Reading
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse- a whole school focus
This video illustrates some of the work produced from across the school, as part of our return to school following the December 2021 lockdown. Classes from EYFS to Y6 used the book to examine core messages relating to PSHE, while also developing their reading skills (particularly around the infer gem), and producing some excellent art work!
At Short Wood, we love to read!
A short video showing some of our wonderful Short Woodies enjoying their reading at various stages of the learning cycle.
Reading at Short Wood Primary School
A video showing our approach to teaching reading.
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COVID 19
Using Dojo Portfolio - A guide for parents
This video will support you in using Dojo Portfolio to enable your child to continue learning if they are at home.
Welcome to Short Wood Primary School - Autumn 2020
A short film to demonstrate some of the adaptations made, including changes to pick up and drop off routines, for the Autumn Term 2020.
Short Wood wider reopening
A short film to show you some of the changes that have been made before we welcome back more of our Short Woodies to school. Thank you to Miss Smallman and supporting colleagues for their starring roles!
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Stories
My Island Adventure
Chapter 4 from Wolf Brother
Chapter 2 part 1 of Wolf Brother
Chapter 3 of Wolf Brother
End of Chapter 1 of Wolf Brother
'We'll Meet Again'
In Year 5, we are learning about the Second World War. Friday 8th May is the 75th VE day, so the Year 5 team decided to make a video for the Year 5 children to show them how much we miss them using the classic 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn.
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Positive minds brighter futures
Book review - Diary of a WImpy Kid - The Ugly Truth
Singing in harmony
Short Wood teaching staff worked with Jack from The Schools Arts Trust to develop their understanding of how to teach singing as part of our music curriculum offer.
Power in Me 2018
PE Kit by Wyatt
Wyatt reminds everyone what the Short Wood PE kit is.
Mia - Poem
Positive minds, brighter futures
This short film describes how our school are developing our approach to positive emotional health and well being.