''Dont cry because it's over...smile because it happened''

10/7/2020

Hello everyone,

Well, this week is the last week of the whole school year and what a weird year it has been.
COVID 19 has been something that has challenged us all in one way or another at different points. Like I have said before you have all been HEROES with coping witch such big changes, whilst also producing high quality work. I have attached a 'A to Z of Wellbeing' for you to think about what you will need as the lockdown begins to relax to make sure you are mentally looking after yourself. I have also attached a 30 challenge activity pack further down this blog to keep you busy and positive during the summer holidays!
Parents if you are interested in this for your child either print off from the link below or contact the school for a pack.

Ruth and I were reflecting on the lock-down on Friday during the keyworkers children circle time and we both said how grateful we our for the little things and how we will never take simple things for granted. What are you more grateful for now? We can talk about this more in September!

The reason I have used the photo above is because normally at the end of the year, it is the children who will make cards or tell their teachers 'thank you' for their hardwork. However, I wanted to use this opportunity to say THANK YOU to YOU because each one of you have touched all of the teachers lives throughout this year. We really appreciate you all showing rights respecting behaviour, and being so kind to eachother.

We appreciate how you use your growth mindset to complete the work and make teaching such a joy for all of us. We appreciate how you smile and ask us how we are feeling, make us wonderful cards, trust us with your worries and fears and make us feel so proud.

So THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANKYOU!!

I will wrap this up now, but please all remember to have a safe, restful summer holiday.
We cannot wait to hopefully see you all in September!

Keep being the stars that you all are!

Big Smiles

Emily
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'How luck are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard...'

Dear Year 6,

Your legacy will always live on at VPS.
You gave the school such an energy and your laughter was so infectious. There have been many times you have made me laugh but spending time with Group 2 the last few weeks has been an absolute blast!

All the staff have really enjoyed getting to know you throughout your time at Virginia and each one of you bring something so special to this world.

Please remember all of the conversations we've had in 'The Space' or in class about being assertive and standing up for what is right and supporting others to do the same.

Follow your dreams & reach for the stars Year 6,

We'll really miss you - you are always welcome to come back and visit us!

Best of luck for secondary- show them what a VPS child is made of!

All of my love.

Emily.

ELSA Support Summer Holiday Challenge Diary 2020

This summer holiday challenge diary is for you to print off!

There are 30 challenges with a diary sheet for each. This diary will hopefully help you to stay positive over the holidays in a mindful and fun way.

Parents please click on the link below to download and print off this wonderful pack.

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/elsa-support-summer-holiday-challenge-diary-2020/

What you can do if you feel worried...

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A worry jar can be incredibly helpful for you to dump/write down your worries. You might find that just writing them down gives them that outlet to forget your worry or it is a way of dealing with it.

If you wish to show your parents they may help with that particular worry. If not try to think of a they plan/strategy for dealing with that worry.

A to Z of Wellbeing after lockdown

Why not have a go at this wonderful A to Z worksheet and try to think about all the things you will need to ensure your wellbeing is looked after throughout the holidays and when we return to school