The word gap: How to build your child’s vocabulary at home An Oxford University Press report, Why the Word Gap Matters: Oxford Language Report, published this week reveals that both primary and secondary schools teachers are finding that an increasing … Continued
Year 4 have begun their Science lessons talking about the environment. We discussed how it is important to look after the world and the different kinds of habitats that animals live in it. We then visited the Forest School area … Continued
Thank you to the Friends for funding the purchase of some brand new non-fiction books to support our Curriculum for next year. Each key stage has hard copies of beautiful books to be used in History, Geography, Science and Literacy.
Year 4 represented St Thomas More school at the Multi-skills festival held at Gosford Sport’s Centre today. The children worked in groups of 10 and participated in a variety of events. Everyone tried their hardest and worked well in their … Continued
What is the Summer Reading Challenge? The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are … Continued
Many children in Year 4 are enjoying reading about their favourite football players at the moment. They are eagerly reading and then swapping books about Ronaldo, Neymar, Sanchez and Messi etc. It is encouraging to see so many children reading … Continued
Year 4 have enjoyed learning about El Salvador. On Thursday 21st June, the whole school participated in a special ‘Vocations’ Day. We discussed how we can use our God given talents to help make the lives of others better, just … Continued
Years 3 and 4 had a fantastic time during their overnight visit to Hill End Camp. The weather was perfect and the children enjoyed plenty of outdoor fun and learning. Activities included orienteering, rounders, shelter building, challenge trails, climbing wall, … Continued
SPORTS DAY REMINDER Due to hot weather on 25 June we have decided to hold a second sports day for the running events. Please come and join us for our sports day on: MONDAY 2nd July 2018 at WEST … Continued