The week has certainly flown by as we edge closer to the halfway mark of the academic year. We had a lovely worship this week, with so much reflection and input from the children. The children were given just two simple words and two famous phrases from the bible as Jesus asked us to be ‘the salt of the earth’ and to ‘be the light of the world’. The interpretations behind the deeper meanings of this scripture was so delightful to hear and these inputs were really taken in by the rest of the class. In RE, we have been retrieving the theological virtues and beatitudes. We looked deeply at the virtue of ‘hope’ and what it means as Catholics to be hopeful and what we hope for in our faith. Mrs Gregan then set the children on an important task for our school display- to use their knowledge of the beatitudes to create their own versions. These will be displayed in the school hall from next week so please take the time to see these whenever you are present in the hall.
It has been independent writing week during English as the children created their own legend story, based on our class text of ‘The Legend of Gelert’. In Maths, we have explored area of shapes and used counting squares strategies to efficiently calculate area. In Science, we have looked at the different types of friction as we experimented with rolling friction by testing different surfaces.
Let’s Celebrate
Virtue Star: Myles
You are so eloquent and wise with your actions Myles. Your consistent pattern of always making the right decision just shows how truthful you really are. You treat all of your classmates with such calmness, kindness and love that your eloquence really does spread across the classroom.
Learner of the Week: Liam
You are just super focused Liam! When it comes to independent work, you are a man on a mission. You take all of your teachers instructions on board in order for your writing to be at the expected standard. This is also present in your maths lessons as well! Keep up the excellent work Liam!
Notices
Homework- Please check the homework blog for your child’ weekly homework, including the deadline date.
PE days for this half term: Outdoor PE will be on a Tuesday and Indoor PE on a Thursday
We will be taking an eco trip to the sand dunes for our annual Year 5 Christmas tree planting on Wednesday 11th February. Children will need to come to school in their PE kits (school hoody and long trousers). You will need a coat in order to attend the trip.
Parents Day will be held on Friday 13th February. Email me which time you would like as this will be done on a first come basis. The sign up sheet will also be available outside the Year 5 classroom during pick ups at the end of the day.
