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            Follow these steps on your child’s account to find the heatmap:
            1.     Click on their avatar in the top right-hand corner.
            2.     Click ‘My Stats’.

            3.     Scroll down to ‘Fluency’.                                                                                                                       E ARL Y Y E ARS
            4.     Voila – heatmap galore!
                                                                                                                           The much-anticipated Early Years Sports Day was a spectacular display of the physical skills the
                                                                                                                           early years children have developed through their Physical Education (PE) lessons. The event
                                                                                                                           provided a vibrant and engaging atmosphere where children demonstrated their progress in key

                                                                                                                           areas of physical development.
                                                                                                                           Throughout the event, children showcased various skills, including balance, coordination, con-
                                                                                                                           trol, agility, and teamwork. The activities highlight fundamental movement skills taught in PE
                                                                                                                           classes, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate and shine.

                                                                                                                           One of the standout activities was the balancing challenge, where children confidently walked
                                                                                                                           across beams and tackled obstacle courses, demonstrating their ability to maintain stability and
                                                                                                                           control. Coordination exercises, such as relay races and ball-handling tasks, further emphasized
                                                                                                                           the importance of body awareness and precision in movement.


                                                                                                                           Parents, teachers, and peers cheered as the children enthusiastically participated in activities that
                                                                                                                           required strength, speed, and flexibility. These exercises reinforced their physical abilities and in-

             Hover over a cell to see if the recall time is for that fact. The response time shown                         stilled a sense of accomplishment and teamwork among the young participants.

             is an average of the most recent 10 correct response times to that question. The
             number of facts with the purple box is the ones the algorithm has selected that                               A special highlight was the parent-child race, where each child had the unique opportunity to en-
             need particular practice.                                                                                     gage in a fun-filled activity alongside their parent. Parents and their respective children enjoyed
                                                                                                                           racing and playing games together, fostering a sense of unity and joy. It was a truly heartwarm-
             Gone Green!                                                                                                   ing experience, creating an avenue for family bonding through sporting activities. The shared
             The challenge is for the students to turn their whole heat                                                     laughter and excitement made for an unforgettable moment

             map green.                                                                                                     for everyone involved.
              Over the mid-term break, follow the instructions to look
             at your child’s heat map and decide which facts they should                                                    The Early Years Sports Day was more than just a fun-filled

             concentrate on. The challenge is to spend 10-15 minutes/                                                       event; it was a testament to the importance of physical ed-
             day improving their fluency. They will be able to see their                                                    ucation in early childhood development. As the children
             progress as their heat map begins to change!                                                                   crossed the finish line of their final activities, their beaming
                                                                                                                            smiles and newfound confidence were clear indicators of
             Times Table Support                                                                                            their achievements. “It’s wonderful to see how much pro-

             At Abuja Prep, we will be looking to provide additional                                                        gress the children have made.
             support for those children who are further behind with
             their times tables. We will provide opportunities for them                                                     The school looks forward to continuing to nurture these

             to practice and catch up with their peers.                                                                     budding athletes, ensuring that each child develops a strong
             Have a wonderful week, everyone.                                                                               foundation in physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork,
             Dominique Dyer.                                                                                                setting them up for future success both on and off the field.






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