Learning Journey: Sense of Community
NSPCC Kindness Challenge
Participating in the NSPCC Kindness Challenge, this week, reminded each of us at Dulwich Wood Primary School of the power of being caring and collaborative—each act of kindness, over the week, not only uplifted others but also filled our own hearts with joy and purpose.
The pupils really took the time to define what kindness means and how it can have such a positive impact on others, from filling a bucket with kindness to writing kindness songs. As one child wrote, “Kindness does not need to be perfect, real kindness is showing care for one another.”
It was also wonderful to know that Kindness Challenge donations would help the important and wonderful charity, ChildLine.
Thank you for your donations to ChildLine, both online and in church today for the Harvest Festival.
We were also excited to share that the BBC News visited to capture the special event! Our pupils did an amazing job representing the school and sharing their thoughts on kindness with the cameras rolling…
Our Learning this week:
Reception discovered some mysterious footprints along with a clump of fur and a mysterious sack that along with other items had the book Where the Wild Things Are’. Our role play area has turned into a magical woodland and the children have been enjoying using their imagining tool to become wild things in class and having a go at being the King/Queen of them, like Max!
Year 1 found out that an alien had crash landed into the playground! Using their imagining tool, they predicted what had happened, then used the asking questions tool to investigate the crash site, asking a range of questions beginning with who, what, when, where, why and how? They now know that the friendly alien is named Beegu.
Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Crystal Palace Park. We used our making links tool to see where the real Crystal Palace had stood over 150 years ago. We were also really excited to see the bust of Joseph Paxton as we have been learning about his role in our local area.
Year 3 had a brilliant time at the Horniman Museum last week learning all about different musical instruments from around the world. We used our making links tool to identify similarities and differences and enjoyed exploring the wonderful galleries.
Year 4 have been using their empathy and imagining tools to walk in the shoes of Windrush pioneers. We have been imagining their thoughts and feelings, as well as exploring their shared experiences, and used this information to do role-play activities and to write letters home.
Year 5 are reading Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. We have been learning about how Nelson Mandela stood up against apartheid and fought for equality in South Africa. This week, we used our planning and collaboration tools to learn and perform parts of the Freedom Charter.
Year 6 started the week creating kindness poems and songs, which we have carried into our daily lives by being kind to everyone. Also, we have been using our perseverance tool during maths to solve some tricky long division problems!
PE Competition Updates
This week Dulwich Wood took part in 2 Football tournaments.
On Tuesday 8 children from KS2 participated in a tournament at Dulwich College – they came 8th out of 32 teams!
Yesterday a team of 15 children represented Dulwich Wood at Dulwich Prep – both teams finished top of their groups!
We would like to thank Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep hosting and inviting us.
Home Learning at Dulwich Wood
Please check Tapestry each week to find out about Home Learning opportunities:
- Fortnightly Home Learning Project
- Weekly Spelling list
- Monthly STEAM Question
Coming Up
Our much-anticipated Halloween Disco is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a spooktacular success! This event can’t run without the support of our amazing volunteers.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to manage the following:
- Sweets Table
- Drinks Table
- Craft Decorations
- Face Paint & Tattoos
If you have a passion for Halloween and would love to contribute, please get in touch with us via this link. https://forms.gle/iJH7tDYjFPdMH9Q59
Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable for everyone!
Dates for your diary
Wed 9th Oct
Individual Photos
Fri 11th Oct
KS1 Celebration Assembly – All Welcome
Fri 18th Oct
KS2 Celebration Assembly – All Welcome
Fri 18th Oct
Show Racism the Red Card Day (Wear Red)
Fri 25th Oct
KS1 Celebration Assembly – All Welcome
Fri 25th Oct
FODW Halloween Disco
Mon 28th Oct – Fri 1st Nov
Half Term Holiday
Mon 4th Nov
Children return to School
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