What a very hot but productive week for Year 5. I have been thoroughly impressed with everyone's resilience in the heat to still produce work. Well done!

In English, we looked at The Week Junior's debate section to get a better idea of how best to structure our persuasive writing of a balanced argument. The children explored their chosen text for the toolkit features and we will begin thinking about planning our own key debate questions next week after conducting a classroom debate!

In Maths, we have begun looking at negative numbers. We have learnt that a negative number is any number less than zero and considered the different real life places we would use these numbers and see them.

Our Science and PSHE lessons crossed over very nicely this week, both exploring the changes that take place in humans during puberty. We learnt that puberty is necessary for humans to reproduce and that there are some changes which girls and boys experience together while there are others which are unique. 

Diversity Week

This week, we celebrated our annual Diversity Week. We began by reflecting on how wonderfully unique each one of us is and ended the week by exploring how, despite our differences, we all belong. Through activities based around themes such as light, food, stories with meaning (including Jesus' parables), celebrations, gifts and generosity, the children discovered both the things that make us different and the values we all share.

Your child has brought home their Diversity Passport. Please take some time to complete it together and return it to school by Tuesday. Once completed, children will receive their stickers for each theme. We are looking forward to celebrating everyone's learning with a special Diversity Week display. Above and Beyond stickers will be awarded to all children that bring these back completed and by Tuesday.

Democracy in Action

This week also saw our prospective Head Boy and Head Girl candidates share their speeches infront of the whole school. Our current Pupil Leadership Team led the entire election process, demonstrating fantastic leadership and responsibility. The children took their right to vote extremely seriously, carefully listening to each candidate before casting their vote. Any children who left early due to the hot weather will have the opportunity to vote on Monday, ensuring every voice is heard. We look forward to announcing the results very soon!

This week's Reflection

In our Collective Worship, we explored the philosophical question: "What could help me to keep going when I feel like giving up?" Together, the children thought about the three most important things they would keep in their own 'toolbox' to help them persevere through challenges. We would love you to continue this conversation at home by asking your child what they chose for their toolbox and discussing what you would include in yours.

Despite the hot weather, the children have shown great resilience and enthusiasm all week. We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and enjoys staying cool!

Homework

Continue to read five times over the week

Be in the green on Doodle Maths, Doodle English and Doodle Spelling. 

Maths: Rounding decimals

English: Titles, headings and subheadings

Spelling: ei after c 

Complete the Diversity passport by Tuesday 

Dates for next week

Saturday 26^th July – Summer Fair – we can’t wait to see you there!

Years 5 & 6 – Bikeability week for those who have selected this option

Tuesday 30^th June – Year 5 - Maths Parent / Child workshop

Wednesday 1^st July – SIAMS Inspection

Friday 3^rd July - Rickmansworth Tennis for a Tennis Day

Friday  3^rd July - afternoon - full rehearsal for our Charity Music Concert

Friday – 6:30pm – Charity Music Concert

Emails sent this week

Church of England School Inspection letter

Bikeability Training – Years 5 & 6 if chosen to take part

Early collection on Wednesday and Thursday due to hot weather conditions

Charity Music Concert – Friday 3^rd July – relevant participants

Summer Fair update

Church visit cancelled

Cancelling Enrichment Clubs this week

Hot weather arrangements