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George Spicer Newsletter - 28th March 2024

MOVING FROM PARENTPAY TO ARBOR PAYMENTS 

We are excited to announce that we have officially moved to Arbor Payments from ParentPay.

Arbor brings all core school data and workflows into one system, saving school time and money on administration. Arbor also makes paying for school items easier and more flexible for parents.

Trouble logging in? It may be because we don’t have your current email on record. Please contact the school office to update the details on their system.

We hope that you will find Arbor to be a fast and easy way to pay for school items.

For further guidance, please use the link below.

Payments

If you haven't already signed up for Arbor please see below to get started: 

HAF Easter Programme - Please click the link for information about the HAF Easter programme. Enfield HAF Easter

Donations for KS1 Colouring Club - please may we have any donations of crayons, colouring pencils or felt tip pens for the lunchtime colouring club.  Thank you.

Important Dates for Diary

Last day of term - Thursday 28th March

First Day of Summer Term - Monday, 15th April 2024

Year 6 PGL School Journey Information – Parent Meeting: Thursday 25^th April 2024 5.30-6.15pm

Attendance week ending 28/03/2024

Overall school = 92.66% Lates = 119

Best attendance: 1st Hurricanes 94.83% 2nd Woodpecker 92.86% 3rd Elm 96.39%

Punctuality: Well done to Hurricanes with 100% for punctuality 

Reception 

Reception: Spring and Easter

Reception have been looking at Easter and the season of Spring. We discussed what we could see in the world around us- some children said they have noticed flowers growing and others said that they have seen more bugs around. We even made some chocolate nests and observed the changes of state when melting chocolate. We also discussed different celebrations that people observe this time of the year with a focus on the Easter story. Additionally, the children made an Easter or Spring card for their friends and family as a way of celebrating this time of the year.

Year 1

This week in Year 1, have completed different activities for their Maths Morning, in celebration of World Maths Day. We took part in a shape relay, where the children had to take turns running and completing a Maths puzzle. We had a 3D shape hunt around the classrooms and playground. We also practised our numbers to 50 when we made our very own snakes and ladders board.

Year 2

Year 2 have had an action packed last week of Spring Term. In Science, we looked at how to keep ourselves healthy and the importance of being clean and hygienic. In our 'Healthy me' PSHE topic we discussed different healthy snacks and made yummy fruit kebabs. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Happy Puzzle workshop, working together to problem-solve and complete tasks. Along with a fun 'Maths day' full of practical problems and games. 

Year 3 

Year 3 have demonstrated what great mathematicians they are as they celebrated Maths Day this week. They carried out different maths related activities, such as working out coded calculations using a key, creating their own maths game, learning all about the number 100 and attending a maths puzzle workshop. Please see the pictures below evidencing all the fun they had!

Year 5 

It has been a fun and busy week this week in year 5 with visits, visitors and a Maths day! In Geography this week year 5 were out and about looking at the shops in the local area for our Geography fieldwork. We were presented with a challenge – to suggest a type of shop that would be appropriate for one of the vacant shops on Southbury Road. We did a tally of all the different types of shops already on Southbury Road. The challenge was to suggest a business that was unique but that would be popular with the local population and demographic around George Spicer School. Luckily it didn’t rain and the children enjoyed taking part in practical Geography and using their Geography skills in our local area.  

Tuesday was Maths day and all day we joined in with interesting maths activities and games. We were lucky to have a workshop hosted by The Happy Puzzle Company and we got to try out some of their games and puzzles, working as a team to solve the problems. Also visiting on Tuesday were the London Fire Brigade who were here to talk about fire safety and hazards around the home.

Year 6 

Celebrating Maths

This week, Year 6 had a day dedicated to Maths and looked at how we can 'play' with Maths. We took part in a series of activities throughout the day to explore. 

Make 24

This game involved us having to use all the 4 numbers to make the number 24. We could use any of the four operations but had to use all 4 numbers given to us. It was fun to puzzle out the answer but exasperating when we got so close but not at the desired number. 

Computing

We had the opportunity to play different Maths games on the computer today. We explored fractions, worded problems, countdown themed activities and enjoyed playing with Maths. 

Art

As part of an art activity, Y6 used the Maths skill of tessellation to create works of art. We thought about how our shape (an arrow) could be rotated and repeated to create a tessellated work of art. Look at some examples below:

Happy Puzzle Company

Each class had a workshop with the Happy Puzzle Company. During this time, we worked on our problem-solving skills as well as teamwork. Some of the challenges were really quite hard and the children did amazingly to stay focused and determined. 

Maths Day at GSPS

At GSPS this week, we have thoroughly enjoyed participating in our very own Maths Day. This year's theme was 'playing with maths' and as part of that theme we have enjoyed a whole host of diverse activities. Early Years and KS1 have enjoyed going on a scavenger hunt for different shapes around the school. They have also been playing maths games, improving their fluency with 'Number of the Day' and using plenty of manipulatives and practical maths equipment! KS2 have enjoyed maths quizzes, problem-solving, online maths games and getting creative with shape tessellation! 

The school has been fortunate to welcome The Happy Puzzle Company once again. They have facilitated workshops for Reception right up to Year 6 over the past week. It has been a roaring success, whereby the pupils have revelled in maths problem-solving, logic and puzzles. They have shown a tremendous amount of resilience, teamwork, co-operative learning and brain power in solving a variety of complex puzzles and non-routine problems. The halls were 'a buzz' with the sight and sound of pupils learning and enjoying the workshops provided. A massive thank you to all pupils and staff for making the day such memorable success. 

                           Reception Family Reading Mornings

After the Easter holidays, Reception would like to invite their families to our Family Reading Sessions, which will be every Friday from 19th April, up to and including Friday 24th May 2024. These sessions will run from 9am-10am each week. The purpose of these sessions is for you or a family member, to join your child in their classroom to share stories. If you wish, you can share stories with your child's class in your home language or bring in your favourite book to share with your child and their friends. You do not have to attend every Friday but we would be very grateful if you could please attend at least one session.

 We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to announce that Scholastic BookFairs will be taking place at both Sketty Road and Kimberley Gardens sites from;

Friday 3^rd May- Friday 10^th May 2024 after school. More details to follow...

HAF Programme

Learning Hive are working on behalf of The borough of Enfield to deliver the Holiday Activities food program (HAF) within the Borough. The closest HAF provision taking place in a school setting is at the following site:

Willbury Primary School

Wilbury Way, Edmonton

N18 1DE

For those eligible, you would have already received a unique booking code by email or text on Wednesday 13^th March.

Elms Multisports Easter Club

Elms Multisports after school activities

Learn to Ride 

Learn to Ride sessions taking place at Chace Community School 2-5^th April and 8^th – 12^th April, see link to book Enfield (cycleconfident.com)

Student Achievement - Arthur Doherty 

Arthur took part in the U8 Eagleide EJCOA chess tournament, a qualifier for the EJCOA National Championships in July, on Sunday 24/03/2024 at Copthall Secondary School.  After battling through a long day of 5 x 25 minute games he won 4, losing only against the eventual champion and finishing third overall out of 25 competitors. I have attached a picture of Arthur with his trophy and a link to the results page is https://chess-results.com/tnr911973.aspx?lan=1&art=4&turdet=YES .

Arthur attends the Enfield Town Library Chess Club which meets every two weeks upstairs at Enfield Town Library and, after a short break for Easter, it will return on Saturday 20/04/2024. It runs two free sessions, from 14:00 - 15:00 for beginners and 15:00 - 16:00 for improvers. It is a popular club and requires booking in advance. Anyone interested can find details at  https://twitter.com/enfieldlibrary/status/1751999219370512624 or by calling 0203 833 1831 to reserve a space.