Great Sounds Blended into the Lesson

Session two of the ESOL Next Step was a great success. The parents have thoroughly enjoyed learning about blends and letter sounds.

Many of them have enjoyed working with their children singing the songs at home. The children have returned to school telling us all about their parents progress with big smiles.

A Great Turn Out!

The first 'ESOL Next Step' session was a great success. We had a great turnout of parents who arrived at Manford after dropping off their children either to their child's class or to the crèche provided by the school.

The parents all made each other cups of tea/coffee and ate a biscuit, before sitting down and having a nice morning chat.

The session kicked off with Miss Man standing at the front of the classroom and introducing her and others to the parents. Handouts and folders were distributed to all the parents by Linda Curtis. A brief summary of the course outline was given and then it was all work from then on.

All the parents watched Miss Man attentively and paid close attention to what was being taught.

In this session, the parents were introduced to phonics and how to use this to support their children with reading. They thoroughly enjoyed singing the songs.

A big thank you to Linda Curtis for all her help with getting everything organised the day before and all the parents who attended. We are looking forward to seeing you all again next week.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ESOL LAUNCH

Another successful ESOL launch took place at our school on Tuesday 12th January 2010.

A number of parents attended this launch, including parents from our previous ESOL courses. It was great to see them again and to have their ongoing support.

Miss Man presented the parents with a small powerpoint presentation, which showed them photographs and video clips of what the previous ESOL courses were like and how this next level ESOL course followed on from them.

The first 'ESOL Next Step' session starts on Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 9am. We are looking forward to seeing all the parents on that day.

ESOL Next Step

Welcome back to all children, parents and staff, I hope you had a pleasant Christmas break.

Starting from Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 9am, Miss Man, Barbara Wright and Linda Curtis will be starting new ESOL lessons for all parents. This course is the next level up from the previously run ESOL courses.

A launch for the ESOL Next Step will be held on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at 9am. All parents are welcome to attend this launch and find out a little bit more about what this course is about.

Happy New Year!