Dear Parents/ Carers,
One of our Keys for success is co-operation. The opportunities to extend outdoor play to year group bubbles has meant that children have been able to co-operate with a wider circle of friends again. I know that children have really enjoyed seeing their friends from a different class. Teaching play skills, for example creating natural spaces in the woodland areas or sharing resources is part of our wider ‘Stanmore Curriculum.’ This is one way in which we can develop leadership skills. Children are having opportunities to learn how to use their words to negotiate and share.
On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS heroes. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 million for the NHS Covid-19 appeal.
His simple message of hope – “Tomorrow will be a good day” – inspired millions around the world and brought comfort and joy to so many during the pandemic.
As a school we have taken up the challenge to build on that legacy. Today would have been his 101st birthday and to honour him and his amazing achievements, we have joined other schools and organisations to take part in the Captain Tom 100.
Today we have achieved 100 minutes of reading in every class. Every time a child read, listened to a story or took part in Guided Reading they filled in the goals on the reading ‘thermometer.’ In addition to this there were 100 inspired writing and maths ideas to choose from. At break time some children were happily picking 100 daisies! Find out more about our Sir Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge.
Best Wishes
Sharon Taylor