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A day at Brook Field MAUREEN PEARSON
Pupils, a teacher and a parent recently put pen to paper 6-xv, A.T.T.
to describe a day in their lives at Brook Field School
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Back to school: Bridgette Burnup, parent For Advice and Help on
Parents are welcomed to spend time pared, rose petals dipped in sugar, HAIRDRESSING
in school. One afternoon I joined my marzipan Tudor roses. The pupils Personal and Business Tax
son's Unit 3. Their topic was theThe had made place mats fromclay with AT HOME Completion of Tax Returns
Tudor Period and that day it was the their initials on them. and Preparation of Accounts
'Banquet'. I was acting the part of a serving 18 years experience for the Inland Revenue
Everyone dressed up in period wench, placing tit-bits on plates for
costume, teachers included. A lot of children to try. As well as tasting 27 Holmleigh
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turned up as Henry. Food was pre- day. A memorable afternoon for me.
Emma Kimber, age 5
Iwas first in the classroom. For my
early morning activity I drew a pic-
ture of me going to a toy shop. Then
I read a book called 'KingBidgood's
in the Bathtub' on my own. After
register I made a sign. My partner
Claire did the picture and I did the
big writing. Then I chose to go to
the writing table because I like writ-
ing letter to mummy, daddy and
Sarah.
At lunchtime I had twiglets, my
favourites. After assembly I had a
chime bar for music and in FE I
liked doing the rolly polies! At
hometime mummy was just in time
to take me home.
Above: Emma Kimber and Phillip Hutchins working with classroom helper Sam
Miller in Debbie Thombs reception/year Iclass
A well planned day: Debbie Thombs, class teacher
8am Arrive at school and immediately get into preparation for the day. JOIN TODAY AND START
8.30 The first children arrive, ten minutes ahead of 'official'starttime. The BUYING YOUR OWN HOME
Unit fills up and parents help children tackle their morning activities.
9.00 After calling the register I once more attempt to capture the chil-
dren's interest and stimulate their imaginations, in order to develop their
minds and enable them to produce good quality work. All in one morning
too!
We have got painting going on in one area, think writing in another and
a parent listening to readers in another. Thefe's sand and water play and
IT on the computer. Simon, age 4, is our computer consultant. What he
doesn't know ... There are children in the Home corner and others doing
construction on the carpet. Ever felt like a fire engine? Bright red, noisy
and going from one emergency to the next.
10.00 Assembly in the Hall is followed by playtime. Acup of coffee at last.
10.50 On we go. Need to work out who is doing what next. As lunch time
approaches we tidy up, help the new children go home (this is a reception/ H ND
year one class) and steer the rest to lunch and play. This involves a lot of
zipping of zips and lacing of laces. Thank heavens for velcro!
12.00 Teachers' meeting, swapping ideas and planning, planning.
12.45 Grab a sandwich and half a cup of tea before heading back to the Unit
for silent reading.
1.30 Music time and dance too. Then playtime inside because it's wet HOMEBOND
outside.
2.45 Storytime and the children settle down to listen to more adventures
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of Thomas the Tank Engine, our topic this term.
3.20 Home time and all children are waved off. Time to catch up on end
of the day jobs: tidying, putting up displays. For an Info Pack
5.00 Governors' Communication Sub-Committee meeting. Attempt to
think creatively about communication within and without the school.
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6.10 Almost done now. Will I get through aerobics without collapsing MILTON ROAD SWINDON SN! 5JA
and go home sufficiently refreshed to begin thinking about another day in
the life of Brook Field Primary School?