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For the love of reading
At the Mead, we do a 'Guided Reading' scheme in addition to free choice and reading schemes. Each class explores a book together, which provokes discussion around the book and is an excellent way of exposing children to a variety of books and helping to comprehend and share opinions as a class.
Mathemagic
During our Maths lessons, we never assume anything is obvious. We use practical tasks and visual aids to introduce mathematical concepts and reinforce understanding throughout the school. We encourage curiosity (one of our key mindsets) through being 'truth-seekers, determined to investigate the accuracy and have deeper knowledge and understanding.
The Magic of Mitzi – our School Therapy Dog
There are many benefits of having a school therapy dog. Children and staff alike talk about the calming effect of Mitzy (whose tail will be waggling being in the limelight)
Magical New Beginnings
As we roll into Autumn after a summer of exceptional weather, we were delighted to welcome back all the children to the new academic year and to greet new children at our school gate.
3,2,1.. Action! Cue – Performing Arts at The Mead
The benefits of children participating in the Performing Arts are enormous: building confidence, encouraging teamwork, empathising with characters, exposing children to a creative environment and more.
“Oh, the places you’ll go!” ~ Dr Seuss
As we prepare for a new term, we say a final goodbye to our Year 6 leavers 2022. We celebrated prizegiving and the children's successes and future destinations on the last Saturday of term
Preparing children for life beyond The Mead
One fundamental part of our school ethos is preparing children for the future. Every year, we say goodbye to our Year 6 children as they move on to their secondary schools and want to ensure we have done everything possible to make this transition smooth, sending Mead alumni out into the world as leaders in all they do.
Bushcraft Adventures – Learning to survive in the wilderness
Years 4 and 5 have been bursting with excitement for their Bushcraft outing - a three-day, two-night wilderness adventure in the forests of Kent - and this week the day finally came to pack up, set off and have a load of fun learning some outdoor skills with friends.
Sports Day!
What a day! The whole school gathered and took part in their programmed events. The crowd cheered and cheered for the children. Picnics were enjoyed in the sun, and the atmosphere couldn't have been better!