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We enjoyed sharing books with our parents this morning, together with a delicious breakfast! A lovely start to World Book Day!
Year five and six represented their school at a Sportshall Athletics competition last week. We had some wins, including Daisy H and Ruby T in the two lap sprint and some excellent running by Isla M in the six lap Parlauf race. All three were spotted by the Athletics event organiser for their quick running pace.
There were some great distances covered in the triple jump by Will M and in the weighted ball chest pass by Freddie C.
The team worked together with much enthusiasm, tried their hardest and should be very proud of their participation. We were 12 points off 6th place and 30 off 4th, so it was a close finish for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th.
We were delighted to be joined by MP for Farnham and Bordon, who challenged local pupils across all of his schools in his constituency to take part in his Christmas Card Competition. We were thrilled when we found out that Shottermill Junior School had 3 entries shortlisted and the winning design was drawn by Evelyn in Year 6! Mr Stafford came along to the school to sign his card with Evelyn which was posted off to His Majesty the King!
This week we welcomed ex-pupil of Shottermill Junior School to share with us her children's book: 'Time Tub Travellers' which seeks to bring to life a story linked to a journey through Tudor London, highlighting to children important Black Historical figures of the past.
After her whole school assembly, Claire then worked with Year 4 to develop their ideas for a time travelling story of their own! Thank you Claire for your inspirational messages!
Sports Crew have been elected and attended their first training session at The Guildford Spectrum.
We have kicked off Black History Month with assemblies linked to the theme, as well as this display in our main entrance, which has a special box of reading books, linked to the theme of inclusion, equality and celebrating differences.
Later in the month we will be welcoming Claire Linney, a past pupil, who will be sharing some of her children's books with us.
Congratulations to Charlie Niven and Daisy Hill for securing the role of Head Boy and Head Girl for the year ahead. It was a tough process of applications, shortlisting and interviewing, all performed by the School Council. We would like to congratulate them and all the other children who applied for the role.
Our Whole School Performance of 'Battle of the Bands' was an absolute triumph!
The children were on stage numerous times, as they performed their 'bad' and 'good' auditions in a story all about saving the local town theatre's roof! Special thanks to Mrs Davies, who wrote such a terrific script and to the PTFA for the newly purchased sound and lighting systems which they fundraised for!
On 10th May, Year 4 welcomed along local Police officers who gave an informative and interesting talk about their role and how children can keep themsleves safe. Mrs Hall and Mrs Loveland even ended up getting arrested!
On Friday 8th March - International Women's Day - we had a very exciting day in school!
As part of #LetGirlsPlay (an FA initiative), the girls were given coaching by some students from Godalming College who are PE students and football players themselves.
The coaching was brilliant and the girls learnt some great new skills. Many of them commented that they enjoyed the session so much that they now wish to join a football club.
Huge thanks to Godalming College and the girls who all participated so enthusiastically.