The IMYC units for Term 3  

We are now moving towards the end of the current IMYC units and preparation is under way for the entry points for the final units next term. We are planning a whole-day activity to launch the three new ‘Big Ideas’. If we look at these themes and relate them to what is going on in today’s world, it is clear to see their relevance in our everyday lives. The Big Ideas for the summer term are as follows:

Year 7: Collaboration

‘When people work together, they can achieve a common goal’.

Year 8: Communication

‘When information is shared accurately and clearly, the end result is more effective’

Year 9: Leadership

‘For better or worse, one or more people can use influence so that others aid and support them’.

Cubs and Minis will be experiencing some fantastic new units in Term 3

Reception will be doing a unit called Sand and Water where they will finding out where water comes from and what creatures live in the water. They will also be doing a unit called Treasure, all about pirates and precious stones.

Year 1 and 2 will be learning all about the circus including what the circus was like in the past and how they have changed.

Year 3 and 4 will be learning all about chocolate including where and how it is grown and how it is changed into an edible treat!

Year 5 will be learning about refugees and the history of migration in their unit called Moving People.

Year 6 will be doing a new unit called Climate Control, where they will be looking at how the planet is affected by climate change and how we use and make energy.

Please support your child`s learning over the holidays by talking to them about these topics so they will be ready for their units when they return!

All of the Cubs and Minis were asked to write a story in response to listening to a piece of adventure music. They had to complete this piece of writing independently and each child`s wiring was marked using the Ros Wilson criteria during a moderation meeting.

Reception

Year 6

As the term draws to a close, we have been finalising the individual totals for the epraise points for the winter term. In the Junior classes, only two students did not reach the 20 points required for a Bronze Award. We are hoping that all the Junior students will be awarded at least the Bronze certificate next term. Sixteen Juniors reached the Silver milestone and Yaroslav, with 59 points, was only one point away from the Gold Award! We know what he is aiming for next term!

Congratulations to our top epraise winners in the Cubs and Minis, we have had many children receive a Gold Award this term. The epraise points are linked to the IPC & IMYC Personal Goals – Enquiry, Thoughtfulness, Cooperation, Respect, Morality, Resilience, Communication and Adaptability. The children can also receive or lose points for homework, general behaviour, organisation and presentation.

The points will go back to zero for the start of the summer term, but the running totals are kept in hand and used to calculate the overall academic prizes at the end of the school year. These are presented at the Parents’ Day Ceremony in June.

Year 1 & 2 had fun carrying out a fair test to find the best material for a toboggan for Barnaby and Percy. We would love to tell you what we found out at the academic exhibition next week!

This week the students and staff will be voting for the prefects for the third term. The students will have access to the on-line voting page and they will also be able to follow the results as they come in showing who the next prefects may be  for their return from the Easter holidays. They have worked hard to prepare posters for the school in order to make sure the students participate.The results will be seen on Friday!