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Numeracy

During Maths lessons children will be taught the seven strands of the renewed framework, including: - using and applying maths, counting and understanding number, knowing and using number facts, calculating, understanding shape, measuring and handling data.

Children will practise new skills so they can apply their new knowledge in different situations. Teachers will create opportunities for children to work creatively on a range of puzzles and problems. Children are introduced to the processes of calculation through practical, oral and mental activities.

Over time children learn how to use models and images, such as empty number lines, to support their methods of calculation. Informal written methods are refined and lead to efficient written methods that can be used more generally.

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Please do not put YOUR children at risk by parking on the zig zag lines outside school. Also please be considerate to our neighbours when parking, allowing them access to drive in and out of their homes. Thank you for your co-operation and support in these matters. M. C. Hillsdon, Headteacher.

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Announcement
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PAYMENTS The after school club team have asked for any payments to be given directly to them when collecting your child rather than passing them via the teacher or the school office. Thank you for your co-operation.

BIKE IT VIRTUAL ‘BIKE RACE.’ Our bike race has begun and we are making great progress along the route but we need more children and adults to cycle to school so we can get further. At the moment we are about 100th out of 300 so if we can improve on our position it would be great. We may even get to the front! There are wonderful prizes for the winning school so we need to really try!

ADVENT GIVING During the season of Advent our children were given Mission Club boxes to collect pennies for Catholic overseas missions. We were once again delighted with the response. In total, our children raised £378 to help less fortunate children in Nigeria. Thank you for your continued support and generosity with our fundraising.

Events
H.S.A News On Saturday 27th March 9.30 – 12 noon we will be holding our Easter Fun Day. During this event a professional photographer from Zoom Photography will available in school for portrait sessions. Anyone is welcome to come and have children or family groups photographed.
FAMILY FUNDRAISER FOR SPORT RELIEF 2010 There is an event organised at S & B Sports Club on Sunday 21st March 2p.m to 4p.m which includes attractions/events such as egg and spoon races, sack races, hockey/tennis/cricket skills and a bouncy castle. The cost is £10 for a family of 4 and further information can be obtained from Southport Hockey Club on 07875 696575.
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