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.

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 looked at two biographies in English- Walt Disney and Usain Bolt. We have collected biographical language, looked up any unfamiliar words and looked at the importance of using choronogy. In computing we have been coding, looking at and planning a game with a timer and score- such good fun problem solving. We have most defintiely been working on our debugging skills, trying to problem solve when things do not run as expected …

We had an extremely fun afternoon during our enrichment with Mr Cornwell- we did a teams game tournament with four different activities, such as ‘finger tip hoola-hoop, the human knot, bench ball and a general knowledge quiz! Points were awarded for each activity, with bonus points going towards teamwork- Mr Cornwell was very impressed with them!

Leading Learners

Well done to Millie and Charlie this week.

Millie, Wow your work this week has been outstanding. You always work so hard but this week you have thrived from the opportunity to work independently and creatively in your RE work. We have loved your maturity and focus, making notes whilst gathering content. Your work has shown such depth and all with a touch of artistic flair!

We love teaching you Charlie, you are so enthusiastic, and focused on your learning in every lesson and all with a huge smile on your face! Your thirst for learning and desire to learn as much as you can is contagious. You seem to possess all the necessary characteristics that help you best learn- we could give you the certificate every week! Thank you Charlie!

Helpers in the mornings:

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

Owen Evan Leon Jay

Notices

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. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.

Our Christmas performance is in church on Monday 18th December at 2pm and 6pm, for their last ever Christmas Concert at Our Lady’s. Children will be collected from school (not church) at the usual time of 3:20pm and in the evening they will need to be at church for 5:45pm - in full school uniform please- no PE kits this day.

We close for Christmas at 2pm on Thursday 21st December

Tuesday 19th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps. The Christmas film they choose may be a PG, but we will make sure it is appropriate. If this is not something you give consent too, please give me a quick email and we will stick to U ratings.

Have a lovely weekend all of you,

Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Barker