What a delight your children have been this week. On Tuesday, they made their first confession in church and I know they were so reflective upon themselves. It was a beautiful service and they sang like angels.
On Monday, we had our trip to Gawthorpe hall where children took part in many tasks to find out more of Shakespearean England. They learned that many of our words were invented by Shakespeare, They put the events of his life in order and also handled artefacts from around this time - guessing what they were used for. Finally, they had a lesson in the art of sword-fighting on the grounds. They always take so much from their opportunities and learnt lots. It truly is a pleasure taking them anywhere!
This week in English, children have ranked the characters from Brer Rabbit in order of cleverness, justifying their opniions with 3 examples from the text. They have then really revised all grammar skills learned so far -and also learned two new ones - similes and complex sentences using adverb starters. Also, this week we finished our touching story, The Butterfly Lion and children wrote about the parts of the lion’s life (using extended noun phrases)
In History, this week, children have discovered for themselves who was buried at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk by examining the evidence. They have also used evidence of place names to find out which local towns were once Anglo-Saxon - therefore discovering where they settled.
Conversation starters
History
Who was buried at Sutton Hoo and how do you know?
My Happy mind/Religion
How do you feel now that you have put things right with God?
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, the learning certificate goes to Heath. Another double whammy certificate of Kiki Chameleon and Bobby Bee. You were an excellent Prospero and performed with such passion and creativity! You are really maturing and making good decisions. Keep it up!
Virtues
This half term are virtues are Grateful and Generous . Grateful for themselves, for others and for their experiences in life and generous to others. This week Ava receives the star for being so generous. You always have time for people Ava and help others out - also she raised £68 for Encephalitis UK. WOW!
Notices
Wednesday 2nd April- School Photo Day. Children are to come into school in their school uniform.
Shakespeare ambassadors - if your parents can take you, you are at the Grand theatre on Wednesday 2nd April 1-3pm for a meeting to see where we can take things next!
Easter egg Raffle - you can now purchase tickets at £1 per strip
Family mass Sunday 6th April
Class assembly The Garden of Gethsemane - Wednesday 9th April
Break up Friday 11th April 2pm
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Lyons, Miss Smith and Miss Bray