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Newsletter - Summer 1

Well done to all the children who received a bronze certificate for achieving 100% attendance this half term. There were lots of children who received a certificate from each class and a 100% attendance badge. They were all entered into the attendance raffle and one lucky winner was drawn from each year group. At the end of next half term bronze, silver and gold certificates will be awarded. Bronze for 100% attendance for the whole of next half term, silver for children with 100% attendance for the whole of the Summer term and gold for children who have not missed one single school day for the whole year. Remember to come to school everyday so you can receive a certificate and maybe a special raffle prize. 

Thank you to Steve and Zayra from the National Tennis Association who visited our Year 1 pupils. They had a wonderful time in your taster session. The children were given a glimpse of some of the great tennis skills that children can learn if they join their club, which is run in many Hillingdon parks. Look out for the leaflet!

On Friday 16th May, we were visited by Laura Mucha, a poet who ran an engaging workshop for our Year 2 pupils. She took the children outside to inspire them, before returning to the classroom and working collaboratively with them to write hilarious poems. One was titled, "The Day We Didn't Have a Teacher" and it was all about the time the dinner ladies accidentally cooked the teacher!

Thank you to Botwell Library for organising a wonderful visit for our Year 1 children. We loved listening to the story as well as learning all about all the things we can do in the library!

This week, Year 2 took part in pedestrian training to help develop their road safety skills. The children learned about the Green Cross Code Stop, Look, Listen, and Think and spoke about how to cross roads safely. They then went on a short walk around the local area, where they practiced crossing at different points with adult support. The children listened carefully, followed instructions well, and showed increasing confidence in identifying safe places to cross.

The Rights Respecting Ambassadors went on a trip to the Houses of Parliament today. 

They learnt all about Parliament through an informative film and also had a special tour which included visiting the House of Commons! 

What better way to learn about Article 4: The government has a responsibility to make sure your rights are protected. They must help your family to protect your rights and create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.

The children in Minet Infants and Nursery School took part in the TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools as part of the TCS London Marathon. Children from EYFS to Year 2 completed a 2.6km run around the school playgrounds and both children and staff had an amazing day! 

Year 2 had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Festival at Grange Park Junior School this week. They took part in activities such as taekwondo, parachute games, golf and dodgeball. The children worked really well as a team and scored lots of points. 

They thoroughly enjoyed trying out all the different sports and did such a good job representing Minet Infant School. Well done Year 2!