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Dear North Tawton Friends and Families, This week we held a Science Week at North Tawton. This was particularly to promote the sciences in our school and to also raise the profile of women in scientific jobs. We want all children to know that they are scientists! On Monday Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 went to Newquay Zoo. We learnt about habitats and endangered species. We spoke to zookeepers about their jobs and found out more about climate change and how we need to protect the natural world. The highlight was of course seeing the animals! On Tuesday many children dressed up as animals to celebrate World Wildlife Day. We had amazing face painting, children wearing cosy animal onesies, some impressive masks and so much animal print, Mrs Budiman would have been proud! We learnt all about veterinary care from Mrs Cutler, our local vet. She showed us how to listen to heartbeats with a stethoscope, apply bandages and the importance of looking after our pets. Key Stage Two classes learnt all about composting in our recycling workshops run by Don’t Let Devon Go to Waste. They were impressed with how many insects they found in the compost and learnt how they play an important part in decomposition. Today we all had a visit from our local police officers who talked about forensic science, showed us how to take finger prints and we all got to hear the police car siren! In our classes, the children have been taking part in investigative and competitive science experiments! It has been a great week. Thank you for organising all the activities and visitors Mrs Budiman. We are scientists! As if that wasn’t enough, today we wore red and raised money for Comic Relief as it was Red Nose Day and some people wore green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. In assembly children shared their best jokes. Do ask them which ones they remember! (They were all vetted!) Sporting News Last Friday, our Netball Team travelled all the way to Horrabridge to play in the West Devon Finals. They had qualified by winning our area tournament a few months ago, expertly led and coached by Mrs Edwards. The team faced tough (and tall!) competition at Horrabridge, eventually finishing third overall. Mrs Edwards and I were extremely impressed with the way the team worked together and supported each other on and off the court. We have some very skilful players at North Tawton and the children should be really proud of themselves. They were particularly brilliant in their last match, which they won in style! The children represented the school superbly and were an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Mrs Ahmad Festival of Hope
Our art work is on display at Tavistock College. It will be moving to Holsworthy and then Okehampton. Our Year Two children took part in singing our Trust song for the Festival of Hope. You can see and hear it here! Festival of Hope Song Wishing you all a very happy weekend Tara Penny Principal Dear North Tawton Friends and Families, Staffing News Chloe Bennet, our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator across the Three Hares schools, has successfully applied for a new job and will be leaving our schools at Easter. Chloe has been part of the Three hares for a very long time, having started her career as a teacher at South Tawton Primary School. We are very happy for Chloe as her new job will be a step forward in her career - we wish her all the best in her new role. At North Tawton, Sarah Keen will lead on SEND in the summer term and will be supported by the Trust SENDCO team. We know she will do an excellent job. In September 2023, we will have a new Three Hares SENDCO. We know that parents and carers will want to join us in giving Chloe their very best wishes for this next step in her journey. Festival of Hope We have been inspired by the picture book ‘Window’ Jeannie Baker to create our own window of North Tawton for the Festival of Hope art exhibition.  The view was made using items from around the school which were headed for the recycling bins. A huge thank you to Miss Boyce for coordinating this. Do zoom in and notice the church and children. The wool on the sheep comes from local sheep!
Zoo Trip Children need to be in school uniform on Monday. Please make sure they have a waterproof coat and comfy shoes or trainers. Please remember they need a packed lunch. Please be in for 8.45 so we can leave promptly and make the most of our exciting day. We aim to be back for 3.20. Class Blogs As always, please look at the class blogs to see what the pupils have been learning about this week. Don't forget that children can dress up as an animal on Tuesday to mark World Wildlife Day. Tara Penny Principal  Dear North Tawton Friends and Families, Ready Respectful Safe We revisited our behaviour expectations in assembly on Monday. Behaviour in classes is very good, all visitors comment upon this and our Trust learning audits and Ofsted report evidence this! However, we do have some occasional unwanted behaviour at lunch and playtimes. Our Young Sports Leaders are doing a grand job modelling turn taking and sportsmanship and our staff are working hard to praise the positive and continue to have high expectations of all of our children. Please do support this at home by talking about being ready and respectful and safe in your daily routines. World Book Day Once again the children, and staff, looked amazing dressed up as inspired by their favourite books! Lots of popular classics such as Where’s Wally, Disney princesses and Roald Dahl characters, but also some new costumes including Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie and a chess piece!  Head to the school blogs, Dojo and our FONTS Facebook page for more photos! Our bunting winners were: N Amelia Jane R George Y1 Margo B Y2 Margo W Y3 Natan Y4 Marnie Y5 Laura Y6 Jessica R Thank you to FONTS who organised this and provided prizes. Children were engaged in lots of activities in classes to celebrate the love of reading. There are lots of good videos and advice on line to support parents reading with children at home. Such as https://youtu.be/iRPNPCAf84E Dressing Up We are aware that some children do not like to dress up, and it can cause additional strain on families. I would like to remind you that this is never an expectation. However, for those who do like to dress up, our next non uniform day will be on Tuesday 14th March for World Wildlife Day. Children are allowed to dress up as an animal, or plant! Mental Health Physical health, and to an extent spiritual health, have been taught in schools for a long time. However, mental health is something which has only recently become part of our school curriculum. I strongly believe this is of huge benefit to our children that they are learning from a young age how to look after their bodies and their minds.  This is a wonderful poster made by Year 4.
Festival of Hope Next week we launch our 2023 Festival of Hope. This a collection of events linking us with other schools across our Trust. Today we completed our collaborative art piece for the Trust art exhibition. I will reveal it in next week’s newsletter! Class Blogs As always, please look at the class blogs to see what the pupils have been learning about this week. With very best wishes for the weekend Tara Penny Principal Key Dates for your diaries Wednesday 8th March – Cross Country at Chagford Thursday 9th March 6pm LSB Monday 13th March – R, Y1, Y2, Y3 & Y4 Zoo Tuesday 14th March – World Wildlife day – dress up as an animal *Wednesday 15th March – Strike day *Thursday 16th March – Strike day Monday 20th March – Fun Fitness 2 – 3pm Friday 24th March– Author Visit Tuesday 28th March – Y6 SATs meeting 5pm Thursday 30th March – Y6 at Oke Football Comp Friday 31st 1.30 – 2pm Normandy Meeting Y6 Thursday 30th March – Art exhibition in the hall after school. Friday 31st March Parent Assembly 2pm 8th May – Bank Holiday following King’s Coronation – Volunteers at school Friday 9th June 7pm FONTS Quiz Friday 30th June - Rainbow Day Saturday 1st July – Summer Fair 11th July – 15th July - Y6 Residential to France 23rd July - Carnival Friday *not confirmed yet |
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