Read Write Inc. Phonics (also known as Ruth Miskin Literacy or RML) is a lively phonic programme that gets children reading and writing quickly!
Be sure to follow the link to learn more about RML, in a dedicated parents' site.
What's Happening at Lodge
Year One: Turrets and Tiaras
This terms topic in Year 1 will be Turrets and Tiaras! We will be studying the British Monarchy, identifying features of castles and even seeing one up close on our trip in July to Warwick Castle..
Year Two: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.
In year 2 we have launched our topic 'Oh I do like to be beside the seaside'. We have compared holidays in the past to holidays nowadays using different historical sources such as pictures and postcards. We have learnt where there are different seaside locations and what makes them special. We have made Punch and Judy puppets as part of DT and will be creating seaside prints as part of art. We are also going to be visiting Barry Island in Wales.
Year Three: Ancient Greeks
During the summer term Year 3 will be learning all about the Ancient Greeks. They will look into what Greeks did in their daily life, what food they ate and what gods they believed in. Year 3 will also get the opportunity to design and create their very own Ancient Greek costume to use on Greek Day and during a very special Ancient Greek Olympics.
Year Four: Chocolate
Our topic this term is chocolate, mainly focusing on the Mayans. To launch our topic we will be vising Cadbury World and exploring the history chocolate making as well as introducing the Mayans. Throughout the summer term we will be exploring the Mayan civilisation using a range of sources. We will discover who the Mayans were, how they lived and what their legacy was.
Year Five: World War 2
Year 5 will be learning about the horrific events of World War Two. We will be emersing ourselves in the lives of children affected by the Blitz. We will be transported to the 1940s to reenact children being evacuated from our towns and cities into the countryside. We will be travelling on board a real steam train and helping Britain, 'Dig for Victory!'
Year Six: Heroes and Villains
Who's your hero? Maybe it's a relative. a friend or even a fictional character. Come along with us and step behind the door of Hogwart's. Discover the true heroes who helped Harry Potter escape and burdensome life of living with the ruthless Dursleys!
Our Activities
Golf
Come and try and get a hole in one at our Golf After School Club on Mondays 3.20-4.20pm for Years 3-6
Atheletics
If you like setting yourself targets and goals - Atheletics After School Club is where you need to be every Monday 3.15-4.20pm for Years 1 & 2
Homework Club
Open to all years is our Homework club which takes place in 3K at lunchtime every Monday, 6C at lunchtime every Wednesday and in the library every lunchtime on Fridays. Come and join us for creative learning with Mrs Gillam, Mrs Munn & Mrs Cotton.
Atheletics
Set yourself a goal and achieve it whether it's running or throwing a ball. Come join our new exciting club. Every Monday - 3.15-4.15pm - Years 5 & 6
Ukulele Club
Be musically minded! Join our Ukulele club. Every Thursday 3.15-4.15pm - Year 3 & 4
Guitar Club
Another exciting music club! Calling all Year 5's come along and learn how to play the Guitar on Wednesdays after school 3.15-4.15pm
Cricket Club
Cricket club takes place on Thursday after school at 3.15-4.15pm for Years 5 & 6 - come bowl us over!!
Change 4 Life
We are excited to announce that Change 4 Life after school clubs are back! We have 2 clubs - the first taking place on Mondays for KS1 children from 3.20-4.20pm and the second on Thursdays for KS2 children from 3.20-4.20pm - come and learn how to keep healthy and fit!
Computing Club
Everyone loves computers, come join us in our Computing Club - every Monday 3.15-4.15pm - Year 5
Tennis
Is there a budding Andy Murray or Serena Williams amongst you? Come and join us for Tennis Club on Tuesdays 3.15-3.20pm for Years 3 & 4.
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Who to contact..
Mrs Mahoney
Learning Mentor
I work with children across school supporting their educational, social and behavioural needs. I am on the playground from 8:45 every morning to discuss any concerns and worries that children and parents have.
Mr Singh
Business Manager
I work in the office and am most pupils, parents and teachers main point of contact. I deal with everything from dinner money, to iPads! If you need anything, please just ask!
Mrs Cheema
Home School Liaison Worker
As the school's Home Link worker, I liaise closely with parents. I make sure our school's attendance stays above our target of 97% and encourage all children to come to school every day.
Mrs Patel
School Administrator
If you ever need any help, please pop along to the Office and let me know! I will definitely do my best to resolve the issues you have.
Ms Akram
School Administrator
I am a friendly administrator. who is always happy to help parents and children with their concerns.
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