whole school). R-Y6 Flu Vaccinations (online consent required). U11 Mixed Touch Rugby v Ranby—at Burton Hathow (2.30pm)
U8 Rugby and Hockey Festival at Barlborough Hall. Reception Class Parents’ Evening
U9 Tag Rugby v St Hugh’s 2.15pm at Burton Hathow
U9 Touch Rugby at Highfields 2.15pm
Individual and Sibling Photos (am). U11 Mixed Rugby at Highfields 2.15pm
U11 Touch Rugby (A) v Lincoln Minster School 2.30pm
U11 Swimming Gala at St Hugh’s
Nursery Parents’ Evening
U11 Mixed Hockey at St Hugh’s
Y1-6 Pantomime Trip 10am—at Lincoln New Theatre Royal (Christmas jumpers may be worn). Owls PTA Christmas Fete 3.30-5pm
U9 Swimming Gala at St Hugh’s. R-Y2 Nativity Dress Rehearsal 2.20pm
Nursery—Sing and Shine
U8/9 Hockey Clinic at St Hugh’s TBC
R-Y2 Nativity performance for parents 2.20pm
Owls PTA Christmas Movie Night 5pm-7pm (pupils only)
Carol Service at St Peter in Eastgate Church 3-4.30pm
Christmas Lunch. R-Y2 Christmas Party
End of Term School Closes at 3pm. No after School Clubs. Term time only nursery pupils break up.
First day of term—Nursery and Main School