Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you’ve all had a lovely, sunny week. I can’t quite believe I’m saying this, but I wouldn’t complain if we had a little rain next week — just to cool things down a bit!

It was absolutely wonderful to see so many of you at our annual Sports Day. The children had a brilliant time and threw themselves wholeheartedly into every event — especially the water-based activities! Thank you for coming along and helping to make the day so special with your support and encouragement.

We were also fortunate to welcome a local historian into school this week, who shared his fascinating knowledge and resources about Little Heath’s past. It was lovely to see the children so engaged, making connections between the area’s history and the modern-day Little Heath they know so well.

Looking ahead to next week, just a reminder that our trip to Stanborough Lakes is happening on Monday 20th June. The children will be taking part in a range of exciting water-based activities, including kayaking and paddle-boarding.

A few important details for the day:

• The coach will leave Little Heath at 9:00am and return in time for the end of the school day at 3:20pm.

• Your child will need a packed lunch and drink (non-fizzy) from home.

• Please also ensure your child brings the following items:

  • Closed-toe shoes that can get wet

  • Spare socks

  • Swimsuit/swimming costume (to wear under the supplied wetsuit)

  • Rash vest (if you have one)

  • Complete change of clothes (no jeans, please)

  • Towel

  • Sun cream

We’re really looking forward to what promises to be a fun-filled, active day!

Wishing you all a restful and sunny weekend — see you on Monday for another action-packed week.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Mrs Friedmann's Group

 

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 Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you’ve all been enjoying the beautiful sunshine this week—it’s certainly helped to lift everyone’s spirits here at school! As we head into the weekend, I’d like to wish you all a restful and happy few days ahead. And of course, a special mention goes to all the dads reading this - we wish you a very happy Father’s Day!

In English this week, the children have continued planning their very own nonsensical poems, inspired by the wonderfully quirky “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll. It’s been a joy to see their imaginations run wild as they invent their own peculiar creatures, playful language, and whimsical worlds. Next week, we’ll be putting pen to paper to begin writing these unique creations—we can’t wait to see what fantastical ideas come to life!

In maths, we wrapped up our topic on Time, which the children approached with great focus and enthusiasm. We’ve now moved on to Shape and are beginning to explore the characteristics of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons. The children are already showing great curiosity as they learn to identify different types of angles.

In our science topic Animals and their Habitats, we’ve been delving into how animals adapt in order to survive in their environments. We’ve also had some brilliant class discussions about both positive and negative influences on different habitats, particularly looking at the role humans play. The children have shown real thoughtfulness when considering how human actions—such as pollution and conservation efforts —can affect wildlife in different ways.

We’re very excited about starting our new Local History topic next week! On Tuesday, we’ll be joined by a local historian who will help us kick-start our learning. Together, we’ll begin uncovering the rich and fascinating history of Potters Bar and Little Heath. It’s always a special moment when the children start to see the links between the past and their own community—it brings history to life in a very meaningful way.

Finally, we’re all looking forward to welcoming you on Thursday for our annual Sports Day! It’s always a highlight of the school year and the children are buzzing with anticipation. Fingers crossed for more sunshine as we gather to cheer them on and celebrate their teamwork, effort and sporting spirit.

Wishing you all a sunny and enjoyable weekend!

Mrs Friedmann's Spelling Group

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 Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you all had a lovely half term break. We’ve had a busy and exciting week in Year 4, and I’m pleased to share with you what we’ve been learning.

In English, we’ve begun exploring the wonderfully imaginative and nonsensical poem The Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. The children have really enjoyed delving into this unusual poem, using their comprehension skills to interpret the possible meanings behind its invented words and characters. We’ve spent time analysing the language used, discussing how nonsense words can still carry meaning through context, and enriching our vocabulary in the process. We also looked at the poem’s historical background, learning how Victorian readers first reacted to this playful and puzzling piece of literature.

Next week, we’ll be using what we’ve learned to write our own nonsense poems in the style of The Jabberwocky. This will give the children the chance to apply their understanding of imaginative language and poetic structure, while developing their spoken English through performance. We’re looking forward to seeing their creativity shine!

In maths this week, we began our new topic: Time. The children have been revising how to read analogue clocks and are starting to learn how to convert between analogue and digital time formats. Next week, we’ll focus more on converting between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks, a vital skill for daily life.

We are also preparing for the national multiplication checks, which take place next week. The children have been practising regularly, and we will continue to support them in developing both their fluency and confidence with times tables.

In PSHE, we concluded our topic on Relationships by discussing friendships, the challenges that can sometimes arise, and how to resolve disagreements respectfully. The children showed maturity and insight during our discussions.

Next week, we begin our new topic, 'Changing Me', which is part of the statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum. As explained in the recent email, the lessons are carefully designed to be age-appropriate and supportive. They aim to help children understand the physical and emotional changes they will experience as they grow, while encouraging respectful and open attitudes. If you have any concerns or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

This half term in PE, we are focusing on summer sports including cricket, rounders, and tennis. The children are developing key skills such as hand-eye coordination, striking and fielding techniques, and learning the rules and tactics of each game. These sports not only build physical skills but also encourage teamwork, communication and strategic thinking.

Please remember that PE days this half term are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and children should come to school with their full PE kit on these days.

Looking ahead - we’re all very excited about Monday’s Sharing Assembly and I look forward to seeing many of you there. The children are eager to show off their wonderful work and achievements.

Wishing you a restful weekend,

Mrs Friedmann's Spelling Group

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