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Values & Ethos

 

Manland Primary School is a supportive, caring community in which we encourage each other to achieve our potential in everything that we do. We have our own school values which we encourage the whole school community to demonstrate.  These values help us to become considerate of others in our school, as well as, helping us to become thoughtful citizens in the wider world.  Our whole school values run alongside our work on British Values. We have a Manland Values cup which is awarded each week to a pupil who has demonstrated one, or more, of our values.

Empowering children to lead fulfilling lives

Inspiration

 

Aspiration

This term we are focusing on our value of Aspiration and we started this off this week with the first of our parent/carer talks on aspirational jobs!

A big thank you to Joshua (Year 4) and Bethany’s (Year 2) Mum, Dr Liu, for coming in to talk to the children all about her job as an anaesthetist.

The children really enjoyed hearing all about Dr Liu’s work at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, helping people who are poorly and in pain.

Thank you Dr Liu for everything you do to help people and for providing our pupils with such high aspirations.

Our series of talks by parents/carers on the topic of aspirational jobs has been going incredibly well – our children have had the opportunity to hear about a wide and varied selection of jobs and we know many of them have been inspired as a result of these talks.  Thank you to all the parents and carers who have come in to talk to our pupils.

Manland Values Trophy Winners​

If sunshine was a person, it would be Elise! I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without her trademark smile and skip in her step. She radiates positivity and I would challenge anyone to leave a conversation with Elise, not feeling just that little bit better for it.

Elise is not only responsible for her own learning but ensures that those around her can also fulfil their potential.  Elise is an amazing friend and her considerate nature has been noticeable in our PSHE lessons, where she not only shares her own thoughts and feelings, but listens actively to everyone else

Elise should be so proud of everything she has achieved this year.  Well done Elise!

 

I don’t think I’ve quite met a student who sets as high standards for themselves as Daisy does.  Daisy sets aspirational goals for herself, thinks about the steps she needs to take and then goes for success!  In lessons, Daisy works well both independently and with partners – taking the time to support others and offer explanations.

More recently, I observed Daisy’s resilience during our residential.  Either wading in chilly lakes of water or climbing dizzying heights, Daisy’s smile never wavered!   In play rehearsals, Daisy has also excelled; she has proved to be an equally talented actor as she is writer, mathematician and historian!

Daisy, I hope you realise how proud we are of you!

Clara comes to school every single day with the aim to give it her best. Whether it’s a creative task, a tricky maths challenge or presenting her work to the class, she approaches everything with focus, enthusiasm, and determination to improve. She never settles for ‘just okay’ — she takes pride in doing her best and always looks for ways to take her work to the next level.

Her work ethic is truly exceptional. She listens carefully to feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and takes time to correct and edit her work. She sets a fantastic example of what it means to be a motivated, reflective learner. 

Clara is a real asset to the class. Her attitude, effort, and kindness help to create a positive learning environment for everyone around her. She may not always seek the spotlight, but she absolutely deserves it — and we’re very lucky to have her as part of our school.

Nathaniel has been a joy to teach, and I am so proud of the progress he has made this year. He loves coming to school to see his friends, learn and play.

Nathaniel listens attentively to the adults and peers and always responds with his ‘habits for learning’, by enthusiastically showing a thumbs up or crossing arms to tap shoulders if he agrees or putting his thumbs down to disagree. 

Nathaniel loves to challenge himself, he has a ‘can do’ attitude and always wants to do more.

He is a kind friend and he always praises his peers for their achievements. His smiles, ‘well done’, thumbs up and positivity mean a lot to the other members of our class.

Nathaniel, you should be so proud of what you have achieved this year! You are ready for a more directed day in your next class, and I can’t wait to hear what you achieve as you continue on your learning journey.

Edward works hard in every lesson, puts effort into building strong friendships, and always aims to be the very best version of himself. His dedication and determination are truly something to admire.

Over the past term, Edward has grown into a fantastic learner who pushes himself to improve—and in doing so, he inspires those around him.

What really stands out is the kind of friend Edward is. Thoughtful, kind, and always ready with a smile—he listens when someone needs support and makes people feel seen and cared for. His upbeat attitude makes our classroom a better, happier place to be.

It is a real pleasure to nominate Edward for the Values Cup. Well done—you’re a star!

Every day Francesca embodies all the Manland Values; responsibility, aspiration and inspiration!

Whatever the task, whether its creating a piece of creative artwork, completing maths challenges or writing a story, Francesca always aspires to achieve the best she can.

Francesca is a role model to all other children with her exemplary behaviour and manners. She is a kind and thoughtful friend and frequently inspires others with her ideas.

At home, Francesca also shows responsibility for her learning, always completing excellent work and often extending her learning with extra tasks.

Francesca, you truly deserve the Manland cup and I am so proud to give it to you. I can’t wait to see what you can achieve at Manland!

I am delighted to nominate Arlo for the Manland Cup! Arlo truly embodies the value of being responsible, coming into school each day with a positive attitude and a readiness to learn. He shows kindness to everyone around him and is always willing to lend a helping hand when friends need support.

What’s even more impressive is Arlo’s perseverance; when faced with challenges, he doesn’t back down. His determination is noticeable, and it’s paying off beautifully across all subjects. Arlo’s fantastic progress is a joy to witness, and I wholeheartedly believe he deserves this recognition.

I know that as he progresses through the school he will build on the successes of this year. Well done Arlo!

If there is one student who personifies all of our Manland values, it would have to be George P!

George’s integrity means he works extremely hard in lessons.  Not only aspirational for his friends, George pushes himself to be the best he can be – both inside and outside of the classroom.

George delights in his friends’ achievements and is highly thought of.  He is always on hand to thrash out a complex maths problem with a friend!  George works hard, knowing that refusing to give up means success will come.

His zest for learning and thirst for knowledge means George makes links between topics, takes ownership of his learning and makes rapid progress.

George is an absolute asset to the class and I know great things are in store for him!

Elouise has truly excelled in her journey this academic year.  From the very first day Elouise has worked hard consistently across all subjects.  Particularly in maths her determination is paying off and she has made fantastic progress.  In lessons she can confidently answer questions that probe a little deeper to demonstrate that she has a sound grasp of the topic.  This ability to re-group, smile and try again is a quality that sets her apart and will put her in good stead for the future.

Elouise is a fair and constant friend.  She will consider other’s needs (before her own) and takes the time to include everyone at break time – I can always count on Elouise to look out for others and to do the right thing.  Elouise has had a fantastic year so far, and I’m excited to see what the rest of the year brings!

Since starting the year, Emily has continually shown all of Manland’s values!  Emily is aspirational and strives to reach and surpass her potential in all subjects.  Not only does Emily work hard to answer questions, but she responds to feedback in a conscientious way, considering and adjusting her approach.

Emily’s behaviours for learning are inspirational to her classmates.  She is always ready, focused and listening for her next instruction.  Emily takes responsibility for her own learning, but also looks out for those in need.  In group work, Emily will encourage everyone to share and ensure that everyone has their ideas and feelings heard.

Emily should be so proud of all the hard work she has put into her time in the class so far.  I am so excited to see her continue and flourish even more as the year progresses.  Well done Emily!

Dhilan, everyday your cheerful nature makes us smile and the Manland values shine through in all that you do. You consistently show an aspirational attitude to learning. You are always ready to learn and you are a role model, inspiring others in the class. You are a wonderful learning partner and you are always polite, calm and well mannered.

You also take responsibility for your learning at home, taking time to complete additional tasks as well as working hard on your reading, spellings and maths.  In our class assembly and PSHE, you shared how you are proud of your efforts and achievements in English and so are we. It has been wonderful to see you make such good progress with your phonics and reading and to see you grow in confidence. We are so proud of you, Dhilan, our latest class superstar!

In class, we’ve been discussing themes along the lines of ‘what it means to be different’.  As one might imagine, this has fired some enthusiastic debates!  Through many determined voice has shone through.  Marcy has demonstrated a fierce determination to do what is right, a strong sense of justice and a willingness to speak up for those whose voices may not be heard. 

In all lessons, Marcy listens carefully to teaching and instructions; she works consistently carefully through tasks.  Her responses in RE and PSHE show that while she takes on board all points of view, Marcy measures these against her own opinions to form insightful responses that are always interesting to listen to.  This is echoed in English – Marcy’s book is always one I look forward to marking (she impressed me from day one, with her very first piece of writing!)

Marcy’s thoughtful demeanour means she notices when others are not feeling their best and offers gentle words of encouragement so that they feel better.  Marcy, you are a real asset to our class!  You are unique, you are determined, you have a wonderful path ahead of you!

Adam has really impressed me since the start of the year. His first piece of writing was full of fantastically inspirational vocabulary and it has gone from strength to strength. His most recent piece of extended writing is written with maturity. Adam has read a great breadth of books and has given me and others some wonderful recommendations.

In foundation subjects Adam always ask questions that demonstrate both his understanding of what’s being taught, and his desire to know more.

Adam plays wonderfully with others in class, and has a great sense of humour! I was most impressed recently with his approach to inclusive dreams and goals in PSHE.

Adam, you are an asset to our class, and Manland as a whole!

Alex has high aspirations in all lessons but particularly Maths and English mean that he considers his behaviour, ensuring he is sat quietly and focused ready to learn.  This attitude has been an inspiration to the whole class.  When he finds something tricky, Alex takes his time to take a step back and reconsider what he has done and taking a new approach.

Alex’s responsibility means he is a great friend to all the class and is always thinking of others before himself.   We are so proud of all of the hard work Alex has put in this term and the progress he can make.  I hope this is only the start of what’s to come and he continues to amaze us for the rest of the year.  Well done Alex!

I am thrilled to nominate Jasper for the Manland Cup! He is genuinely a fantastic pupil who embodies all the qualities we admire. He has shown remarkable responsibility in everything that he does. His focus is inspiring, and he consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic that encourages others.

Not only is he diligent  but he is also a good friend to everyone in our class ensuring that no one feels left out. This makes our classroom a much friendlier place to be! What truly sets him apart is his ability to put others first. He inspires those around him, showing that teamwork and friendship are more valuable than winning.    For all these reasons, I wholeheartedly believe Jasper deserves the Manland cup!

Whenever I think of Josh, I think of a student who is cheerful, strives to do his best and excels in helping others! 

He is a loyal friend who cares greatly about those around him.  I’ve been struck by his patience and kindness towards different members of our class and whoever he is working with. 

Josh’s inquisitive nature means he approaches any task with a positive attitude.  In English, he is really careful to check his writing and quickly self-corrects any mistakes.  In Maths, Josh is adept at applying his mathematical knowledge to the reasoning and problem-solving tasks that require deeper thinking.  He displays great resilience and curiosity.  The one thing that really stands out is his mature attitude. 

Charlotte is an exceptional student who consistently pushes herself out of her comfort zone, demonstrating resilience and determination when faced with challenges.  In lessons, she listens carefully to instructions, asks thoughtful questions, and actively takes on feedback to improve her work.

Charlotte brings warmth and positivity to our class, showing genuine care for her classmates and creating an environment of kindness and support. Her infectious energy and cheerful attitude make her a joy to be around.  Charlotte, keep up the fantastic work and continue to inspire those around you!

Chloe shows responsibility each day coming into school with a smile on her face, ready to learn. She impresses us every lesson with her inspirational approach to learning, always trying her absolute best in all subjects. Her manners and behaviour are exceptional at all times and her name is frequently mentioned as a role model for others. She is kind and a good friend taking care of others if they are hurt or upset.

Chloe has grown in confidence since joining our year group and has shown an aspirational attitude during rehearsals and our nativity performances   We are so proud of you Chloe and delighted you are in our class!

Madeleine is an exemplary pupil. She always pays attention in class, answers questions when called on and works enthusiastically during independent tasks. She has shown inspirational effort during phonics lessons and always aspires to achieve her best.

She acts responsibly, taking ownership and helps others tidy up.  She should be proud of the start she has made to her journey at Manland, and I look forward to seeing where she goes next! Well done Maddy!

Verity shows all of the Manland values every day.  She ensures that she is focused and engaged in every lesson, listening to her peers and responding to questioning.  She is a responsible friend, supporting her peers to develop exciting games and inviting others to join. 

Her attitude to school and learning is to be commended, her positivity is infectious and she brings a smile. I look forward to see how she flourishes as she moves up the school.  Well done Verity!

George stands out for all the right reasons. His English writing is simply outstanding: he has a wonderful ability to bring his own experiences and knowledge to his writing. In Maths, George’s methodical approach means he rarely makes mistakes, and if he does, he’s always quick to learn.

In other lessons, he makes links between topics showing that he is taking true ownership of his learning.  George is a firm and fair friend to all and he should know he is a wonderful pupil and a real asset to Manland.

Savannah always shows impeccable behaviour in all subjects which is reflected in her aspirational attitude towards her learning. She always endeavour to present her work beautifully and has made great progress in the year already.

Savannah is such an inspirationto others when doing group work. Her creativity has amazed me during our art lessons and I have been impressed with her wonderful painting this term. She is a real asset to the class, and she should be proud of the progress she has already made.

Anna takes responsibility for her learning and tries really hard in tasks, whether it’s Maths, English, or Science. What I really admire about her is how she supports others with their learning. She’s a fantastic friend, not just in the classroom but outside too!

She is an amazing member of the football team. She saved 10 goals in one match alone! That is truly inspiring.

In essence, she embodies the values we aim to promote at our school.

I know that every teacher who has taught Rocky will agree how much positivity he brings to the classroom!  What strikes me most is his sincerity – he is always the first to ‘check in’ with his classmates, to ask if someone is okay and offer what is needed to put a smile back on a friend’s face.  He has a lovely sense of humour – one cannot help but smile when he does!

Rocky reminds us that joy can be found wherever we choose to look for it.  He tries his best in all that he does – never becoming frustrated.  His manners are exemplary.  Rocky, we appreciate you – thank you for simply being you!

Since joining my class, Xyla has continuously displayed all of our Manland values.  She is a very responsible friend, making sure that no one is left out. Xyla is always thinking of others.

Xyla has also been an inspiration to the class, particularly in PSHE.  She is always eager to share her thoughts on each topic and treats everyone with respect.  Xyla shows high aspirations, in all her learning.  Xyla, you should be so proud of all your hard work so far this year!

We have been so delighted with how Coco-Violet has settled into our class. She displays a positive attitude at all times and her warm and friendly nature is infectious.  She has shown aspiration for her learning and puts 100% effort into everything. She listens and responds to feedback to improve her work. Her handwriting is always neat and she presents all work beautifully.

We are so pleased to see Coco-Violet taking responsibility for our environment and newly decorated classroom.

In our music lessons, Coco Violet’s work is outstanding and inspires others.  Well done – what a wonderful start to the year. We are so proud of you!

George is a hardworking student who displays all of the Manland Values all day, every day.

George started my class with enthusiasm, pushing himself in every lesson and trying his best even when things get tough. This shows not only high aspirations, but responsibility to do the best he possibly can at all times.

George has clearly been inspired by our history lessons and the topic of Anglo-Saxons. He used his own free time to research Anglo-Saxon life and the findings at the archaeological site of Sutton-Hoo!  You have made a great start to the year George . Keep up the hard work!

Ella has truly demonstrated outstanding effort already in the short time that she has been in my class. Always arriving at school ready to learn, she approaches each day with a brilliant attitude that sets a positive tone in the classroom. What’s more, she consistently shows enthusiasm for learning, which not only enhances their own experience but also encourages their peers.

Ella is always ready to lend a hand around the classroom, supporting both her classmates and teachers with a smile.  Ella’s work ethic is genuinely inspiring

Well done Ella!

Ella’s upbeat attitude brings out the best in all around her.  During lessons, Ella never fails to apply less than 100% effort  – she listens carefully to explanations, works through modelled examples and can clearly articulate her learning.

Ella’s inquisitive nature means she is not just satisfied with a right answer, but wants to understand why an answer is correct.  On the odd occasion Ella finds something tricky, she never becomes disheartened and will keep trying until she solves the problem – she delights in a job well done!

Not just in class, but around the school, Ella is courteous and helpful – earning many house points for Phoenix house!

Since joining our class at the beginning of the year, Ella has slotted in seamlessly, instantly making close friends.  Her sunny disposition means that Ella is highly thought of and she cares equally about her friends. Well done Ella!

From the first day of this term, Cora has stood out for all the right reasons!  In the short time I’ve been her teacher, I’ve noticed that Cora approaches any task with diligence and a determination to do that task to the best of her ability.  Cora has listened carefully to our class book, magpie-ing just the right words, phrases and ideas for her own writing!

But it doesn’t stop at English!  During Maths, Cora’s meticulous approach means she thinks carefully about her explanations and swiftly reaches the challenge tasks. In addition to all of this, Cora’s manners are exemplary.  Cora has made a fantastic start to the year!

Phoebe always looks out for her friends and is a beacon of responsibility. When something goes wrong, Phoebe will be there to support her friends and give them comfort. When her friends are successful, she will always celebrate their success and encourage them.

Phoebe always try to ensure everyone is included in her games and makes a special effort to look out for people who might be feeling lonely.

During class, Phoebe has high aspirations. She regularly contributes interesting ideas during class time and we can always look forward to a funny sentence or two during independent writing. Phoebe – you are a true inspiration and I am sure you will continue to fly as you move up the school.

Wherever Henry K goes, he spreads positivity!  His upbeat attitude is infectious and encourages all of those around him.  In class, Henry gives 100% effort to all that he does  He asks thoughtful questions that deepen his understanding and this means that the end result is all the richer for it.

Henry’s resilient nature means he is never fazed by challenges or when he must attempt something again.  Henry regularly asks ‘do you need any help?’ – he truly delights in helping others, whether that’s an adult or another child. 

Outside of the classroom, Henry is a great friend who brings out the fun-loving side in others.  His easy-going demeanour means he is a friend to all, whilst his loyalty leads him to care deeply about those friends. Henry, any room you walk into is brighter because of you – we are so proud of you!

Ava is a remarkable student who displays a ‘never give up’ attitude.  She always listens to every instruction and because of this, produces high quality work.

Ava gives her all in every lesson, bravely taking risks and always trying her hardest even when unsure. She takes on feedback and looks to improve her work at every opportunity.

Ava is also welcoming, friendly and approachable, always ready to lend a listening ear or offer a boost of encouragement to her friends. She genuinely cares for her friends and is an inspiration.

Throughout her time in Year 2, Imogen has continuously impressed all those she meets.

Every morning, she will enter the classroom with a huge smile on her face and cracks straight on with her soft start work, looking for ways she can stretch herself and help those around her.  This positive approach continues all through the day.

Imogen’s kind nature means that she is a friend to all.  She will welcome anyone into her games and is sensible and level-headed when dealing with conflict.  She really is an inspiration to all those around her.

Imogen’s sensible and mature manner is not just evident in school.  I have been so impressed by the way she has represented herself, our class and the school on our trips this year.  Not only has she shown respect to both our surroundings and members of the public but she has engaged in workshops and conversation, developing her understanding of the areas we have visited.

I am excited to see how she continues to grow and challenge herself as she moves up into the next year group.  Well done Imogen!

Congratulations to Lottie who is the 10th May recipient of the Manland Values Award!

Lottie has high aspirations, pushing herself to achieve and she has made excellent progress – particularly in reading.

Lottie has great ideas for how to approach problems and always approaches her work with enthusiasm and creativity. She takes responsibility, always following classroom expectations and helping her friends.

Recently Lottie impressed us with a concert she put on, making tickets and recruiting friends to make popcorn. She is a fantastic singer and rivals Mr Spendlove with her enthusiasm leading the class in song!

Lottie should be very proud of all her hard work this year.   Well done Lottie!

Maia has a strong sense of integrity and a quiet determination that permeates all that she does.  She works hard in all lessons, so that her tasks are completed to the highest quality.  Maia works well individually but equally enjoys working with a learning partner to thrash out ideas and discuss possibilities! 

Beneath her quiet demeanour, Maia’s strives to set herself targets and thinks about the steps she must take to meet these.  This often involves Maia taking a risk and pushing herself out of her comfort zone.  It is a credit to her that she pushes herself to meet her targets, setting herself more challenges to accomplish. 

Maia’s caring nature means she is a friend to all and has a calming influence on those around her.  Maia epitomises all of the Manland values each day and is an absolute credit to Year 6.

Annabelle constantly displays the value of “inspiration”. She leads by example and always tries her hardest at everything, even if she finds it difficult.

Recently, I have been so impressed with Annabelle’s Maths where you can see the effort she is putting in and the progress that she is making. Well done!

Back in the autumn term I was lucky enough to watch Annabelle playing football and I was impressed with her determination and the effort that she put into the games that she played.

I am proud to be her teacher every day.  Well done Annabelle.

Since William stepped into Year 4, he has been setting the bar high for himself across all subjects.  His determination and willingness to take on challenges in every subject is truly inspiring.

William is also inspirational in the sporting arena, especially in football. What really makes him shine is how he is always there to support his friends.

William, you should be so proud of yourself. Keep being amazing! You are going to do incredible things on your Manland journey.

Gene from Year 5 is the winner of the 15th March Manland Values Award!  Gene has worked very hard this year and impresses me every day. He is responsible and comes into school each day ready to learn. He endeavours to do his best, striving to challenge himself and inspire others. I was impressed with how he inspired others with his amazing ideas on the book Flotsam.

Gene not only works hard at the academic side of school, but he has also represented the school in the football and rugby teams.

Gene, we want you to know how well you are doing, especially as you don’t always recognise this yourself. I am incredibly proud to be your teacher. Well done Gene!

‘T’ for Tay, ‘t’ for tenacity!  As the last few months of the year have ticked by, I have been struck by Tay’s determination, perseverance and resolve.  Although it is true to say that Tay applies herself to all tasks with 100% effort, she really shines when faced with tricky tasks.  Tay thinks back to previous learning and makes use of previous examples and models to help her make the links she needs to in order to solve a problem.  Tay never gives up and never becomes downhearted.  Demonstrating these qualities consistently means that Tay has made excellent progress. 

It has also been delightful to watch her confidence grow!  Tay has a lovely sense of humour and this puts her in good stead for when things are not smooth-sailing.  Tay cares deeply about her friends – her empathic nature means she’s usually the first to offer support or a cheer of encouragement.  Tay, you are a fabulous member of Year 6 and it’s great fun being your teacher – well done.

Oli consistently shows all the Manland values and is regularly praised for being a role model.  He holds the door for others, walks sensibly in corridors and is a kind friend to his peers.

Oli shows excellent learning behaviours, listening attentively, making positive contributions and not being afraid to disagree with peers if he has a good idea or knowledge to share.  We are so proud to have Oli in our class and he certainly deserves the Manland Values Award!

Camille displays all the Manland Values in her day to day life. In lessons, she always strives to complete her work to the best it can possibly be.  Camille also challenges herself at home too, reading and researching topics and sharing this knowledge.

Camille is always smiling and makes everyone feel included.  She is optimistic and caring, helping others to see the positives.  She is always respectful and polite, greeting everyone with a ‘good morning’ or a ‘thank you for teaching us that lesson.’

Thank you, Camille, for being such a wonderful person and dedicated student. We’re very lucky to have you in our class!

Lottie shows our Manland values every day.  She has high aspirations in all her work, and has made amazing progress in her writing.  Her homework is exemplary.  She always approaches tasks in a creative way and has “wow”ed the class with an impressive story map and some fabulous colour mixing.

Lottie always takes responsibility for herself and her learning, and ever offers to help others with tidying.  Lottie, you are an inspiration!

Matilda has a quiet confidence that permeates all that she does.  Matilda’s strong sense of integrity and purpose means she strives to contribute to her community. 

Matilda always asks herself the question ‘what can I do?’.  Matilda looks for opportunities to improve our school so that it is a positive place for all.  This has been demonstrated in the various roles that Matilda has held throughout her time at Manland: School Council, Play Leader and now Deputy Prime Minister.  But it’s not all business!  Matilda’s creative flair means it’s always delightful to read through the writing she produces in lessons.   

If one looks closely, one might also spot your glint of determination that means you will achieve everything you want to, and more. Matilda, you are an absolute asset to our school, and to our class.   

Benjamin has been working so hard this year to challenge himself in all areas of the curriculum.  Since returning after Christmas, Benjamin has been really focusing on his reading and writing and setting himself high aspirations.

In reading, Benjamin is quickly working his way through the book bands and is becoming a confident and passionate reader.  In writing, Benjamin’s work has been informative, and included features from our success criteria as well as correct punctuation!

We are so proud of all of Benjamin’s fantastic work and we can’t wait to see how his aspiration and determination continue and grow for the rest of the year. Well done Benjamin!

Scarlett consistently works hard at school demonstrating the Manland value of responsibility every day. She is a kind and caring person who supports her peers in many ways. She enjoys and excels at sport.

Scarlett is also aspirational with her attitude to learning. She arrives at school promptly, is always ready to learn and completes every task to the best of her ability.

I was particularly impressed how Scarlett’s confidence has grown over this year. She even demonstrated her gymnastics skills in front of the class!

Scarlett is a pleasure to teach and I am very proud to be her teacher.  Well done and keep up the hard work!

I know that any adult who knows Evie will be nodding their head and agreeing with me when I say that Evie encapsulates all of our Manland values, all day, every day!

Evie’s positivity, sense of humour and resilience is infectious and permeates all that she does.  Evie is a kind, reflective and caring member of our class and is a good friend to all.  More recently, Evie was congratulated by a member of staff for her exemplary manners and also by a prospective parent, who emailed Mrs Wicks to let her know how impressed she was with Evie and her friends.

You simply are a star who shines ever so brightly Evie – well done!

 

Lucy demonstrates the Manland value of responsibility every day. She is a kind and caring person who supports her peers in many ways. Equally, she is very happy to help in class, asking if she is needed to hand out books or to collect equipment etc.

I was particularly impressed with Lucy’s recount on the life of William the Conqueror where she both displayed the historical knowledge that we have learnt last half term and used the techniques taught in English. I am very proud to be her teacher.  Well done Lucy and keep up the hard work!

In the short time that I’ve been Lewis’ teacher, I’ve been struck by his diligence and attentiveness. He listens carefully to explanations and inspires others around him to do the same. He takes on new vocabulary and aspires to use it both when answering questions verbally, and in his own written work. He sets himself challenges and delights in sharing his successes. When lining up and transitioning around the school, Lewis is a role model to those around him and leads by example.Lewis, I am proud to have you in our class and I’m looking forward to seeing how much you can achieve this year! Anyone who knows Oliver will be struck by his energy, zest and infectious smile!

Oliver is an active participant in lessons: he thinks about new learning, makes rapid links to what he has already learned and demonstrates new skills straight away. During lessons, I can almost hear his brain pondering ‘what do I think about this? How can I use this? Is this the best strategy?’ Oliver thinks carefully about the success criteria and applies this fastidiously in all of his tasks.

Oliver has high expectations of himself and is always willing to go a step further – one challenge is never enough! His manners are exemplary, and he cares deeply about his friends. Oliver’s strong sense of fairness and reflective nature means he is an inspiration to those around him. I am already so proud of Oliver and know he has an exciting year ahead!

Jem is an all-round pupil, who puts their all into everything that they do.  He shows responsibility every day in class, by respecting both the adults and peers.

Jem is always ready to learn and model that learning behaviour to others in class.  He is often willing to make contributions in class and is keen to share his ideas.

Jem is aspirational because he always listens to feedback given and acts on that advice.  I was particularly impressed with Jem’s recent suspense story where he used some wonderful descriptive language that we had been learning about in class. I am so very impressed and proud of the hard work that he has put into this first half term in Year 5.

Thank you, and congratulations Jem!

Saeed always comes into school with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. In every lesson he takes responsibility for his own learning by being ready, listening carefully and following instructions. 

Saeed always tries his very best with all his work and shows aspiration by challenging himself.

Saeed is a polite and helpful member of our class. He holds the door in the corridor and when he was the register monitor, he completed his role sensibly, without being reminded. 

Saeed should be really proud of the inspirational start he has made to the year. 

Jude is a dedicated student and has embarked on this academic year with unwavering motivation and enthusiasm.

Each day he starts with a positive and focused attitude, ready to seize every lesson as an opportunity for growth of knowledge.

Jude has also demonstrated a remarkable maturity and friendly manner that leaves a lasting impression on all. He consistently uplifts his learning partners, engages in joyful play during break and lunch times, and radiates positivity towards all his classmates.

As his teacher, I couldn’t be prouder of the kind and hardworking student I have in my class.

Well done Jude!

Since the beginning of term, Tom has been an inspiration to all of his classmates. From the moment he enters the classroom, to the moment he leaves at the end of the day, Tom ensures that he is always on task and aspiring to be the best learner he can.

Tom also takes responsibility for his own learning and endeavours to share his understanding with those around him.

Tom should be so proud of this fantastic start to the year and I look forward to seeing how his positive attitude to learning continues.

As part of the school community and the class community, it’s really important that everyone does the right thing and is where they need to be at the right time.  In the short time that I’ve been Maxi’s teacher, I’ve been struck by his conscientiousness, diligence and attentiveness.

He listens carefully to explanations, which means that I can give him feedback in the lesson and very quickly move his learning forward.  When lining up and transitioning around the school, Maxi is a role model to those around him and leads by example.  He never needs reminding or refocussing and that in itself, is impressive!

Maxi, you are inspirational! I am very much enjoying having you in the class and I’m looking forward to our journey this year!

Elliot is a kind, caring and thoughtful individual who displays all the Manland Values in his daily conduct.

Elliot is inspirational in lessons with his passionate answers and attitude toward his own learning.  He reads and researches topics and has inspired others to do the same.  Elliot has high aspirations for himself; he sees errors as a learning opportunity.  Any teacher at Manland would be lucky to have Elliot in his class!

Olivia consistently displays our Manland values. She is a responsible, kind member of the class and she always tries her best in everything she does.

Olivia always takes care of our classroom and will help people to tidy up things she hasn’t even explored herself. She has high aspirations for herself in all areas of learning, especially  in her writing.

Her behaviour for learning  is inspirational, and she is a wonderful role model to her peers. She will hold open doors for people walking past, she listens attentively during lessons and continues her learning at home!

Well done, Olivia!

Harry is  a well deserved recipient of the Manland Values Award!

Harry has inspired us with his attitude towards learning this year. He is always very positive and comes into school every day with a smile on his face.

Harry has shown aspiration and taken responsibility for his learning by working incredibly hard in all lessons; this has been particularly noticeable in maths recently, where he has been developing his addition skills.

Harry has a very kind-hearted nature and shows a genuine concern for others. Harry, you should be incredibly proud of yourself this year!

Luca has put a huge effort into his school life recently.  Every morning, Luca comes into school with a huge smile on his face, greeting everyone he sees and holding doors open for them.

Luca has been working so hard in lessons and this has been particularly noticeable in Maths.  Luca not only takes his time and uses the resources around him, but is keen to contribute to discussion and share his learning.

His kind-hearted nature has been particularly noticeable recently in the way he has shown care and concern for others who are hurt or upset.

Well done Luca, you should be so proud of everything you have achieved this year.

Connor continually displays the Manland values in his own quiet and committed way. 

In particular, he shows a great deal of responsibility in his approach to learning and has excelled when completing the tricky end of KS1 assessments recently.

Connor also shows high aspirations and often inspires us with the all interesting facts that he has learned at home.

Well done Connor!

Thomas has inspired us with his determination to learn and improve his phonics and reading this year.

He has shown aspiration and taken responsibility for his own learning by working incredibly hard each week, both at school and at home. We are really proud of the dedication you have shown and the progress you have made this year.

Well done Thomas!

Inayah consistently displays all of the Manland Values in both the classroom and across the school.

She is a good role model, showing responsibility and she inspires others with her excellent behaviour.  Inayah always follows instructions and is always fully engaged in lessons. Inayah has high aspirations for herself and her learning, and she always tries her best in all lessons.

She is a very kind and friendly member of the school, which has been noticed by many adults across the school.  Well done Inayah!

Eric has inspired us all with his fantastically written and illustrated book that he made at home. We were particularly impressed with the attention to detail in his illustrations, including a hidden character on each page for the reader to spot, in the style of books we have studied in class and those he has read at home.

Eric has shown high aspirations to include dialogue and a compelling narrative in his book and we are very proud of him for choosing to write in his own time. Well done Eric!

 

Ernie does things methodically and he thinks very carefully about what he is doing.  He is fully engaged in all lessons, always on task and he checks, double checks and triple checks his work.  He listens to, and acts on feedback and questions to ensure success.

Ernie uses his knowledge and love of learning to inspire his learning partners and has a warm, welcoming tone that means he is always there to listen and offer support respectfully.

These high aspirations aren’t just in lessons but in his day to day interactions in the playground and with staff.  I am very proud to be Ernie’s teacher!

Freddie has been working extremely hard to improve his writing.

Miss Parker is particularly proud of his efforts in Literacy this week. Freddie is always willing to have a go first trying to work independently, before having the confidence to call for help, he has been working hard on his letter formation and presentation and is also aspiring to improve even more.

His attitude and behaviour towards learning is always positive and inspirational. Well done Freddie!

Emma consistently displays the Manland values. She inspires others with her excellent behaviour and manners, always setting a positive example. Emma takes responsibility for her own learning by listening carefully and following instructions sensibly.

In every lesson, in every subject, Emma always aspires to do her best and will persevere independently to complete her work. She is also very helpful in the classroom and on the playground. She will tidy up other children’s belongings or play equipment, even if she hasn’t been using them.

Emma is a very kind and friendly member of Manland and treats everyone with respect. Well done Emma! We are so proud of you!

As soon as Edie walks through the door in the morning, her love for learning is clear.  She greets everyone she sees and asks inquisitive questions about the day ahead.  

Edie is aspirational in all lessons and is eager to know how she’s going to be able to apply and stretch her understanding each day.  Edie’s responsible nature is evident in her relationships with her classmates.  She is always finding ways to make everyone feel welcome and respected, something that was recognised recently by one of her peers.  Edie’s joy and passion for learning is infectious. Well done Edie!

Chloe has inspired her class by sharing an informative video she made at home about how to use an EpiPen. 

Chloe always aspires to complete all work, both at home and at school, to a high standard and goes above and beyond, taking photos and making videos to share with us. She has encouraged all her friends to help take responsibility for looking after one another. Well done Chloe!

Rafferty has been awarded for his continuous aspirational effort within all of his learning.

The class have begun a ‘Growth,’ topic and Rafferty has shown great knowledge and responsibility with the natural environment around us. During their initial introduction to the topic, Reception class went on a nature walk and Rafferty displayed a high level of responsibility, suggesting things the class could do to help and support the natural environment, to ensure it remains ‘beautiful.’  Well done Rafferty!

Augustus embodies all our Manland Values in everything he does in school.

He has high aspirations for all his work, challenging himself to use ambitious vocabulary and tackling tricky maths challenges. He inspires others in class by giving confident answers to questions and persevering with difficult activities like playing the glockenspiel. He takes full responsibility for his learning, always showing good learning behaviour and supporting his friends when they need help.

He has particularly impressed us this week with his fantastic ‘Into the Blue’ poem! Well done Augustus!

Over the past few weeks, Buddy has been taking lots of responsibility and being aspirational in his behaviour for himself and other children in the class.

He has been helping his classmates in the mornings coming from Timeout and consistently tidying the classroom without being asked to. Buddy has also been keeping other members of the class company at lunchtime to ensure they are not lonely. In our class, we have been really impressed with his thoughtfulness. Well done Buddy!

Seren consistently displays all of the Manland Values and approaches every aspect of school with positivity.

She is always extremely well behaved and polite. She tries her best with all of her work in every subject. Seren is a wonderful friend. She ensures everyone is included during play and takes care of others.

Seren is also very helpful in the classroom, giving equipment out and helping to keep things tidy. What an inspiration to us all!

Phoebe is a student who works hard in every lesson, week in and week out.  She shines positivity in the class.

Phoebe is always smiling, enthusiastic and helps to  motivate others.  She always takes care and wants to complete work to a very high standard. Her teacher has been really impressed with her narrative writing in English and how she challenges herself in Maths lessons.  Phoebe’s growth mindset sees challenges as learning experiences. These incredibly high aspirations do not go unnoticed.

Phoebe is also a wonderful role model to younger years in House assemblies.  She shares responsible ideas and behaves excellently in each House assembly.  Keep it up Phoebe!

Gabrielle is a warm and kind presence in the classroom.  She is always happy to help those around them and greets everyone with a smile.

Recently Gabrielle has been supporting new pupils in the class, ensuring they have had a welcoming start to their time here at Manland.

Gabrielle continues to be a friend to all and is fantastic at offering advice to her classmates in our PSHE lessons.

She should be so proud of all of her hard work to help make her class such a happy place.

Saga’s class worked really hard to produce inspirational games to show their Science learning and Saga has been recognised for going one step further.

Saga gave instructions for how to play her Christmas-themed magnetic game and showed responsibility by sharing it with friends and teachers at lunch time, explaining how to deliver presents down the chimney!  Well done Saga!

Congratulations to Mimi as she has shown great responsibility for her Phonics learning by trying really hard and showing persistence to learn her new sounds. 

She has been pushing herself and her learning, in both lessons and during her CIL time, by practising and blending her sounds to read. Well done Mimi!

Avery was an inspiration to other children during lunchtime when she saw the school piano and asked if she was allowed to play a song for everyone.

Her piano playing talents were absolutely incredible and children loved gathering to hear her play, clapping her with pure joy at listening to her music.  Well done Avery!

Ori demonstrates all of Manland’s values!

Her behaviour in the classroom and around school is excellent and she is such a good role model to others. She always holds the door in the corridor without being asked and is so polite and kind to adults and her peers.

She also tries her very best to complete the work set. Well done Ori!

Suri has a positive energy that she passes round to whoever she works with. She always works hard, has brilliant ideas, is funny and always looks to include others.

In a recent lesson, Suri gave a presentation to her class about William the Conqueror.  She spoke loudly, clearly and confidently.   Suri has been inspirational by overcoming things she finds difficult, aspirational for pushing herself  and wanting to achieve her goals and responsible for doing it sensibly and maturely.  Well done Suri!

Time Out would like to nominate Thomas B for the Manland Values award.

In Time Out, his behaviour is always positive, he always shows good behaviour and is a great role model to the younger children. ​

Recently he has taken time to play with and help other children in the Reception class and his kindness and good manners is always recognised. ​

Well done Thomas!

 Sophie is a responsible gardener, working really hard to grown a fantastic sunflower.

Sophie put in lots of time and effort nurturing the flower, so much so that she was awarded the prizes for tallest and most heads on a sunflower by her Brownie pack.

Caitlin is inspirational and respectful to all members of the class.

Caitlin always ensures that her classmates feel welcome and has encouraged those who may be unsure to participate in her activities and games.

This has been particularly noticeable in PE, where Caitlin took the time to carefully and enthusiastically explain and demonstrate how to complete the football activity, when her classmate was unsure of the rules.

 James has been practising his maths at home and we were amazed to hear about his attitude towards learning and the maths that he knows!

James has been playing a game at home where he is given an age and he tells his family the year the person would have been born (his idea!)

He has been doing bigger and bigger numbers, and he can now calculate taking away any number from 2022 in his head, for example 2022 – 1689! What an inspiration!

Chloe always takes responsibility for her things and her classroom; she always treats resources with respect and tidies up after playing.

Chloe is also inspirational in her learning. This week she spent her choosing time writing lots of different phrases and sentences. Chloe’s hard work is inspirational, well done Chloe!

William actively participates in our science lessons regularly sharing his thoughts and ideas.

Over the past few weeks he has wowed us with his inspirational knowledge of the natural world and the animal kingdom. William shares his knowledge with his friends and helps them with their learning.

Well done William – what an inspiration!

Charlie has worked so hard all year.  He is enthusiastic about his learning, has great ideas which he shares with his peers and is an inspirational mathematician!

Well done Charlie!

At lunchtime, 3 of Jack’s peers bumped heads with each other.  Jack saw that his friends were upset and walked with them over to the first aid point.  After a while, Jack returned to the first aid point to check on his friends and asked them all if they were ok.

Jack’s kindness to his peers is truly inspirational.  Thank you, Jack, for being such a good

Mary has shown high aspirations in all her maths work this term, particularly learning her times tables.

Mary takes full responsibility for her learning, always listening carefully in class, even when it’s tricky. She has even put in extra effort to practise at home and has told us about the charts she has that help her too.

Mary’s maths learning is coming along incredibly well and it’s all because of her fantastic positive attitude and the way that she strives to achieve her high aspirations.

Orla is always an excellent role model to her peers. She has a positive attitude to all areas of the curriculum and her positivity is an inspiration to us all!

Orla shows perseverance with all tasks, and is always on hand to help her peers. Thank you Orla for being a true inspiration to us all!

Aaliyah has shown great determination and resilience in swimming!

Aaliyah has put in so much effort in the last couple of weeks and it is clear that her confidence and aspirations are growing.  She is an inspiration to all those in her group! Well done Aaliyah.

We have been really impressed by the effort and improvement that Atticus has put into his handwriting and presentation this half term.  He has been an inspiration to others by showing he is resilient when faced with a challenge.

Atticus has also shown his high aspirations by always wanting to improve his work and complete it to a high standard. Well done!

Virginia always strives to achieve her best in her learning and has high aspirations for what she can achieve. This has been exemplified through her enthusiasm for our monthly TTRockstars battle, where she has not only placed first in her house but in the whole school!

She takes great pride in her achievement but is not boastful; she encourages and inspires her peers to join in and compete with her too. Well done Virginia!

Matthew in Year 2 has been an inspiration to his peers over the last term.

He always pushes himself to achieve in class and went ‘above and beyond’ leading up to Christmas, where he offered to teach us to write Chinese characters and even brought in resources to help us learn!

He takes pride in his heritage and it is inspiring to see his enthusiasm and drive to achieve.

Bethany has continuously shown great responsibility in Reception both for her belongings and her classroom.

She is always quick and helpful to tidy up and shares and plays well with all children in the class.

She inspires us with her energetic approach to learning and her immaculate manners. Well done Bethany!

Rae has been inspirational, always setting an example to the rest of the class. She is enthusiastic in her learning, listens carefully and works well with her learning partner. Rae should be proud of her achievements.

In her Maths lessons, Rae has been working completely independently and has high aspirations for herself. When things got tough, she didn’t give up. Instead she showed excellent resilience to find the right answer.  

During the class’ assembly practice, she has shown great responsibility, learning her lines and supporting her friends with their performance. Keep up the hard work Rae!

The way Charlie has worked with learning partners this half term is inspirational! He listens carefully to instructions and enthusiastically discusses his work with his peers. He shares his ideas and supports his friends, helping them to get the best out of their work.

Charlie collaborates well with others, listening attentively and building on ideas together with his friends. He has really pushed himself this half term and takes responsibility for trying his hardest at every task given to him. He has made a fantastic start to the year.

Keep up the good work Charlie!  

Eric is a fantastic role model to his peers. He has high aspirations of himself and always tries his best in every lesson. He is a caring and sensible learning partner and helps other children in his class.

His manners are exceptional and he shows his teachers that he is always ready to learn. Well done Eric!

Sophia’s behaviour in class is inspirational to her peers. She listens to the teacher all of the time and has quickly learnt all of the class routines.

She has excellent behaviour for learning and participates in lessons, plays with her friends in a kind way and always remembers her manners.

She is very independent and takes responsibility for her belongings. She’s a joy to have in Reception and really is an inspiration to other pupils.

Daniel has (and has always has had) a fantastic attitude to learning.

Daniel is an inspiration to his peers and an excellent role model.

He always participates in class discussions and even helps others if they are stuck. Beyond this, Daniel is polite and well mannered to everyone, and a joy to have in the classroom.

Aimee, has made such a fantastic start to the school year. She has been coming into school everyday with a smile on her face ready to start the day!

Aimee’s teacher’s have said “It is inspiring to see a young person grow in confidence”. Well done Aimee!

 

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