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HERMITAGE NEWS  2013
 
Wildlife Garden
A big thank you to Mrs Bryan and her team for working so hard in our wildlife garden. Come across the field and have a look at it. The bug hotel is occupied!
 Thanks also to Mr Bethell for building our new Bird Hide - come and peep through the slats - what can you see?
 
   
BIKE WEEK
We would like to thank Mr Rowland for organizing Bike Week at Hermitage.  The children enjoyed the week and were very enthusatic.
 
         
 
 
CLASSROOM CHICKS
Our Reception Class had fun with the recent visit & arrival of 10 eggs to Chicks
 
 
ST GEORGE'S DAY
 
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YEAR 5 - HAWKSHEAD
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YEAR 6 - MIN-Y-DON
Day4

Day 4 - Well it has been our last full day and it has been just as great as all the others. We had all had a really good night's sleep so were ready for a full day of hill walking, canoeing, rock and crate climbing, archery and low ropes followed by a treasure hunt and MYD agents again.

It has been quite windy so the hill walk and canoeing were fun. Luckily the rain held off until the evening, but didn't prevent us from enjoying the last night game.

We will be sad to leave Min-y-Don tomorrow after our last few activities, but we are looking forward to coming home and seeing you all.

   
 
 
Day 3

Day 3 - Despite the forecast saying it was going to rain, it didn't! We have had a really busy day, during the morning one group went on the hill walk while the others did high ropes and crate climbing. This afternoon we took part in canoeing, archery and rock climbing followed by treasure hunt and MYD agent work!

 We are all eating very well and should sleep soundly tonight too (fingers crossed!).
     
 
 
  Day 2

Day two has been great - the weather is glorious and the views spectacular! Although we are expecting rain tomorrow  

So far the activities have included zip wire, trail biking, the hill walk, high ropes, low ropes, archery and crate climbing. The record this year for crate climbing so far is Anais with 30! Pictures will follow but struggling to access them all.

The children are all enjoying the week so far and having a go at the all the activities - achieving so much. We are very impressed with them.
     
 
 
  Day 1 
After a good journey we arrived safely at Min-y-Don. We ate lunch, had a tour of the centre and the different activity areas and were then straight into being our first activity - trail biking, archery and zip wire (depending on which group we are in), great fun was had.

 Following a good meal we met up outside at  7:30 for the night game - sardines! Lots of screams and laughter filled the cold night air. It was then time to chnge into our pjs (and onsies) for the epilogue and supper. It may only be night one but already we are tired and need a good night's sleep. ready for a full day of activities tomorrow.

We can't wait!

More photos and news tomorrow x
 
 
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
 
The children are enjoying the fortnight - with an assembly, cake making competition and selling snacks.
 
   
 
 
RACING CAR VISIT - February
One of our parents arranged for the racing driver Oliver Webb to bring a 'Mono' racing car to school. The 'Mono' racing car is built in Holmes Chapel. All the children got to see the car and ask Olivier some questions.
 
 
 
 
NFER SURVEY FEEDBACK
Following an NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research) survey carried out in June 2012 with pupils and parents we have received the externally analysed results and are acting on them: Click here to view
  
SCHOOL CHOIR AT THE YOUNG VOICES MEN ARENA ON 16TH JANUARY
 
 
 
ENJOYING THEIR TIME IN THE SNOW  18TH JANUARY
 
 
 
                                           
  HAPPY NEW YEAR
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FOOTBALL - November
Our A team winning the cluster tournament last week and the B team who came 3rd
We would like to thank Stuart Dow for coaching the team too
  
 
 
 
SAMARITAN'S PURSE SHOE BOX APPEAL SERVICE - November
  
Here are a couple of pictures of our brilliant Choir who sang at the service on Saturday
 
 
    
 REMEMBRANCE DAY
The whole school observed a 2 minute silence  at 11 o’clock on Friday.

Thank you to Bella and Giles (our Year 6 School Councillors) who represented Hermitage Primary School at the Remembrance Day Service at St Luke’s Church on Sunday.

They are carrying our wreath.

 
FRENCH DAY - September
Classes 4, 5 and 6 enjoy their breakfast in the French cafe
 
         
   Triclore cakes for lunch!                                                                                                                
             
                                                  
 
 CROSS COUNTRY - September
Our Y5/6 girls winning the cross country competition.
Well done! Congratulations to all children who took part.
 
 
 
 See Year 6 children who went to France photographs on: 
 About us - Links with other schools - Anthy sur Leman
 
Y6 CHILDREN AT HIGH SCHOOL
Enjoying spending the morning at HCCS baking some very tasty cakes.
   
 
                                              
 
 
 
 
 
Year 6 enjoying a cake and drink at the Deli
 
  

The Year 6 children who didn't go to France enjoyed a trip to the deli as a treat!  They had lovely cakes and drinks before heading to the shops to buy ingredients for baking at the Comp the next day.

 
 
 Hermitage staff visit our twin school in South Africa - September 2012
  
Mrs Carter and I have spent 9 wonderful days in this special country. Our partner school Kgolagano Primary near Johannesburg treated us like royalty. What a musical welcome. We met the 1320 learners at the school and the 60 educators/staff. They have created a friendship area and are beginning an allotment. We have planted a lemon and nectarine tree and unveiled a plaque.
 
         

ANNA WATKINS - OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER - FRIDAY 07 SEPTEMBER

We were extremely lucky to have a visit from Anna Watkins, the Olympic gold medal rower. She talked in assembly about her training and then spent some time in each of the classrooms signing autographs and answering our questions. She was so inspirational!
 

 

ECO FUN DAY - 08 SEPTEMBER 2012

We held our second annual Eco Fun day on Saturday 8th September. Children and parents travelled to the event by bicycle or scooter to support our local environment. Stockley Farm brought goats and rabbits for the children to stroke.

Lower Moss Wood nature reserve came with their barn owl. Home Grown in Holmes Chapel gave the children wheelbarrow races. Local produce was sold. The children learnt about bicycle maintenance and safety. The PTFA held a barbecue and ran a refreshment stall.

A local tree surgeon climbed trees in the woodland and wood carving took place. Holmes Chapel Scouts group ran den building activities. Teachers had prepared a treasure hunt for the children enjoy. The crowd were entertained by local musicians too.

A great time was had by all and the money raised will be spent on our allotment and in our wildlife garden.
 



 
ETRUSCAN VISIT
 
On 17th July 2012 Etruscan Primary School pen pals visited our Year 4 pupils.  Here are some nice pictures and quotes from our children
 
"I liked showing our penpals around our school and telling them about the classes."
"It gave me a huge opportunity to find out a lot about my penpal and I had fun!"
"I liked showing her round the school. I liked talking to her. She is very kind."
"I liked it when we played football"
 
 
"I enjoyed playing outside for 1 hour and 15 minutes because we played stick in the mud, tig and on the bar!"
"Next year I hope we get to their school and have just as much fun as we did today"
 
 
 

Maypole dancing - 16 July 2012

Well done to all the girls who danced so well around the maypole at the summer fair on Saturday.
 
     
 

Olympic Poster winners - 16 July 2012

Well done to Isabella and Macy who won the Olympic mascots after entering the PTFA competition.
 

Rumble in the Jungle Logo competition - 16 July 2012

Congratulations to Ella whose design was chosen for the Jumble in the Jungle Logo 2012.
Here is Ella with her prize - a mug which has her design on it. A giraffe lifting weights with its neck!
 

Summer Fair- 15 July 2012

Here are some photographs from the summer fair on Saturday.
  
     
  
Ice creams anyone? The barbecue was popular "Get your raffle tickets here"
  
     
  
Fire fighters arrive More toys and books Football stall
  
     
  
Spiderman! Searching in the brantub Did you beat the goalie?
 

The Lion King production - July 2012

Congratulations to everyone
who was a part of the amazing
production of the Lion King
this week.
  
You wowed the audiences
over three performances.
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 

Visit from South Africa - 02 July 2012

Following a successful bid to the Schools Council Hermitage Primary and Kgolagona Primary have formed a partnership. We have been sending e mails to eachother and last week the Deputy Headteacher Mr Khoza and Ms Mofokeng visited our school for 5 days.
 
      
 
We took them to the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester - where our 2 windbands were playing with the Halle orchestra. We visited Macclesfield Academy and were shown around by a group of Year 10 pupils. They spent question and answer sessions in each class and talked with the children. At the weekend they visited the Warrington Wolves ground, Liverpool and Chester. Their evenings were busy too a visit to the Trafford Centre, a canal boatride in Lymm and supper at my home.
 
This is just the beginning of this journey of learning and one we are so happy to be involved in.

Visit by Ecole Elementaire Anthy Sur Leman - 13 June 2012

We were pleased to welcome Mme Mauger and 19 Year 6 pupils to spend the day at Hermitage. We held a special assembly during the morning, had a delicious traditional roast lunch, then walked to St Luke's Church during the afternoon. The pupils were also able to spend time talking to their penpals and visiting the classrooms. Have a look at Mrs Jarrold's blog for more pictures - our Victorian Day at Tatton Park with Year 6 and their penpals.
 
  
 
 
 
KS1 Sports Day 2012
 
Sports Day was a great success. The children were led out by torchbearer Max, carrying our Olympic torch. All the children  recieved an Olympic medal and waved at the crowd from the medal podium. Well done to all the Infants!
 
Year 2
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Year 1
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Reception
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

Jubilee Celebration in Holmes Chapel - 11 June 2012

Our brilliant pennants and portraits of the Queen made the throne room a terrific success at the Jubilee celebrations in Holmes Chapel during Diamond Jubilee weekend.
The girls loved being Queen for a day!

In assembly awaiting the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen!
 
 
 
KS1 activities:
 
 
 
Colouring in a royal Corgi Year 1 and 2 Jubilee garden
 
 
 
Infant Jubilee dance Playing Jubilee 'Stations'
 
 
Making Jubilee kites Our royal kitchen staff
 
 
A feast fit for a Queen!
 
 
   
 
'In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2012.'
 
    
   
 
Enjoying our Jubilee lunch outside.
 
 
   
 
 Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip
joined us for our celebration lunch.
 
   
'Your carriage awaits ma'am!' 'God save The Queen.'
 
 
   
 Flying our Jubilee kites.
 
Parish Councillor Rab Parry came in to talk
about his memories of the Queen's reign. The
Holmes Chapel art club have created a portrait
of the Queen. Each member produced one of the
squares in the portrait. The completed portrait will
be officially unveiled at the Holmes Chapel Jubilee
event on Sunday 3rd June.
 
 

 

Trophies - 21 May 2012 - Ms Jarrold

     
Congratulations Giles - managers player of the year
Well done David for running the Manchester run.
Congratulations Jamie - players player of the year
 
Congratulations to Jonny and Ben in Year 3 with your football trophies.

 

On the allotment - 20 May 2012

     
 
Our bags of potatoes are sprouting well - ready to harvest before the end of term.
Matt and Holly took lettuce grown in the greenhouse around the classes for the children to taste.
It was very popular.
 
 

Year 4 Weaver Hall Museum visit - 04 May 2012

Year 4 had a very exciting day at Weaver Hall Museum. They found out all about the salt industry, discovered how salt was made and handled original artefacts. They learned about 'Changing Materials' and tried out experiments in dissolving, filtering and evaporation to refine rock salt into white salt.
 
     
 
 
 
  

In the afternoon they worked on their persuasive skills. They became advertising executives to persuade people to visit the museum. They have already started applying these skills in school during Literacy lessons.


 

Parent Lunches - May 2012

     
We invited parents to have a school lunch with their child this half term.
Across the 6 weeks over 40 took up the invitation.
So many complimentary comments about the dinners.
 

Big Tidy Up Day - 30 April 2012

Thank you for helping in the school grounds on Saturday. You have made a difference.We are getting ready for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in the grounds. See my blog for more photographs
 
 
     

The Wedding

A very special day for Miss Whittingham. Congratulations!
 
Underwater Street- March 2012
 
The Infants went to Underwater Street in Liverpool a Children's Discovery Centre with "hands-on"activities for children to experience. They all had a fantastic time!
 
" I loved the whole day" Samuel (Reception Class)
  
 
   
  
  
Fairtrade Fortnight in March
Thank you to Mrs Pulle and children from the Fairtrade committee for leading our assembly this morning. We watched a short clip about Fairtrade and how we can all help. The children sold Fairtrade biscuits which they had made at break time. Feet shaped biscuits - just one step towards Fairtrade.

                 

 
JANUARY 2012
Congratulations to the Hermitage choir who travelled with Miss Whittingham, Miss Wilson, Mrs Slater and two parents Mrs Barrell and Mrs Chambers to the MEN Arena in Manchester. They were joining thousands of other children from schools in the North West in this celebration of singing. When the lights went out the gasp from the children was amazing. We have tried to give you a feel of the concert in the photograph. Mrs List and Mrs Jarrold were in the audience with the many proud parents from Hermitage. All 38 children who took part thoroughly enjoyed themselves. What a night!
 
 
 
 
DECEMBER 2011
  
CHRISTMAS AT HERMITAGE
 
 
 
  
NOVEMBER 2011
  

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT VISIT

Hermitage School Councillors comments about their visit to the Houses of Parliament last week:
 
"I found out what an MP's job is all about"
 
"I didn't know how small the House of Commons room is"
 
"I liked the science museum. It helped me with the science we do at school"
 
"It was the best visit ever"
 
Portcullis House where we had our workshop.
 
  
 

 
 
Mrs Jarrold and 4 School Councillors travelled to London to visit the Houses of Parliament.
The 7 primary schools and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive had a workshop called "Your Voice" and met with Fiona Bruce the Congleton MP. In the afternooon they visited the science museum. What a trip!
 
SEPTEMBER 2011
15 Year 6 pupils flew from Liverpool to Geneva and then travelled on to Anthy sur Leman on the edge of Lake Geneva. They were visiting their French penfriends. This is the second visit Hermitage has made to France. The trip was led by Madame Lewis the French teacher with the help from 2 members of staff, a Governor and parent. The French children are coming to visit Hermitage in June 2012. What excitement!  
 
 
JUNE 2011
FRIENDS OF HERMITAGE CAMP OUT
Children and their parents had a fantastic time on Saturday 11th June at the Camp Out.  More than 30 tents were pitched on Hermitage's field!!  Thankfully the weather held out and the children had a great time playing cricket together.  Thanks to everyone who took part - a massive £1,400 was raised including Barclays £4£. 
 
MARCH 2011
SCIENCE MORNING
As part of National Science and Engineering Week we held a Science Morning on Friday 18th March.  Parents were invited to come into school and look at the science-related displays and activities that had been set up by each class in the school hall.
 
 
THE CALCULATING MR ONE
Quantum Theatre visited school on Monday 14th March to deliver a performance of 'The Calculating Mr One' to the KS1 children.  The play focussed on mental calculation through a variet of mental techniques including using the number line, approximation, partition, doubling and halving the times tables.  The children really enjoyed the performance - here are some pictures and children's comments:
 
 
    "I liked the singing.  I enjoyed joining in with the actions"
Willow (Reception Class)
 
"It was fun!"
Danny (Reception Class)
 
 
"I liked the dancing"
Lucie (Reception Class)
"I liked the funny bits"
Mollie (Reception Class)
 
FILM NIGHT
On Friday 4th March the school hall was transformed into a cinema and the children enjoyed watching the film 'Despicable Me'.  The event was organised by the Friends of Hermitage to raise funds for the school.
  
JANUARY 2011
 
HEALTHY BODIES WEEK 
On Monday 10th January we held an assembly about the importance of keeping our bodies healthy.  Please take a look at this slide show which was shown during the assembly
  
During the week the children's learning was based on being healthy.
 
Year 1 had a fun P.E. session with Mrs Bohannan, they used a handwashing machine to see where germs like to hide on their hands and the school nurse came in and talked to the children about being careful with medicines.
 
Year 2 produced non-chronological leaflets with information about exercise, medicine, food and keeping clean.
 
Year 4 concentrated on bones and muscles based on the Dr Xargle story and each child made a book.  A physio (ex-parent, Mrs Chaddock) showed the children some bones and cut up a chicken leg to show tendons and joints.  The children did investigations about whether an adults skull is bigger than a childs.
 
Year 5 made a video diary of their visit to Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School where they made healthy biscuits.
 
DECEMBER 2010
 
X-Factor Fever!
We all walked to Harry's house to welcome him home along with the other members of One Direction.  Good luck in the final Harry!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Christmas Fair
Despite the weather and other events that were going on in the Village that night we raised a total of £4,750 (with Barclays £4£).  An excellent effort by everybody!  A huge thank you to everyone who donated items and to those that helped run stalls at the Fair. 
Have a look at our photos from the event...

 

 

 
Bethlehem's Buzzin'
The children have really enjoyed taking part in their Christmas Nativity this year and have put on 3 fantastic performances!
The DVD will be out before Christmas - a letter will be sent home when it is ready.
 
 
NOVEMBER 2010
 
 Children In Need
We have raised nearly £200 pounds - a big thank you to all who contributed!
 
The children brought in donations to fill this template of Pudsey Bear.  Thanks to everyone for their contributions.  If you'd like to learn more about how the donations are used please follow this link to Children In Need's website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/
 
 
 
EGYPTIAN DAY
The Key Stage 2 children have really enjoyed their topic this term - the Ancient Egyptians!  To round off the topic we held an Egyptian Day on Monday 29th November - everyone had a fantastic time!  The children came to school dressed up in Egyptian clothes and make-up.  During the morning the children became 'Egyptian slaves' to prepare food, drinks, fans, collars and other items for an Egyptian-style party.  During the afternoon there was a celebration in honour of Pharoah Jarrold 1 which included dancing, games and feasting!  The children all looked fantastic! 

                     

 

THE GOLDEN MILE
We are taking part in a brand new health and fitness initiative called The Golden Mile.  This scheme has been designed to encourage children to get fit and healthy within the safe environment of the school grounds by encouraging each child to walk, jog or run 50 miles throughout the school year.
 
A bronze certificate is awarded for achieving the 10 mile distance, Silver certificate for 25 miles and a Gold certificate for reaching 50 miles, plus extra incentive certificates throughout the year.  Technology allows each child to measure their own progress and produce charts and graphs to record it.    
The focus of the scheme is on self-achievement and not competition, which allows every child to participate equally.  In addition, your child will also recieve Healthy Recipe Cards backed by some of the world's top footballers like Stevan Gerrard and Theirry Henry, and various other resources which promote healthy living.   
The activity will take place on school grounds and will be supervised at all times.  Children will be able to participate in the Golden Mile during school break and lunch times, during PE lessons as well as before and after school. 
 
The school are very keen that every child participates in the Goldren Mile as it fits with our Healthy Living ethos. 
 
The cost to each child to take part is just £2 for the entire school year.  Please send your money to Miss Lee in the School Office.
 
For more information please visit the website at http://www.golden-mile.org/which will give you a greater understanding of the impact this scheme could have on your child's health.
 
SWITCH ON TO SWITCHING OFF FORTNIGHT
22ND NOVEMBER - 3RD DECEMBER 2010
We are involved in a pilot scheme to try to reduce our energy consumption.  As part of this focus, the EcoTeam have arranged an outside speaker to talk to the whole school on Thursday 18th November.  The Eco Team will also be carrying out classroom checks to ensure that lights and projectors are turned off in vacated rooms.  Prizes will be given to classes with the least energy consumption.
 
We are also asking you to get involved.  The Eco Team have registered with British Gas' "Generation Green" scheme where the school, and you, can earn leaves for becoming greener e.g. completing a home manifesto, home energy saver's report, playing The Big Green Generation Quiz etc.  Once you have donated your leaves, they may then be redeemed by the school for equipment.
 
Over the fortnight campaign, the Eco Team will be monitoring any leaf donations by families and will be awarding a prize to the class who complete the most home manifestos.  If you do not wish to add your name (which is optional) to the Generation Green website, please notify the school by writing a letter to your child's class teacher so that the Eco Team can calculate the results for the class prize.
 
Please follow this link to complete your home manifesto:
 
 
Good luck everybody!
 
 
Staff Wear Pink Day 2010 
On Monday 1st November staff took part in Wear It Pink Day to help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Campaign.  Take a look at our pictures below!
Breast Cancer Campaign uses all wear it pink donations to fund innovative, world-class research throughout the UK and Ireland to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
 
If you would like to find out more about Breast Cancer Campaign please click here.

 
 Mr Kirk and Mrs Vernon looking pretty in pink!

  Mrs Dooley and Miss Sandison looking lovely!

 
OCTOBER 2010 
 
Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Appeal
Thank you for your generous response to the shoebox appeal.  42 boxes will be given at the handing over service at the Methodist Church on Saturday morning.  Our choir and windband will be singing and playing there too.
 
SEPTEMBER 2010 
 
Junior Energy Competition
 
Congratulations to Emily and and Erin our winner and runner up in the energy competition which was run by Katie and James in Year 5 our Energy Officers. All the posters have been sent off to be judged - good luck everyone!
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
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