Sparrows: Award Winners

We will share photographs of the weekly cup winners and who Deano our class dinosaur is spending the weekend

George spent a wonderful weekend with Deano in the caravan. They enjoyed a picnic together and George said Deano didn't even snore overnight. Thank you George for taking such good care of Deano!

Many congratulations to Harley who is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Harley has been an absolute superstar over the last few weeks working hard at his numeracy and particularly his doubles, his writing and in all other areas. He is always desperate to answer questions in the class and help others who find things a little more tricky. Harley has also been making good choices in class and around school with regards to his behaviour and acting as a role model for others. Well done Harley, I will miss you next year when you fly into Doves!

Ben is the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. He is brilliant at adding numbers in his head and sits quietly, quickly completing the challenge. Well done Ben you will be shooting up the levels in no time.

Sebastian did a great job entertaining Deano over the weekend. They both had great fun at a birthday party on Saturday where they met lots of friends, played with lots of toys and ate lots of food. On Sunday Deano travelled to Manchester to see Sebastian's grandma where the food theme continued and Deano got to share Sebastian's favourite food sweet and sour chicken and also dim sum. Sounds like a yummy weekend!

Many congratulations Tommy for all the effort you have put into all your learning this week and this is one of the reasons you are the Sparrow Class cup winner. Tommy has worked hard with his numeracy and story writing and Mrs Bell has noticed his commitment to his work when he has gone through into Dove class. Tommy is also a great help in the morning before and after school when he helps us with jobs around the classroom. Well done Tommy!

Well done Alfie you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week for all the super number work you have been doing. Alfie has been doubling and halving this week and sharing his knowledge with the class and he also quickly completed the Ace Adder questions without using any Numicon to help.

Deano spent a fantastic weekend in the caravan with Isaac. They enjoyed a game of mini golf with Isaac winning and they also went in a paddle boat which is powered by your arms and hands, luckily Isaac ensured they were both wearing life jackets on the water.

Charlotte is our Ace Adder this week - well done! Charlotte completed her first 'Ace Adder' challenge today and quickly and independently recorded the correct answers, sometimes using her fingers, sometimes the Numicon and even working them out in her head. Brilliant work Charlotte!

Congratulations George you are the Sparrow class cup winner this week. George is a great member of our class, he is a kind and caring boy who looks out for others and always makes good decisions. He tries hard at all the learning activities and persists even when he finds things tricky. This week George showed us all how amazing he is on the balance bikes, he was soon gliding around the playground carefully avoiding the other children. Well done George!

Deano loved spending a very busy weekend with Daniel. They enjoyed ice-cream at the Denby Lodge, a trip to the farm to see and play with Granny and he helped Grandad in his garden. Deano enjoyed the rest while Daniel helped out with the school Ground Force. Thank you Daniel for caring so well for Deano.

Congratulations Amber you are the Sparrow Class Cup winner this week! Amber has been working really hard in all areas of learning and particularly loves to come and read to one of the adults. She is a great member of Sparrow Class and has lots of friends because of her kind and caring nature. She has a beautiful smile that we see all day but it had been missing when she had been arriving at school but recently this smile has reappeared and she always seems happy to come and learn. We love having you in Sparrow Class Amber - well done!

Well done Amelia you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Amelia is working very hard with all the numeracy activities we do and has been a star this week with setting the hands on the clock to half past and o'clock times. Keep up the great work Amelia!

Deano spent a fantastic weekend with Sophie helping to celebrate both Mum's birthday and Mothering Sunday. Sophie even made us a little photo book about 'Sophie's Amazing Adventures with Deano'. Deano was naughty at the birthday party tea when he started eating before everyone else. He enjoyed a birthday breakfast and chocolates and a wonderful sleepover at Grandma's house. Deano had a fabulous time thank you Sophie and I'm sorry about his behaviour.

Ted was the winner of the Sparrow Class reading challenge and won himself this fantastic Supertato book. Congratulations Ted!

Our Sparrow Class cup winner this week is Evie - Many congratulations! Evie has won the cup this week for her wonderful, positive attitude to learning. She has been joining us on the carpet and joining in some of the activities, her particular favourite is show and tell. It has been a pleasure to hear Evie read this week and watch her enjoy using the capacity resources in the water. Well done Evie!

Well done Evie you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week! Evie always tries to have a go at any number challenge we set her. She can add two sets of numbers using objects and is becoming more able to add two numbers by using her fingers, counting on or counting in her head. Evie is eager to progress as far as she can in all areas and it is her infectious positive, happy and helpful nature that has helped her to succeed in Ace Adders. Well done Evie!

Deano spent an exciting weekend with Isla and her family. Isla took Deano to see her Nanny, then Deano went to watch Isla in her dance show (Deano said she was amazing!), on a bike ride around Carsington Water and also to Clip and Climb where Isla hit 10 buzzers! Thank you Isla for looking after Deano.

Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week is Isaac - well done! Isaac has proven himself to be an exceptional mathematician and can solve any of the problems we set. He can use tally marks by counting in 5's and tell me the number being represented, he can solve doubling problems such as telling us how many days in a fortnight, he can tell me the coin alternatives to a 10 pence piece and tell me how many more I need when we are doing munching maths. Fantastic work Isaac I think Eagles would welcome you now but I won't let you go yet.

Many, many congratulations Matilda you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! It is always such an honour to do this write up each week and this week is no exception. Matilda has really shone this week with her enthusiasm for all the learning activities we have challenged her with. Her kindness to others when they are sad or hurt is a delight to see and her smile is infectious. It has been great to see that smile shine throughout the week especially first thing in the morning. Thank you Matilda for being one of our splendid Sparrows!

Deano had a fantastic weekend being looked after by Lucie. They enjoyed dinner at Castlewood and playing in their soft play area. Saturday was a busy day visiting family, going swimming and then going to Toby's birthday party. Sunday was spent shopping and then having fun at Amelia's party. You have done a wonderful job looking after Deano Lucie, thank you.

Many congratulations to Benjamin the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! He has been our shape expert this week with both 2D and 3D shape knowledge. Benjamin has been really engaged with all the shape activities this week, he has been excited to answer all the questions and guess the shape of the objects the children have brought in from home. Great to see you so involved in all the learning activities this week Benjamin!

Well done to our wonderful Ace Adder Sophie! Sophie is brilliant at solving addition problems in her head or by using counters or Numicon. She helps others by sharing what she knows and showing how she has worked out the number facts. Congratulations Sophie!

Deano had a wonderful weekend with Toby. They went swimming together, watched the 'Beauty and the Beast' film and were visited by Grandad and Nana Linda. Deano even got to see a rainbow with Toby. Deano really enjoyed his time with you Toby, thank you.

08.03.19 - Fantastic Kane you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! Kane has won the cup for his consistently improving attitude in class and around school, he is making wise decisions about the best ways to learn. Kane is also a great mathematician and writer and is always on hand and happy to share his knowledge with others. Well done Kane!

08.03.19 - Well done Ted you are Sparrow's Ace Adder this week. Ted is an absolute whizz with all things mathematical, he is brilliant at spotting patterns in numbers, he already knows his number bonds to 10 and can work out how many a tally represents without the need to count each mark. Keep up the wonderful learning Ted!

Deano got to spend a wonderful weekend with Evie. They went out for lunch with Evie's brothers and Ellie and even spent some time at the park. Deano was a little bit cheeky and blew out Evie's candles on her birthday cake before she had chance. Thank you Evie for taking such good care of Deano, he thought your cake was delicious.

Deano went home to Amelia's for the holidays and I bet he is so pleased he did! They did lots and lots of activities. They went to Matlock on a train, ate pizza, sushi and had a massive milkshake. Deano watched Amelia at ballet and swimming. They played with lego, on the scooter and went to Dinky Dinos. They walked the dog and spotted Deano's shadow in the sun it was huge! Amelia and grandma painted a fantastic portrait of Deano which we love. Oh my goodness I think Deano needed to come back to school for a well earned rest! Thank you for sharing your fantastic week with us we love it.

Well done Grace for being our Ace Adder this week. Grace impresses us every day with the number knowledge she has and the way she can use it to solve problems. She has been brilliant this week in telling us the different ways you can make 20 and she is so kind in supporting others and sharing her knowledge. Super work Grace! Watch out Josh she is trying really hard to catch you up!

Many congratulations Evie you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! We have been so impressed by your fantastic attitude to all the learning activities this week, you have worked really hard and done some fantastic writing and shape work. We are particularly impressed with the choices you have made this week and the way you have been ready to learn on the carpet. Your behaviour has been wonderful and you have set a great example for others to follow. Thank you Evie for all the effort you have put in.

Sebastian is our Ace Adder of the week, he is growing in confidence and moved up another level.

Isla is Sparrow's trophy winner this week. She has won the cup for having a fantastic and inquisitive attitude to all her learning and wanting to share this with others. Isla it is a pleasure having you in our class, you are a superstar.

Deano went home with Darcey this weekend. It was very exciting they had a lovely time. They went swimming and saw Issac. Deano watched Darcey in her ballet and tap lessons, went for Sunday lunch where they saw Reuben. Sunday night was fantastic they got to watch Darcey's cousin Nick on TV. He was skating on Dancing on Ice. Sounds like a fun packed weekend.

Thomas is our Ace Adder this week. Well done Thomas we are very proud of you, keep it going!

Charlie is our Sparrow of the week he has been an absolute star. Charlie has been very enthusiastic in his learning all week. He has been first on the carpet, ready to listen and answered lots of questions. A great week Charlie well done, we are very proud of you.

Deano spent the weekend with Kane. They have had a great weekend listening to music at the fun club.

Ellen is Sparrow's cup winner. Ellen has had an amazing week, she always tries her hardest during activities and is always ready for learning and doing the right thing.

Evie is our Ace Adder this week. She is working so hard in all aspects of numeracy and this is showing her ace adders. Well done Evie.

Harley is our Ace Adder this week, he has moved up to the next set. Well done Harley.

Evie is our cup winner this week and deservedly so! She has showed so much enthusiasm in all her learning. Evie has moved up a band in her reading and she has been practising her spellings. It is paying off Evie keep it up. Congratulations!

Ellen took Deano home for the weekend. They had waffles, eggs and beans for tea. Deano even slept in Ellen's bed. I hope he didn't keep you awake snoring Ellen!

Deano went home with Thomas for the weekend. They were very busy. They played dominoes, played the piano, read a book, watched a movie, ate pancakes, had a secret meeting and played rugby (PHEW). The rest of the weekend they were relaxing.

Ivy is our Ace Adder this week. Well done Ivy we are really proud of you.

Sophie is our cup winner this week, she is an absolute star all the time. She is kind, helpful and always tries her hardest in all the activities we do. Well done Sophie it is a pleasure to have you in Sparrows.

Lucie is our cup winner this week. She has had a great, positive attitude towards her learning especially in phonics and reading. Well done Lucie we are really proud of you.

Deano was lucky to go home with Benjamin this weekend. They went to the pantomime and had ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Our cup winner of the week is Amelia. Amelia is trying so hard in the nativity, singing beautifully and dancing with enthusiasm. You are a SUPERSTAR Amelia keep it up.

Deano has been very busy this weekend with Amber and her family. On Friday they went to Mcdonalds. On Saturday they went to dance class and went to Grandpa's for tea after. On Sunday they went to Church and in the afternoon had another dance practise for a concert next week. They have had a lovely weekend.

We will share photographs of the weekly cup winners and who Deano our class dinosaur is spending the weekend with here!

Kane is this weeks Ace Adder he whizzes through them now. Well done Kane.

Congratulations Alfie you are this weeks cup winner. Alfie is always polite, kind and helpful. He is always trying hard in his learning and this week he has done some super singing and dancing in preparation for our nativity.

Wow, what a busy weekend Deano had with Alfie. On Friday they went to see Santa at the Christmas Fayre and told him what they would like for Christmas. It was very exciting!
On Saturday they went to Isaac's party at Treetops. Deano loved the blue slide. Then to finish off a fab, busy weekend he helped Alfie put the Christmas tree and decorations up at home.

Deano had a brilliant weekend with Charlotte and her family. Deano played at Castlewood on Friday. He played with Bobby the dog at Shipley Park and also went swimming ! No wonder he was tired on Monday when he got back to school. Luckily he has rested all week and is now ready for another adventure.

Well done Sebastian you are our Ace Adder this week. You have worked really hard on these and are now becoming more independent. Fantastic keep it up.

Our lovely Toby is this weeks cup winner! Toby is always kind and helpful, he works hard and is always doing the right thing which we love. Well done Toby we are very proud of you.

Tommy is our Ace Adder this week. He has moved up to the next set of number sentences and is doing them independently. Keep going Tommy you are on fire.

This weeks cup winner is our lovely Ivy. She is a very kind, caring and helpful member of our class. She comes to school with a big smile on her face and is working extremely hard during lessons. A fabulous week Ivy well done we are very proud of you.

Deano has had a busy weekend with Matilda, they have played vets. Deano had hurt his tail and needed a bandage. They also went to Shipley Park and watched Matilda's mummy in The Pudding Run. When they were there they saw Mrs. Dawes and Miss. Riley.

Our Ace Adder this week is our lovely Ivy. She is working hard at the minute and has gone from using Numicon to support her learning to using her fingers. Well done Ivy we are very proud of you keep going.

Sparrows class cup this winner this week goes to our amazing Grace. She is a wonderful, kind and caring member of the class. Grace always tries her hardest and is very well behaved with super manners. Congratulations Grace we are super proud of you.

The Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week is Daniel. Well done Daniel you are working so hard in your numeracy lessons and it is showing in your ace adder sessions you are now doing them independently more often and without numicon . Well done Daniel keep going we are very proud of you.

The Sparrow Class cup winner this week is Isaac - Congratulations.
Isaac has recently been coming into school really wanting to learn. He asks some super questions and is very enthusiastic in all aspects of our learning. Isaac is also working so hard at home reading every night and practising his keywords.

The Sparrow Class cup winner this week is Ted - Congratulations!
Ted comes to school wanting to learn as much as he can and his inquisitive nature is infectious, all the children want to know what he is going to share with us next. Ted will take the learning that we have done in class, share it at home and then go even further. He has been taking in all the learning that the Year 1's have been doing and applying this and then showing us what he knows with his sounds and his number bonds. Ted is a lovely, caring little boy who has many friends and we are all so very pleased to have him as part of Sparrow Class.

Congratulations Isla you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Isla is a little whizz with her numbers and this week she was adding numbers on a number line up to 20. She had been watching what the Year 1's had been doing and then completed the work quickly and independently herself. Well done Isla!

Isaac and Deano enjoyed a busy but brilliant weekend. Isaac took Deano swimming and made sure he put his armbands on. They also went to a party and enjoyed a great day out at Sudbury Hall. Thank you Isaac for treating Deano to a wonderful weekend.

Many, many congratulations Charlotte you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! Charlotte has been tricking us all in Sparrow Class, we all thought that she was a quiet girl who didn't want to talk much but all that has changed over the last couple of weeks. Charlotte has found her voice at school and has been talking to her classmates and the grown ups more and will even speak in front of the whole class. Charlotte has really shown that hard work and persistence pays off this week, she has a long name but can now write it independently along with the other sounds and numbers we have learnt. We are so very proud of you Charlotte!

Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week is Thomas - Congratulations!!!
Thomas has been making lots of progress through the Ace Adder levels and can now complete the number sentences without the need for Numicon. Well done Thomas we are really proud of how hard you try to improve your score.

Ted and Deano enjoyed a wonderful weekend. They travelled by train to Matlock Bath where they saw the illuminations and fireworks and went in the arcade. They also shared sausage, chips and ice cream. Thank you Ted for spoiling Deano, he is having a lie down for the rest of the week because you kept him so busy.

Well done Charlie we are so very proud of you! Charlie is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week and he has won the sup for a few different reasons. Charlie is always ready for learning and has his hand up wanting to have a go at any challenge or answer any question. We are particularly proud of Charlie this week because he has been really brave and he has taken on and completed the challenge we set him, this was a scary challenge for Charlie but still he did it! Congratulations Charlie we love having you in Sparrow Class.

Well done Harley you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Harley has been consistently improving his number work and particularly working independently to complete the Ace Adder questions. Keep up the hard work Harley you are turning into a maths superstar.

Evie and Deano enjoyed themselves over the weekend. Deano loved watching Evie kickboxing and swimming, he thinks she is very sporty. Evie took Deano to meet Uncle Mark and she even took him to a birthday party where they both ate jelly - YUM! Thank you Evie for taking such great care of Deano.

Many congratulations to Daniel who has won the Sparrow Class cup this week. Daniel has really been working hard to increase his concentration and focus during carpet time and learning activities and this is starting to show. Daniel is ensuring he is in the best place for learning and encourages others to do the same. Daniel is full of so many amazing facts and snippets of information and always has something fantastic to share for show and tell. Well done Daniel, you are a lovely, kind boy who is starting to show his full potential!

Well done Tommy you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You really enjoy the challenge of completing the questions as quickly as you can and you are now adding the numbers in your head. Fantastic Tommy!

Grace did a wonderful job looking after Deano over the weekend. Grace and Deano went on the tram to cheer on Grace's Dad who was running a half marathon in Nottingham. Grace also made sure that Deano had a wash and she gave him a nice relaxing bath. Thank you Grace!

Congratulations Evie you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Evie has only been in school for four weeks but could have easily won the cup each time. Evie didn't know anyone when she arrived but she has definitely made lots of friends since then. She goes out of her way to make sure everyone around her is okay, she tries to help with any jobs that we are doing and she has a wonderful attitude to all the learning activities; always striving to improve. Well done Evie it is great having you in Sparrow Class.

Well done Kane you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You quickly work through the number sentences, answering them without the need for Numicon or counters. Keep up the great work Kane and you will be onto Mega Multipliers before you know it!

Well done Darcey you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! Darcey has settled into school brilliantly, she is a very kind little girl who helps any of her friends. Darcey is always ready to learn on the carpet, she has a great attitude and will always try and solve a problem or think carefully about a story and how the characters feel. She always has a beautiful smile on her face and doesn't let anything get her down. We are so lucky to have you in Sparrow Class Darcey, congratulations!

Congratulations to Sebastian he is the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Sebastian is needing less support to complete the weekly challenge and is beginning to really focus on the task in hand. Well done Sebastian keep up the hard work!

Deano had a wonderful weekend with Ivy. They went to a party and they enjoyed singing Barbie Girl together. Thank you Ivy for looking after Deano so well.

Many congratulations Thomas, you are a superstar! Thomas is the Sparrow Class Cup Winner this week and I know that he could win it every week of the year. He has returned as a Year 1 and with a very positive attitude to all his learning. Thomas has shown he knows his teen numbers this week and has done some wonderful writing. However, the thing that I love about Thomas is that he makes good choices and acts as a fantastic role model to all the new Sparrows and the rest of the school. He shows the children how to follow the rules and routines and he has a wonderfully kind nature and will always ensure everyone is included and feels part of the class.
Thank you Thomas we are so glad you are in Sparrow Class!

Well done Evie you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You have been trying really hard with your numeracy work and in particular looking at place value and the teen numbers. You can now quickly identify how many tens and ones are needed for each number. Keep up the great work!

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Congratulations Riley you are the Sparrow Cup winner this week. You always try hard with your learning whether it is number, writing or reading. Over the last couple of weeks you have shown great determination in making good choices and thinking carefully about your actions and how they can impact on your friends. Well done Riley!

Well done Eva you are our Ace Adder this week. You always work quickly and independently to solve the number sentences and now you are becoming much more confident. It has been brilliant to watch you progress through the levels Eva.

Well done Sebastian for winning the Sparrow Class Cup this week. Sebastian has really been trying to follow the class rules and listen carefully to instructions. He is spending more time on the carpet with the rest of the class working on the learning activities. Many congratulations Sebastian!

Congratulations Ashton you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You are a budding mathematician who always engages in all our number activities. Ashton can quickly and confidently solve the addition problems and record the answer. Keep up the great work Ashton!

Lara did a fantastic job of looking after Deano over the weekend. First Deano went to watch Lara in her swimming lesson, then slept in her new bunk beds and then enjoyed a swim in her swimming pool. Deano's favourite part of the weekend was when Lara took him strawberry picking, Deano ate a few too many and got a tummy ache but Lara looked after him. Thank you Lara!

Well done Harley you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. You have had a fantastic attitude to your learning over the last few weeks and have particularly enjoyed working on the field. Your reading and writing are both improving all the time as you continue to keep trying. Congratulations Harvey!

Many congratulations to Archie the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Archie has had such an enthusiastic attitude to Science Week and has been finding out lots at home and sharing these facts with his friends. Archie has been very engaged in learning about the environment and using the new equipment. Fantastic, thoughtful work Archie, well done!

Ashton and Deano had a very busy weekend. They went to the Belper Steam Rally and had lots of fun on the cakewalk ride. They also climbed to the very top of a tall tree at Broomfield along with Ashton's Dad. Thank you Ashton for giving Deano such a exciting weekend, he is going to rest for the rest of the week now.

Ivy is our happy, smiling, superstar Sparrow Class cup winner this week. She has been trying really hard and persisting with all her learning since she returned from the break. However, the reason for Ivy winning the cup is that smile, it is one we haven't seen enough of but is now making a regular appearance and Ivy seems to be so much happier in school. Keep smiling Ivy - Congratulations!

Congratulations Evan you are the Ace Adder for Sparrow Class this week. You are an amazing mathematician who loves to share his understanding of numbers with others. Evan is always ready for any number challenge I give him including this week doubling 14! Well done Evan!

Thank you Evie for looking after Deano so well. Deano loved his trip to Belper and in particular his chips, sweets and the icy cold slushie. I hope Deano behaved for you Evie?

Congratulations Evie you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Evie was amazing during our visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, she kept going all day even when the rest of us were exhausted! She loved looking at the different animals and really enjoyed the park, particularly the slide. Well done Evie!

Thank you Reuben for letting Deano join you on holiday - this is what Reuben's postcard says:
"Hey School
We took Deano to Spain and he loved the pool. We had the best holiday ever!"

Well done Joshua you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You always try so hard to improve with your adding each week and to become more independent and it shows! You are now able to solve much harder questions and do some of these in your head by counting on. Keep up the great work Joshua!

Many congratulations to Thomas the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Thomas has won the cup for many reasons. He is a fantastic example of how hard work and perseverance can pay off. Thomas tries so hard with his writing, number work and reading and has lots of extra support with this at home and it shows in his commitment to learning and the work he produces. Thomas is also one of the kindest members of Sparrow class and he has a great sense of doing the right thing and helping others understand what that is. Well done Thomas and thank you!

Deano joined Josh on the best holiday ever to Rhodes. They played Uno on the plane and then at the resort they enjoyed lots of slushies and lots of swimming. Deano had a wonderful time thanks Josh.

Many congratulations Jessica you are the Sparrow Class Cup winner this week. Jessica tries so hard with everything and even when she has finished her work she will always ask to do more or if she can help the grown ups in anyway. She is such a kind and caring girl who is a great role model for everyone in school. Thank you Jessica for being a fantastic member of Sparrow Class.

Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week is Reuben!
Reuben is a superstar with numbers, he can count in 2's, 5's and 10's and can count on and back in his head to help in solve addition and subtraction number sentences. Well done Reuben!

Wow, wow, wow Sparrow Class has their very own Paula Radcliffe in the shape of Eva. Eva took part in a race around Horsley (1.5 miles) at the weekend along with another 71 competitors of differing ages, many much older than Eva. Eva was an absolute superstar, always running, never stopping and finishing in an amazing 10th place and only 4 minutes behind the winner. Congratulations Eva we can't wait to see you compete at Sports Day - we are so very proud of you!

The Sparrow Class cup winner this week is Millie - You are a Superstar!!!
Millie really helps makes Sparrow Class shine brightly. She puts in so much effort with everything she does; her reading, number work, writing and drawings and it shows. Millie does lots of extra learning at home and this has been highlighted recently when she was the first to complete all the Year 1 spelling lists. Many congratulations Millie we are so proud of you!

Congratulations Hanna you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You are a maths magician and have been quickly working your way through the levels of Ace Adders. You mostly add in your head but you know how to use the Numicon or your fingers if you need to. Fantastic work Hanna!

Deano had a wonderful time with Stuart over the weekend. They went to Wheelgate where Deano bumped into his Dad. They saw lots of animals on their visit including a a 'Boobook Owl' which is native to Australia - the rest of the class met Boo the Boobook Owl on Tuesday when the Animal Magic people came.
Thank you Stuart for taking Deano on your adventures.

Congratulations Jessica - you are a superstar and the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. You could win the cup every week Jessica for your wonderful attitude to all your learning; your reading is amazing, your writing fantastic, your numbers astounding and you are so very kind and caring but this is only a tiny part of the reason for you winning the cup. The main reason is your perseverance to riding your pedal bike - you have gone from being nervous on the balance bikes to removing your stabilizers and being super confident on your bike. Well done Jessica!

Well done Harley you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You have progressed so far with your numbers and using the Numicon to add two numbers together.

Thank you Joshua for taking such great care of Deano over the weekend. He loved spending time with you at Pizza Hut and then playing at Nana and Grandad's house. This is Deano's second visit to see Joshua and he chose him because of his very kind and caring manner.

Well done Ivy you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You are trying so hard with your numbers and you are adding the numbers together using the Numicon to help you.

Many congratulations to Harvey who is the Sparrow class cup winner this week.
Harvey has been working really hard with his numbers to 20, his sentence writing and his reading and it is great to see how much he is now focusing on all his learning. We are especially impressed with how Harvey is now choosing to do the right thing in lots of situations.
Well done Harvey, keep up the great work!!!!

Tommy and Deano enjoyed a fun filled weekend together. Tommy has been showing Deano how to ride his bike safely and then they shared a MacDonalds.
Thank you Tommy for looking after Deano.

20.04.18 - Just look at that smile how could Evie ever not be Sparrow of the week? Evie is such a happy, kind, caring and gentle member of our class and we are so glad we get to spend time with her. Evie has shown great persistence with all her learning activities and this week she has shown us she can write and order the numbers to 20 and even find the ones that the 'Cat Burglar' has stolen.
Congratulations Evie and thank you for being part of the wonderful Sparrows!

Congratulations James you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You are such a natural mathematician adding numbers in your head and solving all sorts of number problems. Well done James!

Deano had lots of fun with Daniel over the Easter holidays. They went on three egg hunts and even bottle fed some lambs. Deano has been introduced to lots of Daniel's friends and they have all played together. They have also been on a fantastic train ride at Butterley. Deano really enjoyed his time with you Daniel, thank you.

Jamie and Deano had a lovely weekend. They had breakfast at Frankie and Benny's and then later had a great time on a party bus. Thank you Jamie for taking care of Deano.

Many congratulations to Joshua for winning the class cup this week. Joshua has really been trying hard to persevere with work he finds tricky but he is getting there and gets less frustrated and more motivated to complete the challenge. Joshua is also proving to be a great reader doing lots at home which is really supporting his progress. Finally the thing we love most about Joshua is his kind, caring and thoughtful nature, he will often put others needs before his own. Thank you Joshua for being a wonderful part of Sparrow Class.

Many congratulations to Eva-Rose the Sparrow Class cup winner! Eva is a joy to have in the class and school, she shows great enthusiasm for every activity she does. Eva has a quiet confidence to have a go at anything and to challenge herself to improve all the time. She is such a caring and happy girl and we are very glad she is in Sparrow Class!

Thomas has been working hard completing the Ace Adder challenge with only a little support. He can select the correct Numicon pieces and then find the total and record the answer. Well done Thomas!

Deano got to spend an extended holiday with Zac and his family and he had lots of fun! They both really enjoyed the snow and lots and lots of cuddles. The best bit about Deano's visit was that he got to celebrate Zac and Poppy's Christening with them.
Thank you Zac for looking after Deano so well.

Oliver enjoyed a wonderful weekend with Deano. On Saturday they went out in the car and then went swimming. On Sunday Oliver helped Deano with his homework and then they went to play on their scooters. Thank you Oliver for taking great care of Deano and for some wonderful writing on your postcard.

Congratulations to Stuart for winning the Sparrow Cup this week. Stuart is one of our quieter class members who has been working particularly hard lately. He is putting a lot of effort into his reading and number work but Stuart's writing recently has been fantastic. This week Stuart has written a dinosaur adventure story and only asked for help spelling one word and that was 'pterodactyl' - so we will let him off that. Well done Stuart!

Well done Riley you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You enjoy any sort of maths challenge and we often find you with a whiteboard writing and solving your own number challenges.

Deano had a fantastic weekend with Ashton. They loved going to the park with Aunty Jo and feeding the crows peanuts. Ashton told us all about how the crows use their beaks to get the nuts out of the shells and he even wrote the postcard himself - well done Ashton!

Reuben is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week for many reasons not least his lovely, kind nature. We love having you in Sparrow Class Reuben, you sit quietly and try your hardest with all the activities we do even when you find them tricky. You look out for all of your friends and you always do the right thing. Congratulations and thank you Reuben!

Congratulations to Jessica - Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week for her fantastic effort. Jessica is confident enough to try some of the questions without using the Numicon and just counting on in her head. Well done Jessica!

Deano had a wonderful time with Lara at the weekend. They went to Bounce Revolution to celebrate Chloe's birthday, they also visited Lara's Mammar. On Sunday they enjoyed tea with Oliver and some time with Lara's dog Duke.
Thank you Lara for taking such great care of Deano.

Jamie is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week, many congratulations! Jamie has come back from the Christmas break with a fantastic attitude to all his learning. He is becoming a confident reader and mathematician, his writing and segmenting is improving all the time and he constantly strives to get better. Keep up the hard work Jamie - well done!

Congratulations Scarlett you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week! Reception only started Ace Adders last week and Scarlett is already amazing, she is really confident, quick and accurate. Well done Scarlett!

Ace Adder this week is Zac - well done!
Zac puts a huge amount of effort into improving his score each week and is continuing to progress through the levels. Congratulations Zac!

What can I say? Congratulations Hanna you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week and you could win it every week. You have an amazing attitude to all your work whether it be reading, crafting, numeracy, writing or PE and you always want to get even better. However, that isn't the reason Hanna has won the cup; it is for the fabulous vocabulary she shares with everyone including Lazlo's incisors this week and the way she treats all the visitors to our school; sharing what she is doing and making everyone feel very welcome. You are a wonderful role model to everyone in Sparrow Class and school - well done Hanna!

Congratulations Daniel for winning the Sparrow Class Cup! Daniel is making a fantastic effort with his writing and pencil control. He is great with his sounds and is really persevering with his letter formation. Daniel is also a kind member of our class who doesn't like anyone to be upset and will try to comfort them. Thank you and well done Daniel!

Well done Archie! You are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. You have been trying really hard with your number work and in particular adding two numbers together in your head by counting on. Keep up the great work!

Josh and Deano had a wonderful weekend. They cooked together, enjoyed a lovely winter walk and had a great time at Markeaton Park. Thank you Josh for looking after Deano so well.

Deano enjoyed his weekend with Sebastian. They had a great time at Chucklebutties and then went for lunch at Pizza Hut. On Sunday Sebastian, his Dad and Deano went to watch Ferdinand at the cinema, they all enjoyed the film and popcorn.

Deano loved his return trip to Lapland in Finland. Santa couldn't believe his eyes when Deano returned after just one week. Evan, Maisie, Mum, Dad and Deano had a wonderful time in the snow and particularly enjoyed the sleigh ride and spaghetti bolognese. Evan had lots of fun burying Deano in the snow and luckily found him again.
Thank you Evan for taking Deano on an amazing trip!

Well done Josh you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. You are a quiet member of our class who gets on with any challenge we set you. Josh always wants to share his successes with us and always pushes himself to go that little bit further with his learning. He is a kind and caring boy who doesn't like to see his friends upset and is one of the first to put an arm around them.
Congratulations Josh you are a 'Super Sparrow!'

Congratulations Lara for being our Ace Adder this week. You have become confident adding numbers together using the Numicon, using your fingers and counting on in your head. Keep going Lara you are flying through the levels and becoming more confident every day.

Deano couldn't believe his luck, Josh took him to Finland. Josh, Isabelle and Deano had a wonderful time enjoying the snow and they had great fun when they had a husky ride. Thank you Josh for keeping Deano warm and showing him around Finland.

Well done Jessica, Ace Adder for Sparrow class this week. You are trying really hard with your numbers and working independently to add them together. Keep up the hard work Jessica!

Deano enjoyed his weekend with Harvey playing at the park on the swings and slides. It was really cold at the park so Harvey warmed Deano up with a lovely bath. Harvey showed Deano how to play picture dominoes and then helped Deano make friends with some of his other dinosaurs. They had lots of fun and Deano hopes to return for another weekend. Thank you Harvey.

Congratulations Tommy for winning the cup this week for your fantastic attitude and enthusiasm to writing numbers and sounds on every whiteboard that you can find. You can always find Tommy with a pen in his hand desperate to show us the letters and numbers he has written, showing us just how much he has been learning. Well done Tommy, you are a superstar!

Well done James for being the Ace Adder this week. You have continued to whizz through the levels and show just how good you are at adding two numbers together using your fingers and in your head.

Deano spent a wonderful weekend with Hanna. They went to see a Christmas tree and had tea at McDonalds. Deano joined Hanna at Taekwondo and swimming. Then they had a fantastic time playing at the park and later, hide and seek behind bales with Laslo. Hanna and Deano had a lovely time.

Ashton is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week - Many Congratulations!
Ashton has impressed all the Sparrow Class team and his class mates with his performance of Cecil the Caterpillar. Ashton remembered the whole rhyme and performed it twice and then today to Mrs Gill and the Governors. If it was Britain's Got Talent Ashton would be a definite finalist. Alongside this Ashton has also amazed us with his number sentence work. Well done Ashton and thank you!

Congratulations Millie on being the Ace Adder for the week. Millie is becoming more confident every week with her independent adding skills and it is a pleasure to watch her grow in confidence. Well done Millie!

Archie and Deano shared a busy but fantastic weekend together. Archie took Deano to Ninjas and then they enjoyed their lunch at McDonalds. They both had a wonderful time at Treetops.
Deano says thanks for the fun Archie!

Well done Jamie on being the Sparrow Class Ace Adder of the week. You have been working hard on finding a quick method to add the two numbers together independently and you are now beginning to work through the levels.

Congratulations Evan on winning the Sparrow cup this week. You have been amazing both myself and Mrs Dawes with your maths knowledge. You were finding one more than any given number all the way to 100 - Wow Evan! Alongside being a maths magician you have been reading lots and working hard with your sounds. You are always up for a challenge and like to have a go at completing all the activities we put out. You are such an enthusiastic learner, we love having you in Sparrow class.

Evie and Deano had a lovely weekend playing and having lots of fun together. Deano spent a few extra days with Evie looking after her when she became poorly. Great to see you back Evie!

Deano spent a wonderful week with Jessica. They went pumpkin picking where iDeano got to pick his own pumpkin. They went to the fair where Eva joined them and they also went to the park. Deano and Jessica also met up with Hanna at Gulliver's Kingdom, they had a fantastic time although Deano and Jessica didn't like the log flume ride. Thank you Jessica for looking after Deano he needs to rest now before his next busy weekend and thank you for writing the postcard yourself - it's amazing!

Congratulations Stuart you are our Ace Adder this week. You are amazing with your number skills. You work independently and quickly and correctly complete the questions. Well done Stuart!

Well done James you are a superstar and the Sparrow Class cup winner this week! James won the cup for his fantastic attitude and persistence with his reading. James has found reading difficult at times but he has read lots at home and school and this is now showing in his love of reading and beginning to show in his wonderful independent writing. We are so very proud of you James for not giving in and becoming a super reader!

Deano really enjoyed his weekend with Thomas, it was jam packed with fun activities. Deano joined Thomas for his piano and gymnastics lessons and also had lots of fun shopping and then later at the park. Thank you Thomas for letting Deano join you and for looking after him so well.

Riley and Deano had a wonderful weekend. They went kickboxing together and then swimming. On Sunday Deano joined Riley at the Denby Dash. Deano had a fantastic time thank you Riley.

Congratulations Zac, you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Zac has settled into Year 1 brilliantly, he works hard to complete all the activities to a high standard. He is really enthusiastic in numeracy, he practises his reading lots, his pictures are worthy of being illustrations in books and his writing this week has been amazing. Well done Zac you set a wonderful example for others to follow.

Well done Jessica you are our Ace Adder this week! Jessica has been working hard with her numbers with Mrs Dawes and has been using what she has learnt to help complete the Ace Adder sheet.

Ivy and Deano had a wonderful weekend doing lots of fun activities. Ivy made sure she looked after Deano, feeding him and keeping him warm. Well done and thank you Ivy.

Reuben and Deano had a fantastic weekend meeting up with lots of friends. Reuben showed Deano how to play Super Mario Cart and then they both had a great time at Planet Happy. Reuben took Deano down all the slides.
Thank you Reuben for having Deano, he really enjoyed himself.

Wonderful Scarlett, well done on becoming Sparrow Class cup winner this week. You light up our class with your beaming smile from the moment we see you in the morning until the moment you go home. You are so eager to learn and join in any activity and you bring in books from home to share with everyone. We love your excitement to learn more and to share what you know with your friends. Scarlett is also a maths whizz and is brilliant at explaining the thinking behind her answers.
Congratulations Scarlett we feel lucky to have you in our class.

Congratulations Joshua our Ace Adder for the week. You never fail to amaze us with your addition skills. You can use the Numicon to add two numbers together but you are now beginning to do some of these addition number sentences in your head and very quickly. Well done Joshua, we can't wait to see you flying through the levels.

Deano has had lots of fun with Eva-Rose this weekend. Deano has been practising his serve while playing tennis with Eva-Rose and then went to a party where they met a much bigger dinosaur at Dinky Dinos. Deano had a wonderful time Eva-Rose, thank you!

Congratulations Lara Sparrow Class cup winner for your fabulous attitude to all your work. You always want to do as much as you can and you always strive to improve and go that little bit further. You have also been the most wonderful role model to the new reception children, showing them how things work in school, caring for them and helping me too! Thank you Lara for being your very special self - I am so glad you are in Sparrow class.

Well done Oliver on achieving Ace Adder of the week! Oliver has been trying really hard with his numbers, counting and addition this week. You are a superstar Oliver!

Deano loved his weekend stay with Millie. On Saturday they went to ballet and swimming lessons together and then on Sunday Millie took Deano to Codnor Castle where lots of the other Year One children were. They dressed up as knights and princesses and had a wonderful time. Thanks Millie for looking after Deano so well.

Our Awesome Ace Adders this week are Jamie and Millie. They are getting really quick at adding numbers to 10 together and are doing so with more independence. Well done!

Sparrow of the week is Poppy. She is so enthusiastic about her learning, whether it's running about with friends or writing letters to Fairies. Well done Poppy you are a super learner!

Deano enjoyed a fantastic weekend with Isabella. On Saturday Deano came to the Summer Fayre and won a Postman Pat. He then went to the Toby Carvery and watched a film to celebrate Isabella's wonderful school report. On Sunday they both had a fabulous time at Alton Towers. Goodness Isabella, no wonder Deano has spent the last few days asleep; he has been recovering from the very busy weekend. Thank you Isabella!

7.7.17 Alfie is our Sparrow of the week. He has an excellent attitude towards learning. He is always enthusiastic and tries his best. Well done Alfie a fantastic effort!

Our fantastic Ace Adders this week are Jessica and Archie. They are both getting really quick and independent at adding their numbers. Well done both of you!

Joshua and Deano had a wonderful weekend at the pond looking for dragonflies and butterflies. They had great fun hiding in the long grass. Deano really enjoyed himself, thank you Joshua!

Our Ace Adders this week are Zac and Chloe. They are becoming increasingly independent in adding two numbers together.

Archie is our cup winner this week. He has really impressed with his reading and numeracy this term. He's always happy and loves a joke. Well done!

Deano has enjoyed a very busy weekend with Isla and her family and they have given him plenty of work to do. Deano and Isla washed the car and did lots of gardening. Deano had a wonderful weekend Isla, thank you for looking after him so well and getting him to help you with your jobs.

Congratulations Harry, our Sparrow of the week. Harry has made a wonderful start at Denby, he's a great addition to Sparrow class and he has settled really well. It's great to have you in our class Harry!

Our Ace Adders this week are Oliver, Hannah and Isla. They are all super fast at adding together numbers to 10 now. Well done.

Harry and Deano spent a wonderful weekend together and made a special trip to the park to enjoy the sunshine. Thank you Harry for looking after Deano so well.

We have more Ace Adders in Sparrows. Stuart, Alfie and Poppy are all brilliant at adding. So good in fact they can do it completely independently. Wow!

Our Ace Adders of the week are Harry, Lara and James. They are all becoming really quick at adding and all got 10 out of 10. Well done.

Deano had an amazing adventure this weekend with James. They have been on a plane and flew all the way to Ireland. Deano really enjoyed looking out the window and once they got there they met lots of new children. James also got a new watch which him and Deano have enjoyed telling the time with. When they got back to the UK they were both so tired they slept in the car. Wow what an exciting weekend!

Our Sparrow of the week is Lara. She has a brilliant attitude to all that she does in school. She loves reading, numbers and learning with her friends. Lara always has a smile on her face and her sense of humour makes us all laugh. All this and she's the youngest pupil in our school! What a fantastic example you are Lara. Well done.

Jacob and Deano spent a wonderful half term week together. They had lots of fun on the water slides at Watermeadows, then choosing a new scooter for Tom and some paint for Dad at the Dulux shop. After that they definitely deserved their treat to McDonald's. Thank you Jacob, Deano had a fantastic week.

Deano had an exciting weekend at Olivers. On Friday he went out for tea and had chips and fish fingers. On Saturday he went to the stables and played on the hay bales. To finish the weekend off he went to Oliver's Dad's unit on Sunday where he helped with some work. Wow what a weekend and Oliver still had the energy to write all this on the postcard himself!

Our amazing Ace Adders are Jacob, Joshua and Lola. For their fantastic quick fire addition!

Deano had a fantastic weekend at Millie's house. He went to her swimming and ballet lessons and helped dig the garden. For a treat they also went to McDonalds. After all this Millie found the time to write her postcard with beautifully neat handwriting. Well done Millie and Deano.

Zac is our Sparrow of the week. We are super proud of Zac for lots of reasons. He is a fantastic writer and loves writing anywhere. Zac is also a really enthusiastic learner. He loves all subjects and always gives his best. Well done!

Sophie is our Ace Adder this week for her fantastically quick addition. Like all the Sparrows she has been
adding 1 to numbers to 10. Super sums Sophie!

5.5.17 Isabella is our Ace Adder this week for fantastic addition in her head.

28/4/2017 The Sparrow's cup winner this week is Jacob. He is a superstar member of our class. He is always enthusiastic and often asks to read with the teachers. He is also a very happy and cheerful member of Sparrows. He always has a smile on his face, loves a chat and is a good friend to us all. Well done Jacob you brighten up our classroom.

Stuart and Deano spent a lovely weekend together at Wollaton Hall and were amazed by a hippopotamus skull that was on display. Deano enjoyed his time with Stuart and was glad he got to return for a second time.

Sparrow of the week is James, many congratulations! James is a lovely boy who comes into school with a smile on his face and settles to the activities quickly and quietly. James' behaviour is excellent, he is very kind and considerate to all his friends and he has a wonderfully enthusiastic attitude to learning, especially where numbers are concerned! Well done James!

Deano spent a lovely weekend with Hannah beginning with shopping for Hannah's new glasses and watching Comic Relief on Friday night. On Saturday they both had lots of fun with Hannah's friends on the park and Sunday was spent at Kedleston Hall celebrating Mother's Day. Thanks Hannah for taking great care of Deano!

Deano had a fantastic return to Jamie's for the weekend. It was Jamie's Dad's birthday on Saturday and the whole family enjoyed Dad's cake and a meal out. On Sunday Deano joined Jamie on his motorbike and quad bike. I hope you found a helmet to fit Deano Jamie? After that they both went to a party. Deano had a wonderful time, thanks for looking after him Jamie.

Congratulations Lola our Sparrow of the week! Lola has won the cup for so many reasons, firstly she is such an entertaining, kind, caring and funny member of our class. Lola puts her full enthusiasm and effort into all the activities she does, she often challenges herself to do more and is keen to share her learning with everyone. Lola (and her Dad) have shown great commitment this week to removing her stabilizers, she began the week needing four wheels and now can ride very successfully on two and we have loved watching your confidence grow. Thank you Lola for being part of Sparrow Class!

Chloe and Deano had a fantastic weekend. They both visited the dentist and had a check up, the dentist was impressed by their strong, clean, healthy teeth. Deano also hitched a ride on a steam train when Chloe took him to Butterley Railway.
Deano had a wonderful weekend Chloe, thank you for looking after him so well.

Deano had a fantastic weekend with Poppy. On Saturday he went to the Butterfly and Wildlife Centre. He met lots of colourful butterflies, a tarantula and a caiman who looked a bit like him. On Sunday Deano and Poppy went for a muddy walk and Deano got to do his favourite thing, jumping in muddy puddles! Wow what a wild weekend.

Sparrow of the week is Jessica. It's been lovely to see Jessica settle into Denby Free. She has grown in confidence and made lots of lovely friendships. She is always kind to her friends and her and Poppy love a giggle together. Jessica is also a really enthusiastic learner. She loves to read and write and is brilliant at colouring. Well done Jessica.

Deano had the best time at Sophie's house. He went trampolining, made yummy banana bread and cakes.
But most exiting of all he got to meet Sophie's new baby brother Rory. Deano was very happy he got to share
such a special time with Sophie and her family. Oh and he loved the banana bread too!

Pupil of the week is Stuart. He shows loads of enthusiasm for all the activities he does in school. He loves to read, write and learn with his friends. He is always chatting and loves to share a joke. Well done Stuart you're always lots of fun to teach and a fantastic friend to all.

Pupil of the week is Evelynn. Unfortunately this is her last week at Denby Free. So we had to give her the cup to celebrate how she has made our class a happy place to be. She is really confident girl who is always smiling and enthusiastic about her learning. Well done Evelynn, thank you for being such a lovely Sparrow.

Deano has been asleep since he returned from Isabella's yesterday, she has tired him out!
He began his weekend on Friday night with a swimming lesson then on Saturday he joined Isabella for her acrodance lesson with Miss Emily. They went to Elvaston Castle with Auntie Carrie, Auntie Victoria and Ollie the dog and enjoyed chocolate brownies. On Sunday Isabella, Isaac and Deano played games and baked cakes. Thank you Isabella for giving Deano such an action packed weekend!

Oliver and Deano spent a wonderful weekend together. On Friday Olly gave Deano a really good clean in the bath, they played for a while and Deano met up with Lu Lu the dinosaur. On Saturday Olly took Deano swimming and he even went to work with Olly's Dad and went on the fork lift. Sunday was spent horse riding and having lots of fun at Chloe's party. Deano really enjoyed himself and has returned to school for a rest, thank you Olly!

The Sparrow's cup winner this week is Chloe. She is an excellent reader and is flying through her books. She is also
a really fun member of our class. She always has a smile on her face and enjoys a joke with her friends. Well done Chloe you bring a lot of fun to our class.

Joshua and Deano enjoyed their weekend together and we couldn't stop Deano talking about all the fun he had. They played together at the Skate Park, tried some of the ramps out on Joshua's scooter and played football. The shared all their meals and Deano particularly loved the chocolate pillows he had for breakfast. Deano had a wonderful time thank you Joshua.

Deano really enjoyed himself with Alfie over the weekend, they made some yummy chips and read books on Friday. On Saturday they visited Toys R Us and went to play at Dinky Dino's and had great fun going down the slides. On Sunday Deano went to watch Alfie's first football practise with Dylan and then later went to Mama's and Grandad's. Thank you Alfie for looking after Deano so well.

Hannah is our Sparrow of the week. She is so enthusiastic about all of her learning. She always wants to contribute to class discussions and help out with any class activities. Hannah is also very independent and could probably teach the class all by herself! Well done.

Deano and Archie had a wonderful weekend together starting with a trip to Tesco for a lettuce. On Saturday Deano got to meet Archie's Great Grandad. Finally, Archie took Deano to Little Ninja's on Sunday and showed him some of his Ninja moves. Deano really enjoyed his time with Archie and came back to school to recover from his busy weekend.

The Sparrow's cup winner this week is Jamie. He has a lovely calm character and always does the right thing in school. He has lots of fun playing with his friends but when it's time to listen he sits quietly and takes it all in. Well done Jamie. We love having you in Sparrows!

Deano had a fantastic Christmas at Isla's house. Isla took him to the cinema with her sister Evie and then Deano enjoyed a New Years party with Isla's family and ended up covered in party poppers! We were all very impressed that Isla wrote the postcard herself, especially after such a busy Christmas. Deano said it was the best Christmas ever!

     This week the Sparrow's cup winner is Poppy. She is a lovely character who brings
     a sense of calm and peace to our class. She is always kind to her friends and listens
     to the teachers. Poppy makes our school a happy place to be. Well done Poppy!

Deano had a fantastic time with Lola. He enjoyed having a birthday tea for Callie and going to Joshua's birthday party. Deano also got to meet Lola's friend Izzy and played pretending to be a horse. What a fun weekend!

Zac and Dino head lots of fun starting with the school Christmas Fayre. That night they got to sleep in the same bed and Deano loved Zac's Elf Twinkle Star he is magic. On Saturday Dino and Zac went to watch Zac's mummy sing. He also took a trip to the hairdresser,s no it wasn't for Dino but for Zac! They had a yummy dinner which included lots of vegetables. On Sunday it was Poppy's birthday, they all opened the presents together. They went to soft play and Dino loved the slide. Finally they had a pinic and watched Frozen with cake. Oh my goodness you must have been so tired after such a busy weekend, bet he was glad to get back to school for a rest.

Sophie is the Sparrow class cup winner this week. Sophie has settled into school really well. She has made some lovely friendships and loves to colour with the other children. Sophie is always smiling and makes our school a happy place to be. Well done Sophie.

Deano went home with Jacob at the weekend. On Friday Deano ate grass at the park and visited the library. On Saturday Deano watched Jacob swimming and visited Mama and Grandad. On Sunday Deano and Jacob both had a bath. Hope he didn't take up all the room Jacob!

Oliver is the Sparrows cup winner this week. Since starting Denby Free Oliver has really
grown in confidence. He has made lots of friends and is a cheerful, popular member of our class. Oliver is also a fantastic reader. He loves reading at home and in school. Well done Oliver.

Deano went home with Lara this weekend. WOW, what an adventure they went on! All the family went to Warwick Castle and stayed over in the medieval village. They listened to a princess story, looked inside the castle, had a banquet and played in a maze. They watched knights in shining armour have a sword fight. Deano said it was amazing and would love to go there again.

Isabella is our cup winner this week.
She is a friendly member of our class
who is kind to her friends and listens
to the teachers. Well done Isabella.

Deano has had a very festive weekend he went home with Millie and they went to see Santa. He read them two stories and they sang Christmas songs. After that he went to Millie's swimming lesson. On Sunday they went to Chatsworth Christmas market and had a hot chocolate with cream. What a fun-filled weekend.

Deano went home with James this weekend. It was a fantastic weekend they had breakfast at Morrisons, they had lots of fun at the play centre at Markeaton Park. In the evening James and Deano had a bonfire tea with neighbours. on Sunday Oliver, James and Deano played together with trains and trucks. What a busy fun packed weekend .

Joshua was our cup winner this week for settling into school really well. Well done Joshua.

Deano spent the holidays with Evelynn and wow it was super busy. We were making bunting for the birthday party with her big sister Brooke, her little brother Nicholas Jr. and her mummy and daddy. Sunday was the big day and Evelynn got lots of presents. All of The Sparrows came and we played on the party bus. We had a fab time.

Well done Isla you really for winning the cup this week. Isla has won the trophy as she is becoming more confident every day.

Deano was very busy with Jessica at the weekend. They they had fun cutting, sticking and making a picture of a birds nest.

Alfie is our cup winner this week for being a super role model for excellent behaviour. Well done Alfie.

Deano has had a very busy time this weekend he went home with Stuart. He got to play with Stuart, Gregory and their cousins Thomas and Jemima.

Lara is our trophy winner this week. Lara has settled really well into school life, she has excellent learning skills and is always one of the first to help tidy things away. Well done Lara.

Chloe and Deano have had a fantastic, busy weekend. First stop was a trip to Treetops Play Centre. Then on Saturday they went to Little Eaton garden centre, Toys R us and had a well earned tea at Mcdonalds. Sunday they went to Ruben's birthday party, Darwin Forest and Morrisons where they saw grandma. Chloe and Deano went to nanna's house for lunch and played in the garden. Lastly, a well earned relax in the hot tub and Deano watched as they wasnt sure he could swim. WOW how did you fit all them activities in? It sounds like you had a very exciting and busy weekend.

Deano had a fab weekend with Hannah. On Saturday they were very busy at school working on the ground force project. Then they had a tea party with some of Hannah's friends and then a birthday party for Hannah's grandad. To finish off a busy weekend they had lots of outdoor adventures.

Archie is our cup winner this week. He has settled so well in school and is a lovely character to have in the class. Well done Archie.

Jamie and Deano had a great weekend together, on Saturday morning they played football. In the afternoon they went to Robbie's 5th birthday party and they saw Alfie there.

James and Deano had a wonderful time over the weekend. They especially enjoyed washing Dad's car together, however, Dad seemed to have more fun splashing and spraying them both with the hosepipe!

Congratulations to our very own Mrs Foulke who this week was awarded a first class honours degree in Education. The Sparrows are very proud of you. Well done!

Deano has had a very busy weekend with Ella. On Friday they went to Planet Happy and had tea. Saturday was spent playing at home and then at Little Eaton Carnival. Sunday was a fun filled day at the park in the morning and then Deano dared to go on a cable car with Ella at the Heights of Abraham. Deano needed to come back to school to have a rest. Thanks Ella!

Congratulations Lucy for winning the Sparrow cup this week. Lucy has matured so much since she began in Sparrow class and it has been lovely to watch as she has grown in confidence and ability. She is a kind, bubbly and happy member of our class and her imagination in the role-play is fabulous, she makes a very posh princess and she won't take any sloppy service in the cafe. Well done Lucy, you make us giggle and we love how hard you are trying with all your learning.

Deano had a fabulous time with Tristan, they had a wonderful adventure at Black Rock. They enjoyed rock climbing until they unfortunately fell off the cliff but after a few days recuperating they both returned to school. Deano wanted to say a big thank you to Tristan and his Mum for making him a new blanket, it is fantastic!

Congratulations Ollie for winning the Sparrow class cup this week. Ollie could win the cup every week for his fantastic attitude to learning, his wonderful writing, magical maths and lovely reading. Ollie is a kind, caring member of our class and he has shown great support to our new starters this week. Thank you Ollie!

Daisy and Deano shared a wonderful weekend together starting at Kayleigh's house. Daisy took Deano dancing and then to the Summer Fayre where they enjoyed bouncing on the bouncy castle. On Sunday they went to see Daisy's Grandpa, then went to the park with Daisy's Daddy and finally they built a den with Lily.

Congratulations Sam for winning the Sparrow class cup this week. Sam has matured brilliantly and although the youngest member of the class we can always rely on Sam to try really hard with all the activities and to do the right thing. Sam does lots of extra learning at home and it has been wonderful to watch him grow in confidence with his reading, writing and number work.

Deano had a wonderful weekend with Dominic helping assemble some furniture, watching television and playing. On Sunday they went to an indoor play area and got very tired running around. Deano was very cheeky hiding Dominic's little brother's tomatoes.

Kayleigh won the cup for Sparrow Class this week, Congratulations! Kayleigh is fantastically enthusiastic with her learning and has been working hard with her sounds and reading. Well done Kayleigh!

Sam and Deano had a wonderful time over the half term holiday and enjoyed the little bit of sunshine that we had. Sam wrote to tell us that Deano had been very good.

Congratulations Daisy for winning the Sparrow class cup for your fabulous attitude to learning. We are especially loving your new found love of reading and how much you reading at home. Daisy has also been working hard on her writing and letter formation and the letters she has written to the fairies this week have been amazing! Well done Daisy keep up the hard work.

Deano has a wonderfully musical weekend with Hannah learning to play the ukulele. Deano and Hannah then had some exercise and fun at swimming where they saw lots of their friends. They both had great fun at Shipley Park on the swings, slides and see-saw and were ready for bed after a busy weekend. Thanks Hannah, Deano had a wonderful time!

Congratulations Wesley the Sparrow Class Cup winner this week! Wesley is very knowledgeable and we can always rely on him to express and share his thoughts and ideas in interesting and engaging ways. We know that whatever the subject, Wesley will have an informed opinion and will explain this to the other children. We love having you in Sparrow Class Wesley, well done!

Maisie and Deano enjoyed their time together at the canal, they went over and under bridges and even sat on the lock gate. The sun was shining and great fun was had by all.

Congratulations Alana, this weeks Sparrow Class cup winner. Alana won the cup for her brilliant reading and for the wonderful sentences she writes every morning that often make us smile. Alana is also very supportive with the other children and often helps them with their reading and writing. Well done Alana!

Well done Maisie for winning the Sparrow class cup this week! Maisie won the cup for her fantastic reading and for the fabulous sentences she writes every morning. It has been lovely to watch her as she has grown in confidence throughout the school year.

Deano spent the weekend with Roman, he has been on the telephone and the computer. Roman made sure that Deano was well looked after and I think they enjoyed eggs for tea.

Congratulations Tristan!
We have given Tristan the cup this week for his fantastic effort with his reading and keywords. Tristan is the coolest member of the Sparrow class and we love hearing about his thoughts and ideas on things.

Isabelle and Deano had a wonderful time together planting seeds and then going out for Italian food. Isabelle and Josh enjoyed a walk and then a ride on Deano. If you would like to see a clip of their outing then please try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwLFOzFrNg

Well done Ella this weeks Sparrow class cup winner! Ella has won the cup for her increasing confidence in tackling her learning. She does an amazing amount of reading and writing at home and this is showing in her work in class. Congratulations Ella it is great to see you shine!

Wesley and Deano spent the weekend travelling on trams having a great time until Deano was attacked by trolls. Wesley looked after Deano and he has spent the week recovering at school. Thanks Wesley.

Congratulations Sam for winning the Sparrow class cup this week. Sam won the cup for his brilliant effort at reading lots and lots at home and for his wonderful writing. Well done Sam, keep up the hard work!

Deano had a wonderful time in York with James and even wrote the postcard - although I think James may have helped him with this?
Deano loved spending his Easter holidays with you James!

Lily and Deano had a wonderful time playing in the fairy house with Harrison and bouncing around on the trampoline. Deano hopes he can go back to Lily's house again soon.

Congratulations Kitty our Sparrow class cup winner. Sadly Kitty is leaving Denby Free at Easter as she is moving to a new area so we wanted to celebrate her time with us. Kitty has been a delightful, helpful, friendly and enthusiastic member of our class and will be sadly missed but we wish her and her family all the best in their new home.

Deano and Samuel had great fun at the weekend swimming and shopping, this was followed by church on Sunday morning and a very special train ride. Sam and Deano even got to drive the train and then got some delicious ice-cream as a treat.

Congratulations Dominic our Sparrow class cup winner this week. He won the cup for his fantastic effort with sitting and listening quietly on the carpet and for his enthusiastic approach to his learning. Well done Dominic!

Alana and Deano had a very busy weekend. It began with a sleepover at Alana's grandma's house, they then both went swimming and enjoyed a McDonalds for tea. Later they visited a bike shop and enjoyed looking at all the different bikes. Deano had a wonderful time and can't wait to spend the weekend with Alana again soon.

Congratulations Isabelle, this week's Sparrow Class Cup winner! Isabelle has won the cup for the fantastic effort she has made with her reading both at school and home. We have loved watching Isabelle grow in confidence especially over the last couple of months. Keep it up Isabelle!

James and Deano had great fun getting muddy and exploring Denby Swamp in their wellies. Deano even attended his very first christening (James' cousin Nancy) and James showed him the font and explained what it was used for. Then later everyone enjoyed a dinosaur feast to celebrate.

James is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week for his wonderful attitude to learning, he is always seeking out new challenges and is often seen helping his friends with their learning. James is a very kind member of the class and enjoys spending time with everyone. Well done James!

Kayleigh and Deano spent a lovely half term week horse riding, shopping and they had a fantastic time at the park. They even had a very special outing to Kitty's birthday party where Deano got to see lots of the children from Sparrow Class.

Congratulations Ollie for winning the class cup this week. Ollie could have the cup for hundreds of reasons, but here are just a few..... Ollie is a delightful boy with a fantastic attitude to learning, he does lots of extra work at home and is always eager to show us. He is a very kind member of our class and his attitude to friendship makes him a wonderful role model for all the children. You are a very special member of Sparrow Class Ollie!