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The learning journey continues…

4th July 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying the amazing sunshine we have had on offer recently.

There has been so many wonderful opportunities for the children over the last 3 weeks in school, inside and outside of the classroom.

The teachers have been busy assessing the progress of all pupils in their class and will provide parents and carers with end of academic year reports very soon. The children have managed the assessments well, approaching each task with positive energy and determination to do their best. It has also been great to see the children enjoy our recent Science focus day, children were involved in a range of practical and fun activities to develop their understanding and skills in Science. Thank you to the staff for providing these opportunities for the children.

Thank you to the parents and carers who joined us in school to view the curriculum resources for our Relationships and Sex Education curriculum. These lessons have now commenced across the school this week and some will continue into next week. Please take the opportunity to converse with your child about what they have been learning in school.

Thank you to the parents and carers who have attended individual learning plan review meetings with school staff. The teachers and SEND team have been working hard on improving these plans for the children and it has been great to see and hear about the steps of progress children are making towards achieving these targets.

Over the last few weeks children from across the school have attended a range of different trips. A lot of hard work is put in by the teachers to ensure these opportunities run smoothly so the children get the most out of them. The children who have attended these trips have been excellent ambassadors for our school, well mannered, polite with excellent behaviour. I have listed them below:

  • Year 6 Residential trip to PGL in Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
  • Year 5 trip to the Barbican in London to see the London Symphony Orchestra.
  • Year 3 and 4 Scientists trip to the Science Museum in London.

Last week our school governors spent the day in school visiting classrooms to see learning in action. It was great to see the children working on a range of different curriculum areas. School staff also presented to governors on a range of different areas the school has been working hard on to improve including phonics, meeting the needs of children with SEND, working with children with SEMH needs and revisiting our aims, vision, values and three year strategic plan. The bullet point from our strategic plan I often talk with staff about is the following:

  • All teaching is outstanding, ensuring that any pupil, at any time, in any lesson ,with any adult, is enabled to be the best that they can be. 

What happens for the children in the classrooms is the most important thing in the school and it was a good day to share our journey towards achieving the above.

Over the last 3 weeks our Wigmore athletes have also been involved in a range of sporting opportunities, experiencing significant success in some of these competitions. Well done to all involved and thank you for the adults for supporting them so well in the lead up to and during these events.

  • Year 5 and 6 Sports Festival
  • Key Stage 1 Multi Sports Festival
  • Quadkids County Athletics Finals

Our singers have also taken part in the Singing Spectacular at Stopsley Baptist Church and our Year 5 trumpeters performed their year of learning to parents and carers. Thank you to the children for being fantastic and to the adults who have organised these opportunities for the children.

Today the children have also spent part of the morning in their new classrooms with their new class teacher. I hope the children enjoyed the morning, learning all about what the routines will be like in their new classroom. Thank you to the teachers for preparing the children so well for this important time of change and transition.

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book over the last two weeks.   

Class  Week beginning 16/06/2025
Acorns (Reception) Jessica 
Conkers (Reception) Hawa
Pine (Reception) Megan
Alder (Year 1) Patrick
Ash (Year 1) Elia
Birch (Year 1)  Vihaan 
Poplar (Year 2) Alex
Rowan (Year 2) Trishika
Yew (Year 2) Mila
Aspen (Year 3) Remi
Hazel (Year 3) Moksha
Juniper (Year 3) Elliot
Elm (Year 4) Anas
Maple (Year 4) Thea
Willow (Year 4) Maryam
Beech (Year 5) Hadi
Hawthorn (Year 5) Zachary
Linden (Year 5) Cosmin
Holly (Year 6) Taras
Lime (Year 6) Peighton 
Oak (Year 6) Jannah

 

Class  Week beginning 30/06/2025
Acorns (Reception) Aarvik
Conkers (Reception) David
Pine (Reception) Muhiz
Alder (Year 1) Nathaniel
Ash (Year 1) Zaina
Birch (Year 1)  Riley
Poplar (Year 2) Lillie
Rowan (Year 2) Justin
Yew (Year 2) Maleek
Aspen (Year 3) Kacie
Hazel (Year 3) Zachary
Juniper (Year 3) Ashley
Elm (Year 4) Kacper
Maple (Year 4) Paul
Willow (Year 4) Tokoni
Beech (Year 5) Layla-May
Hawthorn (Year 5) Toby
Linden (Year 5) Sravan
Holly (Year 6) NA
Lime (Year 6) NA
Oak (Year 6) NA 

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

13/06/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 98% WOW
Conkers (Reception) 94.8% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 89% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 88.2% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 93.9% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  93.9% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 96.2% Almost there
Rowan (Year 2) 94.1% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 88.6% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 87.4% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 97.2% Outstanding 
Juniper (Year 3) 96.6% Almost there
Elm (Year 4) 96.2% Almost there
Maple (Year 4) 97.7% Outstanding 
Willow (Year 4) 92.7% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 98% Outstanding 
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.6% Outstanding 
Linden (Year 5) 95.3% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 95% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 99.2% WOW
Oak (Year 6) 96.4% Almost there
Whole School (week)  94.65%
Whole School (Year)  94.51%

 

20/06/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95.3% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 94.8% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 90.7% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 91.8% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 94.6% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  92.1% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 95.7% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 96.3% Almost there
Yew (Year 2) 96.4% WOW
Aspen (Year 3) 87% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 96.9% Almost there
Juniper (Year 3) 98.3% WOW
Elm (Year 4) 98.3% WOW
Maple (Year 4) 97% Outstanding 
Willow (Year 4) 94% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 95.7% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.9% Outstanding 
Linden (Year 5) 94.3% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 93.3% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 93.6% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 94.3% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  94.77%
Whole School (Year)  94.54%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

 

 

 

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Rise and shine like the morning sun

13th June 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone is keeping well in the fantastic weather we have been having recently. Eid Mubarak to all our families and staff who celebrated this special day last Friday and over the weekend. I hope you all had an amazing day!

Just like the morning sun, the young people at Wigmore are shining in school and have been busy enjoying a wide range of activities in and out of the classroom.

Sports Day for all children across the school has taken place this week. Mr Marshall, Mr Whadcoat and the Year 6 helpers always organise and implement this so well. It runs smoothly and effectively, engages children well and everyone enjoys the benefit of physical activity. This week we have also seen a group of pupils represent Wigmore at the Zone Athletics, due to their preparation they were able to perform very well on the day and had an enjoyable time.  PE is always high quality at Wigmore and we can only say thanks for everything they do for all children at Wigmore.

Last week most of our Year 4 children were involved in the annual Camp Out, outdoor and adventurous activities on the school field. The children were amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A huge thanks to the staff who supported the children throughout the evening and overnight. Once again Mr Marshall and Mr Whadcoat have worked closely with Adventures Into to make this annual event an amazing experience for the children.

In the classrooms Year 1 have been very busy preparing for the phonics screening. I know that the staff and parents have been working hard with them in school and at home to ensure they learn the important skills of word reading. Thank you to Mr Clarke and all involved in administering the screening. The children have all been doing their very best and are determined to succeed.

In Maths some of of our Year 3 children have been involved in a Maths Challenge organised by Herts for Learning. The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience and performed very well in their first attempt at taking part in this event. Our Year 4 pupils have also been working hard on their times tables and have taken part in the Multiplication Tables Check. I know that parents and carers have been supporting the children for this as well. Thank you to the Year 4 team and well done to all of our Wigmore mathematicians.

This week our Year 2 children have taken part in a focused day of activities linked to their learning about Kenya. Thanks to the adults for organising this and well done to the children for taking part in this fun day of amazing activities.

Our SEND team have been busy visiting classrooms and monitoring the progress of children who have additional needs in our school. On Thursday the team met with teachers to review individual learning plans and these reviews will be followed up with parents and carers soon. An important part of school improvement and development is on-going monitoring of what is taking place in every classroom and the highlight of my week is always popping into classrooms and looking through the books of children.

This week our Year 3 children were involved in an amazing trip into London Excel to visit the Tutankhamun Immersive Experience. The children and adults had an amazing time on the trip. The children represented the school so well on the day. Thank you to all involved.

As part of our work with Two Mile Ash, an Initial Teacher Training Provider based in Milton Keynes, we had a short visit from Ofsted this week to talk about and observe the work we do helping to shape future teachers. Miss Warrender (Trainee Teacher) and Miss Pirks (Year 1 Alder Class Teacher and Mentor) did an amazing job discussing our involvement in the programme and their teacher training programme. There is a national shortage of high quality teachers, if you are interested in joining the amazing teaching profession please have a look at the Two Mile Ash website.

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book last week.  

Class  Week beginning 02/06/2025
Acorns (Reception) Hannah
Conkers (Reception) Kyan
Pine (Reception) Mason
Alder (Year 1) Katy
Ash (Year 1) Avanika
Birch (Year 1)  Emily
Poplar (Year 2) Yannis
Rowan (Year 2) Timea
Yew (Year 2) Aidan
Aspen (Year 3) Archie
Hazel (Year 3) Darius
Juniper (Year 3) Hunter
Elm (Year 4) Anas
Maple (Year 4) Olivia
Willow (Year 4) Maryam
Beech (Year 5) Faith
Hawthorn (Year 5) Archie
Linden (Year 5) Hayze
Holly (Year 6) Ayaka
Lime (Year 6)
Oak (Year 6) Laila

 

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

30/05/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95.4% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 86.6% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 89.6% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 90.3% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 92.6% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  93.3% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 99.1% WOW
Rowan (Year 2) 97.7% Outstanding
Yew (Year 2) 96.9% Almost there
Aspen (Year 3) 89.5% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 90.1% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 94% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 94% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 96.7% Almost there
Willow (Year 4) 95.8% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 97.9% Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 100% WOW
Linden (Year 5) 95.4% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 98.7% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 94.7% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 94.2% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  94.61%
Whole School (Year)  94.60%
16/05/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 90.3% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 82.4% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 88.0% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 87.4% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 87.8% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  92.9% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 91.7% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 96.3% WOW
Yew (Year 2) 96.1% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 88.2% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 93.4% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 91.4% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 92.1% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 92.7% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 91.0% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 91.0% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 96.6% WOW
Linden (Year 5) 94.3% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 92.0% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 93.6% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 92.5% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  91.50%
Whole School (Year)  94.51%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

 

 

 

 

 

Front Page News,Headteacher's Blog

Heading into the second half of the Summer term

23rd May 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a very busy two weeks in school and I am sure everyone is looking forward to a well earned rest and recharge over half term. Nature is really turning on a show at the moment. Our school allotments are thriving with nutritious goods, the local parks are full of amazing colours. Let’s hope the good weather continues at half term.

Well done to our Year 6 pupils who managed the challenges of end of Key Stage assessments positively and thank you to the staff who prepared and supported them throughout the week.

The children had their class photos last week in school, all the details about purchasing these have been sent to parents and carers. Thank you to our office staff for organising the logistics of school photo day.

Year 1 and Year 3 have had trips to Whipsnade Zoo. The children and staff were treated to amazing weather and the animals were all enjoying the sunshine as well. Thank you to the staff for organising these opportunities.

Our Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the Quad Kids Athletics event at Stockwood Park and their performances were exceptional. Well done to all involved and thank you to our organisers.

Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to join the consultation meeting for the proposed SEMH Provision at Wigmore. Your feedback is important so please respond to the consultation.

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book last week. 

Class  Week beginning 12/05/2025
Acorns (Reception) Hashir
Conkers (Reception) Alfie
Pine (Reception) Aarthav
Alder (Year 1) Max
Ash (Year 1) Nicola
Birch (Year 1)  Nuh
Poplar (Year 2) Isra
Rowan (Year 2) Anupurba
Yew (Year 2) Jack
Aspen (Year 3) Lyla
Hazel (Year 3) Eric
Juniper (Year 3) Violet
Elm (Year 4) Hassan
Maple (Year 4) Alfie
Willow (Year 4) Andrei
Beech (Year 5) Jason
Hawthorn (Year 5) Hayden
Linden (Year 5) Ajay
Holly (Year 6) Away on school trip
Lime (Year 6) Away on school trip
Oak (Year 6) Away on school trip

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95.3% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 90.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 94.3% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 95.2% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 97% Outstanding
Birch (Year 1)  92.8% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 97.9% WOW
Rowan (Year 2) 95.6% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 86.4% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 92.8% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 94.2% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 94.2% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 99.3% Outstanding
Maple (Year 4) 92.7% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 93.0% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 94.3% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 95.9% Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 97.7% Outstanding
Holly (Year 6) 100% WOW
Lime (Year 6) 97.7% Outstanding
Oak (Year 6) 98.9% Outstanding
Whole School (week)  95.04%
Whole School (Year)  94.66%

 

16/05/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 92.7% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 96.6% WOW
Pine (Reception) 92% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 90% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 90% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  96.4% Almost there
Poplar (Year 2) 93.1% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 95.9% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 91.1% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 82.4% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 97.9% Outstanding
Juniper (Year 3) 91.7% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 96.6% Almost there
Maple (Year 4) 93.7% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 91.3% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 90.3% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.6% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 98.7% WOW
Holly (Year 6) 96.2% Almost there
Lime (Year 6) 97.9% Outstanding
Oak (Year 6) 94.3% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  93.67%
Whole School (Year)  94.63%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

Front Page News,Headteacher's Blog

Super start to the Summer term

9th May 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the fantastic weather that has been on offer recently.

It has been a very busy start to the term with a number of year groups taking part in a range of trips to destinations near and far. Thank you to the adults for organising the Year 4 trip to Cadbury World, our PE staff for a wonderful day out on the pitch at Kenilworth Road and our 13 enthusiastic Geographers linking their learning to History at the Natural History Museum. Thank you to the parents and carers who have supported these opportunities for the children.

We have also had a number of visitors in school supporting the children with different aspects of learning. Children in Early Years and Year 1 have been learning about the importance of healthy eating with the Food Showdown show taking place in school. All classes from across the school have been involved in drama workshops linked to developing their understanding of diversity and identity. These performances have been well received by the children and staff. Thank you to those who organised these.

Congratulations to the Year 4 children who recently took part in a Maths challenge against schools across the country. They scored an amazing 146 points out of 199, performing well above the average (125 points), but narrowly missing out on reaching the finals, the cut off score for the finals was 150 points. This is the first time Wigmore have taken part and the children did so well, working together to come up with the answers to some very challenging questions.

Congratulations to our Year 4 athletes as well. They won the Quad Kids Athletics Festival this week. Amazing athletes and mathematicians in Year 4! Thanks to our PE team for preparing the children so well and to all our amazing parents who are always there to support the children at sporting events.

Last week Wigmore had a productive week reviewing the progress of pupils with SEND. Malcolm Reeve, SEND advisor, was in school and commented positively on the progress the school has made in supporting our SEND pupils making progress towards achieving their individual learning plan targets and communicating with parents and carers on a fortnightly basis. Wigmore also hosted SENDCos from across the east for training. Thank you to Mrs Clark, Mrs Eversden, Miss Jackson and all our amazing teachers and teaching assistants for supporting children with SEND so well.

We have also reviewed the closing time of the back gate and this gate will now close at 3:40 pm. This week we also completed a successful run through of our recently reviewed lockdown procedure. The children managed this brilliantly and were excellent.

Thank you to the Year 6 parents who were able to attend the SATS meeting at the beginning of the term and to all the adults who have been preparing the children so well for these assessments next week. Good luck to all our Year 6 children.

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book over the last two weeks.   

Class  Week beginning 28/04/2025
Acorns (Reception) Finley
Conkers (Reception) Eashan
Pine (Reception) Ayman
Alder (Year 1) Reggie
Ash (Year 1) Serena
Birch (Year 1)  David V
Poplar (Year 2) Reis
Rowan (Year 2) Khaleesah
Yew (Year 2) Harry
Aspen (Year 3) Amanah
Hazel (Year 3) Arkeel
Juniper (Year 3) Isaac
Elm (Year 4) Isabelle
Maple (Year 4) Alannah
Willow (Year 4) Sofia
Beech (Year 5) Ibrahim
Hawthorn (Year 5) Amelia
Linden (Year 5) Kyah
Holly (Year 6) Kaylan
Lime (Year 6) Meagan
Oak (Year 6) Max

 

Class  Week beginning 05/05/2025
Acorns (Reception) Markella
Conkers (Reception) Atharv
Pine (Reception) Temitayo
Alder (Year 1) Jay
Ash (Year 1) Zohan
Birch (Year 1)  David L
Poplar (Year 2) Matthew
Rowan (Year 2) Ryan
Yew (Year 2) Mason
Aspen (Year 3) Yousaf
Hazel (Year 3) Aisha
Juniper (Year 3) Mihai
Elm (Year 4) Alyssa
Maple (Year 4) Iliana
Willow (Year 4) Iyan
Beech (Year 5) Harry
Hawthorn (Year 5) Seyit
Linden (Year 5) Victor
Holly (Year 6) Oscar
Lime (Year 6) Daniel 
Oak (Year 6) Keira

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

25/04/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95.7 Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 92.1 Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 97.7 Outstanding
Alder (Year 1) 91.1 Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 95.9 Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  96.7 Almost There
Poplar (Year 2) 93.4 Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 96.7 Almost There
Yew (Year 2) 96.8 WOW
Aspen (Year 3) 93.2 Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 94 Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 97.3 Outstanding
Elm (Year 4) 96.9 Almost There
Maple (Year 4) 95.4 Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 94.0 Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 97.2 Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 96.6 Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 94.7 Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 95.2 Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 95.0 Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 98.1 WOW
Whole School (week)  95.42%
Whole School (Year)  94.60%

 

02/05/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 98.3% Outstanding
Conkers (Reception) 95.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 98.3% Outstanding
Alder (Year 1) 87.5% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 96.8% Almost There
Birch (Year 1)  98.1% Outstanding
Poplar (Year 2) 99.1% WOW
Rowan (Year 2) 97.2% Outstanding
Yew (Year 2) 96.4% Almost There
Aspen (Year 3) 90.5% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 93.8% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 90% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 96.6% Almost There
Maple (Year 4) 97.9% Outstanding
Willow (Year 4) 95.8% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 97.8% Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 99.2% Outstanding
Holly (Year 6) 100% WOW
Lime (Year 6) 99% Outstanding
Oak (Year 6) 98.1% Outstanding
Whole School (week)  96.38%
Whole School (Year)  94.65%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

 

 

 

 

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Springing into the holidays

4th April 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

Eid Mubarak to all our families who celebrated this important religious festival earlier this week. Also best wishes to our families who will be celebrating Easter in approximately two weeks.

It was great to see so many parents in school over the last week receiving important updates on the progress their child/children are making in school. We hope that you found this time with your child’s class teacher helpful.

Over the last two weeks we have been treated to some amazing musical performances by the children in Year 3 and those involved in Rock Steady classes. The children in Foundation Pine Class and Year 6 Holly also shared their learning to a wider audience. Both classes have been working incredibly hard! Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to join us in school for this.

Last week we celebrated the amazing world of Maths at Wigmore. It was great to see some amazing learning opportunities in maths in action across the school. Thank you to those who organised the day and for the teachers for planning some amazing lessons. It was great to see so many children dressed up.

Last week the children in Year 6 were involved in workshops led by young local Doctors on asthma. It is important that the children learn about the challenges people living with asthma have and what they should do if someone with asthma is experiencing difficulties.

This week it has been great to hear about the success of our school swimming team, Year 3 and 4 girls football team and Year 6 football team. Well done to all involved and thanks to our amazing organisers – Mr Marshall and Mr Whadcoat.

In assembly this morning we presented our school values awards for curiosity. The future belongs to the curious, it is great to know that we have so many positive role models in our school for the children to follow. Well done to our award winners.

This morning we also said farewell to Miss Haque who is relocating to another part of the UK. Thanks for all your hard work Miss Haque – we wish you the very best for future success!

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book last  week.   

Class  Week beginning 24/03/025
Acorns (Reception) Filip
Conkers (Reception) Stefania
Pine (Reception) Chimmuanya
Alder (Year 1) Kanishka
Ash (Year 1) Max
Birch (Year 1)  Ayden
Poplar (Year 2) Sofia
Rowan (Year 2) Maya
Yew (Year 2) Avik
Aspen (Year 3) Mahdi
Hazel (Year 3) Sara
Juniper (Year 3) Lilah
Elm (Year 4) Tilly-Rae
Maple (Year 4) Luca-Gheorghe
Willow (Year 4) Aadvik
Beech (Year 5) Kayode
Hawthorn (Year 5) Darcie
Linden (Year 5) James
Holly (Year 6) Franklin
Lime (Year 6) Evie-May
Oak (Year 6) Laith

Values award 

Well done to our curiosity award winners.

Class  Curiosity award winner
Acorns (Reception) Sophia
Conkers (Reception) Agnes
Pine (Reception) Reza-Mahdi
Alder (Year 1) Farees
Ash (Year 1) Zaina
Birch (Year 1)  Theo
Poplar (Year 2) Senuki
Rowan (Year 2) Adam
Yew (Year 2) Avik
Aspen (Year 3) Callum W
Hazel (Year 3) Razvan
Juniper (Year 3) Elijah
Elm (Year 4) Alex
Maple (Year 4) Jake
Willow (Year 4) Ellis
Beech (Year 5) Layla-May
Hawthorn (Year 5) Toni
Linden (Year 5) Ajay
Holly (Year 6) Vir
Lime (Year 6) Sara
Oak (Year 6) Laith

 

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

21/03/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 87% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 99.3% WOW
Alder (Year 1) 92.6% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 95.7% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  92.6% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 94.5% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 95% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 93.6% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 96.5% Almost There
Hazel (Year 3) 94% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 97.3% Outstanding
Elm (Year 4) 97.6% Outstanding
Maple (Year 4) 94.8% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 97.3% Outstanding
Beech (Year 5) 99.7% WOW
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.6% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 97.3% Outstanding
Holly (Year 6) 98.3% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 96.5% Almost There
Oak (Year 6) 97.8% Outstanding
Whole School (week)  95.72% Must Improve
Whole School (Year)  94.71% Must Improve

 

14/03/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 94% WOW
Conkers (Reception) 84.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 90.3% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 91.9% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 91.4% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  86.7% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 81.7% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 85.7% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 86.8% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 91% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 92.7% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 92% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 95.9% WOW
Maple (Year 4) 90.3% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 93% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 92.4% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 93.1% Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 90.7% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 93.4% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 88.5% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 93% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  90.16% Must Improve
Whole School (Year)  94.57% Must Improve

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

We look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Wednesday 23rd April.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Mr Johnston

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Year 6 blog- Almost time for Summer time!

30th March 2025Roma Bloomfield

Welcome back to the Year 6 blog. We have had had an action packed spring term as we have been gearing up to the SATs. The children have worked so hard this term, in all areas, and we are so proud of them. Boosters have been incredibly successful and we are so grateful to all the children, parents and staff who have made this possible. We are confident that the children have gained so much from these additional sessions but we are ALL looking forward to having our mornings and afternoons back! Not long to go now… Only a few more weeks until we can take a breath and let our hair down a little- that is until we start rehearsing for our end of year performance! Keep going Year 6, we know you can do it!

English

Reading- Poetry and non-fiction

This half term, in our reading lessons, we’ve been diving into the intriguing world of poetry and non-fiction. We studied a thought-provoking poem called “The British” by the late Benjamin Zephaniah. It beautifully encapsulates our vibrant British culture, portraying it as a melting pot teeming with individuals from varying backgrounds, races, and religions. What we found particularly striking is how Zephaniah discusses essential themes of equality, justice, and respect, referring to the British people as the key ingredients that make up our nation. His clever use of imagery allowed us to explore the significance of these elements in shaping society, and it’s safe to say it’s left a lasting impression on all of us!

Alongside our poetic excursion, we’ve been sharpening our reading skills. We’ve focused on inference, retrieval, and making predictions, which has been both challenging and rewarding! We’ve also delved into a range of vocabulary, exploring what these key terms mean and how they relate to our life in Britain today.

On another note, we’re currently engrossed in a non-fiction book centered around World War II, tying in perfectly with our history unit on Conflict and Resolution. The discussions we’ve had surrounding fact and opinion—especially distinguishing between fact and opinion presented as facts—have been particularly enlightening. Our efforts to tackle those tricky three-mark questions where we justify our thoughts with evidence from the text are bearing fruit too!

It’s been a busy few weeks, but our exploration of literature and history feels ever so worthwhile.

Writing – Discussions and Advice

As we dive into this half term, our young writers have been busy honing their skills in crafting discussion texts and forming balanced arguments. It’s quite inspiring to watch them embark on this journey! We kicked things off by exploring a variety of grammar skills and writing techniques. The children eagerly embraced concepts like levels of formality and passive voice, which are essential for making their writing more sophisticated. We’ve also been focusing on building cohesion across paragraphs using different devices, including handy sentence signposts.

Moreover, we’ve introduced the nuances of punctuation – semi-colons, colons, and dashes have become our new best friends! Understanding how to use subordinate clauses effectively has added an extra layer of complexity to their writing, which I must say, they’ve tackled impressively.

A particularly engaging part of this process was allowing the children to choose their own discussion questions. It’s fascinating to see them dive into topics that spark their interest. They researched passionately, weighing arguments for and against. The shift to writing formally encouraged them to explore alternative vocabulary, helping them articulate their points with a more polished touch.

Take a look at some of our thought-provoking discussion texts:

Currently, we’re having a lot of fun learning to write advice through “agony aunt/uncle” letters. The children are grasping the art of reading a problem letter, empathising with the writer, identifying core issues, and formulating thoughtful solutions. They absolutely thrived during the product goals lesson, where we identified the key language, grammar, and punctuation essential for effective advice writing.

Here is their final list of product goals and writers’ craft moves:

Recently, they practised their skills by offering advice to a hypothetical “new student” on what to pack for their packed lunch. It’s delightful to see their creativity flow, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow as confident young writers! Take a look at our fantastic pieces:

Science – Evolution

In Year 6 Science this half term, I wanted to share what your children have been exploring regarding the fascinating world of living things and their adaptations. Building on the foundational knowledge gained in previous years, particularly during the Year 3 rocks unit, pupils have delved deeper into how living things have evolved over time, thanks to the clues left behind in fossils.

We started by revisiting the concept of fossils and their significance in revealing the history of life on Earth. Pupils learnt that living organisms produce offspring of the same kind, but that these babies usually vary slightly from their parents, much like the differences seen when Labradors and poodles are crossed. This variation helps species adapt to their environments, a key theme for our lessons.

Throughout the unit, children discovered amazing adaptations—like the growing neck of the giraffe. Understanding these adaptations will lead us into discussions about evolution, highlighting how traits that help survival are passed down through generations. We will also be exploring how environmental changes can threaten species, with a focus on the challenges posed by climate change and habitat loss.

Children will be introduced to remarkable figures in science, such as Mary Anning and Charles Darwin, whose pioneering work has shaped our understanding of evolution. By the end of the unit, we aim for pupils to appreciate that evolution is not a matter of choice; it’s a slow process that occurs as living organisms adapt to their changing environments.

History – Conflict and Resolution

This unit is designed to expand pupil’s chronological knowledge of British History beyond 1066. This unit will give pupils knowledge of the First and Second World Wars as well as how conflict still continues in the world today. In preparation for beginning this unit and to excite pupils about the content, activities from the Discovery box can be sent home. 

The unit begins with an exploration of how the First World War began, looking at the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as the catalyst. Pupils will also understand the role of the British Empire and how it wasn’t solely Britain who fought in the war. Pupils will then learn about the people who fought in the war, understanding that Britain needed the support of the colonies and laws like conscription to build its army. This leads into the next lesson where pupils learn about trench warfare in depth. There are also option to discover the experiences of soldiers using a diary entry, and exploring the Battle of the Somme. As the unit progresses, pupils will learn about women’s roles in the first world war, how they took on the jobs that men could no longer do while they were at war, their work in the munitions factories, and how their significant contributions led to them receiving the right to vote. Pupils will learn about how the First World War ended, the signing of the armistice, and the after-effects of the war on the people of Britain. 

The unit then moves into exploring who Hitler was and how his actions led to the outbreak of the Second World War. Pupils will learn about the chronology of the war and how it was fought as well the impact on Britain. Pupils will also have the opportunity to look at the impact of the wars on their local area. As the unit progresses, pupils learn about how Britain rebuilt after the war, how the welfare state was created, and how people came from the colonies to fill the labour shortage. The unit concludes with a lesson on how countries maintain peace. Pupils will learn about how and why the United Nations was formed. 

At the end of the unit, pupils will draw all their knowledge and understanding together to answer the enquiry question: How and why did Britain fight in two world wars, and how did they change British society? Pupils should be encouraged to use the knowledge they have gained to outline the impact of the First World War and then the Second World War on Britain. They will finally conclude their thoughts about what they have learned about conflict and resolution.

Remember that war is not abstract, historical, or faraway for all children: Throughout this unit, be mindful of any pupils whose lives may have been affected by war.

Maths –  Area, perimeter and volume

 

Our recent mathematics unit centred on the exploration of areas and perimeters of shapes. This small but significant step allowed children to recap their learning from previous years by investigating the concept of area. They engaged in counting squares to find the areas of various shapes, while also discovering that different shapes could share the same area. It was fascinating to see them grasp the idea that shapes can appear different but still hold equal space—rectilinear shapes were particularly popular in these discussions.

In our lessons, children explored various methods for determining the perimeters and areas of rectangles and rectilinear shapes. One of the key aspects we focused on was comparing the efficiency of different approaches. For instance, when finding the area of a rectilinear shape, children were encouraged to consider the most efficient way to split the shape rather than opting for the same method every time. They were tasked with being vigilant while calculating unknown side lengths, necessary for determining whether to add or subtract. This analytical approach fostered deeper understanding and helped them explore scenarios where subtracting a missing part from the area of a whole rectangle might prove more efficient than counting individual squares.

We began our exploration of triangles by allowing students to count full and half squares, aiding them in calculating their areas. As they progressed, they learned to estimate the areas of triangles comprising sections of squares greater or less than half. This exercise encouraged creativity, as children ventured to create their own triangles with specific areas, reinforcing their understanding through hands-on practice.

Transitioning from counting squares to formula application marked an exciting phase in their learning. We examined the relationship between right-angled triangles and rectangles, particularly noting how a right-angled triangle with the same base and perpendicular height as a rectangle possesses an area that is half of that rectangle’s area. Consequently, children adapted the rectangle area formula to a new one for right-angled triangles: area = 1/2 × base × perpendicular height.

We explored three-dimensional shapes, specifically looking at how to calculate volume. Children learned that they could find the volume of shapes like cuboids and other prisms by multiplying the volume of a single layer by the number of equal layers. They examined the relationship between total volume, as it relates to a cuboid’s length, width, and height.

Overall, it has been a rewarding process observing children expand their mathematical horizons and develop a solid foundation in geometry.

Computing – Networks

In our computing lessons, we have been focusing on understanding computer networks and how they work. We’ve been learning about the different types of networks, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), and how they connect computers and other devices to share information. We’ve also discussed the importance of routers, switches, and servers in making sure data travels smoothly across the network. To show our understanding, the children used the program 2Chart on Purple Mash to create diagrams and charts that represent how different devices are connected within a network.

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Sunny Spring!

21st March 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the fantastic weather that has been on offer in recent days. It has been a great two weeks in school with some amazing positive highlights which I have outlined below. Have a look at our social media feed to get a flavour.

Community Iftar

Last night Wigmore hosted our first Community Iftar – a night designed to bring all members of our school community together to celebrate and help develop tolerance and understanding of the Islamic faith. The event was very well attended with all tickets going very quickly. I felt incredibly proud of all who attended, there was a real sense of unity and community in the school and the organisation and planning for the event was meticulous. Members of our Race and Conscious Equality staff working group and other staff worked incredibly hard to make the event a memorable one. Thank you to all who attended and to all involved in its organisation.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Over the last two weeks members of our SEND and senior team have been busy dropping in to lessons to look closely at curriculum adaptations for children with a range of needs. It has been a busy fortnight and it has been pleasing to see so many members of staff going the “extra mile” to cater for all pupils in our school. Inclusion and nurturing excellence of all pupils is at the heart of everything we do and I have been pleased with what I have observing.

This week we also took part in an inclusive sports festival for pupils with SEND. It was great to speak to the children on their return to school, proudly wearing their medals for the efforts they have been putting in. Mr Marshall and Mr Whadcoat always work incredibly hard, this year we have had other schools visit Wigmore to see our sensory circuits programme in action. It is clear that these regular sessions are having a positive impact on pupil’s enjoyment and participation in physical activity.

Thank you to everyone involved and well done to the children.

Sports

This week a group of pupils represented the school brilliantly in the Cross County Relays at Stockwood Park. There were bronze, silver and gold medals earned and the 1500 metre course and tough competition were no match to the effort and determination shown by our Year 4, 5 and 6 team. Well done to all involved!

This week some of our Year 3 pupils are involved in their Level 1 Bikeability course, the amazing sporting opportunities never stop at Wigmore.

Class assemblies 

Thank you to the parents and carers from Year 4 Willow and Foundation Conkers for joining us in school over the last two weeks for sharing assemblies. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity listening to the children sharing their learning with you. Well done to all involved.

History in Year 3 

Yesterday the children in Year 3 were involved in a focused curriculum day on Ancient Egypt. The children and staff had a thoroughly enjoyable day, reinforcing and learning new things about this amazing period in history. Thank you to the parents for supporting this event and to the staff who organised this.

The Gold Book – Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book this week.   

Class  Week beginning 10/03/025
Acorns (Reception) Iosif
Conkers (Reception) Cooper
Pine (Reception) Achim
Alder (Year 1) Farees
Ash (Year 1) Avanika
Birch (Year 1)  Alayna
Poplar (Year 2) Artiom
Rowan (Year 2) Maddison
Yew (Year 2) Riasat
Aspen (Year 3) Roohedad
Hazel (Year 3) Vladimir
Juniper (Year 3) Hannah
Elm (Year 4) Theo
Maple (Year 4) Ella
Willow (Year 4) Manha
Beech (Year 5) Kyle
Hawthorn (Year 5) Ryan
Linden (Year 5) David
Holly (Year 6) Levi
Lime (Year 6) Evie
Oak (Year 6) Aulona

 

Class  Week beginning 17/03/025
Acorns (Reception) Freya
Conkers (Reception) Elizabeth
Pine (Reception) Daisy
Alder (Year 1) Darius
Ash (Year 1) David
Birch (Year 1)  Haziq
Poplar (Year 2) Indiana
Rowan (Year 2) Aysha
Yew (Year 2) Paul
Aspen (Year 3) Olivia-Lexi
Hazel (Year 3) Darius
Juniper (Year 3) Mihai
Elm (Year 4) Macy
Maple (Year 4) Ethan
Willow (Year 4) Manu
Beech (Year 5) Bogdan
Hawthorn (Year 5) Aron
Linden (Year 5) Wolfgang
Holly (Year 6) Maria
Lime (Year 6) Josiah
Oak (Year 6) Setayesh

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

07/03/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95.3% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 90.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 92.7% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 88.4% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 95.7% Must Improve
Birch (Year 1)  89.6% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 96.9% Almost There
Rowan (Year 2) 96.8% Almost There
Yew (Year 2) 97.9% WOW
Aspen (Year 3) 89.6% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 89.3% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 96.7% Almost There
Elm (Year 4) 97.2% Outstanding
Maple (Year 4) 96.5% Almost There
Willow (Year 4) 99% Outstanding
Beech (Year 5) 93.8% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 94.5% Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 96.3% Almost There
Holly (Year 6) 95.9% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 95% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 99.3% WOW
Whole School (week)  94.62%
Whole School (Year)  94.67%

 

14/03/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 97.7% WOW
Conkers (Reception) 85.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 97.7% WOW
Alder (Year 1) 88.7% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 97.1% Outstanding
Birch (Year 1)  88.6% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 94.8% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 93.2% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 96.4% Almost There
Aspen (Year 3) 91.2% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 95.7% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 96% Almost There
Elm (Year 4) 96.2% Almost There
Maple (Year 4) 92.6% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 99.3% WOW
Beech (Year 5) 98.6% Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 98.6% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 96.7% Almost There
Holly (Year 6) 97.2% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 91.5% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 95.6% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  94.77%
Whole School (Year)  94.67%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

 

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Boundless curiosity and open minds at Wigmore

7th March 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope everyone is keeping well and have enjoyed the sunny start to the beginning of the second half of the Spring term.

Ramadan and Lent

To all our families who are observing the religious events of Ramadan and Lent I wish you all the very best for a positive month of reflection and growth.

Race and Conscious Equality

Last Friday we celebrated Mother Languages Day in school. The children had an excellent day in school learning about languages from all over the world from our expert teachers, parents and students from Putteridge High. The day culminated in two brilliant assemblies where children shared their learning with one another. Learning about languages is a great way of promoting our school values and develops a sense of belonging across the school. The children in Key Stage 2 were also treated to a performance about belonging yesterday. Thank you to Tangled Feet for providing this and to our staff working party for Race and Conscious Equality for all their efforts.

Did you know that Romanian is the second most spoken language at Wigmore? Following the amazing lessons taught by parents, teachers and children I have learnt the following interesting 5 facts about Romania:

  1. Romania houses 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  2. Romania is one of the countries with the fastest internet speed

  3. Romania has Europe’s largest rock sculpture

  4. Romania has the first city, Timisoara, to use electric street lamps in Europe

  5. Romania is the largest country on the Balkan Peninsula in Eastern Europe.

Mastering Maths

We also had a huge number of parents and carers in school learning about our mastering number sessions that we are running in Key Stage 1. Thank you to all who organised this and to all the parents who were able to attend.

SEND Team update 

For our parents and carers who have children with special educational needs we have had two information sessions.

Elisabeth from EPIC (Empowering Parents Influencing Change) joined us for our Parents Information Session for SEND on 30th January, she shared about the work of EPIC and how they are able to support parents and children/young people with SEND needs in Luton. EPIC is the official Parent Carer Forum (PCF) for the Luton Borough and they are a non-profit, independent registered community interest company made up of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. Their mission is to bridge the gap between local services and families by ensuring that parents’ voices are heard, valued, and acted upon to improve services that meet the needs of our community. They represent all members across all disabilities, working collectively to influence positive change for families living in or accessing services within the Luton Borough. Further information can be found on their website: https://epiclutonpcf.org/

Today Natalie Hodges from Luton Borough Council joined us for our SEN Parent Coffee Morning. Natalie spoke to us about her role as SEN Parent Engagement Officer. She explained that her role is to work across Luton to develop and embed processes, that enable the participation of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, their parents and carers in decision-making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation. She also aims to drive the participation of children and young people with SEND in decision making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation across education, health and social care in Luton. As well as this, she hopes to empower SEND children and young people (CYP) to make a difference, helping them to develop their skills and abilities and make positive contributions to the outcomes of other children and young people. During the session Natalie offered parents the opportunity to share their experiences of SEN and asked them to express their ideas on how services in Luton for SEN can be improved.

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Or you can join their SEND Newsletter mailing list to hear about engagement opportunities

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Any parents and carers of pupils with SEND needs are always welcome to join us for these friendly and inclusive sessions which take place once a term – details of every session are sent by the school admin team.

County Runners Up 
On the sporting front, last week our Year 5 and 6 athletes secured second place in the County finals for indoor athletics. This is an amazing achievement. Well done to all involved and thanks to the organisers.
World Book Day 
Author visit, dressing up, classroom based activities – thank you to all involved for an amazing day of celebrating reading for pleasure at Wigmore. Reading for at least ten minutes every day is so important and it books can be a great source of fun! Thank you to Mrs Clarke and the teachers for delivering a great day.
Assemblies and trips
Well done to Yew Class for a great assembly and it has also been great to hear about Acorns Class trip to Pizza Express.
Thank you and good luck 

Last week, Mrs Jones, our library assistant and former school governor had her last day in school with us. She has worked and volunteered at Wigmore since 2010. Her final message to the children was shared in celebration assembly today, encouraging all children to keep reading. All the best for an amazing retirement.

The Gold Book – Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book this week.   

Class  Week beginning 03/03/025
Acorns (Reception) Michelle
Conkers (Reception) Finley O
Pine (Reception) Ayaana
Alder (Year 1) Idris
Ash (Year 1) Joshua
Birch (Year 1)  Noah
Poplar (Year 2) Adelina
Rowan (Year 2) Darian
Yew (Year 2) Whole Class 
Aspen (Year 3) Alfred
Hazel (Year 3) Rafsan
Juniper (Year 3) Lidia
Elm (Year 4) Alex C
Maple (Year 4) Luana-Mae
Willow (Year 4) Hima
Beech (Year 5) Landon
Hawthorn (Year 5) Isla
Linden (Year 5) Ali
Holly (Year 6) Sam
Lime (Year 6) Oscar
Oak (Year 6) Luciano

 

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day!

21/02/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 96.7% Almost There
Conkers (Reception) 94.6% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 96.7% Almost There
Alder (Year 1) 97.7% Outstanding
Ash (Year 1) 98.2% Outstanding
Birch (Year 1)  84.8% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 96.1% Almost There
Rowan (Year 2) 99.1% WOW
Yew (Year 2) 95.1% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 93.8% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 88.8% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 99.2% WOW
Elm (Year 4) 95.3% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 95.6% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 95% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 98.3% Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 98.3% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 95.4% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 98.3% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 96.6% Almost There
Oak (Year 6) 93.5% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  95.57%
Whole School (Year)  94.59%

 

28/02/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 95% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 93.7% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 94.7% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 96.7% Almost There
Ash (Year 1) 97.5% Outstanding
Birch (Year 1)  90.4% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 97.9% WOW
Rowan (Year 2) 97.5% Outstanding
Yew (Year 2) 96.4% Almost There
Aspen (Year 3) 95.8% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 93.7% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 98.7% Outstanding
Elm (Year 4) 96.2% Almost There
Maple (Year 4) 98.1% Outstanding
Willow (Year 4) 97% Outstanding
Beech (Year 5) 96.2% Almost There
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.2% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 95.7% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 97.9% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 98.8% WOW
Oak (Year 6) 97% Outstanding
Whole School (week)  96.27%
Whole School (Year)  94.67%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

Front Page News,Headteacher's Blog

Writing – thinking through our fingers!

14th February 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

The first half of the Spring term has flown by and I hope all our children and their families are looking forward to a rest and recharge over the half term.

It has been great to see and talk to so many children over the last few weeks about their progress in writing. This year, under the guidance of our writing lead Mrs Parkar, every class has introduced an author’s chair to give the children a sense of purpose and audience for when they write. I know the children have responded positively to this and have enjoyed sharing their writing with their peers, it is hoped that this will continue to motivate the children to write more quality texts. Writing is like thinking through our fingers!

Well done to both Juniper and Ash class for fantastic sharing assemblies over the last 2 weeks. Thank you to the teachers for preparing the children so well and for all the parents and carers who were able to attend.

Over the last few weeks there have been a number of classes taking in part in a range of trips to support their learning in different areas of the curriculum. Year 6 have been on a local walk and a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, Year 4 have also been to Whipsnade. It is always to hear the positive reports about the behaviour and positive attitude of Wigmore children on trips. Thank you to the staff for organising these opportunities for the children.

Our 60 strong school choir took part in the Young Voices evening at Wembley Arena earlier this week. It has been amazing to hear of the excellent behaviour and high quality performance put on by all Luton schools but especially our huge choir. Thank you and well done to everyone involved.

We are looking for parent volunteers to support Mother Languages Day on Friday 28th February. Miss Islam and Mrs Ely have been working incredibly hard to organise an amazing day of language learning for the children and we are looking forward to having students from Putteridge High lead language sessions for the children. If you are able to come in to share the amazing languages you speak at home please speak to a member of staff. Wigmore is an amazing, diverse school community and this day will be an excellent way to celebrate this.

This week all classes have been braving the cold weather to take part in activities linked to the Big Schools Birdwatch. Thanks to Mrs Zhouri for organising the activities the children have been completing throughout the week.

On Thursday our Year 4 and 5 footballers took part in a local football tournament and represented the school very well. Thank you to Mr Marshall and Mr Whadcoat for organising these wonderful sporting opportunities for the children.

The Gold Book – Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book last week.   

Class  Week beginning 06/02/025
Acorns (Reception) Callum
Conkers (Reception) Aurora
Pine (Reception) Regan
Alder (Year 1) Alfie
Ash (Year 1) Avinoor
Birch (Year 1)  Zafia
Poplar (Year 2) Grace 
Rowan (Year 2) Olivia K
Yew (Year 2) Muhaz
Aspen (Year 3) Aaliyah
Hazel (Year 3) Haajara
Juniper (Year 3) Marie-Ann
Elm (Year 4) Louie
Maple (Year 4) Promyse
Willow (Year 4) Ivy
Beech (Year 5) Kanayo
Hawthorn (Year 5) Orestas
Linden (Year 5) Robert
Holly (Year 6) Maab
Lime (Year 6) Jayai
Oak (Year 6) Kimberley

Empathy Awards for this half term 

Class  Week beginning 10/02/2025
Acorns (Reception) Nickayla
Conkers (Reception) Amara
Pine (Reception) Alisha
Alder (Year 1) Milo
Ash (Year 1) Emily W
Birch (Year 1)  Philip
Poplar (Year 2) Alexander
Rowan (Year 2) Hollie
Yew (Year 2) Julia
Aspen (Year 3) Isabella
Hazel (Year 3) Srija
Juniper (Year 3) Ariyan
Elm (Year 4) Maddison
Maple (Year 4) Siena
Willow (Year 4) Evie
Beech (Year 5) Gabriel
Hawthorn (Year 5) Kaiden
Linden (Year 5) Daisy
Holly (Year 6) Andi
Lime (Year 6) Sonam
Oak (Year 6) Alex

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

31/01/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 87% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 94% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 83.3% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 87.1% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 97.9% WOW
Birch (Year 1)  93.6% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 96.6% Almost there
Rowan (Year 2) 93.2% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 93.1% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 94.1% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 95.7% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 93.3% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 99.7% WOW
Maple (Year 4) 94.7% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 96% Almost there
Beech (Year 5) 97.2% Outstanding
Hawthorn (Year 5) 97.9% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 89.3% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 97.9% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 95% Must Improve
Oak (Year 6) 93.2% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  93.92%
Whole School (Year)  94.69%

 

07/02/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 85.7% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 90% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 90.7% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 88.6% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 96.4% WOW
Birch (Year 1)  87.1% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 92.4% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 88.2% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 84.3% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 90.8% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 92.3% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 94.3% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 97.3% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 95.2% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 94.7% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 94.1% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 98.3% Outstanding
Linden (Year 5) 94.7% Must Improve
Holly (Year 6) 97.2% Outstanding
Lime (Year 6) 98.5% WOW
Oak (Year 6) 96.3% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  92.73%
Whole School (Year)  94.60%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

Front Page News,Headteacher's Blog

Flying into February!

31st January 2025Damien Johnston

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are flying towards February in the hope that we have some more settled and warmer weather.

It has been a busy time in school. Last week senior leaders and governors visited classrooms on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon to see the wider curriculum in action. It was great to see excellent behaviour for learning in all classrooms with children accessing a wide range of interesting and engaging activites.

Tangled Feet have been delivering their exceptional Mindfulness Programme to some of our children in Key Stage 1. I visited the music room last Tuesday and am looking forward to visiting the session again just before half term. They are incredibly adaptive to the needs of our children since starting with us. They have worked hard to ensure the children feel supported, understood, and empowered to manage their emotions well.

Over the last fortnight we have had children participate and enjoy their involvement in the Year 5/6 multi sports festival, County Football Finals and a PE Reward trip to an indoor rock climbing centre. Thanks to Mr Marshall, Mr Whadcoat and all the children involved in representing our school so well at these events.

Well done to Year 5 Hawthorn class for sharing their learning with their peers and parents in their recent sharing assembly.

Last week we had individual school photos, the proofs will be going home today with your children, please ensure you place your orders by Friday 7th February. Thank you to the office staff for organising this.

This week children in Foundation commenced their class trips to Pizza Express. The children and staff had a great time. Thank you to the staff for organising this opportunity for the children.

On Thursday we had visitors in school from EPIC to share information with parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. EPIC provide a wide range of services to parents and carers of young people with SEND – a listening ear, signposting to services, parental courses. The session was very positive and well received by all in attendance. Thank you to our SEND team for organising this opportunity for parents and carers and thank you to those who were able to attend.

This year we have continued to make progress towards achieving a Race and Conscious Equality charter mark. We have a working party of staff who have been very busy organising different cultural events that are going to be taking place in school. Communication will be sent out to families regarding the events we have planned. It would be great to see parents and carers get involved in what is being offered to help promote race equality. We all have a responsibility to ensure racism and inequality does not exist in society.

The Gold Book

Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book over the last two weeks. 

Class  Week beginning 20/1/2025
Acorns (Reception) Karina
Conkers (Reception) Joseph
Pine (Reception) Reggie
Alder (Year 1) Jaeya
Ash (Year 1) Jaxon
Birch (Year 1)  Philip
Poplar (Year 2) Izabella L
Rowan (Year 2) Victoria
Yew (Year 2) Tiwatope
Aspen (Year 3) Tyrell
Hazel (Year 3) Cleo
Juniper (Year 3) Olivia
Elm (Year 4) Leandra
Maple (Year 4) LJ
Willow (Year 4) Shae
Beech (Year 5) Cordane
Hawthorn (Year 5) Lily
Linden (Year 5) Isabella
Holly (Year 6) Raissa
Lime (Year 6) Katie
Oak (Year 6) Darsh

 

Class  Week beginning 27/01/2025
Acorns (Reception) Charlotte
Conkers (Reception) Maria
Pine (Reception) Fraser
Alder (Year 1) Irfan
Ash (Year 1) Oliver C
Birch (Year 1)  Theo
Poplar (Year 2) Harry G
Rowan (Year 2) Olivia W
Yew (Year 2) Julia
Aspen (Year 3) Lily
Hazel (Year 3) Sana
Juniper (Year 3) Anika
Elm (Year 4) Aleana
Maple (Year 4) Connie
Willow (Year 4) Lauren
Beech (Year 5) Essa
Hawthorn (Year 5) Alesia
Linden (Year 5) Euan
Holly (Year 6) Safia
Lime (Year 6) Phoebe
Oak (Year 6) Mousa

 

ATTEND TO ACHIEVE! 

At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially.  We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality. 

Every minute of every lesson counts!

Be in to win!

Be on time and in school every day! 

17/1/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 96.7% WOW
Conkers (Reception) 89.0% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 96.3% Almost there
Alder (Year 1) 95% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 96.4% Almost there
Birch (Year 1)  94.3% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 95.5% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 94.6% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 92.1% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 88.2% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 96.7% Almost there
Juniper (Year 3) 97.6% Outstanding
Elm (Year 4) 95% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 96% Almost there
Willow (Year 4) 94.8% Must Improve
Beech (Year 5) 93% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 94.3% Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 98.7% WOW
Holly (Year 6) 95.2% Must Improve
Lime (Year 6) 96.5% Almost there
Oak (Year 6) 93.2% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  94.73%
Whole School (Year)  94.72%

 

24/01/2025 Percentage Comment
Acorns (Reception) 94.7% Must Improve
Conkers (Reception) 89.3% Must Improve
Pine (Reception) 95.7% Must Improve
Alder (Year 1) 92.9% Must Improve
Ash (Year 1) 97.9% WOW
Birch (Year 1)  95.4% Must Improve
Poplar (Year 2) 95.9% Must Improve
Rowan (Year 2) 94.3% Must Improve
Yew (Year 2) 91.7% Must Improve
Aspen (Year 3) 91.3% Must Improve
Hazel (Year 3) 94.7% Must Improve
Juniper (Year 3) 95.3% Must Improve
Elm (Year 4) 95.3% Must Improve
Maple (Year 4) 93.3% Must Improve
Willow (Year 4) 97.3% Outstanding
Beech (Year 5) 91% Must Improve
Hawthorn (Year 5) 95.0% Must Improve
Linden (Year 5) 96.7% Almost there
Holly (Year 6) 98.6% WOW
Lime (Year 6) 97.3% Outstanding
Oak (Year 6) 90.4% Must Improve
Whole School (week)  94.46%
Whole School (Year)  94.72%

Lateness = lost learning!

5 minutes late every day  3 days of learning lost
10 minutes late every day  6 and half days of learning lost 
15 minutes late every day  2 weeks of learning lost 
20 minutes late every day 19 days of learning lost 

Days off school = lost learning! 

97% to 100% attendance  Excellent attendance! This is our goal! 
95% attendance  10 days of learning lost per year 
90% attendance  19 days of learning lost per year 
85% attendance  29 days of learning lost per year
80% attendance  38 days of learning lost per year
75% attendance  47 days of learning lost per year 

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Johnston

Front Page News,Headteacher's Blog

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