Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.”
Luke 17: 11-19
This week we have had two focuses in our liturgies. Firstly, our word of the week has been gratitude where we have focused on Sunday’s gospel, where Jesus heals ten men with leprosy. On hearing this we discussed how thankfulness strengthens our relationship with God. Harvest is also a time of thanksgiving and gratitude; to thank God for the things we have and all that God has given to us. This has linked beautifully to our RE lessons where we have studied ‘the fall’ and the effects of sin, in contrast, how when we sin our relationship with God is broken.
Ocotber is the month of the rosary, we have been learning about and saying the roasry most days this week. In particular, on Tuesday was the ‘one million children praying the rosary’ campaign, where children all around the world would have been praying to Mary at the same time. It was a beautiful time, where children have been deep in reflection and focusing on the different mystery each day.
This week we had a beautiful liturgy on the rosary where we reflected on the sorrowful mystery of ‘the garden of Gethsemane’ and the children compared this to the Garden of Eden, which is was we have been studying in our RE lessons …
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 music we have been looking at variations in an ochestra and comparing these to pop art to express the feeling each variation gives us and in Science 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?
Here are some highlights of the week …
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.
Castlerigg
We are really looking forward to going away after half term, it is a perfect way to all come together and learn more about one another. We are asking all children to arrive at school between 8:45am and 9:15am on Wednesday morning, at the Kenilworth gate entrance, where we will gather in the ‘All Stars’ room next to the Year 6 classroom. Please bring your child to drop them off, and at this point you can give us any medication that we will need for the children. School will be open as usual for those that use breakfast club in the morning. Unfortunately, you will not be able to stay and see your child on to the coach as we will be leaving at a later time, as Castlerigg does not expect us until midday. Instead, we will spend the morning doing some short tasks in preparation for their retreat and continuing with our learning.
If your child does need medication for the week, then please make sure that this is clearly labelled with their name. We will have forms for you to fill out on the day.
We can assure you that this week, we will love and look after your children, whilst making sure that they have the best time and grow deeper in their faith! Every evening we will do our best to post on the blog about their day (sometimes the wifi is sketchy) and hopefully a photo or two of each group, which we will try our hardest to make sure every child is on the photographs, but please do not be worried if they are missed off.
On the Friday, our coach will be picking us up 1:00pm, so we aim to arrive back approximately 3:00pm. However, this is traffic dependent, so therefore, we will be in contact with school to give a more accurate time and then you will receive a text message, so you know when to come and collect them.
I know you have a kit list list which I am sure you have all studied, but just a couple of reminders of the vital items:
Duvet and cover or sleeping bag
no valuable or electrical items please (apart from a hairdryer if necessary)
make sure all clothing items are labelled with names
No aerosols please as it sets of the fire alarm system
packed lunch box filled with food and refillable bottle
indoor and outdoor shoes
a book or a notebook to write in for quiet time
bags will be carried by the children and have to be lifted up stairs by themselves up to their rooms, so please make sure you pack lightly.
Lastly, parents: relax and enjoy, with the reassurance that they will be in safe hands and have the BEST time!
Delving deeper through talk …
What are you grateful for? How can we show we are grateful in lots of different ways?
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:
Isioma Hugo John Paul Lily
Leading Learners
Well done to Charlotte this week.
Charlotte, you are such a reflective learner and this is what makes your work fly! You listen 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 prompting, always eager to get it right, try your hardest, edit and use that purple pen!
Learning and Wise Stars
This half term we will be on the look-out for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. These children are the role models of the school, who drive their own learning and who have the wisdom to know when and how to apply one’s learning. This week we thank Lily for working for the common good of our classroom this week.
Notices
For next week only- indoor will PE will be on Tuesday not Monday.
Please donate to our Harvest collection- Year 6 are collecting washing up liquid- many thanks!
Please do visit Mrs Gregan’s blog for important information.
Have you booked your parent’s day appointment for Friday 24th October? Please email me your prefered time and I will do my best to accomodate you.
please encourage children to complete homework on time and handed in on Thursdays- it is great preparation for High School
Monday 20th Ocotber at 2:30pm - Year 6 Book Look- please join us in school to see all the wonderful work your child has done this half term.
Biekability (7th and 14th November)