Sparrows: Award Winners

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

Deano and Emily went to watch James in the Remembrance Service at Horsley Church. Emily was very respectful in church and understood the importance of the service and they watched the wreath being laid. Deano also helped Emily make a Christmas cake and needed a bath afterwards! Thank you Emily, Deano really enjoyed his weekend.

Many congratulations to Amelia who is the Sparrow cup winner this week. Amelia is a valued member of our class and school, she works hard and has shown resilience when faced with challenges that she has found tricky. Amelia has produced some wonderful writing this week when she wrote her thank you letter to Heanor Fire Station, she worked on her handwriting and also worked more quickly, setting a great example to her friends. Amelia has also shown that being persistent and practising her reading really pays off and is now becoming a confident and fluent reader. Well done Amelia!

Charlotte is our Ace Adder this week. As with all our activities Charlotte gives 100% effort to numeracy and the Ace Adder challenge. Charlotte has now become more confident at adding numbers together in her head and also using her fingers. Well done Charlotte keep up the hard work!

Deano's wonderful half term with Luke started with a Halloween Party at Barney's house where they played pass the parcel and Deano enjoyed lots of the buffet food. Luke then took Deano on the Shipley Park trail where they won some sweets for some fantastic answers. Deano, Luke and all the family had a delicious Sunday lunch at Mama's house and they completed a fun packed week with a trip around Kedleston Hall. Thank you Luke for looking after Deano so well, he needs to come back for the week and recover now.

The amazing Henry is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Henry has a wonderful character and often adds information or a joke to our class conversations. He is also a great maths thinker, he always has a question to go with the number of the week answer and was even brave enough to share this with the whole school this morning. Henry has shone this week. On Wednesday he came in a little tired and sad and really didn't want his photograph taking but changed his mind later on when he had spent some time with his friends in class. Then later in the afternoon Henry managed to get his finger stuck in a number 6 but instead of getting really upset and anxious as many of us would have, he kept smiling and laughing throughout the ten minutes spent trying to prise it off with butter and cold water. It's great to have you in Sparrow Class Henry.

Congratulations Darcey for winning the Ace Adder award this week. Not only are you flying through the levels and quickly completing the challenge sheets but this week you have been our subtraction superstar too and have been a great support to your friends in helping them understand what to do. Well done Darcey!

Deano had lots and lots of fun with Mason over the weekend and it started with a brilliant trip to Treetops for some playtime. On Saturday they visited the hairdresser but only Mason got his hair cut because Deano doesn't have any. They both played at Nana's house and enjoyed some time with her new dog Issy. Then on Sunday they went swimming but only Mason got in the pool because Deano is still a little worried about the water.

It was a pleasure to announce that Isobella had won the Sparrow cup in our celebration assembly today. We are so happy to have Isobella as part of our class and school, she is a happy and hard working little girl. Isobella loves a challenge and will always strive to do even more and even better; she is constantly looking to self improve. Alongside her great work attitude is her wonderful kindness, she tries to ensure everyone is happy and if they aren't she tries everything she can to include them and cheer them up. Congratulations Isobella you are a real superstar!

Well done Amelia you are our Ace Adder this week. Amelia is working hard at completing the addition sentences by counting on and using her fingers. Amelia is growing in confidence and it is lovely to see her progress through the levels.

Deano had a great weekend with Charlotte and her family. They had lots of fun at Castlewood zipping down the slides. On Saturday Deano helped the girls find 45 conkers in their garden which they brought into school today. On Sunday they all enjoyed a lovely bike ride. Thank you Charlotte for taking such good care of Deano.

Congratulations George you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. George has won the cup for his fantastic smile that we are greeted with each morning. He works hard from the moment he comes in to the moment he leaves. George is trying hard to become more independent and confident in his work. He is a very caring and kind boy who acts as a great role model to others and he is a great friend to everyone which explains the big cheer he got when he received this award. Well done George!

Evie you thoroughly deserve the Ace Adder award this week. You are so focused on all your learning right now and particularly your number work. You are moving through the levels well and are brilliant in our morning question of the day activity. Keep up the hard work and great attitude Evie!

Deano enjoyed his time with Callie. He began the weekend by watching Jurassic Park and then hiding under the covers at the scary parts. On Saturday Callie and Deano went to cheer Ollie on at football and watched him score an amazing goal. Then on Sunday Deano had great fun at Dinky Dino's. Thank you Callie.

Deano had a wonderful weekend with Rafferty. On Saturday he got to enjoy a game of cowboys with Grandad and make a fabulous tent. Later Deano got treated to lunch at Denby Pottery with Rafferty, his Mum, brother and Auntie and then made a hideout with Rafferty, his Daddy and his other dinosaurs. On Sunday Deano helped choose some birthday presents for Sonny and excavated some dinosaur eggs and revealed some more dinosaurs inside. Thank you for a lovely weekend Rafferty.

Many congratulations to Etta the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Etta has been a wonderful addition to Sparrow class, we are so lucky to have her. Etta has a contagious love of books and stories and she loves to share these with the class. Etta will bring in books from home to share with the class but she doesn't want me to read them to everyone she does that all by herself. She reads with expression, adds her own wonderful sense of fun and even knows to use a teacher voice so she can be heard and hold the book up so the children can see the pictures. Etta has an amazing imagination which she uses in her play and with her friends. Thank you Etta for helping to make Sparrow Class an even brighter place to learn.

Well done Lucie, you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Lucie has been putting lots of effort into all her learning recently and this is showing in her numeracy work. Lucie can now independently add two numbers together in her head or by using her fingers and she is steadily working her way through the different levels.

Deano has returned to school for a rest following his fabulously entertaining weekend with Harrison. On Friday they enjoyed watching 'The Wild' together and then on Saturday Deano joined Harrison for football and dancing. Sunday was both Harrison and Deano's favourite day because they went to watch the Avengers Show with Gran and we found out that the Avengers can ride bikes although Spiderman nearly fell of his. Thank you so much for looking after him Harrison.

Many congratulations to Barney our Sparrow Class cup winner this week! It is a pleasure to have Barney in our class because he is a lovely boy who is kind, caring, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. This week Barney has taken our learning of polar bears and his interest home with him and then found things at home to bring back and share with us. He has brought in a polar bear book, a polar bear teddy, a huge Lego number 1 and a Lego square. We absolutely love your enthusiasm for learning Barney - thank you!

Amber is the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week for her fabulous persistence with her number work. Amber works carefully through the number sentences and knows way to solve the questions she doesn't know from memory. Well done Amber!

Deano shared a wonderful weekend with Andreas. They enjoyed the scenery of Kedleston Hall with Andreas' Mum and Nana. They went for a long walk, a scooter ride, to the bridge, watched the river and saw the golden fish. They even spoke to the sheep and ducks, Deano had a quacking time! Thank you Andreas.

Congratulations Darcey you are the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. Darcey won the cup for her wonderful start to Year 1, she comes in smiling each morning and has been a fantastic help, support and role model with all the new children. Darcey tries so hard with all her learning and she has been producing some fabulous writing, her reading is wonderful and her number work is magical. We are so very lucky to have Darcey in Sparrow Class. Well done Darcey!

Well done Alfie you are the Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week. Alfie won this award for his fantastic addition and subtraction skills. Every morning Alfie quickly and mentally works out how many children are in the class by subtracting the children who are away from our total number, he also works out how many children want milk from the tallies and he is also our doubling expert. Fantastic Alfie!

Amber really looked after Deano at the weekend. First she took him to her dancing practise where he enjoyed trying out folk dancing, then he watched Amber perform at the Marehay show. On Sunday Deano went with Amber to messy church where they completed some crafts and later enjoyed a nice relaxing bath. Thank you Amber.

Deano spent his last weekend of the school year with Evie and had a fantastic, fun filled time. On Friday they went to cricket together and saw Matilda, Darcey, Grace, Ted and Isla. On Saturday they had a great time at the carnival and even tried out the drumming with Evie's cousins. Then on Sunday Evie got to see her brother Scott. Deano had a wonderful time thank you Evie!

Charlie wrote a book about his adventures with Deano over the weekend. Their days were jam packed and some of the activities included swimming, bike riding, playing at the park, getting ready for this weekends racing and playing in Charlie's mud kitchen. Thank you Charlie for taking such great care of Deano.

Isaac has achieved something this week that no other Reception child ever has. Isaac completed the 'Ace Adders' and received the green badge in collective worship. We are so proud of how Isaac positively dealt with the challenge and accepted that if he didn't get the badge this time there would be other opportunities. We are all so happy and proud of you Isaac - Congratulations!

Congratulations to George who won the T-shirt decorating competition. He told us about 'Tails' who he had coloured, the spots on the back and the numbers he had written.

Well done Amber you are Ace Adder this week. You are so enthusiastic with the Ace Adder questions sheets and often ask to have a go even during your own learning time. Amber is now adding some numbers from memories, using her fingers and only sometimes needs the numicon.

Deano enjoyed his weekend in Scarborough with Charlotte and Lucie. They had great fun on the beach looking for pebbles and shells. They all enjoyed a swim and they all loved crabbing, particularly Lucie and Dad who caught 3 crabs while Mum and Charlotte caught none. Thank you girls Deano had a wonderful time.

Deano was very lucky over the weekend because he got to spend the weekend with Ben and his family and enjoy their last week in Denby. Deano got to watch Ben doing some excellent swimming and jumping in the pool. Deano and all of us are going to miss you Ben and we wish you and your family every happiness in Cornwall.

Congratulations Sebastian you are the Sparrow class cup winner. Sebastian has been trying hard with his reading, writing and numeracy and has been making some fantastic characters and masks during his own learning time. Recently Sebastian has been making a real effort with his behaviour and choosing the right thing to do and finding new ways to react to difficult situations, so well done Sebastian and keep working on it!

Darcey is the Sparrow class Ace Adder this week for her accurate and quick completion of the question sheet. Darcey is adding two numbers in her head and also supporting others who find this a little more difficult. Well done Darcey!

Deano has had a very busy but wonderful weekend with Amber. He got to go with Amber to have her hair plaited at the hairdressers on Saturday before they attended a wedding where Amber was the flower girl. Deano especially loved the chicken dinner at the wedding and all the dancing in the evening. On Sunday they enjoyed a relaxing day playing and doing some homework. Thank you Amber for looking after Deano so well.

Congratulations to Sophie who is our Sparrow class cup winner this week. This is the second time Sophie has won the cup but the first time I have been lucky enough to write about her and tell you why. Sophie is a delightful girl who gives her best to everything she is asked. Her maths knowledge is amazing, as is her wonderful story writing and her reading is phenomenal! Sophie is the first to spot any mistakes I make but is kind about it and she is so thoughtful in helping her friends when they are finding things difficult. Sophie never moans and really hurt her finger this week but braved it out for a whole day before having to go and get it checked out. We feel so lucky to have you in Sparrow class Sophie - well done!

Charlie is the Sparrow class Ace Adder this week - well done Charlie! Charlie has made fantastic progress with the ace adder sheets and works quickly and independently to complete them. Sometimes Charlie will use the numicon to help him but often he works out the answers in his head or by using his fingers.

Deano enjoyed a brilliant weekend with Tommy and he got to eat like a king. On Friday they shared pizza, on Saturday they had gammon and chips before going on a bike ride and then for tea they had chilli con carne. On Sunday they shared a delicious chicken dinner. On Monday they both sang Happy Birthday to Sophie. Thanks for making sure Deano ate well Tommy.

Many congratulations to Grace who is the Sparrow Class cup winner this week. This is the second time Grace has won the cup and as I mentioned in front of the whole school, Grace could win the cup every week. She is an amazing role model for all the children with her kindness, enthusiasm for learning, the support she gives others, her exemplary behaviour and her lovely smile that brightens our classroom. Grace has won the cup for all of the above reasons and also for her fabulous waitress skills yesterday in our Eco Cafe where she was her very lovely self. Thank you Grace for helping make Sparrow Class a fantastic place to be and for making my job very easy!

Fantastic stuff Matilda! The Sparrow Class Ace Adder this week is Matilda. She has won the award for her amazing number work. Matilda completes the Ace Adder sheet with ease and often just in her head and this week she asked me for extra addition sentences and quickly recorded the correct answers. Matilda has an excellent maths mind which she can apply to different situations.

Deano enjoyed a fantastic week with Evie, they did so much together that Deano returned to school exhausted. Deano travelled on a tram with Evie and Matilda, they dressed up as pirates and dinosaurs, they built a huge Lego tower and Deano balanced on top and they even found all the letters on blocks to make everyone's name. Thank you Evie for taking such great care of Deano and bringing him back safely.

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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!