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Beanstalks 3 have been decorating their own plates and making tasty valentine's biscuits! Yum!
Good Afternoon,
McMillan At Thorpepark will close today for the half- term holiday.
We will re-open on Monday 23rd February.
We hope you all enjoy a lovely half-term break 🙂
Kind Regards
McMillan At Thorpepark
Children celebrating Lunar New Year joining in with a Dragon dance in the Willow classroom.
Yesterday, Year 4 explored how the digestive system works. How food is broken down in the stomach before moving through the small intestine and large intestine and leaving the body as poo! Messy science!!
A couple more propaganda inspired collages! They're so good! 😁
Some excellent collage artwork this week in Y6! Propaganda inspired WW2 posters! 😃
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”
“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”
“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”
