Whole Class Spellings - Homophones

 

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Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you’ve all had a lovely week!

We had a splashing start to the week on Monday with our trip to Stanborough Lakes, where the children had the chance to try their hand at both kayaking and paddleboarding. As you’ll see from the photos below, there were lots of smiles, laughter, and a fair few splashes! Let’s just say – we all stayed afloat on fun, if not entirely dry!

In English, we’ve just begun reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, and the children are already captivated by the world of Narnia. We’ve just reached Chapter 4, where Edmund is tempted by the White Witch’s Turkish Delight in exchange for information about his siblings. On Monday, we’ll be trying some vegan Turkish Delight as a sensory link to the text, which will inspire us to write poetry about our own favourite sweet treats. If you would prefer your child not to try any, please do let me know.

In maths, we’ll be starting our new topic on statistics. The children will be learning how to interpret a variety of data presentations such as bar charts, pictograms, and line graphs. They’ll also have a go at collecting their own data and using it to create charts of their own – a great opportunity to apply their skills in a real-life context.

Our PSHE lessons have continued to focus on how the human body changes during puberty. We have answered most questions the children have had but please be aware that some of them may come home with some additional questions as they begin to process and reflect on what they’ve learned. Thank you for supporting these important conversations at home.

In computing, the children have been working with Scratch, using loops and repetition to create animated patterns. Over the next couple of weeks, they’ll be applying these skills to start developing simple games of their own. This unit is a brilliant way to encourage creativity while building problem-solving and coding skills.

A quick reminder that parent consultations will be taking place next week. I’m really looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and next steps. If you haven’t yet booked your slot, please do so as soon as possible – these meetings are a valuable opportunity to work together in supporting your child’s development.

Next Friday will be a non-uniform day in support of a PTA fundraiser. Children are welcome to wear their own clothes, and we kindly ask for a small donation to help fund the brilliant work the PTA does for our school.

Also on Friday is the exciting Year 6 Apprentice Event! Year 6 pupils have been busy designing and creating their own products to sell. If your child would like to make a purchase, please send them in with a small amount of money. It’s always a fantastic event filled with entrepreneurial flair, and a great way to support our oldest pupils as they round off their final term.

Wishing you all a relaxing weekend!