What has been happening in school? Have a read 😊

• Happy Chinese New Year from Class One! 🐲

  Mon 05 Feb 2024 EE

  Today in Class One we have been doing lots of activities about Chinese New Year! We have learnt that it is the year of the Dragon and also the children have learnt which year they are. We have had lots of fun! 🐲

  

• Children’s Mental Health Week

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  Today is the start of Children’s Mental Health Week. It was lovely to all get together this morning to be reminded of the importance of looking after our mental health. The theme for this year is ‘My Voice Matters’. 

   

  My Voice Matters is about empowering children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.

   

  Children’s mental health week is also a great opportunity to revisit 10 a day for mental wellbeing and to look at how we can all actively promote our own wellbeing as well as supporting and encouraging others to do this too.

   

  1. Talk about your feelings

  2. Keep in touch with the people you care about

  3. Ask for help

  4. Stay active in mind and body

  5. Take a break

  6. Do something you are good at and enjoy

  7. Eat well

  8. Actively care for others

  9. Stay hydrated

  10. Be proud of your very being

  
  What are you going to do this week to prioritise your mental health?

  

• Year 4 Dodgeball

  Thu 01 Feb 2024 S.Palmer

  A team of 4 boys and 4 girls from Year 4 went to the Marches to play in our cluster Dodgeball tournament. They had a very busy morning playing a total of 9 games against some very strong teams!

  

• Picture News

  Thu 25 Jan 2024 N Ews.

  Thursday is Picture News Day.

   

  Every Thursday we get together to find out about current affairs and items in the news. Our Y6 pupils use a wonderful resource from the Picture News team and present the items to the whole school. This is an important part of developing critical thinking, considering events, activities and also our own point of view. Each week a different team of Year 6 present the News and of course time for singing, reflection and prayer.

  

• ArtsMark Platinum - The Highest of achievements !

  Thu 11 Jan 2024 Art Extra

  This week we received wonderful news from Arts Council England with the announcement that Criftins CE Primary School has been recognised at the Highest Level by being awarded with a Platinum Standard ArtsMark.

  ArtsMark is a nationally recognised award that celebrates high quality art work and cultural education. Artsmark Awards reward school for championing arts and culture across and through the curriculum. A huge achievement. Well done to pupils and staff !

  

• St. Matthew’s Carol Service

  Wed 20 Dec 2023 Christmas Cheer

  As we bring together our closing thoughts of this term, former pupils and present pupils of Criftins  gathered at our local church. St. Matthew's Church has always been a huge part of our community and it was wonderful to gather together for singing and readings. Thank you to all those staff, pupils and adults who made our evening together extra special. Merry Christmas to you all.

  

• A Wonderful Performance!

  Thu 14 Dec 2023 Stage Director

  Thank you so much to the children for their wonderful performances, and to the adults who have supported them. Particular thanks to Mr. Jones for coordinating the event.

  

• Criftins Christmas Extravaganza

  Wed 13 Dec 2023 Mrs. Long

  We are busy rehearsing our Christmas performance. We hope to share it with you on Thursday afternoon or evening.

   

  See you there!

  

• An Exciting Visitor!

  Tue 12 Dec 2023 Helicopter Hero

  We were thrilled to have a fly-past from Santa this lunchtime. We all waved madly!

  

• Year 5 and 6 Playleaders Course

  Mon 11 Dec 2023 SPalmer

  Tay, from the Marches Academy, joined us today to teach 12 of our children Playground leadership.  Their role will be to help to organise fun activities at lunchtime for our younger children.