WOODLAND GRANGE
Our School’s Newsletter
June 2016
A Note from the
Executive Principal:
We are now well and truly into the Summer term even if the weather at times appears to have other
ideas! All of the pupils’ hard work planting in the Spring is now coming into fruition. The strawberries
in particular will soon be ready to pick.
With the EU referendum and the European football championships in all the headlines, the theme for
this half term could only be one thing and that is Europe! We have been looking at the cultures of
other European nations, looking at their language, their geography and the popular part, cooking and
tasting their food!
The date for the End of Term Review and Open Day is the 21st of July and we will be sending out
invites shortly.
School Project:
A little bit about it…
Recycle/Re-use
The Recycle/Re-use
project aims to use
items that have
previously been
discarded and use
them to grow crops.
This week has seen
plenty of growth.
Picture of tyres
Rapid Reading Scheme
Goes Live!
Woodland Grange is now using the highly acclaimed
Rapid Reading Scheme developed by Pearson. A range
of books focusing on both reading and phonic
development are available in school as part of our
intervention program. However, pupils now have access
to further materials through online access at home. All
parents and carers have been sent details showing them
how children can log on and access the resources that
have been uploaded by staff at school. The online
reading scheme is matched to individual pupil levels and
interactive questions help assess their comprehension
and understanding. Words that pupils find difficult are
reported back to staff and the school is able to monitor
pupil progress.
If you would like anymore information about the scheme,
please contact the school.
Design Technology
links with Reclaim/
Recycle Project.
As part of their Design
Technology Course, Jay
and Leon have been
looking
at
designing
planters. Using reclaimed
car tyres, the boys have
produced some raised
planters that will be used
for growing vegetables.
Student Success!
Pupils achieve their first CAST Awards
Callum and Ethan have been learning new skills in angling and have been working towards their CAST
Awards.
Ethan has successfully achieved his Level 1 whilst Callum has now completed his Level 2.
Well Done Boys!
Equine Assisted Learning and
Pupils invited to Memorial Fishing
Match.
A carefully selected group of pupils are now
Two pupils who have been accessing fishing
through
West
Sussex
and
Surrey
Angling
Academy were invited to join a team from the
Academy to fish against a team represented by
the Police and Emergency Services.
The match organsied by Graham Cridland (Lead
Angling Coach) was to celebrate the life of
PCSO Ken Oldershaw who was a keen supporter
of the Academy. The Charity match hopes to
raise money to support the Academy’s work with
disadvantaged youngsters at risk of exclusion
from school or society.
Callum and Ethan, both in Yr 6 showed great
patience on what was a long and hot day and
although the fish weren’t in abundance, Ethan
showed great skill in landing a 2oz Perch.
Both boys were awarded with medals and great
appreciation from the family of the late Ken
Oldershaw.
Therapeutic Horsemanship
accessing Equine Assisted Learning and
Therapeutic Horsemanship through Equine
Partners CIC based in Wisborough Green.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) sessions involve
horses and humans working together for emotional
growth and learning. EAL is a powerful and effective
approach that has incredible impact on individuals,
young people and families.
The exercises provide a metaphor for situations
outside the environment they are conducted in.
Because these are non-judgmental and not
confrontational the participants are relaxed and can
be encouraged to take what they learn about
themselves and their circumstances and apply it in
their daily lives.
We use practical exercises to support you as you
develop your physical, mental and emotional
wellbeing and reach towards personal goals.
Activities are planned to meet specific goals and
objectives and progress is constantly monitored and
reviewed.
For more information,
please take a look at
their website: http://
www.equinepartners.co.uk/
Careers Visit
On Thursday 12th May, pupils from Woodland Grange were visited by a
Careers lady who met with them to discuss their future ambitions.
Although the pupils were very nervous, the conversations went well and
future career paths were discussed.
Important Upcoming Events:
Woodland Grange Open Day on Wednesday 20th July
Ofsted Report: We continue to make progress and improvements against the milestones set out in the action
plan. An updated action plan can be found on our school website—the green highlighted areas represent the actions
completed.
Contact Information
If you wish to contact the school regarding any information within
this newsletter or for any other details, please call us on:
Tel: 01403 752350
Email: [email protected]
www.woodlandgrangeschool.com