Almond
This week, Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic outdoor learning session where they made mini pizzas and delicious s’mores over an open fire. The children worked together safely and responsibly, showing excellent teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the activity.
A key focus of the session was our Respect value. Pupils demonstrated respect for one another by sharing equipment, listening carefully to instructions, and encouraging their peers. They also showed respect for the environment by helping to keep the area tidy and following fire safety rules.
Everyone had a wonderful time developing new skills, building confidence, and enjoying some tasty treats around the fire! 🔥🍕🍫
This half term of learning about WWII, through the lens of the characters in Letters from the Lighthouse, comes to a close.
The children were engulfed by the fact that this was once a reality for children their age and this week, they had the opportunity to write a diary entry from the perspective of a child being sent away to 'safety' during the war.
Our Year 5's used literary skills such as first person, adverbials of time and place and were intentional that the detail and tone of their writing matched both the diary style and their character.
Enjoy videos of a few of the children reading their diary entry aloud.
Redwood
The corridors have come alive this week as our pupils kicked off their World Cup celebrations with a fantastic door-decorating competition. The creativity on display has been absolutely brilliant, with each class bringing a different corner of the globe to life right here at school.
Here is who is representing who:
Almond Class have brought the vibrant spirit of Ghana to their doorway.
Oak Class are channeling the fierce determination of Uruguay.
Lime Class have turned their entrance into a celebration of Japan.
It wasn't just the doors getting a makeover! Showcasing some incredible fine motor skills and patience, the children also tried their hand at the traditional Japanese art of origami to create their own football shirts.
Almond - Ghana
Oak - Uruguay
Lime - Japan
The Year 6 children have begun preparing for their Leavers' Assembly, and excitement is already building!
This week, we introduced the assembly and shared some of the songs that the children will be performing. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they listened to the music and started to think about what the final performance will look like.
We have also begun discussing the different roles within the assembly, including speaking parts. The children have been considering how they can contribute and have shown great maturity and confidence when talking about performing in front of an audience.
Over the coming weeks, we will continue to practise the songs, develop the script, and rehearse the various roles. The Leavers' Assembly is always a special opportunity for the children to reflect on their time at primary school, celebrate their achievements, and create lasting memories before they move on to the next stage of their education.
We are looking forward to sharing more updates as preparations continue!
