Update from Heron Class 

Koo Janzen • Mar 05, 2019

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NFER tests & 'Times-Tables Rockstars'

I am continuing to be immensely proud of the brilliant students in Heron Class. This week, they have been extremely busy with their NFER tests for Grammar and Punctuation, Reading and Maths. They have risen to the challenge admirably and have shown great resilience and maturity in doing so. I am also very pleased with the progress that they have made since our last set of tests in October - truly a testament to the hard work and perseverance that they demonstrate each week.

It has been an enormous pleasure seeing their enthusiasm for 'Times-Tables Rockstars', an initiative that we have begun to trial in some classes to raise attainment in the children's recall of times-tables. This is an online scheme that motivates children to practise their times-tables and division and is already enabling them to become more rapid in these skills. As you can see from the photos, they are loving it so far!

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