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With the excitement of the build up to the 25^th, we are very keen for school to remain calm and lessons to be productive. This week I was particularly impressed by a group of enthusiastic Y3/4 children who couldn’t wait to show me their class RE book and talk to me about their learning. RE at Bramhope is based on teaching factual knowledge about three of the world religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) and developing a respect for children of all faiths and none. The children I spoke to were clearly fascinated by the similarities and differences between these religions and demonstrated a real sensitivity for a range of beliefs and traditions.  They will be extending their learning in next week’s ‘Three Faiths’ visit and I look forward to finding out more about their visit.

I do hope that many of you will be able to take some time to see our various performances over the coming weeks and look forward to seeing you at forthcoming nativities and celebrations.

Have a lovely weekend

Rachel Colbourn

Welcome

In January we are welcoming a new member of staff, Caroline Judd. Mrs Judd will be replacing Mrs Arbon and has been spending time getting to know the children in reception.

Hello, I am really excited to be joining the team at Bramhope. I have been working at another Leeds primary school for the past 3 years in year 2. I originally trained as a child psychologist but have also worked as a pre school music teacher and run my own craft business, making animal hats! I live in Leeds with my husband and 3 lovely sons, although they are pretty grown now. As a family we love cooking and eating together, as well as watching films. I also really enjoy gardening, travel, music, reading and our pets including two cats called Scooby and a very naughty one called Poppy. I try to keep fit with pilates and walking. Earlier this year I completed the Couch to 5k and I am proud, and rather surprised, to be still running at least once a week. My favourite colours are green and red.

I look forward to getting to know you and your children.

Caroline

Christmas preparation!

As we head towards Christmas, please encourage your child to join in with our annual tree decorating competition. Just like last year, we are inviting every child to make a decoration for our school Christmas tree and to bring it into school any day until the end of term. Decorations can be of any shape and are not limited to baubles! However, please can you ensure that each one is clearly named. Every entrant will earn 3 house points, and we will be choosing some winners towards the end of term.

Christmas Service at Bramhope Churches

Sunday 8th December

9:30 All Together! Toy Service at St. Giles Church

10:00 All Age Service with Toy Collection for the Salvation Army at Bramhope Methodist Church

Planner

There is always so much to remember in the run up to Christmas, I thought it may be helpful to include another link to our key school events planner. This will be re-issued every term and we’re trying hard not to make any changes unless we really have to!

Please click here to see all events for the rest of this academic year including sports days. 

Collaborative Learning

Now that we are part of The Collaborative Learning Trust, it has been great to plan our first joint project together.

On Monday, children in 4/5S took part in a Drama workshop in collaboration with staff and pupils from Prince Henry's to further enrich their learning on WW2.

The stimulus chosen was a poem called The Fight by Ted Walker. The children got to develop their drama skills such as freeze framing, character development and voice projection, which ended with a fabulous performance of the poem.  

Yvonne Wittering, Leader of Drama at Prince Henry's said:

"I just wanted to take the time to email to say how wonderfully creative and polite the students of Years 4 and 5 were in the workshop yesterday.  We thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and felt the outcomes were both sophisticated and poignant". 

Mrs Stewart