Nursery Development

Over the last twelve months you will be aware that we have been working hard to redevelop our school nursery.  In the summer of 2011, we carried out extensive internal modifications to the space; providing a more practical, purposeful learning environment.  However, that has only been phase 1!  We have lots more planned for Spring 2012. 

Phase 2: External works

After creating an additional doorway, our intention is to improve the look and sustainability of the building by recladding the exterior with a hard wearing, low maintenance finish and add a number of canopies to provide all year shelter.

Phase 2b: Extension of the playground

HOPEFULLY our planning application to move the fence next to the Nursery will be granted within the next few days.  This will allow us to extend the Nursery place space out into field – providing 350m² of new playground.  We are currently meeting with designers to create a fantastic, multi-surface design.

Phase 3 (will require a funding miracle) would be to replace the existing wooden canopy with a new office, group room and store.

Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic

Following on from filming in September, some of our pupils will be appearing on the BBC show, 'Help! My supply teacher is magic'

Welcome 2012

And so commences a new year and new term at Woodmansterne Primary School & Children's Centre. Our term started on Tuesday 3rd with professional staff training on developing and improving teaching mathematics throughout the school. We were delighted to have the Lambeth CLC here to suggest new ideas, resources that teachers can use to promote learning maths. Our Nursery and Reception team also spent time reviewing, planning and creating new maths activities and resources. On Friday, I shall be holding a briefing for any parents who are interested in becoming a school governor. The purpose of the meeting is to answer some questions about what the role entails, what you might achieve, the extent of the commitment and any other arising questions. The team have planned a variety of exciting trips, visits and visitors to enrich the curriculum including a night on the Cutty Sark (yes, the ship on the Thames) Greenwich Observatory, Roman Theatre to name but a few. Our School Council are continuing their work of providing the leadership team with views and opinions. This term, they shall be discussing pupil requests for shirts and ties! (I could not believe it either) As usual, we love to hear from you with any views, opinions or suggestions which can help us to continue to work towards our school vision - working together, at the heart of the community, to transform lives.

Happy Christmas

Wonderful Woodmansterne... today at school!

Wonderful Woodmansterne on PhotoPeach

Family Learning for EYFS

This morning, we are delighted to have parents and carers from children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EFYS) who are spending time with our Children's Centre Teacher, Mrs Jo Smith and our Reception Teacher, Mr Adam Walker. Adam and Jo are supporting parents and carers develop 'creativity' with their children - giving practical examples of activities that can be carried out at home.

Our amazing world

Throughout our visit to Tanzania, we have had the opportunity to further explore our world.  This video shows how wonderful our world is.... and is a tribute to the scientists who help us see the world in a new way.

Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS from Michael König on Vimeo.

Time lapse sequences of photographs taken by Ron Garan fragileoasis.org/​bloggernauts/​Astro_Ron and the crew of expedition 28 & 29 onboard the International Space Station from August to October,2011, who shot these pictures at an altitude of around 350 km with a high ISO HD Camera developed by NHK Japan, nicknamed the SS-HDTV camera. All credit goes to them.