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Children in KS2 at Toynton-All-Saints Primary School shared a tremendous experience with 6000 other children in Birmingham this week.  20 pupils aged between 7 and 11 and 4 members of staff took a ride across the country to the LG Arena to sing at Young Voices 2010.  Led by the highly creative and magical conductor David Lawrence, the children sang beautifully as part of a massive choir and an enormous crowd.  10 year old Lucy says, “It was amazing! It was huge, I thought I was going to get lost!”

 The songs ranged from jazz, to pop to classical to popular musical melodies that included ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ and ‘Singing in the Rain!’  Street dancers and popular singer Deone Bromfield, niece of Amy Whinehouse, joined the stage too which gave the children a real buzz about live performances. Charlotte describes, “The street dancers were amazing especially Reece!” The children danced in their seats as the electrifying atmosphere caught everyone in the arena.  Tears streamed down staff cheeks as children sang a spine tingling arrangement of ‘Bright Eyes’ with the all girl group All Angels.  Then the choir went wild with their Santa hats as they sang an arrangement of popular Christmas tunes; “I was so excited I was jumping up and down in my seat,” recalled 7 year old Yasmin.  The pop melody which included songs by Alexandra Burke, Lady Gaga and ended with a loud rendition of the title track from Glee!!  Wow, did the children sing their hearts out during that song! 

The highlight for many of the children was the finale, the Michael Jackson Tribute – a melody of his greatest hits that included a mesmerising dance by a young Michael Jackson fan and saw the young street dancers return to dance their way through Thriller.  “Truly awesome,” as described by 9 year old Cain.  

Y3/4 teacher Miss Clifton says “I had the most fantastic time.  The children were fabulously behaved and sang like popstars.”  The Young Voices organisation is a wonderful experience for children to appreciate live performances and experience a genre of live music but also to be part of a huge choir.  Headteacher Mrs Willerton has been part of Young Voices since 2001 and explains, “The first time I met the children at the school I wanted to be able to share the experience of Young Voices with them to demonstrate how singing and performing can bring joy.  It truly was a magical day and an experience that I am extremely proud to have been able to share with the children and the staff.  I am most thankful to the parents for the trust they put in us to take them to the huge arena to be part of a choir of 6000 children.  I look forward to the next one!”

School is open to village children and those of you who can make it in safely.  Please call the school and let Mrs Betts know if you cannot make it in because of the ice, we can then record the absence correctly.  Take care and keep safe.

Does 1 litre of snow weigh as much as 1 litre of water?

How much does it weigh?

work out how much 1000ml or 1l would weigh using a set of kitchen scales showing increments of 25. Some super advanced mathematicians discussed the relevance of 25 in terms of fractions and decimals. 

Is the water heavier?

I wonder if this carries more snow?

2 children, English Stainton and Damion Clements were school ambassadors on Thursday 11^th November 2010.  They represented the school at the Remembrance Parade and Service in Spilsby by laying the wreath on behalf of Toynton-All-Saints.  The children, together with Mrs Kirk, proudly wore their poppies with pride and showed tremendous respect for all who have lost their lives in wars over the years.  The remainder of the school took part in the 2 minutes silence at 11am led by Mrs Whitehill.  Our termly theme of RESPECT was truly demonstrated by all.

What a fabulous week of learning this week!  Our 2^nd Arts Week was led by all the staff with children and based around the Natural World.  KS2 have learned all about Andrew Goldsworthy and his sculptures as well as investigating a Sculpture based website.  The children have used fantastic natural materials found in our glorious outdoor space to build sculptures together with designing a ‘chair’ that represents the school.  The children have experienced clay modelling too and moulded beautiful clay pots.

 Class 1 have also worked with clay, producing gorgeous creatures found in the wild as well as printing using natural materials.

Arts and Crafts club, led by Mrs Whitehill, has created a superb reflection of Monet’s Poppies and can be found on display in the Community Room.  Superb team work was shown by the club so well done to all.

 All the artwork and sculptures are being displayed and presented on 2 occasions:

Wednesday 17^th November 2010 4pm – 6pm

Open Evening for new parents to the school

and

 Friday 19^th November from 2pm onwards

for all parents, family and friends of the school

 Please come along and value the efforts the children have made this week.

Creative projects based around science have been working successfully this year to promote pupil awareness and learning of our local community and environment.  Y3/4 teacher Miss Clifton successfully worked with Key Stage 2 children on an environmental project over a period of 6 weeks.  The children were so motivated by this project that they engaged with the Generation Green website – what a wonderful resource for learning and excitement!  By collecting virtual leaves for learning and awareness carried out, the pupils in KS2 have earned fantastic resources for the school.  The school is now brilliantly resourced with:

•  2 bird and nesting boxes that contain cameras;
• Digital weather station;
• Bird feeders;
• Butterfly, ladybird and stick insect developing equipment;
• Gardening tools;
• Trees;
• Solar powered construction kits;
• Wind stations;
• Solar powered torches;
• Composting bin;
• Magnifying glasses………………….and more!

The school has been working hard to develop it’s huge and most valued conservation area, that includes a pond, viewing area and greenhouse, into the outdoor classroom with pupils designing areas that would attract wildlife and adults sending in bids to charities for funding grants.  Local secondary school for specialist provision, Lady Jane Franklin School, regularly visit with their students to clear away paths and create sections for children to explore in and trees have been donated by Sainsburys and the Growing Trust.  The new fantastic resources that the children have earned will enhance even more all the exciting learning that takes place outdoors!  Well done Miss Clifton and well done children!

3 key policies of the school have gone to the School’s Governing Body for approval.  The school’s Child Protection; Behaviour; and Teaching and Learning Policy will be added to the policy area of this site once approved.  Please read carefully to keep yourself informed how the school works within these 3 very key areas of school life.  Mrs Willerton