Author: Lisa Keys

Well this year has certainly flown by. I have enjoyed teaching your lovely children and it is certainly a year to remember! From that first term when they seemed so little, into lock down and the joys of teaching remotely, breaking my wrist, turning 50 and finally a very very hot end to term! I wanted to thank you all for your support and think you are a fabulous bunch too! In particular your commitment and dedication to rocking up to the live lessons during lock down. Your children are amazing and there is never a dull moment in Meadow 1!! I will miss them and you, but am sure they will have a wonderful time in Meadow 2. Lastly a huge thank you for all your generous gifts and messages, you are indeed a very creative and thoughtful group of parents. Mrs Heal and Mrs Gore are very grateful too. Have the most wonderful summer break everyone x

What amazing artists your children are – I hope their paintings have been stuck up somewhere at home for all to enjoy!

We had our final school assembly outside this morning before it got too hot. One member of Meadow 1 was presented with a badge and trophy for being our DASP citizen. He was voted for by the class who all recognise what a great role model he his! He has such a brilliant attitude to his learning and always makes sure everyone around him is happy – including the adults! Congratulations!

Later Mrs Smith popped into class to award some more well deserved Golden Butterflies! Great job Meadow 1!

Today we had the challenge to find out which team could build the tallest tower with 100 bricks! This required a lot of team work, patience and problem solving skills. Thank goodness for the shade!

This week we made mandalas using natural materials – don’t they look fabulous!

A huge thank you for all your contributions to the food bank this term. Today we received a letter thanking all the children! Well done Meadow 1 – what a difference you have made. would also like to thank Jessica Clark’s mum for taking the contributions down to the Dorford Centre in Dorchester.

We have talked about the importance of wild flower meadows for insects and I imagine these butterflies will find some now they have been released by one of the children. How magical to be released by a princess! Also some fantastic photos taken in another Meadow 1 pupil’s garden!

If you fancy a few moments of calm before the football kicks off then watch this lovely film of photos taken by Hugo! Totally captivating and gorgeous. All the photos were taken in his garden, I wonder if you know the names of any of them?

We enjoyed looking closely at some plants – noticing their leaves, stems, flowers and seeds.

A huge congratulations to these four worthy butterflies that make Meadow 1 a great place to be! So lovely to have celebration assemblies again – I think they are even better outside!