MANFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Spring Term in full Swing!

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The Spring term is in full swing and there is lots and lots of learning going on!

Read about the latest news: Click Here

Happy New Year

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Welcome to the start of 2012!

We have an exiting year ahead of us.....full of learning, fun and the Olympics!

Click Here to view our January 2012 newsletter

December Newsletter

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Click Here to view the December newsletter from Manford Primary School!

Christmas is fast approaching and the school is very exited.

The Christmas nativity play is fantastic to watch and stars Years 1 and 2.

The Christmas Sing-a-Long from our reception classes is also fantasic to see and hear!

Latest Newletter and Holiday Dates

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Click Here to see the latest newsletter from Manford Primary School!

Click Here to see the 2011 - 2012 Holidat Dates!

Happy New School Year!

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Welcome back to Manford Primary School!

We are all happy to be back and looking forward to an exciting school year.

Click Here to see the latest school term dates.

Read the latest Manford Newsletter!

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Click Here to see the July 2011 newsletter!

Have a great summer holiday everyone!!!!!

Year 6 v Teachers Netball Tournament!

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On Friday 15th July, the Year 6 netball team challenged the teachers to a match.
The girls played an excellent game and shocked the teachers with some excellent footwork and passing.
Unfortunately, the height of the teachers was their downfall and the teachers team drew one game and won the other!
Well done girls, you played great! Keep it up in high school!

Michelle trying to catch the netball!

Melissa going for goal!

Odynayo taking on Mrs O'Farrell!

Miss Mcleod scoring a goal.

Mr Bowsher and Lucy waiting for the action in their third.

Year 6 Netball team warming up

Glen and Ann talking tactics!

June 2011 Newsletter

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Click Here to see the latest newsletter from Manford Primary School.

Check out the latest dates, times and news!

New Topic Letters Summer Term 2011!

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Visit www.manfordprimary.co.uk for new topic letters, simple browse by the year group.

OR

Click HERE to view th topic letters by Year Group!!

Newsletter for May

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Click Here to view our new newsletter!

Or go to:

www.ManfordPrimary.co.uk

Royal Wedding Garden Party

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To celebrate the royal wedding, Manford Primary School had a garden party that was enjoyed by all that attended.

The entire school took part in singing the national anthem, playing games and enjoying food!

There were massive Conga lines, synchronised Macarena, Agadoo and the 1-2-Step.

Keep up to date.....Read our new newsletter!!

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To find out about all the latest events and school closure dates check out the latest newsletter. Visit http://www.manfordprimary.co.uk/ or Click Here to see the full calendar of events.

Our Newest Newsletter

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Check out the latest news from Manford Primary School and see our newest newsletter at:

www.manfordprimary.co.uk

Whats coming up at Manford Primary School

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Some exciting things are coming up at Manford Primary School:

Year 6 are spending a week in Glasbury from Sunday 30th January
Year 6 also have an activity week starting Monday 31st January
A road safety team in visiting Key Stage 1 on Tuesday 1st February
There will be a Drama Centre in Year 5 on Thursday 10th February
Also, the reception classes have their open afternoon on Thursday 10th February

For more dates and information: http://www.manfordprimary.co.uk/

Events for the new year

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Manford Primary School has had a fantastic start to the new year with all the children happy to learn after their christmas holiday.

On Thursday 6th January the children enjoyed a school panto trip to the Kenneth More theatre as a start to the great events coming up this term.

The year 6 girls have their Futsal tournament on the 12th, we have an E-Safety meeting with the parents and governors on the 18th, Year 6 have an activity week starting 31st and Year 6 have a school trip to Glasbury to look forward to..........all happening in January!

For more information and future dates, check out our website:

www.manfordprimary.co.uk

Happy New Year 2011!!

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Welcome back to the Spring term!

We hope that you have had a good christmas break and we hope that you are looking forward to the spring term!

Lots of things are happening this term so keep check the blog frequently to keep up to date, also check out our website:

www.manfordprimary.co.uk

Christmas Events at Manford:

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Christmas is drawing closer by the day and at Manford Primary School we are all looking forward to it, here is a quick summary of what's to come this week:

Monday:
Years 1 and 2 performance of "The Evening News Hour" to the rest of the school.
The Nursery and Reception classes have their christmas parties.
Year 1 has their christmas party.

Tuesday:
Years 2 and 4 have their christmas parties.
Year 6 go carol singing.
Years 1 and 2 performance of "The Evening News Hour" to parents.

Wednesday:
Year 3 has their christmas party.
The PTA Christmas Bazaar.

Thursday:
Years 5 and 6 have their christmas parties.

Friday:
The Autumn school term ends. School breaks up at 2pm.

For the full overview, please go to our website:
http://www.manfordprimary.co.uk/

Christmas arrives at Manford Primary School!!

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Christmas comes to Manford!

Check out the school's calendar for more information!

Click Here to see what's coming...

Manford Primary School is OPEN

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The school is now fully OPEN again and the heating system has been repaired!
We are looking forward to having all the pupils back to school for the upcoming Christmas events.

For more information, check out our website:
www.manfordprimary.co.uk

Manford Primary School is OPEN Friday 3/12/10

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The school is OPEN (the nursery is CLOSED) on Friday 3/12/10 unless weather conditions worsen overnight. No clubs will be open. Please wear warm clothes for outdoor play. The school heating system has been fixed.

School is CLOSED Thursday 2/12/10

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Due to extensive heating and hot water repairs, school will remain CLOSED on Thursday 2nd December for pupils. We will let you know about Friday when we have received further information. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED TO PUPILS 30/11/10 + 1/12/10

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Manford Primary School is CLOSED to pupils today due to a heating failure.
The school is remaining closed for Wednesday 1/12/10.
Please check tomorrow morning for further updates.

Children In Need Charity Event

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A big thank you to everyone who donated to help Children In Need 2010!

The cake and biscuit sales raised lots of money and a special thank you to the parent that donated the lovely cake for auction.

From all at Manford Primary School........THANK YOU!

Official Opening Of The Outdoor stage!!

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The outdoor stage at Manford Primary School was officially opened by Councillor Alan Weinberg!

After the stage was officially opened there was dancing, singing and celebratory drumming as the crowd rejoiced.

Watch the celebration here or go to www.manfordprimary.co.uk

Enjoy!

Half term is over........Welcome Back!!!

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The half term may be over but the school already has lots going on:

We have musical drum activities in the infant hall where the pupils haave lots of fun but learn so much at the same time!

We have school trips coming up:
Year 6 are going to HMS Belfast on the 15th Novemeber
Year 4 are going to the tower of London on the 23rd November
Year 5 are going to the Epping Forest Conservation Centre on the 24th Nonember

Don't forget that it is parents evening 4th November.....

Visit the website for more information:
www.manfordprimary.co.uk

The website is updated regulary so visit it often for news, updates, school calenders, newsletters, galleries, and so much more....

Friendship Week at Manford!!

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This week at Manford Primary School was Friendship Week!!

The children have had lots of fun working with others writing poems, baking biscuits, making posters and so much more............

The children have worked in groups to create fantastics displays and posters!

DONT FORGET THAT NEXT WEEK IS HALF TERM! BACK TO SCHOOL MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

New School Year 2010 - 2011!!!

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The long holiday is over and the school is back in full swing.

We have some exciting events coming up this term; indivual photographs, Drama Centre, Silent Movies and much more.

For more information go to our website: http://www.manfordprimary.co.uk/

Reminders:

Individual Photographs: Wednesday 6th October

School Half Term Breaks Up: Friday 22nd October

School Half Term Returns: Monday 1st November

Arts Week 2010

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During the week of the 28th June, Manford held an Arts week. The theme of the week was 'The Natural World'.
The week was very exciting, with the children having lots of fun and creating some fantastic work. We were very fortunate as we had two visiting artists and two actresses visit to work with classes.

Year 2 worked with Sharon Drew and her son Alfie to create a large mural that showed a busy city scene and a countryside scene. The children created some fantastic work. They had the opportunity to draw, paint and print. This fantastic piece of work can be seen hanging near the Junior hall.

Years 4 and 5 also worked with a visiting artist, Georgia Wizby. Georgia creates sculptures out of willow. The children helped Georgia make two large butterflies that will be hanging outside the Infant hall. They had a great time weaving the willow to create the butterfly shape and then placing coloured tissue paper over it for a fantastic effect.

Years 2 and 3 had the opportunity to work with two actresses. All classes had a great time acting out a variety of scenes connected with the Natural World.

All children also had the opportunity to take part in a dance class led by Mrs Krish. Mrs Krish worked very hard for two days teaching the children a dance connected to the jungle. All children thoroughly enjoyed this dance and the music that accompanied it.

Thanks to all visitors and teachers that made Manford's Arts Week a fantastic one!

Mrs Krish and her dance lesson

Year 3 creating under the sea images.

Year 5 creating their Aboriginal Art work.

The Willow Workshop:

Year 5 during their dance lesson.

Year 2: Drama

The Willow Workshop:

Year 2 and Sharon Drew:

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Information For All Parents

Y6 SATs Boycott

Dear Parents/Carers,

You may have already seen and heard on the News that the NAHT and NUT have balloted their members regarding the boycotting of this year's Year 6 SATS tests.

The reasoning behind this action is the belief that the current SATs system in primary school is an unfair one that is used to create unreliable league tables, measuring how good the children in the schools are at passing tests, rather than measuring the progress they make by using appropriate, fair and accurate assessment process carried out over the year by teachers, using a range of sampling and testing methods.

After a successful majority, NAHT and NUT are asking their members to boycott KS2 SATs and we at Manford Primary School will be supporting this request.

We will therefore not be carrying out the 2010 maths and English SATs.

Because our current Y6 children have worked so hard towards SATs week we will be conducting our own end of KS2 testing in the week beginning 10th May. Thry will be conducted in the same way as in previous years but will be marked and moderated by the school's own experienced teachers (far more reliable than marking that has been provided by the Government in recent years).

The end of year report will be sent to you as usual and will contain information on your child's progress and tell you what national curriculum levels he/she has achieved.

I am confident that these levels will accurately reflect your child's level of performance- taking test results and teacher assessment into account. This information will be passed on to your child's future secondary school as normal.

I sincerely hope you support this action that we are taking are reassured that your child's Year 6 education will not disrupted. You will receive all the information about your child's attainment and progress that parents have had in the past.

The school governors have been made fully aware that Manford Primary School will be supporting this boycott.

If you have any questions please do not hestitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Miss T Jacobs

Headteacher

Eygptian Day!!!

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Easter Break

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We would like to wish all children and parents

a Happy Easter holiday!!

Last day of Spring term is: Thursday 1st April 2010

(school finishes at 2pm)

First day of summer term is: Tuesday 20th April 2010

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Manford Primary School have been working hard to raise mon

ey for the victims of the Haiti Disaster. On Friday we had a "Hats for Haiti" day!!

Class 3K

We raised lots of money by having a cake sale!!

Our Office staff were sponsored to do the "Trim Trail" ten times!!!

Our team did very well!!!

Home Access Grant

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Information For Parents!

New Government Home Access Programme

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.

If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy

a computer and /or a minimum of one years' internet access.

Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:

1. Full package ( a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)

2. A computer with service and support only

3. One year's internet access only

If you think you could be eligible call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to find out more information.

School Dates

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School Term and Holiday Dates 2009/2010

Autumn Term 2009

1st Day of term Monday 7th September

Half Term Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October

Last Day of Term Friday 18th December at 2pm

Spring Term 2010

1st Day of Term Tuesday 5th January

Half Term Monday 15th February-Friday 19th February

Last Day of Term Thursday 1st April at 2pm

Summer Term 2010

1st Day of Term Tuesday 20th April

Half Term Monday 31st May-Friday 4th June

Last Day of Term Friday 23rd July at 2pm

Note- School will also be closed on:

Thursday 6th May for local elections

Friday 7th May for staff training

Starsnappers - Photography Workshop

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Last week, the children of Manford Primary School were very fortunate to have a professional photographer and model work with them during a photography workshop.

The Starsnappers workshop showed the children the best way to pose for a picture and discussed portraiture and identity in images. The children were also given an introduction to the work of a photographer and photography, including the world of digital imaging.

However, the main part of the workshop involved the children photographing each other! They were able to photograph themselves and each other, composing the shot and clicking the shutter.
The children had a great time wearing silly hats and pulling funny faces... even the teachers had to have a go!

The photos will be used as part of Starsnappers project to break a Guiness World Record for the biggest photographic exhibition in history! This will be displayed in a glalery in London in the future. The date is unknown yet, but once we know we shall post it onto the blog.... so keep an eye out!

Children from Yellow Reception and Afternoon Nursery enjoying the workshop.

RED NOSE DAY Friday 13th 2009

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Red Nose Day at Manford

All children in Manford made a great effort to raise money for comic relief. Classes enjoyed face painting, dressing up, pulling funny faces, Red Nose Day Aerobics and learning about why we raise money.

As a school we have chosen to send the money we raise to go towards helping orphan children in developing countries in order for them to go to school and have a better, safer way of life. The total money raised will be announced soon.

Funny Faces Gallery

Maths Week 2009

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Monday 23rd February to Friday 27th of February 2009 was maths week at Manford.

We had lots of events happening in school for the children and parents. There was a maths trail for Year 1 and 2 children and their parents. Nursery and Reception children and parents came to play with and learn from the activities they use. Parents of children in 3 to 6 came to a special Fun Maths Roadshow.

Highlights of the week in classes inclued doing maths trails around the school, making books for the younger children and puzzle worshops.

On Tuesday there was much excitment as each class was asked to estimate how long they thought it would take Miss Jacobs and Mr Bowsher to run around the 4 roads that act as the boundry for the school. Estimates ranged from over 20 minutes to some of 5 minutes and this last estimate proved the most accurate as it took them 4 minutes and 56 seconds. Obviously some children didn't think the teachers were very fit!

Friday saw an assembly where prizes were given out for the different challenges that had taken place and the winner of the heaviest potato was announced. This was a half term challenge and each child was asked to bring in the heaviest potato they could find. The winner's potato weighed over a kilogram. Potato soup is now on the menu!

National Year of Reading

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Thank you to everyone who was involved in the recycled book fair, there were many wonderful books brought in and the children really enjoyed it. I hope this has helped to encourage more of us to enjoy reading!

The children have also enjoyed book character day, where many children dressed up as their favourite character. There were some fantastic costumes and a fun day was had by all.

In classes children and teachers are busy designing and making some very exciting book corners to help inspire children to read. Children across the school have been designing the corners and the winners for each class were announced on Friday, so well done to everyone who got involved.

Throughout the year children will be involved in numerous activities to promote the enjoyment of reading. It is hoped that all children are reading everyday at home and sharing their books with others.

For ideas and help to encourage your child to read visit the National Year of Reading website:

http://www.yearofreading.org.uk/

Curriculum Evening

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School Curriculum Evening
All parents were invited into school from 3.10pm to 5.15pm to have the opportunity to see examples of work in each curriculum area taught in the school. Subject leaders were on hand to discuss the subjects and answer any questions. Also English , Maths and Science subject leaders gave talks on how to help your child at home in each subject.

Listen to some parent interviews on the following podcast!

http://podcast.lgfl.org.uk/channels/3172002School-Events.xml

More pictures and video interviews to follow......

STAFF INSET

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Blogging and podcasting

Well done to all the teachers at Manford for a fantastic staff meeting! Tonight we learnt how to create a blog and how to podcast. It was a jam packed session with hands on activities. All teachers were very enthusiastic and excited at the prospects blogging and podcasting will bring.

Here we are creating our first podcast!!

These are two new ways of communicating, collaborating and sharing work and events with a wider audience instantly and I am sure people will fly with this and begin to build these tools into the curriculum and outside of it.
There were some excellent podcasts recorded to promote reading by teachers. Take a listen at the following link (scroll to Redbridge-Manford-Teacher examples) - to access them click the link that follows:
Lgfl Podcasting hosting site

Blogging

Manford are now fully up and running with blogging (on line diaries) and each year group is about to begin their own blogs. Feel free to post a comment on anything that interests you on any of the blogs.

Teachers in action

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School Blog!

A blog is short for weblog, which is a journal, diary or newsletter that is available for public viewing on the internet. We hope the Manford blog acts as an online diary where staff and pupils will write their observations on what's happening around our school. Using blogs provides our own personal writing space, helping both literacy and ICT skills and is a fun way of working. We hope it encourages children to take more interest in their schoolwork and helps their communication skills, as other children interact by entering comments against posts thereby working in a collaborative environment.