Bikes
Published Sunday, July 22, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Lacrosse
Published by Jim Cromwell.
We saw some people playing lacrosse in the park today.
Rosie: "Maybe they are using fishing nets because they forgotted their bats."
Rosie: "Maybe they are using fishing nets because they forgotted their bats."
Last Day of School
Published Friday, July 20, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Last day of school today. Sad. Furzedown has been completely wonderful.
Reception Reports - Holly
Published by Jim Cromwell.
FURZEDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL REPORT 2006-2007
Topics covered:
Autumn: Ourselves, The Weather. Spring: Wheels, Wings and Other Things, Food. Summer: In the Park, All Creatures Small and Great.
Language and Literacy (including Speaking and Listening, Reading and Comprehension, Spelling, Handwriting):
Holly is often able to add interesting ideas to group or class discussions and she likes to share her news with the rest of the class, frequently bringing in an item for the letter table or for show and tell. Holly is enthusiastic about reading and is able to use picture, phonic and contextual clues to help establish meaning. She is beginning to add more expression when reading aloud and was recently confident enough to read to the whole class at the end of the day. Holly is able to infer appropriate meaning from the texts that she reads and can accurately explain the meaning to others. Holly's written work is of a high standard and she is able to successfully use her phonic knowledge to sound out words. Holly's handwriting is generally good and all the letters are correctly formed. She would benefit from keeping her letters to a standard size. Holly has worked very hard in this curriculum area this year.
Mathematical Development:
Holly is quite receptive to new mathematical concepts. She enjoys maths and is able to identify and use a range of mathematical symbols. Holly would benefit from remembering to check her work at every stage of a problem to avoid careless errors. Holly's number skills are sound, she can count in twos and tens with ease and is able to read, write and order numbers to 30. She is able to perform simple additions and subtractions using counting apparatus and is able to use basic geometrical terminology to describe the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. Holly also
enjoys practical maths, such as measuring ingredients for baking and working out the number of children in attendance. She already knows (and is able to use) some standard numeric facts and number bonds. Holly has worked hard in this area this year.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World (including Science, Technology, History and Geography):
Holly has a good geographical vocabulary and is able to express (quite strong!) views on the quality of the local environment. She is able to recount some stories about of past people and events, particularly in her own life and that of her family. Holly enjoys working with ICT and is becoming adept in her use of the mouse and keyboard. Throughout the year she has used ICT to develop knowledge and skills in a range of curriculum areas. Holly likes to experiment with software, trying out new features. Holly is able to plan and construct with building apparatus and manipulate materials with appropriate apparatus. Holly is curious and interested in science and nature and is able to carry out some simple investigations. She has enjoyed our topic on minibeasts.
Physical Development:
Holly is able to move safely and show an awareness of space. She is imaginative and graceful during dance sessions. Outdoors, Holly is able to use the large equipment and do so with control and coordination. She is able to handle a variety of tools with precision. She is aware of the importance of healthy eating and can name appropriate healthy foods. Her fine motor skills are careful and accurate.
Creative Development (including Music):
Holly is extremely creative and relishes the opportunity to express this creativity. She is always the first to ask to make, paint or draw something. Her work is of a high standard and she is able to use her knowledge of materials to predict outcomes when designing. She is particularly interested in creating models from junk materials. Holly is able to respond to different creative media and to evaluate her work. I would like Holly to take more care when colouring in so as not to spoil her beautiful work.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (including RE):
Holly has come on in leaps and bounds this year. She has learned how to share and she now considers the feelings of others before she reacts to a difficult situation. She continues to learn self-awareness and how to deal with feelings when they arise. Holly has a strong network of good friends and is well liked by adults and children alike. She is learning that different people may have opinions that don't necessarily reflect her own, and that those opinions need to be treated with respect. Holly recognises the need for agreed codes of behaviour in shared environments, and why these are important. I have really enjoyed having Holly in my class and shall miss her next year.
Number of attendances: 299
Attendance in %: 97.1 %
Number of unauthorised absences: 0
Possible number of attendances: 308
Punctuality: Excellent
Topics covered:
Autumn: Ourselves, The Weather. Spring: Wheels, Wings and Other Things, Food. Summer: In the Park, All Creatures Small and Great.
Language and Literacy (including Speaking and Listening, Reading and Comprehension, Spelling, Handwriting):
Holly is often able to add interesting ideas to group or class discussions and she likes to share her news with the rest of the class, frequently bringing in an item for the letter table or for show and tell. Holly is enthusiastic about reading and is able to use picture, phonic and contextual clues to help establish meaning. She is beginning to add more expression when reading aloud and was recently confident enough to read to the whole class at the end of the day. Holly is able to infer appropriate meaning from the texts that she reads and can accurately explain the meaning to others. Holly's written work is of a high standard and she is able to successfully use her phonic knowledge to sound out words. Holly's handwriting is generally good and all the letters are correctly formed. She would benefit from keeping her letters to a standard size. Holly has worked very hard in this curriculum area this year.
Mathematical Development:
Holly is quite receptive to new mathematical concepts. She enjoys maths and is able to identify and use a range of mathematical symbols. Holly would benefit from remembering to check her work at every stage of a problem to avoid careless errors. Holly's number skills are sound, she can count in twos and tens with ease and is able to read, write and order numbers to 30. She is able to perform simple additions and subtractions using counting apparatus and is able to use basic geometrical terminology to describe the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. Holly also
enjoys practical maths, such as measuring ingredients for baking and working out the number of children in attendance. She already knows (and is able to use) some standard numeric facts and number bonds. Holly has worked hard in this area this year.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World (including Science, Technology, History and Geography):
Holly has a good geographical vocabulary and is able to express (quite strong!) views on the quality of the local environment. She is able to recount some stories about of past people and events, particularly in her own life and that of her family. Holly enjoys working with ICT and is becoming adept in her use of the mouse and keyboard. Throughout the year she has used ICT to develop knowledge and skills in a range of curriculum areas. Holly likes to experiment with software, trying out new features. Holly is able to plan and construct with building apparatus and manipulate materials with appropriate apparatus. Holly is curious and interested in science and nature and is able to carry out some simple investigations. She has enjoyed our topic on minibeasts.
Physical Development:
Holly is able to move safely and show an awareness of space. She is imaginative and graceful during dance sessions. Outdoors, Holly is able to use the large equipment and do so with control and coordination. She is able to handle a variety of tools with precision. She is aware of the importance of healthy eating and can name appropriate healthy foods. Her fine motor skills are careful and accurate.
Creative Development (including Music):
Holly is extremely creative and relishes the opportunity to express this creativity. She is always the first to ask to make, paint or draw something. Her work is of a high standard and she is able to use her knowledge of materials to predict outcomes when designing. She is particularly interested in creating models from junk materials. Holly is able to respond to different creative media and to evaluate her work. I would like Holly to take more care when colouring in so as not to spoil her beautiful work.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (including RE):
Holly has come on in leaps and bounds this year. She has learned how to share and she now considers the feelings of others before she reacts to a difficult situation. She continues to learn self-awareness and how to deal with feelings when they arise. Holly has a strong network of good friends and is well liked by adults and children alike. She is learning that different people may have opinions that don't necessarily reflect her own, and that those opinions need to be treated with respect. Holly recognises the need for agreed codes of behaviour in shared environments, and why these are important. I have really enjoyed having Holly in my class and shall miss her next year.
Number of attendances: 299
Attendance in %: 97.1 %
Number of unauthorised absences: 0
Possible number of attendances: 308
Punctuality: Excellent
Reception Reports - Rosie
Published by Jim Cromwell.
FURZEDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL REPORT 2006-2007
Name:Rosie Cromwell
Date of Birth: 24-12-2001 Class: RM
Date: July 2007
Topics covered:
Autumn: Myself/My family and Special days Spring: Our Environment/ Materials Summer: Plants/Animals
Language and literacy (Speaking and listening, reading and comprehension, spelling handwriting):
Rosie has a wide-ranging vocabulary. She listens attentively. When asked to talk about her work, she reports back clearly and concisely. She speaks freely when involved in play with her friends, both in the classroom and in the playground. She is capable of making interesting comments to discussions and question times. Rosie enjoys reading books and stories and is often seen looking at them independently and with peers during the session. She is willing to predict what happens in a story and will discuss options and outcomes confidently. She has a growing knowledge of phonics and is using this skill to identify names and familiar words. She recognizes and can read most of the high frequency words. Rosie enjoys writing and willingly produces work, which is imaginative and interesting.
Mathematical development:
Rosie has demonstrated an excellent understanding of basic mathematical concepts through many games and practical activities. She listens carefully and participates fully in oral maths sessions. She understands new concepts quickly and easily, and is able to think logically through problem solving situations. She frequently knows the correct answers to mathematical problems and will share her knowledge with other children. She has a sound knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes. She is able to add and subtract simple numbers without help. She recognizes patterns and can recreate interesting patterns of her own .She demonstrate an understanding of length, mass and capacity in practical activities.
Knowledge and understanding of the world (this includes science, technology, history and geography):
Rosie enjoys exploring the surroundings both indoors and outdoors. She can explain basic differences and similarities when questioned, through handling a range of items. She can give accurate explanations of the properties of materials. She understands the conditions necessary for growth through observation of the nature table, and has learned about the life cycles of animals and insects. She has extended his knowledge of the local environment through topic work and has made simple maps. She is developing a sense of a passage of time and is capable of relating it to significant events in her life. She has used the various programmes on the computer with interest and competence. Rosie has constructed interesting models using construction kits, cards, dough, and recycled materials.
Physical Development:
Rosie's fine motor control is excellent and she is able to use pens, pencils and scissors etc accurately, producing work of quality. She is confident when using large apparatus and is aware of the need for safety for herself and other children. She listens carefully to instructions and carries them out effectively. She is developing general personal control and uses space well. She has taken part in dancing, play, music and movement, and is making very good progress in swimming.
Creative development (including music):
Rosie has good creative skills and confidently uses a range of resources, and can use her own initiative to work independently. She has expressed her ideas using a variety of materials. She is happy to work collaboratively in groups situations and will share her ideas with other children. She has made complex models using the small apparatus as well as recycled materials. She takes pride in her work, which is often shared with the whole class. Her work is frequently used for displays within the class. She participates in domestic role-play games and is happy to be involved with other children. In music, she frequently contributes ideas to the lesson showing that she listens carefully.
Personal and social and emotional development (includes RE):
Rosie has settled into the school routine very quickly and soon made new friends. She willingly attends new activities and always tries hard to achieve with her best efforts. She is very popular with her peers, and has a sensible mature attitude towards any given task. She is trustworthy and reliable. She has made excellent all round progress during the year. She has listened the story from the Bible and other Holy books, and has learnt about the festivals and practices of some of the major religions. Rosie is an intelligent, lively and delightful child. It has been a pleasure to have her in the class.
Number of attendances: 306/308 Attendance in % 99.4
Number of unauthorised absences: none
Possible number of attendances till: 25 May 2007
Punctuality: Excellent
Name:Rosie Cromwell
Date of Birth: 24-12-2001 Class: RM
Date: July 2007
Topics covered:
Autumn: Myself/My family and Special days Spring: Our Environment/ Materials Summer: Plants/Animals
Language and literacy (Speaking and listening, reading and comprehension, spelling handwriting):
Rosie has a wide-ranging vocabulary. She listens attentively. When asked to talk about her work, she reports back clearly and concisely. She speaks freely when involved in play with her friends, both in the classroom and in the playground. She is capable of making interesting comments to discussions and question times. Rosie enjoys reading books and stories and is often seen looking at them independently and with peers during the session. She is willing to predict what happens in a story and will discuss options and outcomes confidently. She has a growing knowledge of phonics and is using this skill to identify names and familiar words. She recognizes and can read most of the high frequency words. Rosie enjoys writing and willingly produces work, which is imaginative and interesting.
Mathematical development:
Rosie has demonstrated an excellent understanding of basic mathematical concepts through many games and practical activities. She listens carefully and participates fully in oral maths sessions. She understands new concepts quickly and easily, and is able to think logically through problem solving situations. She frequently knows the correct answers to mathematical problems and will share her knowledge with other children. She has a sound knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes. She is able to add and subtract simple numbers without help. She recognizes patterns and can recreate interesting patterns of her own .She demonstrate an understanding of length, mass and capacity in practical activities.
Knowledge and understanding of the world (this includes science, technology, history and geography):
Rosie enjoys exploring the surroundings both indoors and outdoors. She can explain basic differences and similarities when questioned, through handling a range of items. She can give accurate explanations of the properties of materials. She understands the conditions necessary for growth through observation of the nature table, and has learned about the life cycles of animals and insects. She has extended his knowledge of the local environment through topic work and has made simple maps. She is developing a sense of a passage of time and is capable of relating it to significant events in her life. She has used the various programmes on the computer with interest and competence. Rosie has constructed interesting models using construction kits, cards, dough, and recycled materials.
Physical Development:
Rosie's fine motor control is excellent and she is able to use pens, pencils and scissors etc accurately, producing work of quality. She is confident when using large apparatus and is aware of the need for safety for herself and other children. She listens carefully to instructions and carries them out effectively. She is developing general personal control and uses space well. She has taken part in dancing, play, music and movement, and is making very good progress in swimming.
Creative development (including music):
Rosie has good creative skills and confidently uses a range of resources, and can use her own initiative to work independently. She has expressed her ideas using a variety of materials. She is happy to work collaboratively in groups situations and will share her ideas with other children. She has made complex models using the small apparatus as well as recycled materials. She takes pride in her work, which is often shared with the whole class. Her work is frequently used for displays within the class. She participates in domestic role-play games and is happy to be involved with other children. In music, she frequently contributes ideas to the lesson showing that she listens carefully.
Personal and social and emotional development (includes RE):
Rosie has settled into the school routine very quickly and soon made new friends. She willingly attends new activities and always tries hard to achieve with her best efforts. She is very popular with her peers, and has a sensible mature attitude towards any given task. She is trustworthy and reliable. She has made excellent all round progress during the year. She has listened the story from the Bible and other Holy books, and has learnt about the festivals and practices of some of the major religions. Rosie is an intelligent, lively and delightful child. It has been a pleasure to have her in the class.
Number of attendances: 306/308 Attendance in % 99.4
Number of unauthorised absences: none
Possible number of attendances till: 25 May 2007
Punctuality: Excellent
Wow
Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
I just discovered Holly having just switched off the TV, lying on the sofa with a book. I'm so impressed...!
Headache
Published Sunday, July 15, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Rosie: "Daddy, I remember when you were planning to have a headache!"
Daddy: "Planning to have a headache?! When was that?!"
Rosie: "When you put a big glass of water by your bed, with two grown-up pills sellotaped to it."
Oh yeah...
Daddy: "Planning to have a headache?! When was that?!"
Rosie: "When you put a big glass of water by your bed, with two grown-up pills sellotaped to it."
Oh yeah...
Tooth
Published Wednesday, July 11, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Rosie lost her first tooth today! She has been quite anxious about having a wobbly tooth - and asked Sky's mummy on Monday not to drive fast in case the forces acting upon her were to make it fall out!
Grace
Published Thursday, July 05, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Holly: "Now I don't look graceful!" (Points at mucky mark on the foot of her tights.)
Daddy: "What's that? Is it bean-juice?"
Holly: "No. Poo."
Daddy: "What's that? Is it bean-juice?"
Holly: "No. Poo."
Apropos of nothing
Published Tuesday, July 03, 2007 by Jim Cromwell.
Holly: "Had you noticed... why birds don't wear nappies? Because they would absolutely not be able to keep their eggs warm."
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