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• Take One Book Week

  Tue 28 Feb 2017 Mr Moore

  Last week was ‘Take One Book’ week here at Hertford St Andrew. All year groups focussed on ‘Zeraffa Giraffa’ by Dianne Hofmeyr. The book tells the story of how a giraffe was transported from Africa to Paris as a gift to the King of France. As this began in the year 1827, the journey was not a simple one and the book depicts how the first ever giraffe in Paris was greeted by the people of the time. With wondrous illustrations (Jane Ray) and beautiful, descriptive language, it was a picture book that could easily be accessed by all year groups.

  Children and teachers were able to use the book to create some wonderful artwork, intricate designs and exceptional writing. Each class have displayed some of their remarkable work around the school and more detail can be found on the class pages. Please feel free to borrow a copy of the book to share with your child by asking your child’s class teacher. Definitely a wonderful read to share with your children.

  

• Safer Internet Day 2017

  Fri 10 Feb 2017

  Hertford St Andrew celebrated another Safer Internet Day by learning lots about this year's theme: 'Be the Change - Unite for a better Internet'. All the children took part in a competition to design something based on e-safety.

   

  Check out the gallery to see this year's winners and be sure to see our Internet Safety section of our website!

   

  

• Sportshall Competition 2017

  Sun 05 Feb 2017 Mr Moore

  On Thursday 2^nd February, a combination of 14 Year 5/6 children took part in the Hertford & Ware sports hall athletics competition at Wodson Park. Hertford St Andrew was one of five schools to take part in the small schools event.

  There were a number of running events and field events for our young people to compete in and each and every person performed exceptionally well. Girls and boys were split into separate groups and it seemed that we managed to come either first or second in each of the running races. There were a number of team successes but special mention must go to our new sprint king, Maison, as well as the girls relay team for the expert change of baton in the final relay.

  Due to such a commanding performance, the boys were gold medal winners (84 points) beating second place by just 4 points where our girls were rather more dominant, winning gold by a massive margin of 20 points over second place (96 points). This means that we have been invited back to race again this coming Thursday (9.2.17) against all other finalists from the partnership to see who will represent the partnership in the county finals.

  A massive thank you to Mrs Garbutt who organised the event and ensured all things ran as smoothly as possible. Both Mrs Garbutt and I are particularly proud of the achievement of the children but especially the exemplary behaviour shown by all. It really was a pleasure to attend the event with such a positive group of young people and each and every one of them deserved to receive the gold medals for their effort.