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Well done to those who have stuck it out in the cold and wet! We ran the same course as in the first few weeks of training to see how much of an improvement they have made. Despite the slippery conditions, everyone has made huge improvements and should be proud of their endurance and speed. Well done everyone!
| Place | Racer name | Finish time Race 1 | Place | Finish Time 30/1 | Difference (hours:mins:seconds) |
| 1 | Blake | 00:02:49 | Abs | ||
| 2 | Daniel | 00:02:51 | 2 | 00:02:15 | 00:00:36 |
| 3 | Lili | 00:03:02 | 4 | 00:02:28 | 00:00:34 |
| 4 | Caio | 00:03:05 | 7 | 00:02:41 | 00:00:25 |
| 5 | Jack | 00:03:07 | 3 | 00:02:22 | 00:00:44 |
| 6 | Tyra | 00:03:19 | Abs | ||
| 7 | Lara | 00:03:26 | 6 | 00:02:39 | 00:00:47 |
| 8 | Nia | 00:03:38 | 8 | 00:02:43 | 00:00:55 |
| 9 | Oscar | 00:03:38 | 13 | 00:03:36 | 00:00:03 |
| 10 | Hazel | 00:03:51 | 11 | 00:03:01 | 00:00:49 |
| 11 | Lokyee | 00:03:51 | 12 | 00:03:08 | 00:00:43 |
| 12 | Tomos | 00:03:56 | Abs | ||
| 13 | Cielo | 00:03:56 | Abs | ||
| 14 | Alexia | 00:03:58 | Abs | ||
| 15 | Iolo | 00:03:59 | 5 | 00:02:37 | 00:01:22 |
| 16 | Beau | 00:04:01 | 14 | 00:03:36 | 00:00:25 |
| 17 | Miss Edey | 04:01:00 | NA | ||
| Shinji | Abs | 9 | 00:02:50 | ||
| Somto | Abs | 1 | 00:02:10 | ||
| Average improvement | 00:00:40 | ||||
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Well done to everyone this week. It was a bit harder today, very warm and we did a slightly longer course. I hope the mud arrives soon, or it won’t feel like proper cross country!
Here are their times. It was slightly longer, but I’m so proud of how they are progressing!
There is a Cross Country schools race next Tuesday – I’ll post details on Class Dojo. However, I’m afraid the rules state that only children aged 10 and over can take part. I’ll try and organise something for all our athletes – even if it’s just a more formal race or I’ll see if there are any Wales Athletics events that we could attend as guests.
| Place | Racer name | Finish time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blake | 2:48.8 | – |
| 2 | Daniel | 2:51.2 | +0:02.4 |
| 3 | Lili | 3:02.4 | +0:13.6 |
| 4 | Caio | 3:05.2 | +0:16.4 |
| 5 | Jack | 3:06.5 | +0:17.7 |
| 6 | Tyra | 3:18.7 | +0:29.9 |
| 7 | Lara | 3:26.5 | +0:37.7 |
| 8 | Nia | 3:37.9 | +0:49.1 |
| 9 | Oscar | 3:38.2 | +0:49.4 |
| 10 | Hazel | 3:50.8 | +1:02.0 |
| 11 | Lokyee | 5:47.9 | +2:59.1 |
| 12 | Tomos | 5:51.6 | +3:02.8 |
| 13 | Cielo | 5:55.6 | +3:06.8 |
| 14 | Alexia | 7:01.0 | +4:12.2 |
| 15 | Iolo | 7:38.9 | +4:50.1 |
| 16 | Beau | 7:44.7 | +4:55.9 |
| 17 | Miss Edey | 7:46.4 | +4:57.6 |
| 18 | Gram | 7:47.0 | +4:58.2 |
Well done everyone this week. We did 2 laps for those that wanted to (most did do it !) However, I only timed the first lap, except for 2 who I missed so they only have a time for the whole thing. Well done again!
| Place | Racer name | Finish time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel | 2:11.4 | – |
| 2 | Iolo | 2:30.0 | +0:18.6 |
| 3 | Jack | 2:31.4 | +0:20.0 |
| 4 | Robyn L | 2:38.5 | +0:27.1 |
| 5 | Nia | 2:40.8 | +0:29.4 |
| 6 | Tyra | 2:45.6 | +0:34.2 |
| 7 | Oscar | 2:46.1 | +0:34.7 |
| 8 | Shinji | 3:00.3 | +0:48.9 |
| 9 | Tomos | 3:03.7 | +0:52.3 |
| 10 | Bayan | 3:05.6 | +0:54.2 |
| 11 | Lokyee | 3:16.1 | +1:04.7 |
| 12 | Miss Edey | 3:16.7 | +1:05.3 |
| 13 | Hazel | 3:20.8 | +1:09.4 |
| 14 | Alexia | 3:25.7 | +1:14.3 |
| 15 | Sofia | 3:28.6 | +1:17.2 |
| 16 | Cielo | 3:32.5 | +1:21.1 |
| 17 | Caio | 3:35.3 | +1:23.9 |
| 18 | Beau | 3:36.5 | +1:25.1 |
| 19 | Gram | 3:38.0 | +1:26.6 |
| 20 | Lara | 6:05.3 | +3:53.9 |
| 21 | Lili | 6:06.0 | +3:54.6 |
Well done to all who came this week! We are finding the long grass quite tricky! But no mud yet. As soon as we’ve had a few more sessions the children can post their own race reports. I’ll also try and get a few pictures. The idea is that they can compare their times each week and see their improvement.
Mr D
| Place | Racer name | Finish time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel | 2:15.6 | – |
| 2 | Tyra | 2:20.2 | +0:04.6 |
| 3 | Jack | 2:21.1 | +0:05.5 |
| 4 | Iolo | 2:21.7 | +0:06.1 |
| 5 | Lili | 2:29.1 | +0:13.5 |
| 6 | Nia | 2:36.3 | +0:20.7 |
| 7 | Davey | 2:40.0 | +0:24.4 |
| 8 | Shinji | 2:40.6 | +0:25.0 |
| 9 | Oscar | 2:48.6 | +0:33.0 |
| 10 | Robyn | 2:51.0 | +0:35.4 |
| 11 | Seren | 2:56.1 | +0:40.5 |
| 12 | Caio | 3:31.6 | +1:16.0 |
| 13 | Gram | 3:33.0 | +1:17.4 |
| 14 | Beau | 3:35.4 | +1:19.8 |
| 15 | Bayan | 3:40.3 | +1:24.7 |
| 16 | Miss Edey | 3:42.2 | +1:26.6 |
| 17 | Sofia | 3:46.2 | +1:30.6 |
| 18 | Cielo | 3:47.4 | +1:31.8 |
| 19 | Lokyee | 3:48.2 | +1:32.6 |
Well done , not bad for a first week’s effort. Not all the children remembered their race number. I’ll try and make it clearer next week.
| Place | Racer name | Finish time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel | 2:09.1 | – |
| 2 | Jack | 2:13.6 | +0:04.5 |
| 3 | Lara | 2:17.5 | +0:08.4 |
| 4 | Davey | 2:21.2 | +0:12.1 |
| 5 | Lili | 2:21.7 | +0:12.6 |
| 6 | Unknown racer | 2:34.3 | +0:25.2 |
| 7 | Unknown racer | 2:47.2 | +0:38.1 |
| 8 | Unknown racer | 2:56.0 | +0:46.9 |
| 9 | Beau | 3:21.5 | +1:12.4 |
| 10 | Caio | 3:21.8 | +1:12.7 |
| 11 | Unknown racer | 3:39.2 | +1:30.1 |
| 12 | Unknown racer | 4:12.7 | +2:03.6 |
| 13 | Unknown racer | 4:30.6 | +2:21.5 |
Please click here for information about our forthcoming Workshop on Curriculum Changes-
We are excited to share with you the changes to our curriculum in response to the Successful Futures developments in Wales. In order to prepare for this we are reviewing our curriculum topics and themed weeks to ensure that pupils have a voice in how and what they learn. We are excited to share with you the changes to our curriculum in response to the Successful Futures developments in Wales. In order to prepare for this we are reviewing our curriculum topics and themed weeks to ensure that pupils have a voice in how and what they learn.
The whole approach to developing young people aged 3 to 16 will change. The whole approach to developing young people aged 3 to 16 will change.
The new curriculum will have more emphasis on equipping young people for life. It will build their ability to learn new skills and apply their subject knowledge more positively and creatively. As the world changes, they will be more able to adapt positively. The new curriculum will have more emphasis on equipping young people for life.
They will also get a deep understanding of how to thrive in an increasingly digital world. A new digital competence framework is now introducing digital skills across the curriculum, preparing them for the opportunities and risks that an online world presents.
Meanwhile teachers will have more freedom to teach in ways they feel will have the best outcomes for their learners.
The central focus of assessment arrangements will be to ensure learners understand how they are performing and what they need to do next. There will be a renewed emphasis on assessment for learning as an essential and integral feature of learning and teaching.
The purpose of the new curriculum is to support our children and young people to be:
It will have six ‘Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLE). It will have six ‘Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLE).
It will also include three cross-curricular responsibilities: literacy, numeracy and digital competence.
Assessment is a continuous process and takes place on a daily basis in schools. Progression reference points help learners, teachers, parents and carers to understand if appropriate progress is being made. They will set out expectations for learners in each area of their learning relating broadly to ages 5, 8, 11, 14 and 16.
Good luck to Mrs Nicholas in her cricket endeavours. For those that don’t know, Mrs Nicholas was the first Welsh player to appear in the Kia Super League , and she was a key contributor to Western Storm’s 2017 success.
On the back of that, the children in Year 3/4 had a taster session with Cricket Wales this afternoon, which they really enjoyed!
https://westernstorm.co.uk/news/three-welsh-dragons-to-roar-for-western-storm-in-2018/
Good luck Mrs Nicholas in this years tournament – would you like a leaf on the achievement tree??!
