Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• GROWTH MINDSETS AT HALTON CROSS COUNTRY

  Wed 30 Sep 2015

  On 19th September Great Missenden children demonstrated exceptional determination on the Cross Country course at RAF Halton.

  Many Year 3 children had not run competitively before and they put in a stupendous effort, having listened to Miss Taylor and Mr Tang talking about Growth Mindsets in assembly, and learning about perseverance in class.

   

  Here are the more experienced Year 6 boys team who were a shining example to the newcomers.

  

• Mamma Mia ! - Opera comes to Great Missenden School

  Fri 25 Sep 2015

  We had a very exciting lunch time when we were flash mobbed by professional opera singers in our school Dining room. What an experience for the children! They loved the singing and they loved the surprise!

   

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNgCM7zp30M

• France 2015 Poems

  Fri 25 Sep 2015

  Day One

   

  We've arrived safe and sound, although we miss you so,

  We're loving exploring the site and chateau,

  Our journey was long, but well worth the wait,

  We're loving the food, games and staying up late!

  The teachers are happy, we've been great all day,

  So lovely parents we just want to say,

  We're so excited- there's such fun in store!

  Thank you so much for this wonderful tour!

   

  Day Two

  Day number two, and it's full steam ahead, We awoke full of beans in our comfortable beds,

  A small change of plans, so activities now, It's all of the things that make us say wow,

  Abseiling, archery, low ropes, trapeze, We conquer our fears with relative ease,

  Oh what a morning, and lunch was delish, We made our baguettes to fulfil every wish,

  We enjoyed our free time, with endless games played, Then off to the place where chocolate is made.

  Des Lis was delicious, leaving was the worst, We've had so much chocolate we're all fit to burst!

  In the glorious sunshine we dipped in the pool, We're having such fun but missing you all,

  Evening entertainments, the crepes were so hot, A huge range of fillings- they sure hit the spot!

  We are so lucky to be on this trip,

  Now time for a rest and some much needed kip!

   

  Day Three

  Day number three, and oh what a day,

  Paris was outstanding in every way,

  The Eiffel Tower was an eyeful of wow,

  The views were amazing, we're still smiling now,

   The river cruise was a breath of fresh air,

   With history of Paris and France everywhere.

  Got lucky with traffic, the trip wasn't tough,

  With music and movies we can't get enough, Back to the chateau, a swim in the sun,

  We've impressed our teachers in all that we've done,

   Half way through and we've reaching our peak,

   We're making the most of this wonderful week.

  Our first ever trip with a real camp fire,

   Of toasting marshmallows we'll never tire!

  What a great night, we've sang our hearts out,

   We're ready for sleep and that's not in doubt,

  Now time for some sleep and much needed rest,

   Thank you for sending us here, it's the best!

   

  Day Four

  Last day in France and we don't want to go,

  Today the French school, to learn the ways there,This trip was amazing, we have loved it so.

   We made friends with Jean Paul, Phillipe and Pierre,

  We spoke the French lingo, we spoke it so loud,

  We made our nice teachers in incredibly proud.

  Then Fontainebleau, to see the chateau,

  It's full of French history, and now we know, The ins and the outs of French monarchies,

  Test us tomorrow, see our expertise!

  Then back to the site - a swim for us all, And a shock when Mr Tang was pushed in the pool!

  And the disco was a wonderful end to the week, A week that's been crazy, fun and unique.

  We're hoping that when you see us from your car, You'll comment on how very grown up we are.

  Maturity, wisdom, independence,

  We've gained a whole bunch from this experience.

  Listen up other trips, and you listen good.

  There's no other trip in our neighbourhood,

  With quite so much learning and bonding and fun,

   We can't wait to tell you everything we have done!

   

  Dear Parents,Day Five

  One last poem for you:

  On all of the trips that this old teacher's been,

  With activities done and amazing sights seen,

  I've never had a group who have been such fun,

  And represented the school in all that they've done,

  With maturity, respect and energy too,

  They make us so proud in all that they do.

  Now I sit at my desk and wish I could be,

  Back in time to last week so again I could see,

  All the fun that we had and the things that we saw,

  On our trip to France, what a wonderful tour.

  Please find attached, a small gift for your wall.

  Thanks again, lovely parents, we all had a ball.

  

• Fruit And Vegetable Week

  Sat 12 Sep 2015

  As part of our recent fruit and vegetable celebration week, Jo Jo Crow visited school to talk to us about healthy eating. Caterlink, our wonderful school lunch providers, came into assembly to share lots of healthy eating advice with the children. Jo Jo Crow met up with the SNAG team and visited many of the children on the playground.

  

• Fruit and Veg Pictures

  Fri 10 Apr 2015

  Some stunning pictures made out of fruit and vegetables created by the children for our fruit and vegetable week. Amazing!

   

  See the Gallery for more.

  

• Exciting News!

  Fri 06 Mar 2015

  On Thursday 5th March, David Walliams arrived by helicopter on the school field.

  9,000 schools across the country invited him to come, and Great Missenden was the first of the 6 schools he visited on that day.

  The children waved flags to greet him. He then came and talked to the children in the hall, read from one of his books and one lucky child got to interview him. David loved our song we made for him and was even more excited to show Simon Cowell as we gave him a copy!

  Well done to the children dressed up as book characters for the day and done very well throughout the visit. David Walliams also donated signed books to the school.

  It was a very memorable World Book Day! Keep checking back for photos in the Gallery and have a look at the highlights below!

  

• Cross Country Champions!

  Mon 02 Mar 2015

  Congratulations to the Great Missenden Cross Country Team, who yesterday won both the Boys and Girls Championship shields! This is a real triumph. It was a hard course at Hughenden Park, but our runners overcame all the challenges, including the considerable competition. We are now the Cross Country Champions in both categories for the next year! Outstanding!

   

  All photos can be viewed in the Photo Gallery.

  

• David Walliams Competition

  Sat 28 Feb 2015

  We've entered a competiton to win a visit from the famous author, David Walliams! On World Book Day, Thursday 5th March, Mr Walliams is visiting a series of schools in a helicopter! We've written letters to Mr Walliams to persuade him to visit our amazing school.

   

  See the folder link for some examples!

  

• 2015 Flags for Parliament Project

  Thu 12 Feb 2015

  Children have been asked to design a simple flag that represents the area in which they live. The winning flags will be made in to large flags that will fly in Parliament Square to represent the nation in a special event in March. All submitted flags will be displayed online in a 2015 Anniversary digital exhibition.

   

  The winner was Morgan Jones 5H, Well done!

  

• Year 6 Takeover Day 2015

  Sat 31 Jan 2015

  We've been blown away by the outstanding teaching the Year 6s have delivered to the school. It's been a joy to see them transform into mini adults in front of our eyes, and we couldn't be more impressed by how well they have risen to this considerable challenge.

  We're very proud of their huge achievement. They're a real credit to the school!

  View our online gallery for more photos.