Friday 16th October
It has been another busy and exciting week of learning! Here’s a look at what we have been getting up to across the curriculum.
Geography - We completed our Google Slide presentations, sharing our findings from our recent geography fieldwork. The children had the opportunity to reflect on their observations and communicate what they had discovered.
Maths - We explored a range of division strategies, thinking carefully about which methods to use and when. The children have been developing their understanding of how different approaches can help them solve division problems effectively.
Science - We investigated the impact of exercise on our heart rates. The children located their pulse points and measured their heart beats per minute, observing how physical activity affects our bodies.
English - We continued developing our writing by typing up our own versions of the model text and editing our stories as we went. We focused on including the key features from our writing toolkit. Using a variety of sentence structures and maintaining consistent verb tenses are areas we will continue to develop.
Guided Reading - To mark Black History Month, we explored an excerpt from Becoming by Michelle Obama. The children were fascinated by the contrasting experiences she encountered during her time as First Lady and enjoyed discussing the different aspects of her life and role.
Spelling - Our focus was the spelling pattern ‘ough’. We paid particular attention to the difference between brought (from the verb to bring) and bought (from the verb to buy), helping us to understand how these similar-looking words have different meanings.
Design and Technology - We evaluated the playground models we created, reflecting on our designs and the finished products. This was a wonderful opportunity for the children to consider what worked well, what could be improved and how effectively they collaborated as a team.
The Imperial War Museum
It was a pleasure to take Year 6 to the Imperial War Museum on Wednesday. They had a fantastic and informative trip. The children explored the WWI and WWII exhibitions, answering questionnaires to develop their knowledge and understanding of these important periods in history. They also visited the Childhood in War exhibition, gaining a valuable insight into how conflict has affected children’s lives. A real highlight was being shown a selection of fascinating objects from the museum’s Hands on History collection, which the children were able to handle and pass around, bringing history to life! It was a wonderful opportunity to deepen their historical knowledge and engage with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.
Homework
Spelling - Doodle Assignment ‘ough’ spelling pattern by Sunday 1st November.
English - Doodle Assignment Poetry Reading assessment by Sunday 1st November.
Maths - Doodle Assignment Division by Sunday 1st November
Reading - please ensure pupils are reading at least five times a week. Our Spelling lessons this week have highlighted, with words such as ‘trough’ and ‘bough’, how important it is to still read parts of the story aloud to a family member.
TTRS - 8 games to complete.
The Changemaker Project - Friendship Activity
A final reminder about our Changemaker Friendship Activity! Please support your child in completing the activity and ensure it is sent into school before Wednesday. We will be awarding the first of this year's stickers on Wednesday, and we are excited to celebrate the children's efforts to promote kindness and friendship.
Dates for your Diary
We look forward to sharing the children’s hard work at our Book Look on Wednesday at 3:15pm in the Year 6 classroom. Please ensure your child knows their home-time arrangements, including whether they should walk home/to Tesco or stay for the Book Look.
Thursday 22nd October to Sunday 1st November – Half-term holiday (Tech & WOW Camp at St Mary's)
Monday 2nd November – Children return to school
Tuesday 3rd November - Basketball & Multi-Sports Festival at the Reach Free
Sunday 8th November – PTA Fireworks Night, 4:00–6:30pm
Wednesday 11th November – Armistice Day: Years 4, 5 & 6 attend St Mary’s Church
Monday 16th to Friday 20th November – Anti-Bullying Week
Monday 16th November – Odd Socks Day: wear school uniform with odd socks to celebrate our differences
Thursday 19th November – “Uniquely Us!” Non-Uniform Day: celebrating our differences and showing kindness. Please bring an item for the Christmas hampers.
Friday 4th December - 3:30 - 5:00pm - PTA Christmas Event
Friday 4th December – KS2 Target Reports shared with parents
Wednesday 9th December – KS2 Parent Consultations
Thursday 10th December – KS2 Parent Consultations
Friday 11th December – Christmas Discos: Reception–Year 2, 3:30–4:45pm; Years 3–6, 5:00–6:15pm
Tuesday 15th December – Beauty and the Beast at Watersmeet – afternoon
Wednesday 16th December – Christmas Jumper Day, Christmas lunch and afternoon class Christmas parties
Thursday 17th December – KS2 Christmas Service at St Mary’s Church, 6:00pm
Friday 18th December – End of term – school finishes at 1:30pm
Emails sent this week
Scholastic Book Club
Year 6 - the Reach Free events
Year 6 - Imperial War Museum class trip
Xmas4Schools
Remembrance poppy Display - egg cartons needed
Christmas Wreath Making Night