School News 21.10.22

​Dear North Tawton Friends and Families,
 
Sharing Assembly
It was lovely to see so many of you at the Sharing Assembly today. After our on line sharing assemblies last year, the children really do benefit from speaking to a live audience to build their confidence in oracy and presentation skills.
 
Black History Month
Answers to the quiz from last week:

1. Who was the first black woman in space?  Mae Jemison
2. What is the name of a famous spider, often spoken about in African stories?  Anancy ( I have shared two stories this week)
3. Whose iconic speech included the words ‘I have a dream’?  Martin Luther King Junior
4. What did Rosa Parks refuse to do in 1955?  She refused to give up her seat on the but to a white man, as was the law at the time.
5. What are Harry Edward and Mo Farah famous for?  Both black British Olympic runners, 100 years apart
6. Name 3 of the fruits in Handa’s basket from the book Handa’s Surprise.  Banana, Guava, Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Avocado and Passion fruit
7. Who was the first black president of America?   Barak Obama
8. Which famous black nurse died in London in 1881 after saving many British soldiers during the Crimean War?   Mary Seacole
9. Queen Nefatari was queen of which country?  Egypt
10. What is the next line in this Bob Marley song? ‘Don’t worry about a thing… coz every little thing, gonna be alright (Three Little Birds – one of my favourites!)

How many did you get right? (Without asking Google?)

We specifically focus on learning about Black history during October as it is a part of our history which has been underrepresented. Our Trust and our school staff are working hard to make sure our children learn about a whole range of people, countries and cultures throughout the year. 
 
Photo day arrangements
If you have nursery children who are not at our school on Wednesday, or pre-nursery age children, you are welcome to come at 8am for a family photo.  We will arrange for individual and group photos throughout the day. 
 
Anti Bullying Workshop
What is bullying?
Why does it happen? 
What do we do about it in school?
How can we work together?
 
Tara Penny will be leading a workshop about this on Monday 14th November 9am – 10am in the school hall.  All parents and carers welcome. 
 
Upcoming Dates
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 Lots to look forward to!
 
Wednesday 2nd November – photo day
Thursday 3rd November – 9am FONTS meeting – all welcome
Friday 4 November – Netball tournament and after school Fireworks Sparkler & Sweet Sale
Monday 14th November Anti Bullying Week Parent Workshop 9 – 10 in the school hall
Friday 18th November – Odd Socks Day!
Friday 2 December Christmas Market –– after school in the hall and playground
Monday 12th December 2pm Magic Martin treat from FONTS
Wednesday 7th December –Christmas Jumper Day (raising funds for Save the children) and Christmas dinner (date changed to accommodate swimming)
Friday 9th December – 2pm Carol Service at the church – parents welcome
Tuesday 13th December 2pm – Christingle at church – parents welcome
Nativity performances: Wednesday 14th December at 2pm and 4pm and Thursday 15th Dec at 5pm – details about this to come
 
As always, please look at the class blogs to see what the pupils have been learning about this week.

• Sycamore Class
• Hazel Class
• Ash Class
• Willow Class
• Beech Class
• Chestnut Class
• Oak Class
• ​​Acorn Class

 
With very best wishes for the holiday
Look out for the scarecrows in North Tawton!
 
Tara Penny
Principal