Head's Up!20 March 2026 (by headmarton) |
Weekly news from Mrs Deakin
We have all LOVED being outside in the sunshine this week and it’s been a delight to see our children enjoying our beautiful grounds. You may have seen that an area of the field has some marking out on as this is where our school pond will be. All thanks to Mrs McLean who has secured funding for this and to Becky and John Hargreaves who are digging this out at the weekend. A fence will be erected before the pond is filled and we cannot wait to be able to use this at school.
Everyone has looked magnificent for Red Nose/Funny Faces Day and Year 4 & School Council planned a very funny day for everyone – with lots of joke telling which was a great delight around school. Well done children and Mrs Wood & Mrs Woodmass for organising today.
Reception children had the pleasure of visiting Percy’s farm on Wednesday and we had three generations of family on hand to show and guide us round. We were all made to feel so welcome and loved our visit. Thank you Worth & Slack families!
Meelo (Year 4) won a Golden Ticket last week and brought 4 friends to have a ‘Snacks and drinks’ treat with me on Monday and we all had a delicious time. Most of our conversation was about food and it was delightful to hear all about children’s favourite meals! The group thought it was hilarious that I have never tried a chicken nugget...I have total FOMO now!
We are looking forward to welcoming you for Parents Evenings next week. Please don’t forget children will be allowed to go home early after your appointment time too, although school will finish at normal time. F & F will have a uniform stall in the foyer if you would like to buy any pre-loved school uniform for the duration of parents evening on Monday and until 3.30pm on Wednesday. It is just £2 for a branded item and £1 unbranded as a suggested donation, cash and card accepted. They will also be conducting a stock exchange in Reception and Foyer to include summer dresses and shorts which we know will help so many families too.
We have received a reminder from bus drivers that parents are not putting smaller children on the bus and fastening seat belts in the morning and wanted to bring this to your attention. At the end of the day staff ensure all children are safely on the bus with seat belts on before the bus is able to leave.
Please don’t forget to sponsor our awesome swimmers who are taking part in the Rotary Swimathon on Saturday afternoon. We have 40 children swimming for us this year. Please use this link (and leave a little message of support for our amazing children) https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-megarrell-7?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA
Don’t forget all monies need to be returned for our Sponsored Readathon by next Friday too please. Thank you all so far for your incredible support.
Weekly news from busy classes:
Reception had a wonderful visit to a local family farm, where they met a range of friendly animals, including cows, chicks, lambs, goats and sheep. The children were excited to learn all about the journey of milk, from the cows in the field to the bottles in our homes, and enjoyed seeing each step up close. The lambs were a huge hit and I promise we did not sneak one back on the Eaton Bank minibus! It was a fun and memorable experience that brought their learning to life. A big thank you to the Worth and Slack families for welcoming us so warmly and sharing their beautiful farm with us.
Year 1 have had a fantastic week. They've finished the week by writing a postcard as if they were Leo the Knight. I love their recounts! DT this week has been practising making sliders for their final moving story book. The highlight of the week has to be Thursday's worship. I am so proud of the children, their resilience and confidence just shone through and hopefully you could see some of those smiles! I'm glad we were able to share that moment with so many family members, thank you so much for your support.
Another brilliant week from Year 2. We have been showing off and developing our sewing skills so that we can make a finger puppet in DT. We have started our new maths topic of mass and capacity. We have written the next stage of our diary entry based on Charles Darwin. We had a really informative visit from our school nurse, they talked to us about brushing teeth and washing hands. The nurse was very complimentary about the children's behaviour and knowledge. I was very proud. We have also been to Eaton Bank for a PE session and played Handball, a new sport to most of the children but they got stuck in and had a great time in the sunshine.
Year 3 has had another very busy week! In learning about Holy Week, we became budding journalists by writing exciting newspaper reports about the cleansing of the temple. In DT, we got hands-on with levers and linkages, designing and making our very own snappy croc - there were lots of moving parts and even bigger smiles! This unit has really excited the class! One of the highlights of the week was our visit to Eaton Bank, where we enjoyed handball in the sunshine - it was perfect weather for some outdoor fun!
This week in Year 4 has been full of energy and excitement! In Music, we have been learning the body percussion song Bim Bum. We enjoyed it so much that we can’t stop singing it! In DT, we have been researching Ancient Greek structures. We explored different designs and discussed how they were built, linking this to our wider learning. In Maths, we have been working hard on adding and subtracting fractions. We are becoming more confident in our methods and explaining our thinking. The best day of the week has been today, as we helped the School Council run the “Fun Fifteen” activities for Red Nose Day. It was fantastic to be involved and help organise such a fun event for everyone. Well done, Year 4, for another brilliant week!
Year 5 have had a fascinating and varied week of learning. In Science, they investigated conductors and insulators, testing a range of materials and thinking carefully about their properties. In RE, the children explored the dramatic history of the Bible’s translation into English, including how translator William Tyndale was pursued across Europe under the orders of Henry VIII. They have also been building their confidence in French by conversing in pairs about which fruits they would like to eat and drink, and in Geography they have been learning about the animals and ecosystems of the New Forest, creating artwork for our class display.
Year 6 have had a full and thoughtful week of learning. In maths, we have been focusing on percentages, building confidence in understanding and applying them. In English, we have continued to develop our grammar skills, with a focus on determiners and how they improve clarity in our writing. In DT, we carried out a bread tasting session, carefully evaluating different breads based on taste, smell, density, texture and appearance. Using this knowledge, we then designed our own bread products, ready to make next week with seasonal additions. The highlight of the week has been our three visits from Nic at New Life Church, who has been working with us on a special Lent art project. The children reflected deeply on themes of temptation and sacrifice, considering how easy it can be to give things up and which sacrifices might be more challenging. These thoughtful discussions led to the creation of individual art pieces, which will come together to form one larger, collaborative piece — a really meaningful and creative experience for everyone involved.
Isn't is pretty wonderful to hear all about life @ Marton!
Wishing you all a super (and successful Swimathon) weekend
Nevin Deakin