Dodgeball Competition quarter finalists

Congratulations to both teams who participated in a Basildon Schools' dodgeball competition today. Both teams made it through to the quarter finals. An excellent effort!

Reception Wedding Day Celebrations

Today, our Reception pupils took part in a wedding ceremony. They came in dressed for the occasion and sang and danced as if at a real wedding. They enjoyed cakes and then finally watched the bride and groom say their vows and live happily ever after. Congratulations to everyone!

Road Safety assembly

This afternoon Mrs campkin led a safety assembly about being safe by the roads and wearing bright clothing at night during the winter. The link below will take your child to a website wear they can learn and play games about being safe by roads.
http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/

Handwriting Videos

Some parents have asked for guidance on the school's handwriting scheme. You will find a page on the website showing you the school's handwriting scheme and how letters are formed. If you click on the link below it will also take you to the page:
https://sites.google.com/a/kingswoodprimaryschool.net/public/handwriting-scheme

Year 2 - Gretel on Trial

In Year 2 today, Gretel, from the story of Hansel and Gretel, was placed on trial for her actions. The pupils had a debate about her actions, deciding if she was innocent or guilty of poor behaviour. It was a lengthy trial and a decision was made in the end. Please have a look at some of the trial pictures!

Clubs

All clubs return to normal next week, week beginning 23rd November 2015.

Official opening of Kingswood Play Park

We were lucky enough to be invited to the official opening of the new play area in Kingswood Park this afternoon. Last year's school council worked with Basildon council to talk through play equipment they would like to see in the park. Their ideas were duly taken on board and the council gained funding to build the new area. As you can see from the picture, I am certain that this area will be used and bring excitement to many of our pupils now and in the future.

Red, White and Blue Day

We raised an astonishing £370.20 on Red, White and Blue day. Thank you for your support and your generosity. The money has already been sent to the charities that support this brilliant day!

Football Result

Well done to the boys tonight who came from behind to draw their game with Janet Duke 2 - 2, in the wind and drizzling rain. Unfortunately the game against Phoenix school has been cancelled on Friday. The boys remain unbeaten this season!

Kingswood Balloon Found in France

We had the most amazing email today from a couple who were on holiday in France and found a Kingswood balloon released on our official opening day. They were on a beach near to a town called Cayeux-Sur-Mer, when their dog, called crumpet, found one of our balloons and chased after it. After discovering the balloon and taking photographs, they released it and it flew high into the sky over the trees into inland France. Unfortunately we do not know whose balloon it was or where it is now, but an amazing story I am sure you will agree! You can see a picture of Jacki and the balloon as well as the whole family: Jacki, Terry and the discoverer of the balloon Crumpet!

Lunchtime & After school clubs next week

As we have parent consultation evenings on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th November, there will be no lunch time and after school clubs EXCEPT FOR KARATE! All pupils will finish at normal school time for that week only!

New Curriculum Information Meetings Tomorrow

Don't forget that tomorrow, Thursday 12th November, we are inviting parents and carers in to the school to find out about our new school curriculum and assessment procedures. The meetings will be taking place at either 9.15am or 6.00pm.

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Children in Need - Friday 13th Novemner

To celebrate Children in Need day on Friday 13th November, pupils will be allowed to attend school in spots or ballroom clothes, but they must contribute £1. We will be having a dance competition in the afternoon, organised by the school council.

Reading/Phonics Workshop next week

On Tuesday of next week (10th November), we are holding a parent workshop for Reception and Year 1 parents in regard to reading and phonics. We are holding the same meeting twice, one at 9.15 am and one at 2.30 pm. They will be in the Key Stage 1 school hall and if you wish to attend, please return your slip to the school office. We hope as many of you as possible can attend this important meeting.

Dino Dig Day

Dino Dig Day has been very successful. According to many of the school's new paleontologists there are many dinosaurs that roamed the Kingswood  field years ago. Bones have been found and spotted near the school and under the conker tree. I am not certain what will be discovered this afternoon?

Barleylands visit

Year 2 are having a wonderful time at Barley lands making Pizza. More picture will be on website pages in the very near future.