This week we have listened to and reflected on Luke parable of the fig tree, which highlights God’s patience and the need for believers to produce good fruit. Year 6 have looked at how we can produce good fruit in our lives and what the symbolism means behind it. In liturgy we discussed how just like the fig tree needed a chance to bear fruit, we also need time to grow and become better christians.
Wow we have been a class full of Isabella Insects this week: listening to advice, celebrating the things we have achieved, looking forward to the things we want to develop next and most importantly not comparing ourselves to others. Such vital skills when we are teaching our children to be independent learners; giving them the confidence to take risks, try different skills and most importantly, be allowed to make those crucial mistakes and learn from them. We have had a week of feedback from our first practice SAT’s papers and next week we will continue with this journey. This is a huge learning curve for the children, and a crucial one, as it allows them to celebrate their achievements but also, to see for themselves the areas they need to work on. The first paper is never a full reflection of what your children are capable of, but we must celebrate them whatever mark they got as it is the first hurdle of a journey together. They now fully understand this process, as we have talked at length about how our feelings/ emotions can take control, preventing us to see or read questions carefully, the silly mistakes we make when we feel like we are being timed, the way the questions are worded and decoding ‘what does it want me to do?’ and then the strategies they can use to allow them to become more accurate or efficient. These are just SOME of the barriers, or as we would say, ‘learning opportunities’, that the children need to learn or overcome, before they even then, apply all of their knowledge.
I am so proud of the way Year 6 have approached this feedback. They have faced these sessions with such resilience, determination and maturity. This is why it is so crucial to do these papers at this time as they are ready and have the skills to face these challenges. The children have laughed and celebrated at their silly errors, know exactly where they have gone wrong, know what they need to work on and are, dare I say it, even excited to do it again and ‘beat’ their score. These papers will go home with the children next week to share with you. Take the time to go through these papers, to celebrate their achievements, let them explain their mistakes and what they should have done and let them share their targets with you.
What have we been learning this week?
Learning has been full on and fast paced this week. I am so impressed by the attitude of the children and their desire to make progress.
English - ThIs week our focus has been finishing off our learning around progressive tense. We are getting closer to the end of our class novel- The Boy at the Back of the Class, which the children are loving! Mrs Gregan has treated us to a book she found at the school fair- ‘The girl at the front of the class’ which we can’t wait to read after!
Maths - this week we have been adding and subtracting fractions!
PE- we have thoroughly enjoyed our PE this week. On Tuesday we have been putting together sequences on the large equipment in the hall and on Wednesday, we have been practising our forehand and backhand in tennis, seeing how long we can keep a ralley going!
You will see from the homework this week that we are really gearing up to the final weeks of teaching. Please continue to keep asking questions and I will help you wherever I can. Over Easter we will be sending a number of practice papers home to have a go at over the holidays, all of these will be due back the first day back after the Easter holidays. Support your child the best way you see fit, these will not be assessed by me, so whatever level input you feel is necessary then please feel free. If you click on the button below, it will take you to the section on the Year 6 web page ‘How to Help Your Child.’ I have updated the page with lots of useful sites for the children to access. If you see there is an area that children need more practice, then these sites should help, but remember one of the most crucial ways is through books. So please make sure you set aside time of Easter to read together. Below also is the timetable and just so information about SAT’s week.
Delving deeper through talk …
What is the difference between simple, perfect and progressive tense?
My Happy Mind…
What have you learnt from the relate module?
Leading Learner
Well done to Isaac this week.
Isaac, you could get this certificate every single week for your attitude towards learning. You have come back to school seamlessly, with great enthusaism and determination and your work always reflects your outstanding learning attitude!
Grateful and Generous stars…
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that show our two virtues of the half term in their actions. Children who show gratitude for all of their own and other people’s gifts- also regarding other people as precious gifts themsleves, reflecting our school’s mission statement. We will also be spotting children who are generous, who show generosity in their service for others. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Jacob for being Grateful and Generous.
Helpers in the morning
This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:
Cora Jacob Luke Rose
Notices
Date for the diary- Year 6 Resurrection Assembly is on Friday 11th April.
School Leaver Hoodies- a Parent payment of £20 has now been set for all those wanting to purchase a school leavers hoody. These are a great keepsake for the children and usually they request to wear these on their leavers day out ready for a class photo! Top Marques, St Annes, are now expecting you to go in to shop to make sure you get the correct size and let them know what size you want- payment is not needed in the shop this is through ParentPay.
Bikeability letters have gone out today- this has been booked for Monday 16th and 23rd June. If you would like your child to take part in this crucial trainng before they go on to high school then please complete the consent form via the QR code on the letter.
MEDICAL FORMS have also been sent out today for our upcoming residential. I know you have completed these back in Autumn, however, we need to ensure no changes have been added so if you could complete these again we for next week we would be very grateful as I need to start sending information over. Please ensure any conditions and food or other allergies are mentioned in this form.
Have a lovely weekend.
We will see you on Monday.
Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Barker