New SWGfL Merlin!

SWGfL Merlin has received a big update and now looks very different with lots of new features and extra functionality. Over the coming weeks Mr. Spracklen will be working hard to prepare our VLE (virtual learning environment) for the new academic year. In the meantime, why not log on to SWGfL Merlin in the usual way and check out what’s new? As one suggestion why not have a go on the V-Me editor which now includes new items like a space suit (see picture) or a pirate costume. To access the V-Me editor simply click the ‘Home’ tab followed by the ‘My Account’ button on the left hand side. For pupils in Years 3 and 4 (or 4 and 5 depending on how you now see yourself) click the ‘My Place’ tab to see you e-portfolio instantly. While you are on it why not update your blog with your latest holiday news? More ideas to follow, Mr. Spracklen.

New term start!

We wish all our Blog viewers a happy summer holiday!! A reminder that the children return to school on Wednesday 7th September (Monday and Tuesday are staff training days and the office will be staffed if you need school uniform or advice).

End of Year Awards Celebration

The hall was packed on Wednesday to see the award of special certificates and cups to the children. These were for 100% attendance over the whole school year, participation in the School Council, the award of the PE and Arts cups for the outstanding performer of the year, the five winners of our Gambian art competition, and finally our Citizenship awards. Next year we hope to introduce special termly awards for ICT, maths, writing and exemplary behaviour for learning to reward children's achievement in these areas.

Goodbye to Year 4!!!

Today we say a fond farewell to our 32 Year 4 children. All the staff offer our very best wishes to you all at your new middle schools. We hope you remember the lessons you have learnt at The Prince of Wales School!

Art Display

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the excellent children's work stimulated by our Arts Week with a Gambian theme. The hall display was a wonderful array of colour and creativity. I had the lovely task of choosing five winners in the competition: I could have chosen fifty! If you didn't get to see the display, photos can be seen on the foyer display. Mr Farrington

Open afternoon

Monday 18th July – 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Just a reminder of this opportunity! In the School hall will be a gallery of all the children’s work compiled through their work this week in school ‘Gambia week’. Also you are more than welcome to visit your current child’s class and look at their work and join in with this session. At 3.30pm you will then be able to go along and meet your child’s new teacher and discuss with them any questions that may have arisen. We look forward to seeing you Monday!

What do you think of Merlin?

How do you use it? What are your favourite tools? Are you batty about blogs?  Wild about wikis? Or dotty about discussions? As a pupil you are invited to tell SWGfL Merlin what you think of Merlin and in return for taking part they will put our school forward to win one of three amazing prizes! A year subscription to I am Learning for your school, the Merlin Team in your school for a day and a stunning digital photo frame. To take part in the survey please Click here. (You will need to sign in with your Merlin username and password).

An Olympian visits POW!

On Thursday 30th June we welcomed Sarah Ayton into school to talk to the children about what it is like to be an athlete who has successfully won an Olympic gold medal (or two!). Sarah spoke to the children about how when she was 6 yrs old she tried a few sports out and found that she particularly enjoyed sailing. Watching Sally Gunnell win an Olympic gold medal for hurdles was what drove her on to win her very own olypmic gold medal. She spoke about her boat, the sport itself, keeping fit and healthy and having goals and dreams. All the children and staff found her extremely inspirational .... and we all got to hold an Olympic gold medal - very exciting!