HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
PRE-SCHOOL
Butterfly Life Cycles
The children in Pre School have enjoyed having caterpillars in their classroom this term and learning about their life cycle. This week the butterflies emerged from their chrysalis’, and it was time to release them.
Speedy & Zoom!
Pre-School would like to introduce their newest class members Speedy and Zoom, our class pets’ snails. We are enjoying learning all about them and have learnt that they are low-maintenance pets that do not need to be walked. They are mostly active at night and prefer shady areas. Our snails love to eat fruit and their favourite is red apple.
PRE-PREP
Year 2 Guest Speaker
It has been a busy week in year 2. We have had a special visiting speaker – Gemma Palmer (mum of Oliver and Georgina) . She came on Wednesday to speak with the children about her nursing career and her amazing nomination for the prestigious Florence Nightingale award in Westminster Abbey.
The children took part in a hot seating question and answer session where they learnt a great deal about the importance of hard work and have a vision for our future selves which links closely with our PSHE work this term.
Chick Incubator Watch!
Thanks to Mrs Baker (mum to Eddie and Billy), the children in Year Two are all on chick incubator watch!! This has been so egg-citing and very educational. We eagerly await the arrival of our 5 little feathered friends. Please keep a close eye on ClassDojo next week for further updates.
PREP
“Luna and the Skyrocket” – Prep Summer Production
Rehearsals are in full swing for the prep summer production “Luna and the Skyrocket”! The songs are already sounding fantastic and pupils are working hard on their lines. We are hoping to be off scripts after half term to get the most out of rehearsal and your support in helping the children learn lines is greatly appreciated.
Taking part in a project which requires long term commitment, focus, team work and self confidence is so valuable for our pupils. These are the skills which lead to successful lives and underpin why we value the Arts at Wellow.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you on Thursday June 27th at the performance!
Year 6 – Australian Primary Industries
Year 6 have been lucky enough to have been learning about Australian Primary industries, through contact with a Miner/Driller called Mitch, who runs a rig drilling for samples of gold, nickel, copper or lithium in the Gibson Desert of Western Australia!
They have watched Topdrill workers in action, before submitting 30 questions to Mitch about how it all works, and how he ended up there (he is Mr. O’Kane’s stepson, originally from Notts!).
Mitch has kindly filmed videos at the end of 12-hour days to answer all of their queries, and the students had the opportunity to listen to the results of their questions in class!
ISA Arts Competition
Special mention goes to Year 6 for their efforts in the Art Butterfly Competition!
Year 3 took PSHEE outside this week!
SENIOR
Musical Theatre Club
It was wonderful to have two of the Senior Drama Club directing Prep pupils in their Musical Theatre Club. The group have been rehearsing Hard Knock Life from “Annie”, and today brought the scene to life! Thanks to Lola (Y9) and Penny (Y8) for sharing their Drama skills with the group.
School Examination Week & GCSE Summer Series
Well done to all of our Year 7-9 students, who this week have undergone Summative Assessments in their subjects.
Results will be released to students next week.
A continued congratulations must go to our Y11 students who have completed their second week of external examinations.
An Unusual Visitor at Wellow!
A rather unusual visitor was spotted having a tour of the grounds of Wellow earlier this week!
Wellow House School Sports Weekly Bulletin
Please keep an eye out for our Weekly Sports Bulletin on ClassDojo next Monday for news about our Sports fixtures!
Prep and Senior Gymnastics
Even though the weather was wet outside, the P.E continued in the Sports Hall this week for Year 5!
Headmaster’s Commendations
Congratulations to all these outstanding pupils for their remarkable achievements in the realms of Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Compassion, and Curiosity. Your dedication and values are a true testament to the spirit of Wellow House School. Keep shining brightly! 🌟🏆
Excellence |
Alea (Y4) – Moving WW2 Poem
Oliver (Y4) – Excellent WW2 Presentation |
Respect |
Harry C (Y7) – Good manners and Behaviour around school
Dexter (Y6) – Good manners and Behaviour |
Compassion |
Mimi (Y8) – Helping another student
Alban (Y8) – Helping a new student to settle |
Pre-Prep/Pre-School Top Dojo Earners of the Week
| Pre-School – Reggie
Reception – Alice Year 1 – Beatrice Year 2 – Ted |
Pre-Prep/Pre-School Stars of the Week
Pre-School |
Emmie for fantastic Phonics! |
Reception |
Akaiya for being kind to others! |
Year 1 |
Louis for always trying his best! |
Year 2 |
Eddie for working hard and making great progress! |
Prep Top Dojo Earners of the Week
Year 3 |
Chloe |
Year 4 |
Oliver |
Year 5 |
Sienna |
Year 6 |
Lauren |
Senior Top Merit Earners
Year 7 |
Harry C |
Year 8 |
Alban
Barney Channel Coco |
Year 9 |
Imogen
Marigold Evie |
Year 10 |
Ellis |
Year 11 |
Leah
Jess |
Wellow House School Student Briefing
Please keep an eye out on ClassDojo over the next couple of days for next week’s Student Briefing, including the focus for the week!
Next week:
| All Week | GCSE Examination Summer Series (Year 11) |
| Monday 20th May | Y3-6 Grade Cards issued
Y5 and Y6 parent meet 6.00 pm. – A taste of life in the Senior School. |
| Tuesday 21st May | Prep Parents’ Evenings |
| Wednesday 22nd May | Prep Parents’ Evenings |
| Friday 24th May | Half Term Holiday begins at 5pm |