Farmer Time with Farmer Colin
Farmer Colin has sent us an insight of what is happening at the moment on his farm. Farming is a very busy job, there is always something that has to be done, especially when you have animals. They need feeding and looking after every single day of the year. In the film below you can see them milking the cows, cutting the grass, collecting it and drying it out. They use the poo from the cows to spread on the crops as fertilizer (silage) this makes the soil healthy as it is full of nutrients and helps the crops grow better. Thank you to Farmer Colin for taking the time to make this film.
You can see more in the film below.
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“My child loves this school.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”