Dear Year 5,
Thank you for being so enthusiastic this half term-
Read more" All that glistens is not gold" Morocco (The Merchant of Venice)
The highlight of our week was watching the RSC company perform The Merchant of Venice. The children had to describe the play using 5 words, these included: tense, dramatic, hilarious, disturbing, frightening.
Read more"The quality of mercy is not strained" Portia - The Merchant of Venice
What can I say about this week? It is hard to put into words what it’s like teaching Shakespeare to young children. The “active approaches” we have gained from working with the RSC transform the classroom into a place of self expression and exploration.
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As part of our back stage experience Leo and Casey Hornby , who are in charge of marketing, would like to invite you to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s performance of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. The show will be performed at Our Lady of the Assumption on Tuesday 8th October at 7pm. Tickets on sale at Our Lady of the Assumption reception. Or you could come along to the Grand in Blackpool. On Saturday at 1:30pm 20 children from our school will be part of the production both backstage and front of house. Casey and Leo will be there to greet you!
“The quality of mercy is not strained.It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.”
"Go forth and set the world on fire" St Ignatius of Loyola
We have thrown ourselves into the story of St Ignatius this week, preparing for our assembly next Tuesday. I wont share anymore details as we are looking forward to the performance- see you there.
Read more"If the Legends fall silent, who will teach the children of our ways?" Chief Dan George
What a great week. The children have certainly embraced Year 5 and the high expectations that come with being an upper junior. This week we have explored different legends through books, websites, dance and film.
Read more"You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream" C.S Lewis
Welcome to Year 5!
It has been a joy to teach your children this week, they have returned to school ready to learn!
We have leaped straight into the learning! Our first few lessons focused on Ancient Greece. We have listened to a story explaining the “birth of the Gods” and we have read a factual book all about Ancient Greek life.
Read moreWelcome back YEAR 5 !!!!!!!
Dear New Class,
I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday next week. I have been busy planning exciting lessons and getting the classroom ready! I hope you have had a good rest and happy times with family! I wanted to gives you a few important details about next week:
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