Year 6 Weekly Blog 26.01.24 'To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try' Rosa Parks

It has been such a reflective week in Year 6. In our RE and liturgy we delved a little deeper in to the scripture ‘I am the bread of life’, at how we can nourish ourselves spirituality as well as physically through our daily interactions with others, as well as prayer and different ways we can connect or talk to God. Earlier in the week we reflected on the gospel and what it means to follow God. We have also kicked started the Jubilee in assembly, where we are joining together as a global family for the year of Hope.

Where has our learning taken us this week?

We have had a lovely week in class. Full of hard work, enthusiasm and deep reflection- and we even managed to watch the Dr Who episode where the doctor met Rosa Parks, which was such a great tool to use before we wrote our wonderful Biographies. The children were so gripped and great conversations led on from this about the injustice of the time. This week the children have finished their Outcome 2 biographies on Rosa Parks.We have done so mcuh work leading up to this, gathering vocabulary, cohesive devices and practising our use of semi colons, the children had such a wealth of knowledge and tools and could write with great confidence. I am looking forward to marking them over the weekend- they are so proud of their work!

On Monday we had a wonderful visit from Rachel from ‘Faith Friends’, to help us to learn more about Judaism. The children showed such curisity and loved hearing about an alternative faith. They had so many great questions and we can’t wait to hear more about the celebrations and fesitivals on our next visit in summer…

Leading Learners

Well done to Riley this week.

Riley, thank you for reflecting so deeply on your writing targets, responding to any feedback given and making an active effort to keep improving your work- we are so proud of you! You take advice and comments on board and apply this to your writing, we have loved picking up your book this week and seeing just how much progress you have made! 

Faithfilled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who show great faith in themselves, others and God. We will also be spotting children who are hopeful, who show hope for the future, enabling us to trust ourselves and those around us with the decisions that will shape our future. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Esther for being faithfilled and hopeful.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Ola

Role Model of the week … Sophia

Helpers in the morning

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Elsie Liam Michael Layla

Notices

  • Next Wednesday the NHS are here to measure height and weight. There is also a short survey for the children to complete in regards to their mental well-being. Please make sure you have read the letter they have had fully, so you know what to expect on this day.

  • Parents day is on Friday 14th February- please make sure you are mindful of this date and appointments will be available soon.


Year 6 Weekly Blog 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst' (John 6:35)

This week in RE and litrugy we have been reflecting on Jesus’ teachings on spiritual nourshment. God wanted us to understand that as well as satidfying our physical hunger we also need to build our relationship with God, satisfying our spiritual nourishment for our souls ansd for our inner selves to grow strong. We talked about all the ways we can grow our spirituality and how this develops our faith and hope, which has enhanced our virtues Faithfilled and Hopeful even further. Earlier this week we shared a liturgy where we looked at these virtues and how we can use them in our lives, the children were then asked to write a prayer on these to add to our ‘hope’ display in the classroom.

Where has our learning taken us this week?

Wow the learning in Year 6 has really started to pick up pace and Year 6 are rising to all of the challenges- we are all so proud of them. We are managing to fit in so much learning and they are even becoming much more organised in the mornings, getting all of their equipment and books ready for the lessons ahead.

  • English - This week we have been working hard on our biography work, writing a paragraph each day on our Henry VIII biography and practicing using semi-colons and our relative clauses, using them as embedded clauses and at the end of our sentences. Next week we will be writing our own biographies on Rosa Parks, we were hoping to watch the Dr Who eposide to help us undertsand her struggles, please let me know via email if this is not something you want your children to see.

  • Maths - This week we have been looking at multiples to 100,000, finding midpoints on scales and estimating.

  • Science- This week we have been continuing our learning in to the human body. We have been learning about the function of the heart and what it looks like. The children listen to three different heart rates this week and replicated this with musical instruments.

Leading Learners

Well done to ARTHUR this week.

Arthur, thank you for reflecting so deeply on your learning this week, ensuring you apply what you have learnt to all areas and striving to be the best you can. You have listened to advice and are working hard across all areas, focusing on your learning and ensuring this is reflected in your written work. We can see you know exactly the areas that you are determined to improve and this week you have been actively challenging yourself to improve well done Arthur!

Faithfilled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who show great faith in themselves, others and God. We will also be spotting children who are hopeful, who show hope for the future, enabling us to trust ourselves and those around us with the decisions that will shape our future. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Rafe for being faithfilled and hopeful.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Luke

Role Model of the week … Pippa

Helpers in the morning

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Pippa Rafe Sophia Bella

Notices

  • Please do continue to keep up to date with your child’s homework (particularly spelling). The vocabulary that the children are being asked to spell are getting more complex and they will need your support to figure out the best strategy to use. Learning them over time, rather than bulking them the night before, always seems like the best route to use.

  • Just a reminder that lip balms or any type of creams, are classed as a type of medication and therefore (if needed) need to be handed in to the teacher- thank you for your support.

Year 6 Weekly Blog - 'The best is yet to come. The start of a New Year is the chance to rewrite your book.'

Welcome back…

Wishing you all a very happy new year. It has been so lovely to welcome the children back to school this week, despite the bitter cold. The most important part of any school is the people within it. We have loved seeing the smiles and listening to all of the wonderful stories that the festive season has brought. On Monday we celebrated as a whole school the feast of the Epiphany in liturgy. It was an opportunity for the children to spend a few minutes reflecting on what a miracle the baby Jesus was.

The children have been thinking about what 2025 might look like for them. The children have all reflected on their year ahead and thought about their new year’s resolutions- what do they want to improve this year and what are they going to do to achieve this. They are all going to come across some monumental experiences and opportunities this year. Some of them will be challenging, some will be exciting, some they will be anxious about. Whatever happens, they know they have the skills to tackle it with great resilience and determination. I have to say, they have all come back to school extremely well rested and ready to take on all the challenges they come across in their learning- I am so proud of them this week, they have worked so hard!

This half term, we are looking at what it means to be faithfilled and hopeful. Both of these qualities will be really important as we journey towards half term, having faith in oursleves, others and most importantly God. With faith and love, comes hope, hope that we can achieve the things we want to and hope in others.

This week we have done lots of work on multiples to 100,000, as well as working on the accuracy of our arithmetic work. Our focus in English has been on gathering content and analysing biographies, adding vocabulary and it’s features to our working wall. Next week, we will spend each day writing a paragraph on our class biography of Henry VIII, I can’t wait to see how they put everything they have learnt in to practice.This week in indoor PE we have been practicing and developing our athletics events and trying to beat our personal best in speed bounce, standing long jump and triple jump.

Leading Learners

Well done to Pippa.

Pippa, you work tirelessly in lessons to be the best you can be and I love teaching you as you are always so focused and engaged, with your great attention, you have the ability to think deeply about subjects, taking your learning that step further! Your thirst for learning is contagious and how you strive to challenge yourself in your work is wonderful- keep this up Pippa!

Faithfilled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who show great faith in themselves, others and God. We will also be spotting children who are hopeful, who show hope for the future, enabling us to trust ourselves and those around us with the decisions that will shape our future. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Layla for being faithfilled and hopeful.

 Lunch Time Awards …

Marvellous Manners awards … Liam

Role Model of the week … Elsie

Helpers in the mornings:

This week and for the first week back after Christmas we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Ella Luke Michael Elsie

Notices

Indoor Athletics Competition- Will take place on Wednesday 15th January at Stanley Park Sports Centre in Blackpool. Those that have been picked will have been informed and information will be on the sports page.

PE is now on Tuesday and Wednesday. Indoor PE is Tuesday and outdoor is Wednesday at 9am.

Homework is handed in every Wednesday and goes out on Thursday.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Barker

 

 

Year 6 Weekly Blog- 'Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day'

As we move towards the third week of advent, it seems unbelievable that we have nearly completed our first full term together in Year 6. As I reflect on how much the children have grown, learnt and enjoyed every experience in Year 6, it seems only fitting that the third candle of advent represents JOY. It reflects the joy that comes through Jesus’ arrival, and through the salvation he has gifted us and as we continue to approach Christmas Day, our joy grows more and more. We had such a beautful time with our Reception buddies at mass on Thursday, celebrating advent.

Thank you to the following children for such a beautiful liturgy on ‘peace’.

This week we have had a wonderful week of learning and practice for our Chrsitmas concert next week. The children are speaking out beautifully in church and singing their hearts out- we can’t wait for you to see it.

This week we have started to look at biographies in English and pull out its features. We have collected biographical language, looked up any unfamiliar words and looked at the importance of using choronogy. In computing we have been looking at networks and looking at how we use the internet. In Science, we have been looking at the circulatory system and the main components that move the blood around the body. We even worked in groups to create a circuit to show this. Here is just a snapshot of our week…

What a fantastic (extra) art lesson we had with Mrs Mather this week. Our stables are starting to take shape and look truly beautiful, the other classes are going to LOVE their new stables!

Christmas Bake Off…

Wow what an amazing selection of cakes, brownies and cookies! So much effort has gone in to each and every one of them and they look FABULOUS, never mind taste FABULOUS!! Thank you to all the effort you have gone to, to make our ‘Bake Off’ extra special! The judges found it incredibly hard to decide on the winner, look how tasty they all look …

Well done to our ‘Bake off’ winner! A BLUE velvet cake, with delicious Lindt chocolates to top it off- yummy!

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Benjamin

Role Model of the week … Rose

Helpers in the mornings:

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Pippa Ola Rafe Riley

Reminders

  • We are out and about a lot next week, walking to church. Please could you make sure children have a warm coat and hat each day to keep warm.

  • We have decided as a school not to send individual Christmas cards to each other, but to instead put this money towards a chairty of your choice. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.

  • Our Christmas performance is in church on Monday 16th December at 2pm and 6pm. Children will need to be at church for 5:45pm in the evening - in full school uniform please- no PE kits this day.

  • We close for Chrsitmas at 2pm on Friday 20th December

  • Wednesday 18th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a non-fizzy drink and a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps.


Have a lovely weekend with your family.

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Carter


Year 6 Weekly Blog - 'During this Advent season, I will keep alert and awake, listening for you.'

The second candle of advent represents Peace. This week our liturgy was centred around Peace, looking at what Peace looks like, how at times we can face storms in our lives but most importantly we can find peace in our lives, and look to God for our own inner peace. It was a beaitful reflection, where each child had a mission going forward of how they can be peacemakers, and they wrote examples on Angel wings which has been displayed in our class prayer corner. Many thanks to Mrs Webster’s artisitc skills …

Thank you also to our wonderful class members, who delivered a beautiful child-led liturgy on Forgiveness …

This week I feel we have well and truly started our nativity journey. On Tuesday, we were blessed to watch our youngest children perform on stage so beautifully- telling the story through song and movement, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. Then on Wednesday, the whole of Key Stage 2 ventured down to church to begin our concert rehearsal. As I sat there listening to the children sing their hearts out and say their lines with such confidence, I could not help but smile. Thank you to those that have practised their songs and words so well! Next week, we will be doing our final practises on Monday and Wednesday, so please can we make sure children know their words by then.

We have also met with our Reception buddies this week, where half the class took their partners around the school for the prayer pilgrimage, following a prayer map. The children went to each station, where they focused on each stations key message during advent. It was a beaitful and reflective afternoon, where the children got to listen to prayer and scripture…

 Where has our learning taken us this week?

We have had a lovely week in class. Full of hard work, enthusiasm, laughs - We have completed all the work on our class novel, we can now just sit back, listen and enjoy hearing how the story unfolds- it has been very dramatic! A few gasps were heard in the classroom, as we are learning just what an evil character Vindictus Sharpe really is! This week the children have written their own flashback stories- I can’t wait to read them all! We have been coding in computing, listening to WW2 songs in music and much, much more!

Delving deeper through talk …

How do nutrients enter our bloodstream? How do we get nutrients?

Helpers in the mornings:

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Michael Niamh Ella Archie

Leading Learners

Well done to Erin and Dominic this week.

Erin, you are a delight to teach as you ALWAYS work so hard and do your best in any task we give you- you could get the certificate every week! This week, you have come back from being poorly, and you have been so engaged, offering ideas and thoughts during lessons, showing great enthusiasm in everything you have done!

Dominic, we can't begin to tell you how proud we are of you and how we love having you back in the classroom! We have been in awe of your whole approach to learning this week... You have given everything we have set you a good go, doing your absolute best, no matter how tricky it is, and all with such a positive ‘I CAN’ attitude.

Notices

Intentional and Prophetic butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who make conscious decisions for the greater good. We will also be spotting children who are prophetic, who choose the right decisions with integrity and who display them publically. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Pippa for being intentional and prophetic to help others.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Arthur

Role Model of the week … Dominic

Reminders

  • Please see year 6 homework section to learn the songs ready for our Christmas concert.

  • We are out and about a lot next week, walking to church. Please could you make sure children have a warm coat and hat each day to keep warm.

  • We have decided as a school not to send individual Christmas cards to each other, but to instead put this money towards a chairty of your choice. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.

  • Our Christmas performance is in church on Monday 16th December at 2pm and 6pm. Children will need to be at church for 5:45pm in the evening - in full school uniform please- no PE kits this day.

  • We close for Chrsitmas at 2pm on Friday 20th December

  • Wednesday 18th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a non-fizzy drink and a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps.

  • Christmas Bake Off will take place on Friday 13th December. The day will be all things cake, cake sales and Christmas jumpers!

Have a lovely weekend with your family.

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Carter

Year 6 Weekly Blog -”The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” — Alan Watts.

This week’s liturgy and reflection has been focused around the word ‘Glory’. We reflected on this week’s gospel, where we hear Jesus tell us about the parable of the fig tree. A symbol that as soon as its twigs start to grow and leaves appear, we know that Spring is on its way. We then discussed other ways we know that something is going to happen, and how we know change is about to happen. The children of course discussed how we are about to enter advent, the time when we prepare for the birth of Jesus, and we reflected on how we can prepare our hearts for this time.

 

Thank you to this week’s group for their beatiful liturgy on patience, they led us in reverent prayer and reflection ….

This week we have fit so much high quality learning in to our timetable. This is all down to your wonderful children, how hard they are working and how eager they are to deepen their knowledge and learn new skills! We have even got a small group of children making extra notes in journals and going away to re-learn and practice skills- how mature! This week we have continued with our adjusting method in maths, we have learn all about the function of blood and what it is made up from in Science, learn to translate french opinions in french, reflected on the portaits of Elizabeth I and the key messages she wanted to deliver and so much more …

It was lovely to see so many of you there for the Year 6 book look. This is such a special time for both the children and adults, a time to reall celebrate the progress, effort and time they have spent on their work. They really take great pride in their work and are reaching our high expectations in Year 6, so it is so wonderful that we get to share this with you- I am sure you were all very impressed…

Wow, playtimes are so much fun. Here are just some of the games they have been playing at break times this week …

We have loved spending all day today in our PJ’s, thank you for all of your donations to raise money for Brian House!

My Happy Mind this week’s focus was on celebrate! We looked at how everyone possesses 24 character strengths, but we all have different amounts of each of them and that’s what makes us unique! The children all thought about what they felt were their top 5 character strengths and then we took a survey to see what the professionals thought! We then compared them to see if we were right- it was fascinating but I think we know ourselves pretty well! Here are our top 3 character strengths no mug shots (promise) …

Delving deeper through talk …

What is the function of your blood and what does it consist of?

My Happy Mind…

How have you used your main character strengths this week?

Helpers in the mornings:

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Elsie Archie Michael Ella
 

Leading Learners

Well done to Rex and Millie this week.

Rex- Focused Cooper Crab- Wow Rex, you are impressing us so much with your focus, eagerness, enthusiasm and determination. You are  so engaged during lessons, managing your distractions, participating fully and getting lost in each task.

Millie- Reflective Lizzie Ladybird- Millie you have come back after half term, ready and raring to go! We love the way you have took on board feedback and are actively using this to improve your work. We can see how determined you are to reach your goals!

Intentional and Prophetic butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who make conscious decisions for the greater good. We will also be spotting children who are prophetic, who choose the right decisions with integrity and who display them publically. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Ola for being intentional and prophetic to help others.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Faye

Role Model of the week … Archie

Reminders

Notices

  • Please see year 6 homework section to learn the songs ready for our Christmas concert.

  • Costumes for the dance festival to be brought in next Monday 18th November please

  • Tuesday 26th November - Dance Festival- more information on this event will be on the blog next Friday

  • Own Clothes Day: To celebrate the arrival of December and the festive period, then children can wear their own clothes and also bring in a bar of chocolate into school for £1. This will take place on Friday 29th November.

  • Christmas Bake Off will take place on Friday 13th December. The day will be all things cake, cake sales and Christmas jumpers!

  • KS2 Christmas Concert: This will take place at Church on Monday 16th December. The children will perform the concert twice at 2pm and 6pm

Have a lovely weekend with your family.

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Carter

Year 6 Weekly Blog: “Lest We Forget"

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them… this week is always a poignant week as we stop and remember all of those fallen victims of war and conflict. Our focus of the week has been on the word ‘Remembrance’. We have designed and created our own poppies and yesterday we reflected on previous wars and wrote poetry in response. 

“Christ has no body on earth now but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours are the eyes through which he looks with compassion on the world; yours are the feet with which he walks to do good; yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world” St Teresa of Avila.

In worship this week, we have reflected on this quote and how it relates to our two virtues: Intentional and Prophetic. We have spoken about what these virtues mean and how we can be intentional in the choices we make and the ethical code we live by, choosing to live how God wants us to…

The week has flown by and we have done so much exciting and challenging learning. We have read more of our class novel this week, looked at the remaining Tudor Monarchs after Henry VIII and started our Geography unit on volcanoes and mountains with Mrs Hotchkiss. 

Our Mathematics this week has been on fire, balancing equations and using redistribution to find unknowns in expressions!Very impressive!

Travelling Nativity

Our Travelling Nativity has started it journey visiting your homes. It is yours to keep for one night only (unless you get it on a Friday) and then you must return it to Year 6. Please make sure that it is completely ready for another friend to enjoy the next day.

You will find instructions in the sack, with a journal to reflect on the story through words and drawings. If you would like to share this moment through a picutre, then please feeel free to take a picture and email it to me. Enjoy celebrating the birth of Christ at home with one another, it is such a special time.

Costumes for Dance Festival

Our dance rehearsals are going well and we can’t wait to share it with you! We are now starting to think about costumes…

Could all pupils please bring the following in to school by Monday 18th November:

Black leggings/ trousers

white shirt/ polo shirt

Hogwarts robe and tie- please see this link for the cheapest option. If you have already got one from previous dressing up, please feel free to use. We will not be needing the glasses in this pack.

Helpers in the mornings:

Next week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Ola Benjamin Niamh Arthur

Leading Learners

Well done to Rafe and Niamh this week.

Rafe, you could get a certificate every week for each of the learning characters, as you are so consistent with your approach to learning and positivie attitude. You give 100% effort in all tasks, always showing great enthusaism, determination and focus.

Niamh- you are always considerate and a flexible classmate. Your calm nature and focused learning makes you a terrific role model and therefore an invaluable member of Year 6!

Intentional and Prophetic butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who make conscious decisions for the greater good. We will also be spotting children who are prophetic, who choose the right decisions with integrity and who display them publically. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Layla for being intentional and prophetic to help others.

Notices

  • Please do visit Mrs Gregan’s blog for important information.

  • Parent Book Look opportunity will be on Wednesday 13th November 2:15pm

  • On Friday 15th November, we will have our annual PJ Day for our local children in need - Brian House. Please bring a teddy and £1 to donate!

  • Christmas Bake Off will take place on Friday 13th December. The day will be all things cake, cake sales and Christmas jumpers!

  • please encourage children to complete homework on time and handed in on Wednesdays- it is great preparation for High School

Where does the light come from in your life? - Castlerigg Day 2

This has been a key message for us today at Castlerigg - Where does the light come from in your life? Yesterday was all about how we shine our light and today, reflecting on others and what we are grateful for in our lives.

Before bed last night, we had the most incredibly experience - night time prayer. The chapel here at Castlerigg is the old stable building, which is perfect as we prepare for the arrival of Jesus this Christmas. Daisy, the youth worker here, took us through a section of prayer and used the story of Narnia to illustrate it. Here she compared the character of Aslan to Jesus Christ, who too sacrificed himself for the good of his friends. It was incredibly moving and it took me a while to recover after; as you can tell from the images below. We then snuggled up and listened to a bedtime story from Lily. A rather lovely end to our first day.

This afternoon we headed off to the lake for some much needed reflection and fresh air. The children found out about places of interest in Keswick, headed to Derwent Water to skim stones then wandered to Fitz Park for some time together. It was so lovely to take in the views of the lake and spend some time in God’s world. The children were great.

After a delicious tea of pizza, wedges, salad and fruit, we are now getting ready to settle down for mass in the chapel. The children have written bidding prayers and are ready to sing.

Enjoy your night and we will see you tomorrow. We are departing at 2pm so should be back at school for 4pm - we will keep you posted!

Year 6 Weekly Blog ‘Autumn tells is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful’

I can’t believe we have come to the end of our first half term in Year 6! It has gone by so quick, but what a start Year 6 have made. They have all grown so much in the last few weeks, developing their independence and reflecting on the areas they know they need to wok on- we couldn’t be more prouder of them. Make sure they get lots of rest this short break, so that they are ready and raring to go for another busy, run-up to Christmas. It has been so lovely to talk to you all at the parent’s meetings, celebrating the successes of each one of them.

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Year 6 Weekly Blog - "Small seeds of Gratitude will produce a harvest of hope"

Harvest is a time of thanksgiving and gratitude; to thank God for the things we have and all that God has given to us. Our liturgies this week have been centred around this and our RE this week looked also at the smallest seed- the mustard seed. Year 6 have been reflecting on the parables that Jesus shared with us that taught us about the Kingdom of God and how this can start off so small within us, but as we love and follow in Jesus’ footsteps this can grown in to something more powerful.

This week we had a beautiful litrugy led by a number of children, all about the courage that God gives us…

When I reflect on the week, I am so proud of the amount of learning Year 6 are getting through. They are working so hard and trying their absolute best in every lesson! The big push has been reading this week, as there were a number of pupils that are not reading or quizzing regualrly enough, and the children have responded really well to me setting them targets when they should be quizzing by- please encourage them at home to relax and have quiet time out with a book!

In our English lessons, we are loving our class novel and seeing how the mysteries unfold. We have written diaries in the perspective of the main character and next week they will get feedback on this, but I have had a quick look and I am excited to get reading! In History we have been looking at the highs and lows in Catherine Aragon’s life, making our very own human graph and even looking for evidence in a letter from Henry to Anne Boleyn- was it a love letter?

My Happy Mind

This week in our My Happy Mind session we had some fun, using our knowledge of the three parts of the brain: The Hippocampus, Amygdala and the Prefrontal Cortex. We played a game of ‘TEAM-HAP-SNAP’, seeing who was first to match all the characters working together!

Kidsafe

This week, we have completed our 5th and final Kidsafe lesson, before our recap in summer term, about hearing parents/carers arguing. Please click the button below to find out more detail about this lesson.

Please click the button below to find out more detail about this lesson.

Year 6 had a great afternoon at enrichment with Mr Cornwell for the ‘BIG QUIZ!’ …

Delving deeper through talk …

What is the Kingdom of God? Can you retell one of the parables and explain its meaning?

My Happy Mind…

Why is it important for all three parts of the brain to work together?


Helpers in the mornings:

This week Year 6 will only be helping on Thursday and Friday. We have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Liam Luke Cora Ella


 Castlerigg:

Thank you to you all for getting in the medical forms- all information has now been sent off. Children will find out next Thursday who they will be sharing rooms with etc. Castlerigg have confrimed they do not need the actual duvet- children just need to bring a single duvet COVER or a sleeping bag. I will post the final details that you need to know, confirming times and reminding you of anyhting they need to bring on the blog next week- it’s getting exciting!

Leading Learners

Well done to Elsie and Gabriella and this week.

Elsie, you are such a reflective learner Elsie and this is what makes your work fly! You lsiten to feedback and respond, trying hard to improve all the time. We love the way you can also independently reflect on your own work without promting, always eager to edit and use that purple pen!

Gabriella- you have impressed us this week with how hard you have tried to complete your work, no matter how challegning you have found it. You have kept on going, not given up and all with a smile on your face! We see how hard you are trying Gabriella and we are so proud.

Attentive and Discerning butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are attentive in the way we look at the world and in others, taking the time to notice the big and the small things each day. We will also be spotting children who are discerning, who choose the right decisions with integrity. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Archie for being attentive and discerning to help others.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Isaac

Role Model of the week … Sophia

Notices

  • Please do visit Mrs Gregan’s blog for important information.

  • Have you booked your tickets for the dance show?

  • Could you please collect and bring in to school boxes, egg cartons, tubes (not toilet roll) - basically anything suitable  for constructing  their models in DT next half term!

  • Have you booked your parent’s day appointment for next Friday? Don’t forget we break up for October Half term on Thursday.

  • please encourage children to complete homework on time and handed in on Wednesdays- it is great preparation for High School

Year 6 Weekly Blog - "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted."

Kindness doesn’t cost anything, it is something that we can all give and it makes our world a better place. This week, in our council meeting we shared the acts kindness we have seen within our class and celebrated those children. Another one of the Kingdom of God values. Seeing little acts of kindness around the classroom and on the playground throughout the week has been really lovely, and of course being active in the choices that we make. We have even started a kindness jar, where we add the acts of kindness we see throughout the day and share these with everyone.

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Year 6 Dance Festival

Historically, the dance festival has always been operated across Year 5 & 6, sometimes Year 4, but this year, we are just doing it with Year 6. With Mrs Harrison being our dance specialist, we want to maximise her time - whilst also giving the children a really special experience. We have never used 30 children before, but this is the year, and seeing how much they have enjoyed Shakespeare in recent years; I think they will love it. Below you will find all of the information regarding the performance and when it will be - Tuesday 26th November . Tickets for it go on sale today at midday - these will be direct from The Winter Gardens. The button below will take you to their website.

The theme this year is magic - which we know will inspire them all - and just have fun!

Samlesbury Hall Visit

This half term in History we are learning all about the Tudors and even writing our own biographies of Henry VIII! To aid this learning, we have arranged to take the children for a visit to the historic stately home ‘Samlesbury Hall’ on Wednesday 2nd October where we will spend the day there and be took on a tour around the grounds. We have added the cost of this trip to parentpay, the cost of the visit in total is £18.50. We will be leaving school at 9:30am so children need to arrive at usual time and will arrive back in time for normal collection. Full school uniform need to be worn please, and there may be an opportunity to have a play in the park if it stays dry, so please make sure they bring a coat.

As the trip is only next week Jacqui needs to know those who need a school packed lunch ASAP. Please fill out the form below whether you do or do not wish for a school packed lunch.

Year 6 Weekly Blog 20.09.24 - "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."

This week’s liturgy and reflection has been focused around the word ‘servant’. On Wednesday, through the Wednesday Word, we first heard this weeks gospel, Mark 9:30-37, where we hear the disciples arguing over who is the greatest. We then reflected further in our liturgy on Thursday, on Jesus’ response: “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” We reflected on how we can serve others in our roles around school and how we can put others before ourselves.

 

Collaboration is key - especially in Year 6! This week we have collaborated and shared in every lesson - this has helped us to learn from each other. We have collaborated in our PE playing games of cricket, putting together freeze frames for the prologue of our class novel (see photos below), in our practicing of the assembly and most importantly getting to grips with our new roles around school . Alongside this, we are striving to be attentive and discerning, questioning the world around us and actively making changes where needed. Here is a snapshot of our week…

This whole notion of collaboration will stand us in good stead as we move forward as a class. Earlier this week they each received their positions of responsibility and what a great start to the year they have made! They came back to school on Wednesday ready and raring to go and they have worked together beautifully, what a team they make. It was so wonderful to see how they each celebrated one another! You will see this in full force on Tuesday 24th September 9am for our class assembly. Please make sure they are practicing their lines and song for next week- thank you.

It was lovely to see so many of you there for the Year 6 induction evening on Wednesday. This is such a crucial year for your children and we must work together to ensure each of them reach their full potential and have a real sense of achievement this year. If you would like to refer back to the induction presentation at all, then please feel free to access on the button below:

This week, we have done our second kidsafe lesson. This week it was all about the nature of bullying. We learned the acronym STOP Several Times on Purpose. We thought about how bullying can make us feel and what to do about it. Please read the following letter to find out more information:

My Happy Mind this week’s focus on what we can do to relax our brain and keep it healthy! We looked at many different strategies and discussed how this helps our brain to be healthy. This week our 3 goals were to 1) do happy breathing as we come in from play times 2) drink more water 3) gratitudes. Our Happiness Hero : Elsie has helped to remind us to do all these things this week! I wonder who our Happiness Hero will be next week …

Science with Miss Drummond:

Today we revisited electricity, we discussed that static electricity is produced when electrical insulators rub together. Opposite electrical charges(positive and negative) will attract whilst similar electrical charges (e.g. positive and positive) will repel. We rubbed balloons on our clothes and hair then drew and labelled a scientific diagram to explain our findings: there is an excess negative charge on the balloon and an excess positive charge on our hair. Opposites attract so our hair moves to the balloon. Can you remember what are the features are of a correctly drawn scientific diagram?

Delving deeper through talk …

How are you going to serve others as part of your role and responsibility around school?

My Happy Mind…

What strategy are you going to focus on to keep your brain healthy and mind relaxed?

Helpers in the mornings:

This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:

Rafe Sophia Rex Millie
 

Leading Learners

Well done to Luke and Esther this week.

Luke- Focused Cooper Crab- Thank you Luke for being so focused, doing your best and being ready to learn! Your effort with your presentation is a delight to see!

Esther- Enthusiastic Bobby Bee and cooperative Roger Robin- Esther you are always full engaged in every lesson and you approach all tasks, no matter how difficult with a smile and positive attitude!

Attentive and Discerning butterflies

This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are attentive in the way we look at the world and in others, taking the time to notice the big and the small things each day. We will also be spotting children who are discerning, who choose the right decisions with integrity. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Ruby for being attentive and discerning to help others.

Lunch Time Awards …

Marvelous Manners awards … Michael

Role Model of the week … Roseanna

Reminders

·   ·     Please return St Bede’s admissions forms from last week if you have not already.

·         It is our class assembly on Tuesday 24h September.

·         Please encourage children to complete homework on time and handed in on Wednesdays- it is great preparation for High School

Have a lovely weekend with your family.

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Carter