Mr Chanter's Spelling Group - Test on 17.7.25

 

illegal

immortal

impossible

impatient

irregular

imperfect

irrelevant

irresponsible

superhero

supernatural

Mrs Friedmann's Spelling Group - Test on 17.7.25

 

superhero

inside

illness

invisible

because

while

since

after

although

until

Good afternoon,

It was lovely to see so many of you at the parent consultations this week. It’s always nice to have the opportunity to talk about the children’s progress and reflect on the year. I still can’t quite believe how quickly the time has gone – it feels like one of the fastest years I’ve experienced in teaching.

During the week, we were pleased to welcome back our local historian, who spoke to the children about life in Little Heath and Potters Bar, as well as sharing his experiences as an evacuee. The children listened with great interest and are now looking forward to our local history walk on Monday, where we’ll be exploring how the area has changed over time.

Please make sure your child is wearing sun lotion on the day and comes to school with a water bottle and a cap or sun hat.

On Thursday, the children will be taking part in their transition day, where they’ll spend time with their new teaching staff and begin to find out more about the year ahead. Parents and carers are also invited to attend the “Meet the Teacher” sessions later on in the day, where we’ll share some key information on the year ahead.

As we approach the end of the year, we’d also appreciate it if you could check at home for any school library books and ensure they are returned by the end of the week as it will allow us to prepare our library for September.

I hope you have a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you again on Friday when we will be holding our annual Friday Fun Day event!

Thank you for your continued support.

Whole Class Spellings - Homophones

 

here

hear

weather

whether

seen

scene

he’ll

heal

who’s

whose

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!