Digital Leaders visit XP!

28th February 2022Charlie Cicero

As part of their training, NJS’ newly appointed Digital Leaders visited XP today to learn more about their role and how they can help not only their peers but the staff as well.

The children were divided into groups and asked to find answer to the ‘fantastic problem’: school staff lacking the confidence or knowledge to use new technology or apps in the classroom. After collating ideas and a rationale for why we need DLs, the children presented their ideas to their peers from other schools, an audience of at least 100! Well done to all involved! 👍🏼

Y5 Celebration of Learning

26th February 2022Rachael Smith

This week, the children’s hard work during their first expedition, The Magic of Motion, was acknowledged by their celebration of learning presentation, which also gave the pupils the opportunity to unveil their final product: an information board that will be displayed at one of the local train stations. Throughout the event, all of the students in 5RS demonstrated impressive presentation skills. They were extremely mature and spoke knowledgably with great confidence, which was wonderful to observe!

Arctic Ice Scientists!

26th February 2022Thomas Edwards

This week, in line with our expedition, “What a Wonderful World” and Guiding Question “How Can We Protect Our Beautiful Planet”, 4TE have been researching the effect of global warming on the ice in the arctic with an experiment a bit closer to home! We placed a fixed number of ice cubes in different locations around school to see how the temperature of the different locations would affect the melting of the ice. As you can see, the results were shocking!

    A Celebration of Learning!

    25th February 2022Emma Gould

    5EG were immensely proud to be able to show the final product from their last expedition ‘Magic in Motion’. They confidently stood in front of a group of parents and visitors from Y3 and explained clearly what they learned and enjoyed. Well done 5EG!

    Final product reveal! 🚂

    25th February 2022Charlie Cicero

    6CC held their own Celebration of Learning event on Wednesday 23rd February where they spoke to parents and carers about their Autumn expedition, ‘The Magic of Motion’. Following a highlight reel of the expedition (as seen below), the children talked their audience through the stages of their learning journey and explained important parts of their learning, particularly how steam was harnessed to power locomotives of old.


    Newly appointed math’s teachers.

    25th February 2022Gavin Chadwick

    Good morning everyone and a huge welcome back to all our amazing pupils here at Norton Junior School. This week, I am pleased to announce the temporary appointment of 15 new maths teachers at NJS. Here, these guys were drafted in to teach our students place value and during my observations, I am delighted to say that I rated their teaching ‘outstanding’ – not by my standards, but those outlined by OfSTED. Unfortunately, however, due to complications with HR and payroll, the students won’t be financially rewarded for their work, not unless, of course, you count the embedding of mathematical knowledge as suitable remuneration for their efforts.

    Have a great weekend!

    Division using a number line

    24th February 2022Helen Jenkins

    This week saw 3HJ grappling with division. We used number lines to help solve a range of worded problems involving the children jumping in groups of 10. They worked collaboratively, supporting each other and I was astonished how quickly 3HJ grasped this new and tricky concept. Amazing work from everyone!

    Magic of Motion Product Launch!

    23rd February 2022Stephanie Oliver

    On Tuesday, 6SO their fantastic final product from our Magic of Motion autumn term expedition. The pupils shared their learning with parents and carers before revealing magnificent board explaining the development of British Railways throughout history. The board will be displayed at a local train station in the very near future!

    Donny Rovers PE Madness

    23rd February 2022Lauren Gate

    This term 3LG are lucky enough to be coached by Donny Rovers for their PE lessons every week. We have already had lots of fun developing our multi-sports skills, and the children’s competitive side has definitely emerged! We can’t wait to be outside playing even more exciting games next week.