Furness Primary School

Furness Primary School aims to provide a safe and positive atmosphere which stimulates a working environment and where children can achieve high standards through a solid foundation of teaching across a creative and broadly balanced curriculum.  We endeavour to provide all of our children with the skills needed to develop positive attitudes, where mutual respect, values and sensitivity are nurtured within a culturally diverse community.

Remembrance Day (sometimes known informally as Poppy Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918.

Some of our Year 6 pupils took part in an Into University Week where they learnt about the benefits of proceeding to higher education and of the endless opportunities education can offer. They visited the London School of Economics and met with students who have embarked on degree courses in pursuit of their chosen career. There was also the opportunity to visit the famous HMS Belfast on one day. Those children who did not attend last week will do so next week.

Year 2 children had lots of fun outdoors on this day out at Queens Park.

Last week, Nursey pupils had their Sports Day at Roundwood Park and they had a fun day. Thank you to all parents who came to support.

Dr Bike came to school on 25th April. This was a free bike check for everyone who brings their own bicycle to school. This activity was open to all bikes whether they belong to pupils, parents or school staff. The Dr Bike session is a health check with minor faults such as punctures and brakes fixed. As well as having bikes tuned by a mechanic, children enjoyed a healthy snack for scooting and cycling to school on that day.

Year 5 and 6 children took part in a Badminton tournament this week. Well done to the winners below. The level of skill and strategy shown was impecable. Everyone received a prize for taking part

We welcomed at Furness the NSPCC which is a leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. They help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening online and in person.

World Book Day is a celebration! It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world.

Science week commences on Monday 12^th March and ends Friday 16th March. The main emphasis for the week will be based on elements of working scientifically. The focus will be on working scientifically and it can come from any aspect of Science. Friday 16h March there will be a science production from Quantum Theatre called Journey to the Bottom of the Garden. This production is for years 2-6. There will be a charge of £1 per child. Friday, 16th March, there will be a whole school assembly to conclude proceedings. Children from classes will present science work (one short presentation per class).

Next week is Safer Internet Day which is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation. The theme this year is "create, connect and share respect: a safer internet beigins with you."  It calls upon young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies and policymakers to join together in helping to create a better internet. 

At Furness we are dedicating the week to the safer use of the internet. All computing lessons will emphasise the importance of being safe online.  E-safety is part of the computing curriculum but the week offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technologgy and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. Parents are also being invited to attend an an e-safety briefing on Thursday 8th February at 3.30pm. We hope that many parents will be able to attend, as this is an important aspect for keeping our children safe. 

On Monday we had a guest speaker visiting our school from the Bite It Plus programme to talk air pollution, how to improve the quality of air we breath and how cycling can greatly contribute to a healthier and happier life. The benefits also extend to financial rewards and cleaner environment. There was a lot of information to take in, and the impact is already being felt with an increase in the number of children cycling to school. Children were given the chance to enter a competition where they will be producing a poster linked to air pollution and how to reducce it. As well as the assembly, two Nitrogen Dioxide tubes were installed in the playground and at the front gate to measure the levels of pollution in school.

Caboodle Theatre visited the school with a performance of Cinderella, as a special Christmas treat. All children from Reception to Year 6 had the opportunity to see the performance. 

Meet the Football Team. Eight of our most talented children in Football took part in a tournament for the Brent League. Furness played agains Princess Frederica and Salusbury. It was the first chance for our school to experience a Level 2 competition this academic year to show what we have been practising. They played very well despite the result

Furness 0 - Princess Frederica 0

Furness 0 - Salusbury 2

Sahar in Year 6AH, her father and Ciara in year 6HR along with Mrs Cooke attended the Anti-bullying Conference. Ciara presented her anti-bullying video and Sahar spoke about her poster to other Primary and Secondary schools is Brent.  Everyone was very impressed by the excellent work that they had achieved. We took part in workshops and Ciara explained at the end of the Conference that 'It is great to have conferences and talk about anti-bullying but we need to remember that bullying still goes on.  It is important that  we must always speak out if we see it happening'.