On Wednesday afternoon we went on a journey to the cross. For Jesus this journey was real but for us, the Stations of the Cross are a prayer journey. Father Peter, very kindly talked us through these fourteen stations to learn about what happened to Jesus when he died. This is such a crucial thing to do at this point of the year, as it reminds us of the vast love God has for us. Year 6 really enjoyed this, deep in prayer and asked some wonderful as they went around…
What have we been learning this week?
I am not sure that we have drawn breath this week - it has been full on, fast paced and thoroughly exciting.
English - Romeo and Juliet has continued to be the central point to our English unit. We have moved onto the most iconic scene - The Balcony Scene. The children were tasked with writing in role as Juliet. To really understand her emotions and to use Shakespeare’s language within their work. I was blown away! Our grammar focus has been our use of colons and semi-colons. The children have been experimenting with them and using them within their diary entries.
Maths - I am incredibly proud of the work that we have done this week on fractions- we have been comparing, ordering, convertingg- it’s has all been going on. This is a tricky concept that the children have grabbed with both hands. Next stop…percentages!
PE- this week we started our tennis work and we performed our duet representing the hero and the villain. We were so proud of how hard they worked and what they put together, we wanted to share it with you …
CHANGES TO HOMEWORK…
Today I have spent a lot of time gathering children’s homework, re-printing homework that has been misplaced or left at home and organising children to comeplete their homework. I am a firm believer that we need to prepare our children for their next journey. Homework and the organisation of their own time and work out of school is one way we can help them to be successful at high school, without it being a big shock for them in September. I have therefore made the decision that I will be now be giving out homework on Thurday and the new handing in day will be a Wednesday, as I can mointor it more carefully. Many thanks for your support.
Leading Learners
Well done to Charlie and Iris this week.
Charlie your enthusiasm, determination and positive attitude towards your learning is inspiring. You are super focused in class and now have the self-belief that you can do it and if you do come across an area you find challenging then you remain positive and go away and practise the skill until you master it. You have learnt that you are in control of your own learning, and that anything is possible when you have that positive growth mindset.
Iris, you never stop learning! There are times when you could sit back, relax and let the learning wash over you, but you never do. You seize every learning opportunity and see every lesson or feedback as a chance to challenge yourself and take your learning to the next level. Sitting back is never an option for you, you’re engaged and ensure you are actively learning and because of this your progress is evident! You are also a wonderful role model, always there to lend a helping hand, thank you for your quiet kindness and consideration to others.
Love and Compassionate butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that stop and notice how others are experiencing their lives, and how they feel, and why they say and believe what they do. Ultimately, it is what makes us kind and, at a deeper level, opens up the possibility of being loving through our just and merciful actions and forgiving words. This week we thank Evan for always being compassionate and loving with others.
Lunch Time Awards …
Marvelous Manners awards … Emilia
Role Model of the week … Matilda
Helpers in the morning
This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:
Leon Owen Evan Matilda
Notices
World Book Day 7th March- dress up as your favourite BOOK characters and bring with you a magical object to help spark our imaginations to create our own cllass story! This ‘magical object’ could be linked to the character you’re dressed up as, but it doesn’t have to be- but be prepared to share your story and get creative! Some magical objects may include: a magic feather, a magic stone, a magic jewel- be creative!
Wednesday 6th March Year 6 Book Look at 2pm- we will also be doing a brief talk on SAT’s - what to expect and on the end of year residential, so please come along!
Have you booked your Parent meetings from Mrs Gregan’s blog ?? These virtual meetings will take place on either Wednesday 13th March or Wednesday 20th March 2pm- 5:20pm.
Have a lovely weekend.
We will see you on Monday.
Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Barker