Well done to Almond class!
Not only did they win the attendance cup with the highest percentage, they also had the highest percentage, 98.7% across the whole school!
You are superstars!
Friday, 31 January 2025
Year 5 Certificates 31.1.25
Year 5 Certificates
Year 5 have had an extremely busy week taking part in the ARC workshop and by experiencing Victorian day. Each of the children have worked hard and shown their reciprocity.
Lime
E for Excellence - Freddie
Star Writer - Laura
Resilience - Kiara
Reciprocity - George
Reflective - Aiza
Resourceful - Evie
Teacher Happy - Abdulahad
Almond
E for Excellence - Charlie
Star Writer - Teddy
Oak
E for Excellence - Erikas
Star Writer - Archie
Resilience - Archie
Reciprocity - Osazemen
Reflective - Stefania
Resourceful - Joshua
Teacher Happy - Elliot
Year 6 Certificates 31.1.25
Well done to all the children in Year 6 who have been working exceptionally hard all week.
Birch
E for Excellence - Eleni
Star Writer - Shivanshi
Reflectiveness - Aida
Resilience- Lucas
Resourcefulness - Callum
Reciprocity - Ruta
Larch
E for Excellence - Joni
Star Writer - Kenzie
Resourcefulness - Billie
Teacher Happy - Eden
Redwood
E for Excellence - George
Star Writer - Anushri
Reflectiveness - Ruby
Resilience- Hashir
Reciprocity - Flynn
Resourcefulness - Francesca
Teacher Happy - Manuella
Presentation - Chisom
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Zones of Regulation: managing feelings of failure.
After today’s assembly on managing feelings of failure, the children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 created their own personalised mantras to help them reframe those tough moments when things don’t go as planned. The goal was to empower them with positive affirmations they can use when they’re feeling discouraged or frustrated. These mantras, like "I can try again" or "Mistakes help me learn," remind them that failure is just a stepping stone to growth.
For parents looking to continue this conversation at home, here are some ideas to try:
Create a Family Mantra Board: Have each child come up with a mantra, and write them on a big board or poster where everyone can see. Add new ones over time as they discover more ways to stay positive.
Model Growth Mindset Language: Use phrases like “I haven’t figured it out yet” or “I’ll keep practising” when you face challenges, so your child can see how to embrace setbacks.
Celebrate Effort, Not Just Success: Remind your children that trying hard and persevering is something to be proud of, whether they succeed immediately or not. Celebrate the small wins along the way!
Have a Reflection Time: After your child faces a challenge, take a moment to reflect together on what they learned, and help them reframe any disappointment into an opportunity for growth.
By fostering these positive habits, parents can help their children feel confident and resilient, even when they don’t succeed right away.
Year 5 Stay and Learn Maths
Thank you to those who attended the Stay and Learn session.
We hope you enjoyed it as much as the children did.
Here are the slides for the session.
Please scan the QR code and complete the response form, thank you again for attending.
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Exploring Characters in Year 6 - 29.1.25
In Literacy, the children have been studying the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. Throughout this week, they have been introduced to a new character 'The Warden'. The Warden is the ruthless overseer of Camp Green Lake, which is a detention centre for young boys. Known for her fiery red hair and venom-coated nails, she forces the boys at the camp to dig endless holes under the scorching sun, claiming it's to 'build character'.
After watching a clip of part of the story and reading onto the next chapter, the children were hot seating how Stanley feels as he is sent to the Warden for something he didn't do - stealing Mr Sir's sunflower seeds. The children were to take on the role of Stanley, who is fully aware of the Warden's piercing gaze and cruel authority.
The children were asked:
How did you feel the moment you saw Magnet with the stolen seeds?
How did you feel when you saw Mr Sir approaching?
Why did you take responsibility for the theft?
How did you feel about the other boys at the time?
How did you feel on your way to see the Warden?
Larch Pictures
'Stanley must have felt let down by his so called 'friends' as they really threw him under the bus. Friends should stick by you and not let you take the blame for something you didn't do'. Lavinia, Larch
Birch Pictures
Redwood Pictures
'I can't believe it always happens to me, I always get the blame for everything. My dirty rotten pig stealing Great Great Grandfather!' Naina, Redwood, pretending to be Stanley.
Birch photos
“Hot seating is really good for my public speaking. I enjoyed being Stanley.” Logan , Birch
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Year 5 stay and learn
Year 5 have their Stay and Learn session on Wednesday 29th January @ 2:15 - 3:15 pm.
Lime class will not be participating as they are swimming.
The focus will be on maths and how you can help your children get ready for year 6.
Please arrive at the office by 2:10 pm and you will be signposted to your child's class.
Thank you
A Very Victorian Experience in Year 5
Year 5 Get Very Victorian
This week, Year 5 took a step back in time to experience life as a Victorian child. They explored popular toys from the Victorian era and even participated in an archaeological dig. The highlight of the day was when the children took part in a ‘Victorian Classroom’ experience, where the workshop leader, fully in character, played the role of a strict Victorian teacher.
Eason from Almond class - "It was terrifyingly fun!"
"I think it's disgusting that children had to work!" - Stefania in Oak class.
"We are so lucky to have our school!" - Lyra in Lime class
Monday, 27 January 2025
Year 5 spellings 27/1/25
Here are the spellings for this week. Please ensure that your child practises them regularly for their test on Friday.
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