Stars of the week
Friday 2nd May
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Misty Smith!
Misty has had a super week in preschool! She has been coming through the door in the morning really happy and becoming more confident to leave parents in a morning. She is growing on confidence with being more explorative in and outside of the unit during choosing time. Well done Misty - we are proud of you!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Theodore Bignall!
Theodore has had a super week in F1. He has been having a go at lots of different learning activities and is showing more of an interest in a range of different areas. He is communicating with many adults through gestures and taking their hand to what he wants or where he would like to go. Theodore has also been joining in with circle time games, such as bee bee, bumble bee. Well done Theodore - we are proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Kai Jackson!
This week Kai has tried super hard in all areas of learning. He comes into the classroom with a big smile on his face, brightening up our day. He gets on with his learning and asks for help when he finds it tricky. He uses the resources available to support him and is becoming more independent each day. Keep up the hard work Kai, we are all so proud of you!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Oliver Kirk!
Oliver is star of the week because he has been really focused within his English and phonics. Trying hard to segment and blend unknown words.
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Robyn Iwanejko!
For being a ray of sunshine and having a smile on her face every day. She takes responsibility for her own learning, is polite and respectful and always puts in 100% effort into her work. She is keen to improve her writing and reading and I am always blown away by her enthusiasm.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Zoe Panayi
Zoe has been helping out in foundation stage during lunchtime. She has been supporting the children and members of staff and has been a lovely role model to the younger members of our school.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Harley Williams!
He has worked really hard with all his learning especially his times tables. With him practising his times tables during school and at home, he is consistently scoring highly on his times tables after finding them challenging. He is always considerate of others, helps others and keeps on trying with all his work even though he might find it hard.
Erin Swinburn!
Erin has earned it this week due to being aspirational in all that she does. She has created lovely double page spreads on states of matter and our enquiry subject this week and will always try her best with every lesson. She is always respectful of others and willing to help classmates who may need help and always dependable with everything she does
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Megan Cheng!
Megan is a hard-working member of our class who contributes some amazing ideas in whole class discussions. This week we have been looking at using descriptive language within our poetry in English and Megan has thought of some great similes and personification. Keep up the hard work Megan!
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Layton Frost!
Layton is an absolute delight to have in Year 6. He has a fantastic attitude to learning and exudes enthusiasm no matter what the lesson is. He will always give 100% and enjoys a challenge. Layton has made phenomenal progress this year across the board and that is down to his amazing attitude, attending all morning boosters, asking if he is stuck and believing in himself! He has also made great progress with a personal target that he has been working on this year – this has been noticed by the Y6 team and his mum! Layton is an excellent friend in and out of the classroom, enjoys a joke but also knows when to stop. For these many reasons we would like to celebrate Layton’s achievements this week! Well done!
Friday 25th April
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Riley Simpson!
Wow Riley, since coming back to preschool this week we have been blown away by the way you have taken responsibility for your learning. You are engaging well with phonics and maths and you are starting to develop concentration in a range of different learning activities - well done Riley; we are proud of you!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Harrison Fox!
Harrison started our nursery on Tuesday, and he has had an amazing week. He has settled in super well, made lots of friends already and has engaged in all learning. Harrison demonstrates brilliant behaviour and is a fantastic role model to others. Well done Harrison - we are proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Addison Brown!
This week Addison has come back to school with a great attitude for learning. He is a wonderful role model in class, and it is lovely to see his general enthusiasm for learning. He listens, partakes with his friends and has been doing some awesome blending in phonics. Keep being a superstar!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Elsie Staples!
For being a role model and always wanting to do her very best within her learning.
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Bentley-James Wilson Travis!
For putting in 100% effort into his learning and showing enthusiasm for all subjects. He has been using word banks and previous work in his English book to help his spelling and ideas in writing, and has shown particular enjoyment in our new enquiry. He has even been discussing his emotions at home, showing he is thinking deeply about our new enquiry question already! I’m super proud of Bentley
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Leon Zajac!
Leon is a super role both in terms of his behaviour and his attitude towards his learning. His work is always beautifully presented and he applies what he has learnt to his own learning.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Hayden Brailsford!
Hayden has earned it this week due to being resilient. He has really worked on his Maths and has worked independently with maths which is lovely to see and the progress he is making in Maths. He is eager to impress with his Maths. He has shown real resilience in his learning and trying to achieve and do the right thing. He has worked well with others and helped others with their learning and has really engaged well with the people sitting next to him in class.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jake Wells!
Jake has impressed me with his mature attitude to all aspects of school life. He has come back after the Easter break with an abundance of positivity. He has been very helpful to other children in the class when they have needed help and is always a polite member of our class. Well done for making a positive contribution to our school and for following our rules.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jessie Bunch!
She's not been with us very long but she is an absolute super star! She's tries hard with everything that she does and she gets on well with everybody. She will ask if she is stuck and is also confident to share ideas. For these many reasons, this week our super star is Jessie!
Friday 4th April
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Luna Travis!
Luna has been super engaged in all of her learning in preschool this week. She has shown a high-level engagement in her outdoor learning and has taken part in a range of learning activities. It has been brilliant to see Luna grow in confidence and build on her friendships with others. Well done Luna - we are super proud of you!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Albie Meades!
Albie has blown us away in F1 this week with his behaviour and learning. He has been engaged in all of his learning, trying hard and showing so much growth in his confidence. He always demonstrates brilliant behaviour and is a role model to the other children. Well done Albie - keep up the hard work, we are super proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK -Jason Whiting!
In maths we have been thinking carefully about doubles. Jason has used his super mathematics skills to work out the doubles of numbers to 5. He used the dominoes from the outdoor area during choosing time and even created his own. He has been taking his learning into provision and helping his friends using mathematical language too - Well done Jason!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Beatrice Keightley!
This week's superstar has really grown in confidence. Beatrice has been working super hard in all areas of her learning especially phonics this week. She has been putting her hand up to ask for help and seeking out her peers to support with her learning - which is great! Every morning Beatrice puts a huge smile on my face and I have defiantly missed my freshly picked morning flowers, to which I have received these past two weeks. This is her last term at BFHA due to a house move and I know for sure she will be missed by all her peers and teachers. Good Luck Beatrice, Team Bilsthorpe will miss you.
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Arla McKinnon!
For always doing the right thing. She always shows kindness, respect, care for others and has an eagerness to learn. She consistently works hard and is a pleasure to have in the classroom.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Heidi Frost!
Heidi is a credit to the class and the school. She sets high standards for herself in all areas. Her writing is well thought out and beautifully presented. In maths she enjoys applying her knowledge while answering questions and challenging herself on the DLCs.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Erin Swinburn!
She has earned it this week due to being aspirational in all that she does. She has created lovely double page spreads on states of matter and our enquiry subject this week and will always try her best with every lesson. She is always respectful of others and willing to help classmates who may need help and always dependable with everything she does.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Oakley Warriner!
Oakley is one of the most hard-working individuals in our class. He always pushes himself to go the extra mile with his learning and strives to ensure he has a deep understanding of everything he is taught. He has high standards for himself and is always keen to help other children whenever they need it. He is a pleasure to have in our class.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Olivia Slingsby!
Olivia is the definition of an "always" child—always working hard, always kind, and always setting an excellent example for others. She approaches every challenge with determination and a smile, never giving up even when things get tough. Her resilience shines through in everything she does, and as a result, she is making great progress. She has shown outstanding commitment to her learning, mastering her times tables and making fantastic strides in her reading as well as attending additional booster sessions before school. Her dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring. Olivia is also a thoughtful and dependable friend, always looking out for others and stepping up when something needs to be done. She is always keen to take on extra responsibilities such as helping the younger children at dinner times and takes her important recycling role very seriously.
Olivia, you are an absolute superstar—well done!
Friday 28th March
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Toby Barr!
Toby has had a super week at school! He has been taken Responsibility for all of his learning, joining in with all learning activities and being super busy during choosing time. Well done Toby - we are very proud of you!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Patrick Foster!
Patrick has been a superstar this week! He has been joining in with all of his learning, listening well and following instructions and building on his friendships with his peers. Keep it up Patrick- we are very proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jason Whiting!
This week in maths we have been thinking carefully about doubles. Jason has used his super mathematics skills to work out the doubles of numbers to 5. He used the dominoes from the outdoor area during choosing time and even created his own. Well done Jason!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Martina Burgin!
This week's superstar has really grown in confidence. Martina's attitude towards learning has developed so much and her perseverance really shines through. She puts so much effort into her work especially when it comes to her writing and choosing the correct codes to spell the words. Her independence has blown me away. Keep it up Martina!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Esme Wu!
Esme has been given this award for always putting 100% effort into everything she does. She is an outstanding role model for the rest of the class by taking responsibility for her own learning. Her enthusiasm and love for learning shines through in every piece of work she produces.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Raven Leverton!
Raven has been working really hard in English especially on our last piece of writing which was an explanation text all about volcanoes. She ensured that the key vocabulary was included, that the text was informative and that her work was beautifully presented.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Alfie Cooper!
He is always one I look to that is listening and engaging in work. I always see him making the right choices, he is respectful of others and making sure to not disturb others learning. Alongside this he has from the start of year always given his all in every piece of work he does, he should be incredibly proud of what he has achieved this year so far.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Dylan Waddell - Huddart!
Dylan has been amazing at coming in the classroom in the mornings this week. He has entered the room with a huge smile on his face, which brightens my day. He has shown an eagerness to learn and has been doing a fantastic job with his reading. It has been great to see his confidence grow, keep it up!
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Ruby Panayi!
Ruby always has a smile on her face and an excellent attitude to learning. She has made a real effort to learn her timestables and now knows them like lightening which is helping with her maths. She has also tried really hard with her reading and the progress she has made in both of those areas since the beginning of the year is astronomical. Despite finding things hard at times, she shows bucket loads of resilience and for that she is a real superstar! In tag rugby she will hunt you down with determination and keep going until she succeeds in getting the tags! She knows how to have a laugh (she may have enjoyed throwing wet sponges at Mrs Pitts a little too much) but also knows where the boundaries are and knows when to stop. She is a great friend to others and will always be there to do a job when needed. What a super star, well done Ruby!
Friday 21st March
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Violet Szatter!
Violet... she has had a brilliant week at preschool. She is starting to grow in confidence and independence, have a go at all different learning opportunities and show her true character - which makes us laugh every day. Well done Violet - we are proud of how well you are doing at preschool!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Fatima Minteh!
Fatima has been a superstar this week for taking responsibility for her learning. Fatima is always curious and inquisitive about the different learning enhancements in the provision and is always asking questions to find out more about the learning involved. Well done Fatima - we are proud of you! Keep up the great learning!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Callum Folkard!
This week Callum has really impressed the grown up's in F2. He has been taking responsibility of his own learning. We had a visit from a beekeeper this week and he was really engaged in the session and asked lots of questions to further his understanding, which was great! He loves learning about the world around him and he retains this knowledge well. Great work Callum – keep it up.
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Ava Clay!
Ava has stood out for so many reasons this week. She has been impressing in phonics, understanding alternative phonemes, and how graphemes can be spelt the same but make different sounds. She has a hard-working attitude and is keen to do well. In Maths, she is becoming more used to the manipulatives, and can use them to help her solve questions of varying difficulty. On top of it all, everything she does is done with a smile on her face.
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Harry Meredith!
For showing a massive increase in confidence since the beginning of the year to now. He has become a very resilient learner who keeps trying even when things are tricky. His confidence has sky-rocketed, and this shows in his eagerness to learn.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Brooklyn Barr-Shaw!
Brooklyn has been working really hard in English both to improve his handwriting but also ensuring that text features are included. There have been great improvements with his letter size and ensuring that writing is kept on the line. Brooklyn is really enjoying our current Geography learning about volcanoes and this is evident in his explanation writing in English.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Charlotte Dale-Brailsford!
Charlotte has really shone this week, trying her best with all her work and making sure to always keep engaged in her learning. She always strives her best and is always kind and considerate to others.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Luca Lotesoriere!
Luca always goes the extra mile with his learning. He is inquisitive with an eagerness for new knowledge. Luca always asks for help if he is unsure about something as he wants to make sure he has a good understanding of the learning. It is a pleasure to have him in the class.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jensen Papanikolas!
Well done Jensen for being an all-rounder. Jensen has demonstrated a great attitude this week and shown our school's value of aspiration because he always strived to try his very best. A well-liked member of the class.
Friday 14th March
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Austin Evans!
Austin, you have had a brilliant week at preschool. You have been exploring all areas of provision really well, and following instructions. It is lovely to see you joining in with adult-led groups, like phonics and maths, and you show real enjoyment when we sing our nursery rhymes or number rhymes. Well done Austin - keep it up!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Bella Humphrey!
Bella, we have been blown away by your story-telling this week. You have shown a love for books and when you have read your school, you are using amazing language and using the pictures to help you tell a story. Keep up the amazing work Bella - we are proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jackson Stout!
This week Jackson has come to school with a great attitude towards learning. It has been great to Jackson grow in confidence as the days have passed in Foundation Stage 2. He is becoming more independent and is always ready to try something new, which is great! He is beginning to take ownership and responsibility over his learning, which has been lovely to see. Keep up the hard work, Jackson – we are proud of you.
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Eli Gilbody!
This week, I'd like to nominate Eli Gilbody for a responsibility award. Eli has a real thirst for learning that is evident throughout the school day. He always takes responsibility for his own learning, knows how to help himself and knows when to ask for help. Eli is a super Year 1 role model - well done, Eli!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Amelia Celba!
I’ve chosen Amelia C this week. For being more resilient with her learning this week, embracing independence and having a go even when things are tricky. She has tried hard to improve her writing and uses a range of adjectives in her character description.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - James Wilson!
James is a pleasure to have in class. He works hard in all lessons. In English, he ensures that text features are included and that the work is well presented. His confidence in maths is improving alongside his knowledge of multiplication facts. This is helped by the work he has been doing at home. James is a super friend to his peers and a great role model.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Lacie Wardle!
Lacie has been resilient this week. She has worked hard, helped others and every activity we have done, she has given her all. She has been particularly resilient with her timetables and has kept trying with maths. She is always willing to help in class and has been a pleasure to have in class. She should be very proud of her she has achieved.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Skye Wu!
Skye has a hardworking and positive attitude towards all her learning. She produced some excellent artwork in our art workshop this week! Well done Skye, keep up the good work.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Ife Somoye!
Ife is an absolute delight to have in Y6. Since starting, she has shown resilience when things have been challenging and shown excellent aspiration in her writing – her description of the Titanium video was phenomenal and really reflected how hard she pushes herself. She contributes in class, asks when she is stuck and is a fantastic role model to others both in and out of the class. This certificate is thoroughly well-deserved. We’re very proud of you well done.
Friday 7th March
PRE-SCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Jacob Watson!
Jacob, we are so proud of how well you have settled into our preschool. You come through the door happy, and you are super busy playing from the moment preschool starts until the very end. You show enjoyment when you're in the outdoor area and love to play in the sand! Well done!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Tola Bartosz!
Tola, we are so proud of you for how well you have settled into our nursery. You are joining in with more learning, making friends and being super busy during choosing time. It is lovely to see you with a big smile on your face every day and enjoying your days at nursery. Well done!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Teddy Rose!
This week Teddy has really impressed us all with his phonics learning. Teddy has been amazing at listening to the code, saying the code, knowing what it looks like and then having a go at listing words containing the code. Teddy has taken his learning home and even impressed his grown-ups with how many words he knows containing the code ‘CH’. Well, done Teddy – keep up the hard work we are so proud of you.
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Charlie Campbell!
This week I would like to nominate Charlie Campbell for an award for confidence. Charlie has been working super hard on his maths work this week. He has been using the number line to help him count on and back from 50! It has been wonderful to see Charlie working independently on his maths work and see his confidence grow - keep up the hard work, Charlie!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Mila Benarowicz!
For showing responsibility, respect and resilience every single day. She comes to school every day with a smile on her face, is eager to learn, is helpful, polite and a great friend and role model to all. This week she tried particularly hard in music, trying a new song on her ukelele and playing it for the rest of the class with confidence.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Blythe Carnelley!
Blythe is working really hard in class making sure she listens carefully especially in maths. It's great to see her putting her hand up to share her understanding and the look of pride on her face when she gets an answer correct.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - James Whiting!
James has earned it this week due to being aspirational, trying his best with presentation and his work, aspiring and aiding others with their learning. He is polite, respectful and a pupil who will always try their best.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Kayden Pepper!
Kayden has been impressing Miss Key and Miss Smith with his commitment to practicing his time tables at home. He is becoming more confident and has even been helping his sister learn her 6's. His behaviour in school this week has been amazing, he has followed instructions without needing a reminder and has tried hard with his work. Well done Kayden, keep it up!
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Hilton-Lilly l'Anson-Hole
Her confidence is growing in Maths each week. It has also been fantastic to see this confidence in PE whether that's performing a gymnastics routine to the whole class or running around determined to get tags from people in tag rugby! She tries her best in every lesson. She's a great friend in and out of the classroom and it's great to see her being more resilient across the board. All of these things have been noticed by all 3 adults who work with Y6. Well done Hilton, you super star!
Friday 14th February
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - George Meredith!
George started preschool in January, and we have been so amazed with George's learning. He has good number knowledge, able to count far and loves looking at story books and talking about what is happening. He is also joining in with group activities and playing alongside other children. Well done George - we are very proud of you!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Yasin Bacak!
Wow Yasin - where do we begin? You are a superstar in all of your learning! You listen to everything you are taught, and you apply it to your independent learning - whether it is phonics, maths or enquiry. You are a brilliant role model to the other children and show fantastic school values every day. Well done Yasin - we are very proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Elijah Oldham!
This week Elijah has blown us away with his resilience. He has been giving 100% and hasn’t given up when things have got tricky. During phonics he has been independently writing words containing the taught code and has been helping others when they have found it tricky too. We are super proud of you Elijah, keep up the hard work and keep going!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Mercan Bacak!
Mercan always come to school with a smile on her face and a readiness to learn. Mercan tackles her work brilliantly, without fail and contributes fantastically to class discussions. A real superstar who constantly brings the spark into Year 1.
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Reuben Roberts!
For always doing the right thing and being an excellent role model for the rest of the class. He has been putting in 100% effort in writing recently as well as showing more confidence in himself by reading to the rest of the class during whole-class reading.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Heidi Frost!
Heidi works super hard in all lessons, she listens carefully and applies what she has learnt in her work. Her presentation is always lovely and she is beginning to use joined up handwriting with confidence.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Kian Holmes!
Kian is star of the week due to being responsible. He always tries his best with his work and has volunteered to help his classmates with their learning on numerous occasions. He has used different strategies in maths to divide 3 digit numbers by 1 digits and he is always eager to ask questions about what we are learning to help understand it better.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Oaklea Austin!
Oaklea has used her knowledge within lessons to support other children with their learning. She has been helpful and given excellent explanations, demonstrating her secure understanding of the learning that has taken place in the classroom.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK -Archie Jennings!
We’ve seen a real improvement in Archie recently. Archie has made an effort to answer more questions in class, use the resources around him to help when he is stuck instead of asking the adult straight away, he's made the right choices both inside and outside the classroom and it's been noticed by all adults in y6. This perseverance and resilience is great to see. Keep it up!
Friday 7th February
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Leo Donson!
Leo has had a super week at school! He has become more comfortable within the preschool environment, and he started to become more responsible for his own learning. It has been lovely to see Leo move away from his chosen grown up, and explore different activities.
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Freddie Newton!
Freddie has had a brilliant week at school. He has been enjoying his own learning, interacting with his peers and demonstrating happiness each morning with smiles on his face. Freddie has particularly enjoyed mark-making this week and exploring different textures through messy play.
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Harrison Barr!
This week’s superstar ALWAYS shows his Bilsthorpe Best and is such a respectful little boy. Harrison is a wonderful role model in F2 every single day and respects the grown-ups, his peers and the learning environment. He is a shining star that follows the rules, listens and partakes in all his is asked. We love having Harrison in F2 and are so proud of the way he conducts himself and his fantastic attitude towards learning. Keep it up Harrison!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Brayden Hallam!
This week I am awarding an award to Brayden Hallam for his excellent work in phonics. Brayden has persevered in his phonics work this week and has been trying really hard to apply the codes we have learnt to his reading. Keep up the good work, Brayden - you are smashing it!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Alice Dale-Brailsford!
This week I've chosen Alice for giving 100% effort in lessons this week. Alice has been showing more confidence in contributing ideas in class and working on her writing skills to produce some fantastic sentences to include all the skills we have been learning.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Kiara Lotesoriere!
It is an absolute pleasure to have this young lady in my class this year!
Kiara is a considerate member of the class who always looks after those around her. If someone is feeling down, she will be there to lend a listening ear, and if her friends encounter difficulties with a task, she eagerly offers her help. She always gives school 100% no matter which subject we are doing. As a result, she is making phenomenal progress. She loves to learn and listens to advice to help improve her work. Her attitude to learning is superb.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Oakley Mason!
Oakley has earned it this week due to always trying his best and giving work a go before asking for help from pupils or adults. He has worked extra hard in all lessons and being eager to learn even though he might find it tricky at points.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Lily Hallam!
Lily has been working extremely hard with her writing. She produced an excellent biography about Greta Thunberg and is now working hard on a diary entry about being lost in the Amazon Rainforest. She is trying to be more independent, and it is amazing to see how much her confidence has grown.YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Gracie McAdam!
Gracie for always trying her best, learning from mistakes and persevering in all lessons. You are making good progress Gracie, well done!
Friday 31st January 2025
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Jensen Elliot!
Jenson, we are so proud of you this week! You are trying to say lots more words, learning to say your friends' names and taking responsibility for your classroom by helping to do lots of special jobs, such as; picking up toys, sweeping and putting rubbish in the bin. Well done Jenson - keep it up!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jessie Whitehurst!
Jessie... I could write so many amazing things about you and your learning - and not just this week, but every week! You put 100% effort into your learning, and you can remember everything we have done in phonics, maths and enquiry. You always take the skills and knowledge you have learnt and apply it into your own independent play. Well done Jessie - you are a superstar!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Hunter Shaw!
This week Hunter has really impressed all the grown up’s in Foundation Stage 2. Since coming back to school after half term Hunters attitude towards learning has been brilliant. He has been persevering when things get challenging and is beginning to share his knowledge with his peers during whole class situations. He isn’t afraid to ask for help when he is unsure. His independence is flourishing – keep it up Hunter we are so proud of you.
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Ned Carnelli!
Ned has wowed me this week with his determination with his learning. Ned has been focused in every lesson this week and trying his absolute best with all his work. He is enjoying learning the story of Katie in London for our English work, and has been amazing with his maths learning number bonds to 20. Keep up this brilliant work, Ned - your confidence is lovely to see!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Poppy Jackson!
This week I’ve chosen Poppy for consistently working hard in all subjects, but also for persevering in maths when the learning is tricky. Poppy always tries her best and keeps going no matter what. She is always showing her best in everything.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Hikmah Oladipupo!
Hikmah has been working really hard on ensuring her work is beautifully presented and this includes using joined up writing. She thinks really hard about the word choices she makes ensuring that the words add impact to her writing. In maths she works hard to apply her maths knowledge and enjoys reaching the Deeper Learning Challenge.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Debsie Ndulue!
Debsie has earned it this week by being aspirational with all his work. Creating lovely sentences in English using subordinate conjunctions and reasoning in our guided reading. He is providing answers which include great choices of vocabulary.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Emily Town!
Emily is a ray of sunshine who always has a smile on her face. She is a kind girl who always wants to look after other children. I have been so pleased to see how much progress Emily is making with her learning. Even when she finds things difficult, she never gives up. Keep up the hard work Emily.YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Jenson Spittlehouse!
Jenson for creativity - some fantastic ideas using poetic devices. I particularly liked the lines: “water blue like the endless skies” and “a stream of sticky tears flushed the mother’s eyes.” Well done!
Friday 24th January 2025
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Riley Simpson!
Riley has blown us away this week with his hard work in phonics. He has been trying super hard with his animal sounds, and he has even taken the phonics learning into his own independent play. Well done Riley - we are so proud!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Evelyn Burgoyne!
Evelyn has been a brilliant role model since coming back to school. She is showing fantastic behaviour, listening well on the carpet and trying really hard with her learning - especially maths and phonics. Well done Evelyn - keep up the super word... we are very proud of you!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Keanu Lee!
This week’s superstar has been a great example of our Bilsthorpe values and expectations. You can always rely on him saying the right thing, doing the right thing and being in the right place. His manners are exceptional, he is helpful, kind and considerate and he should be super proud of himself with the way he conducts himself at school. Keep it up Keanu!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - William Swinburn!
William is a true delight in the classroom. He always comes into school with a smile on his face! William seems to start every day with a dance and his joyful nature is such a pleasure to be around. William is amazing!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Amelia Mingela!
Amelia is showing an amazing increase in confidence across all parts of school life. Amelia has been contributing her ideas to the class in all subjects and collaborating with her partner during partner discussions. Amelia is also a fabulous role model for the rest of the class by always showing her Bilsthorpe BEST! Well done, Amelia!
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Lincoln Bembridge!
Lincoln has been working super hard this week on Times Table Rockstars. He is the top scorer in the current battle with year 4 and has scored over 1000 points. These points have all been scored at home, well done Lincoln!
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Milton Charles!
Milton has been given the award due to always trying his best and taking pride in his work. He has also shown that he can remember key information from his learning. A super example of this was when he could recall facts about the Ancient Egyptians. It was lovely to see how excited he was about his learning.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Charlie Vickers!
This week, Charlie has been using his mathematical knowledge to help other people in Maths this week. He was confident when working in a group to work through division problems. You have shown excellent teamwork skills. Well-done Charlie, we are very proud of you!YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Autumn Massetti!
Autumn is a star this week for showing a great attitude towards her learning in all lessons. Autumn, you have certainly showcased your very best work this week and we are all very proud of you.
Keep up the hard work!
Friday 17th January 2025
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Luna-Kelly Travis!
Luna has been a superstar in preschool. We are really happy with how much Luna is using her words to talk to children and teachers and she is enjoying her learning - especially when she takes part in phonics! She knows a lot of animal sounds now - well done Luna!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Alex Smith!
Alex has had a brilliant week in F1. He has been joining in with all of his learning, amazing us with his maths by counting to 19 and recognising numbers to 10, and following instructions. Well done Alex!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Lexi Swift!
This week everyone has been really impressed with how well Lexi has come back to school. She has been waiting her turn on the carpet and has been using her listening ears. We have especially seen this during phonics when we have been playing our phonics games. Lexi has waited her turn, selected a code and even had a go at independently reading some words that contain the code. Well done Lexi – keep up the hard work.
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Reggie Goodman!
This week, I have given Reggie the certificate for taking real pride with all his school work. Reggie has been a real superstar this week, who has tried hard in all areas of his learning. Reggie has come in to school in the mornings and has been getting straight on with his learning. Reggie has been trying really hard to stay on track with his work by listening carefully to instructions - well done, Reggie!
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Finley Williams!
This week I have chosen Finley for the achievement assembly. Finley works really hard during maths and does all he can to help his peers. He takes his time to help other children and help them enjoy maths as much as he does. Well done, Finley!.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Amelia Zarebski!
Amelia has the certificate for enjoyment. She arrives in school with a smile on her face and that smile remains on her face all day. In every lesson she tries her hardest and enjoys seeing improvements especially with her presentation. Amelia is a pleasure to have in class and as a member of the school community.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Nifesi Somoye!
Nifesi has shown real confidence since joining Bilsthorpe. She has settled into Y4 and is eager to learn. She is always confident in lessons, providing thoughtful answers and engaging well with others.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Abbie Walsh!
The certificate this week goes to Abbie Walsh. Being a role model for the rest of the class ALL of the time. Abbie tries her best in all areas of her learning and her attitude towards school is always positive . Keep it up Abbie– thankyou for being a superstar!
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Michael Lonsdale!
Michael has been taking responsibility in all of his learning, always working hard and trying his best. He’s also been very welcoming to a new member of the class and ensured they have settled in well.
Friday 10th January 2025
PRESCHOOL STAR OF THE WEEK - Toby!
Toby has come back to school after the Christmas break with a happy and confident attitude. Toby has been enjoying his learning, choosing different activities and demonstrating that he is happy to be here when he walks through the preschool door in a morning. Well done Toby- keep it up!
F1 STAR OF THE WEEK - Winnie!
Winnie has started spring term being the most kind and loving friend to all of her peers. She is always there to help somebody or look after them if they are sad or hurt. Thank you Winnie for being a superstar! Anybody is lucky to have you as their friend!
F2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Brayden Barr-Shaw!
This week, Brayden has come to school with an amazing "Can do" attitude to learning. He has been joining in on the carpet and has been listening for the codes needed to create simple CVC words. He has also been trying with his letter formation and holding a pencil with the tripod grip. We are so impressed by his perseverence and positive attitude. Keep it up Brayden, we are so proud of you!
YEAR 1 STAR OF THE WEEK - To be revealed next week
YEAR 2 STAR OF THE WEEK - Noah Lunn!
Noah has returned to school with an amazing attitude to learning. He has presenting "STAR learning behaviour" through his eagerness to answer questions and give ideas. He is also taking responsibility for his own learning.
YEAR 3 STAR OF THE WEEK - Kyla-Rose Holmes!
Kyla-Rose has shown super enthusiasm this week. She has tried so hard to form her letters correctly and it is a joy to see the smile on her face when work is completed.
YEAR 4 STAR OF THE WEEK - Esme McAdam!
Esme has returned to school with the best attitude to learning. She works hard in lessons and is always eager to help others. She sets good examples to others in her class by listening well and working hard and it has been so lovely to see how much she is enjoying being back at school.
YEAR 5 STAR OF THE WEEK - Harry Wilcock
Harry has returned to school after the Christmas holidays with such a positive attitude towards his learning. He has been persevering with his maths and building his confidence when multiplying numbers. Well done Harry! We are all very proud of you.
YEAR 6 STAR OF THE WEEK - Riley-John Hawthorne!
This young man has settled into the Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy family so well and it has been lovely to see him smiling each day and having the confidence to contribute in lessons. Well done Riley!