Category: Pioneers Class

The Pioneers have really got the hang of choosing a new book. When we visit the library they go straight to the shelves and delve in. Some go straight to fiction picture books,choosing authors and illustrators that they recognise. Others go to the big non-fiction encyclopedia type books and pour over the pictures. Others have found the books that they can actually read themselves and this is a great joy. They then assume a reading position and chat and browse. The whole class was really intent on reading when we visited this week. It was wonderful to stand back and watch the interactions.

Take a look in bags to see which book your little reader selected.

Happy Reading

Our Library has had another delivery of new books. This collection is stunning and you will really want to pick these up. The illustrations are magnificent. These are reference books and are for use in the library and in the classrooms 

Pop in and take a look.

Happy Reading

What an amazing day…

Panto in Scarborough. We survived. Late,late lunch. We survived.

And then the disco. We partied. Mrs Roe led the conga. Mrs Walker did the splits. Mrs Hansel was making some fine shapes on the dancefloor.

What an amazing  night.

Merry Christmas

The whole school gathered to celebrate Christmas. The tables were set with crackers. Governors,helpers,staff and friends joined the children to enjoy a wonderful Christmas dinner prepared by Mrs Eglon and Mrs Harland. We were treated to a feast of turkey, stuffing, little sausages and brussel sprouts. The gravy was very nice and the veggie option was so good that some people had seconds!  The atmosphere was just lovely and the Christmas Pudding and custard was a real treat. Some people got a bit sticky eating their choc ices!

From the smallest to the biggest;from the oldest to the youngest,everyone was looking after each other and having fun and enjoying their food together. This is what makes Sleights so special.

The Church was full for this beautiful service. The Sleights School Family were altogether again to think about those less fortunate. Many of the older children lead us in prayer and gave the readings. The choir,led by Mrs Rowland sang for us all. The Year 6 children lit the candles and shared the light.

Well done to everyone who managed not to eat their jelly tots before returning to school!

This was a lovely event where everyone got stuck in and sticky, making Pepperkake (Traditional norwegien biscuits),cards,decorations and reindeer food. Every creation was unique and beautiful.

Merry Christmas Learning

The first performance of our nativity was lovely. The Church was full of happiness,sheep,shepherds and a whole host of angels.

We look forward to celebrating the wonder of Christmas again tomorrow.

We wish you a Merry Christmas. 

To continue our exploration of our village,we have recreated a Fish and Chip Shop in the classroom. This has been very busy and customers have been queuing for hours to get their orders. There are peas all over the carpet.

Today was tremendous from start to finish. The Pioneers took the bus to Whitby to see how a real tea room functions. 

Walking along Skinner Street,we spotted a single black glove. Could this belong to Santa?

We received a fabulous greeting on arrival and we were taken to our table. Every guest was treated to their choice of cake and beverage. Tea was poured very carefully. All the staff came to chat and to tell us about their role in making the wonderful Botham’s work. A real Mr Botham came to tell us about the history of the business and the children shared stories about their families.

As we finished our tea,it was brought to our attention that a letter,tied in green ribbon had been left for us. Could this be another letter from Santa? It was and it told us that he really liked a Lemon Bun.

We had to go to the shop right away and buy one for him. Perhaps he will fly over Sleights tonight to pick it up.

Throughout this visit we were treated so so well and made to feel really special.

The children walked along Skinner Street back to our bus,singing with happy hearts.So much wonderful learning took place.

Thank you so much Botham’s of Whitby 

Go Team Pioneer.