Primary
Welcome to Primary Phase
For many families their school journey with Grove Park starts at Primary. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, caring and supportive to both our pupils and their families and carers. Primary is a very happy lively phase with lots of wonderful activities happening throughout the day. We have lots of great resources that we can access daily and opportunities to use other facilities within the community. If you would like to visit us we would be happy to welcome you.
We are based at Church Road set in some lovely grounds which we are able to take advantage of and explore. We take children from Reception class to year 6 and currently have seven class groups. We follow the National Curriculum guidelines with work and resources differentiated to every pupil’s individual needs. Maths and English are taught as standalone subjects with other aspects of the curriculum being incorporated into our topic system (further details in the curriculum section)[i] We work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside therapists from ESCITS and incorporate individual programmes into the pupil’s overall learning.
Below is a selection of photos showing some fantastic learning and focus taking place and also some of the wonderful facilities that the pupils use, ranging from ipads, interactive whiteboards, sensory room, library, playground equipment, soft play and our hydro pool (based on our secondary site).
All pupils have weekly access to a swimming session either at the hydro pool or using a pool based at a local Primary school. Children can also have access to community provisions such as trampolining and horse-riding ( KS2) on a rota system. A music specialist spends a day with us at Primary each week enabling the pupils to have access to group and individual music sessions.
We like to take our learning out and about in the local community providing day trips based around our topics. We are also sometimes fortunate to be treated to day trips and activities through very kind donations from other organisations such as the Golden Lions and the local Rotary clubs. Some of these trips include Santa’s Special train at the Bluebell Railway, Drusillas and Blackberry Farm.
Half term challenge for next week!
Can you make your own miniature garden?
Take lots of pictures, we are so excited to see your creations!
Here are some examples:
Primary pupils having fun at home
Today starts week 4 of the “Virtual” Sussex School Games - Monday 19th May
Well done to those who took part and submitted their scores last week for the Football challenges!
We had more people participate and scored some amazing points!
The Primary pupils scored 67 points, Secondary 64.8 points and 81.3 in the Sixth Form/Adults table.
We have also moved from 5th to 3rd in the SEN leader board for this years Parallel Youth Games - Amazing work everyone!
It would be great to have more pupils and adults take part and submit their scores again this week.
This week’s theme is “Gym and Fitness” this will be a fun week so lets get as many pupils, staff and parents to submit their scores. Remember adults to submit their scores in the adult section on behalf of Grove Park School!
Below is the links to the website to submit your scores by 12pm on Friday and videos on how to complete the 4 challenges.
Website to submit your scores! https://www.activesussex.org/virtual/
Challenge 1- Wall Sit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckjaCXlosxE&feature=emb_title
Challenge 2- Stork Stand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQnVpMdxFXg&feature=emb_title
Challenge 3- Dish and Dome - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKpbLibGlYI&feature=emb_title
Challenge 4- Around the World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgAtFBVuMnM&feature=emb_title
Good luck and please feel free to e-mail me your scores and any pictures of you taking part in the challenges!
If you e-mail me when you have submitted your scores i can then send you over a certificate!
My e-mail is dwheatley@grove-park.e-sussex.sch.uk
Dan
Grove Park Alphabet Exercises Challenge
Use the letters in your First name to create your own warm up!
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A- |
7 Star Jumps |
N- |
3 Press ups |
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B- |
6 Squats |
O- |
5 Squats |
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C- |
8 High Knees |
P- |
7 sit ups |
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D- |
6 Side to side jumps |
Q- |
20 press ups |
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E- |
10 Touch the floor and sky |
R- |
5 sit ups |
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F- |
10 pencil jumps |
S- |
Jog on spot 20 seconds |
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G- |
6 Tuck Jumps |
T- |
1 Burpee |
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H- |
Touch your toes 5 times |
U- |
5 Pencil Jumps |
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I- |
15 Second Plank |
V- |
20 star jumps |
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J- |
10 side to side jumps |
W- |
12 Star Jumps |
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K- |
Balance on one foot for 10 seconds |
X- |
30 second plank |
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L- |
10 front lunges |
Y- |
12 sit ups |
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M- |
10 second standing sprint (fast feet) |
Z- |
10 Burpees |
Today starts week 3 of the “Virtual” Sussex School Games - Monday 11 May
Well done to those who took part and submitted their scores last week for the Tennis challenges!
We managed to get 50 points in the Secondary table and 77.7 in the Sixth Form/adults table.
We are also currently in 5th place on the SEN leader board for this years Parallel Youth Games - well done everyone!
It would be great to have more pupils and adults take part and submit their scores again this week.
This week’s theme is “Football” and 2 of the challenges require a partner, either brother/sister or your parents then they can add their score in the adult section on behalf of Grove Park School!
I know we have some keen football players at school so hoping lots of you take part!
Below is the links to the website to submit your scores by 12pm on Friday and videos on how to complete the 4 challenges.
Website to submit your scores! https://www.activesussex.org/virtual/
Challenge 1- Speed Dribble Shuttle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqdwbJJNdHo
Challenge 2- Through the Gate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xlCb2DFeLE
Challenge 3- Pair Passing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FCukKbgYtE
Challenge 4- Hit the Target - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREjrk1bR-k
Good luck and please feel free to e-mail me your scores and any pictures of you taking part in the challenges!
If you e-mail me when you have submitted your scores i can then send you over a certificate!
Dan
Rainbow fish Art with Kim and Bex
Everyone is working so hard at home!
Primary pupils have been busy in the garden!
Tomorrow is the 75th anniversary of VE Day! Here are some resources to help you celebrate... (You could even make a window display!)
Primary pupils have been busy cooking some delicious food at home.
Today starts week 2 of the “Virtual” Sussex School Games
Well done to those who took part and submitted their scores last week.
We managed to get 81 points in the Secondary table and 74.5 in the Sixth Form/adults table.
It would be great to have more pupils and adults take part and submit their scores this week.
This week’s theme is “Tennis” and 3 of the challenges require a partner, either brother/sister or your parents then they can add their score in the adult section on behalf of Grove Park School!
Below is the links to the website to submit your scores by 12pm on Friday and videos on how to complete the 4 challenges.
Website to submit your scores! https://www.activesussex.org/virtual/
Challenge 1- Volley Rally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecM43TJBeA
Challenge 2- Double Catch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trSf3YNTXJA
Challenge 3- Forehand Dropshot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyb46T5VWV8
Challenge 4- Fan Footwork Drill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yxhWnF67Jw
Good luck and please feel free to e-mail me your scores and any pictures of you taking part in the challenges!
If you e-mail me when you have submitted your scores i can then send you over a certificate!
Dan
Due to the current situation a lot of the activities planned for the day had to be cancelled and we had to be creative. Like many other swan families we made an origami swan, Dottie shared the Makaton sign for ‘swan’ with friends, family and the Makaton community on-line and Dottie’s mum was sponsored to dye her hair pink!
If you’d like more information about SWAN UK pleased visit their website undiagnosed.org.uk or email eastsussex@undiagnosed.org.uk
Primary pupils working hard and being creative at home. Well done everyone!
Friday's P.E lesson with Dan 01 May
Outside Fun
At school we have been enjoying the new Trim trail adventure playground!
Tour of Wildwood by Clare
My attempts for week 1 of the hockey challenges, have a go and submit your score to the link below - Dan
Rowans "Home School" Lessons
What Our Parents say about Grove Park
We have been busy making rainbow pictures at school
