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Key Stage 1 and Early Years at the school

Dove and Rainbow Class visit Marwell Zoo Our children had a wonderful trip to Marwell Zoo. They were blessed with the weather and the children's behaviour was exemplary. Thanks to the staff who organised this and all the wonderful parents who supported this trip. Pizza Express Dove Class had a fantastic trip to Pizza Express; they learnt lots of exciting facts and they each got to make their own pizza. They then took their pizzas back to school and ate them for their lunch. They were praised for their excellent manners and behaviour. Well done, Dove Class! ACE attains the highest grade Well done to children, parents and staff who have helped us achieve the highest mark you can get for a National Award. We received the highest score for our Quality Start Assessment, which looks at sport in Key Stage 1 and Early Years - we attained a Platinum Plus grade for the 2nd time in our history. Some comments made by the assessor: “It was really lovely to come in and hear about all the excellent work going on at Arundel.” “I was really impressed by everyone's total commitment to PE and School Sport, the manner in which children are encouraged to reach their potential and are genuinely cared about and the range of opportunities offered to the children.” Super Detective Phaedra Phaedra visited the local history exhibition at our church and was fascinated by the green man and sculptures you can find there. As a result, she discovered a special character herself! Children whose critical detective thinking skills are strong tend to have a broader, balanced outlook on life and show generally good discernment with people and decisions as they grow up and make their own choices. So encouraging your child to look for clues and ask questions is a great thing. www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

Round up from last term

County Cricket tournament Year 5 & 6 attended Cricket Club with Mr Caws over Summer term. They used Arundel cricket ground for training sessions. Year 5 took part in a Sussex County tournament and came 5th out of all schools who took part. Year 3 trip to Amberley Working Museum As part of Year 3’s topic on inventions, the children visited Amberley Working Museum. Children participated in a workshop on the theme of communication, they learnt about telephones, mobile phones, internet, Morse code and even got to send their own telegram. The children also got to explore interactive displays in electricity hall. Rounders Year 4 and 6 participated in a locality schools rounders tournament at Littlehampton Academy. The event was attended by a large number of local schools. Children enjoyed the competitive nature of the games and learnt sportsmanship skills in the process. Both teams ranked in fourth place although all matches were closely fought. Leavers As part of Year 6’s transition, Southern Rail ran a workshop on train safety. Children learnt how to use a timetable and plan a trip, which they put into practise by travelling from Arundel to Bognor. Year 6 shared their performance of ‘The Next Big Step’ to parents and the school. The play reflected on their time in primary school and the adventures, challenges and laughs they’ve had along the way. Everyone agreed we would be singing the songs well into the summer holidays. They said their final farewells at a mass in the Cathedral. New Starters With Year 6 leaving, children starting in our school in September were welcomed and spent time with their new teacher finding out about our school whilst parents met each other and became part of our school community. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk