Holbrook Christmas Singing 2018!

This morning, the hall was filled with the sound of singing, as classes across the school performed a selection of Christmas songs. Parents and friends packed the hall and it was wonderful to see so many relatives coming along, making the event even more special for the children this morning.

Dolphins gave a tear jerking rendition of “Somewhere Only We Know” – several tissues were needed afterwards.

Manta Ray performed a trouser splitting performance of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” much to the amusement of the watching audience.

Orcas then gave a wonderfully sung performance of “When Christmas Comes to Town” which was well received by all.

The whole of KS2 then joined in well known classics such as “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday!”

Polar Bears sang a tuneful performance of “Last Christmas” which again was listened to and appreciated by all.

Sea Otters managed to keep up with the quick pace of the “Jingle Bell Rock” including actions along the way too!

Penguins then sang “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” accompanied by finger saxophone playing as well!

Finally, children across the Key Stage ended with a finale performance of “Snow Is Falling” including Makaton signing, which has so often been seen during our musical performances!

A huge thank you to all of the many parents who turned up (and sang along too!) Despite being nervous, the children did you all and the school proud.

We are looking forward to next year already! Enjoy the Christmas break…

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Good Learners Assembly ~ December 14th

During today’s assembly, children across the school were presented with awards for their hard work in lessons across the curriculum.

Reading Certificates were awarded to Mia, Kevin W, Mia H, Keira W, Cameron T, Josh S, Abigail G, Alfie L, Riley J, Layla S, Kayleigh C, Owen P, Tom F, Imogen H, Honey P, Mia W, Imogen H, John N, Ben C & Callum W. Well done and keep up the reading at home over the holidays too!

Children were commended for their efforts for being a Good Learner, including their hard work in Maths including perseverance and resilience . Others were praised for their determination to succeed, even without English as their first language. Other children were awarded certificates for being pleasant members of the class, hard workers and for sharing their knowledge with their friends. Some pupils were also commended for their hard work with Makaton signing, as well as helping their friends to understand these signs too. Pupils from the upper school were also selected for their hard work in keeping up with the challenge of their peers and improving their understanding too.

There was also a fabulous rendition of “True Colours” using Makaton signing as well – if you would like to practice the song, then click here!

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Team points this week were won by: Turing (Yellow) =  361 points

Aderin-Pocock (Blue) =  319 points

Hawking (Red) = 265  points

Attenborough (Green) =  348 points

The OVERALL House Points Winner for this term was Attenborough (Green) who will be wearing their non-school uniform on the first day back after Christmas!

[Written by Mr Thorns]

A.C.E-I.T. ~ Celebration Assesmbly ~

This morning, children across the school joined together to celebrate

good learning across the year groups.

The new ACE – IT celebration of children’s achievements focuses on the 5 main themes of learning here at Holbrook & our Federated School, Bedenham.

~ Aspiration – Aiming high

~ Cooperation – Working with others

~Enjoyment – Giving everything a go

~ Inclusion – Help everyone

~ Trust – Honesty & sharing

Children were awarded certificates for their hard work and learning in subjects, but also about their hard work around the curriculum. Some were commended for their hard work in teaching others, as well as stretching themselves further in their learning, being positive around the school and…

Children who were awarded the ACE-IT trophy can see this on display in the foyer when you come into the school… you never know, it might be you receiving this in the future… keep up the hard work!

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William and Alisha spoke to the school about the success in the recent cricket tournament at Bedenham school, where one of our Holbrook teams managed to see off 8 TEAMS from Bedenham, to take victory, earning Holbrook a new trophy for the cabinet!

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Team points this week were won by: Turing (Yellow) = 626 points

Aderin-Pocock (Blue) =  511 points

Hawking (Red) =   581 points

Attenborough (Green) = 595 points

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Harvest Festival Assembly ~ Caring Hands

Today in assembly, the hall was filled with generous donations from children and parents across our school community, who have been donating produce and goods to our school, so that we can pass this on to the Caring Hands Charity. This is to help people in our local area who have less than we do. If you would like to find out more about this charity, look at their website here…

Good Learners Assembly~ Friday 5th October

This week, children across the school were presented with awards

for their hard work in a range of subjects, including fantastic collaboration with other children, working hard to improve their writing and topic work and with others forming their letters correctly.

Other children were awarded certificates for their excellent handwriting, determination to succeed and their positive work in English, Maths and Topic sessions! We also saw excellent homework and learning from outside of the classroom too, with a brilliant poster on the Egyptian Pharaohs too.

Bronze Reading Certificates (for 25 reads) were presented to: Frankie H, Declan S and Ben C!

The Assembly finished with a fantastic rendition of “Make Your Own Kinda Music” by Paloma Faith, with signing and singing led by Mr Moloney and Mrs Sivier! Well done to all the children that have done so well learning the signs too.

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Team points this week were won by: Turing (Yellow) = 848 points

Aderin-Pocock (Blue) = 735 points

Hawking (Red) =  606 points

Attenborough (Green) = 705 points

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Good Learners Assembly ~ Friday 28th Sept

This week, children across the school were presented with awards

for their hard work in a range of subjects, including fantastic problem solving in Maths, rising to the challenge of Year 5/6 and excellence in knowing how to improve across the curriculum.

Other pupils were praised for their contributions to class, for their stickability to tasks and outstanding attitudes to learning as well.

This was followed by a great rendition of “Make Your Own Kind of Music” by Mr Maloney and his Makaton Choir, which was beautifully performed too.

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Team points this week were won by: Attenborough (Green) = 789 points

Aderin-Pocock (Blue) = 780 points

Hawking (Red) =  492 points

Turing (Yellow) =  628  points

 

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Good Learners Assembly ~ Friday 21st Sept

After a busy, productive and exciting start to the school year, children across the school have been awarded certificates for their efforts and hard work across the curriculum.

The assembly began with a makaton signed rendition of “Make Your Own Kind of Music, which you can watch here… Great singing and signing from the school today! Thank you to Mr Moloney for leading the makaton choir.

Good Learners were  presented to children from all Year groups, for their efforts in editing and improving, for their excellent Resi-resilience and for one child – fabulous assistance provided to the teacher in lessons!

Other pupils were commended for their improved handwriting, striving to extend their learning and trying their best in sessions.One pupil was also praised for their excellent improvement in their learning and behaviour, stepping up into Year 2 and moving forwards from their previous difficulties.

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Team points this week were won by: Aderin-Pocock (Blue) = 753 points

Attenborough (Green) = 744 points

Hawking (Red) = 478  points

Turing (Yellow) =  588  points

 

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Final Celebration Assembly!

This week, children across Holbrook were awarded certificates, medals and awards for their excellent work and efforts across the curriculum. These pupils have embodied the spirit of Holbrook, working tirelessly, improving and always showing great determination to succeed.

Good Learners Assembly ~ Friday 13th July

In an important celebration assembly, children from across the school were awarded certificates for their hard work in lessons across the curriculum.

Some were awarded praise and certificates for their hard work counting in Maths, for their skills in addition and multiplication and for their diligence in never giving up and working hard with others.

Equally, some children were awarded certificates for their resilience and stickability, with tasks that were hard and needed children to persevere. One pupil had even written a letter to their teacher, asking if they could help others in the class in the role of a “classroom assistant” such was their keenness to help their classmates to improve! Another was presented with an award for stepping in at the last moment to save her class assembly after another child wasn’t available to play their part.

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Housepoints this week were won by: Attenborough (Green) =.583 points

Hawking (Red) = 391  points

Aderin-Pocock (Blue) = 429 points

Turing (Yellow) =   411 points

 

THE OVERALL WINNER FOR HOUSEPOINTS THIS YEAR WAS…  Attenborough (Green) ~ who will be wearing their non-uniform on Monday. Well done!

[Written by Mr Thorns]

Good Learners Assembly ~ Friday 22nd June!

This morning, children across the school received awards for their excellent efforts and achievements in learning throughout the curriculum.

Some were awarded certificates for their hard work in Maths and their efforts in writing too. Other children were praised for their hard work supporting others with their handwriting, offering advice to their class mates. Children in Year R also attended again today, celebrating their hard work with other children from their class. Pupils were also praised for their hard work in spellings as well as stepping up to the challenge of showing increased maturity in Year 6’s absence as they are away on their Wales adventure… (if you’d like to read what they are upto, click here…)

Reading certificates were presented to:

Bronze: Ruby A-S, Jasmine R, Erys C, Taylor M, Kai D, Tye H & Katie C.

Silver: Chrisse F, Liam H, Alesha D, Ashton H, Imogen H, Layla S, Rebecca R, Ryder J & Kai D

Gold: Serenity A, Isabelle S & Hannah!

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Housepoints this week have not been collected, as Year 6 are in Wales!