After two weeks of gathering vocabulary, exploring formal language and analysing examples of formal letter writing, house captain speeches and class council speeches, we have nearly arrived at the point where all children know their positions of responsibility. Yet again, the children spoke with such passion and sincerity in their videos when they addressed their houses in a bid for their votes. We could not be more proud of all of the children who gave it a go and faced their fears. The videos were all different, showing all of their many gifts and skills, all in which are vital to work as a team ready to lead the school. Positions and leadership responsibilities will be announced on Monday during assembly and these jobs will start straight away. I cannot wait to see how the children get on this year and what legacy they leave on our school community. Next week we will be speaking about celebrating one another and being happy for one another’s roles around the school, we know there may be some people who will be thrilled with their leadership jobs but unavoidably, there may be some that feel disappointed. It is crucial that we deliver the same message to the children, that all jobs within Year 6 are vital in the working of the school and we must all work together and help one another to make the school a beautiful place to be. Sometimes God’s plan for us, is not always the same as what we had in mind, but He knows each of our gifts and talents, and He will always guide us along the right path, where we can make the most difference. We need to embrace every job and make it our own, I know Year 6 will do this so well.
This week our Reception children started school full time. Walking through the school gates along with the rest of the school, as I am sure you will all remember, can be an overwhelming time for both children and parents. This week we have had four helpers on the gate who have been a wonderful help to these children and we would love to continue this, taking these children around to their class teacher and who better than our Year 6 leaders? Every week we will be picking 4 children to come to school and wait by one of the gates to help the teachers at 8:45am. Next week the following children have been asked, but please email if there any difficulties with this time.
Matilda Lorenzo Tommy Lily
Learning
We have made a really good start to our learning in class this week. In Maths we have been continuing exploring the different calculations structures of multiplicative and additive, they have been building these and discussing how we can use these when reasoning through word problems. It is quite clear at this point, those children who are really secure with their multiplications and those that need to spend a bit more time speeding up their mental recall. In Year 6 the expectations are so high and learning goes at a much quicker pace, the children will grasp concepts and move their learning forward if they do not have to spend too long recalling number facts. So please remind them to use TT Rockstar’s and other online platforms we have to practice these.
This week, children had their first Kidsafe lesson with Mrs Gregan which was all about trust and recognising ‘yukky feelings.’ What makes you feel sad, scared or worried? How does it feel in your body?
Please read the letter below which tells you all about it.
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:
A desperate plea:
I am desperate to put photographs of your children on this blog to share all of the wonderful learning but I can’t do this until I have all consent forms back and I only have half. Please could you make sure you have sent the following two forms, even if your child has no medical needs this form still needs to be completed.
Delving deeper through talk …
Who do people say you are? What do you want people to say about you?
Leading Learners
Well done to John Paul this week.
John Paul- Focused Cooper Crab- Wow, what a great start to Year 6 you have had! You are always ready to engage in your learning and listen to the teachers. You get lost in your task, you fully immerse yourself in your work and organise yourself to ensure you complete your work within the right time. We love the way you track the teacher consistently during lessons and show such a positive attitude towards every lesson. Thank you for being ready and eager to learn!
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 Poppy for working for the common good of our classroom this week.
Reminders
Have you filled out the parental consent and medical forms to update our records?
Please complete and return St Bede’s and Castelrigg medical form on Monday.
Biekability (7th and 14th November): please complete the form online whether your child would like to complete this certficate or not. Please also state whether they have a bike or not- if your child does not have a bike then they can provide one for the day.
Check the sports page on the website through Engage.
It is our class assembly on Tuesday 23rd September at 9am.
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 Barker and Mrs Tierney