It has certainly been a hot week! Despite the soaring temperatures, the children have coped remarkably well. We've kept cool with fun water games, enjoyed shady outdoor activities, and adopted a slightly more relaxed timetable to make the most of the weather.

In English, we have continued exploring our model text. This week, we learnt the final section, One Last Thing, and introduced our final writing tool: using 'that' and 'if' as conjunctions. The children put these new skills into practice by writing some hilarious Traction Man adventures! Next week, we'll be moving on to the exciting "box and hug" stage as we prepare for our own independent writing.

In Maths, we have begun our new unit on mass, which we will continue next week. We also completed our Maths assessment on Wednesday morning, and the children approached it with great focus and determination.

Foundation Subjects

• Music: Learning about the note G and the semibreve.
• RE: Learning that Jesus accepted everyone.
• DT: Creating features and clothing for our puppets.
• Science: Designing microhabitats for minibeasts.
• PSHE: There was no PSHE lesson this week due to our Diversity Week activities.

Today, we rounded off Diversity Week with a fantastic celebration, exploring the themes of light, food, celebrations, stories and gifts across a range of world religions. The children enjoyed discovering similarities and differences between faiths and took part enthusiastically in the day's activities. They have brought home a passport to share some of the ideas we discussed today - each section has a question for them to answer. Please support them to complete this and return it to school on Monday or Tuesday to receive their stickers.

Apologies that we haven't visited the library recently. It has been a busy assessment period across the school, which has limited our opportunities. We will make sure to visit on Wednesday 8th July, and Show and Tell will resume on that day too.

The following children are still waiting for their Show and Tell opportunity this half-term: Alex, Amelia, Angelo, Beau, Betty, Bodhi, Caleb, Daisy and Emma. If we've accidentally missed anyone, please do simply bring your item along on that day!

Democracy in Action

This week also saw our prospective Head Boy and Head Girl candidates share their speeches before 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!

Home Learning

Please continue to read and sign the Reading Record book at least 5 times

Doodle Learning

Diversity passport

Dates for next week

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

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

Spanish Culture and food tasting experience

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

We are looking forward to the Summer Fair tomorrow and hope to see many of you there.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Bartram and Mrs Lee