Back to school we go!

Well after our unexpected break from school last week we are back and ready to work. Understandably everyone is a little fragile - adults included - but getting back into routine is a good thing I think. My heart goes out to all of you who have been affected by the weeks events.

On a happy note - Paulo celebrated his birthday on Monday. We had a good laugh with him about the fact that he really is only 2 - (his birthday is the 29th February). Thank you Andrea for the wonderful cake that you shared with us all. I heard it was the "yummiest cake ever". It was a lovely way to start back.

On Tuesday Bible In Schools started. This year we have Jarrod as our teacher. He is a youth pastor, has run Oscar programmes and directs documentaries. He conducted a lovely lesson with the children which was very low key and age appropriate. The children really enjoyed the lesson.

Ollie shows us his talent.

Today for sharing news Ollie brought in his guitar that he got for Christmas. He has had two lessons and proudly told us how he knows 4 songs already. He played... and sang two songs for the class. It was lovely to see his confidence in his new found talent. Well done Ollie!!

Welcome to 2011 and Room 4!

What a great start to the year. The children are very keen to learn and have some good listening skills and lots of enthusiasm. We have spent the first week and a half learning about the routines of the class and setting up books and programmes. It's amazing how long it can take to rule up a maths book and learn where the margin is. :) It also takes time to set up routines of spelling programmes, silent reading, handwriting and writing.

This week we start group teacher time for maths and guided reading lessons for reading. I look forward to all the parent help I can get and would also love it if someone could put away my readers once a week in the book room.

Here are some photos from our first week at school.

I look forward to catching up with you all for interviews. This is the first time we have tried goal setting interviews for juniors and so it will be interesting. Please make sure you bring your child into the interview.