Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 7th February

 Dear Parents,

We hope you have had a lovely week. It's been a very busy half term and the children have been excellent working extremely hard in all areas of their learning. We hope you enjoy your break, you deserve it. 

Globe Theatre Trip

The children loved their trip on Monday and were a real credit to the school with their excellent behaviour throughout the day. It is clear to all the adults that went on the trip that we have some future actors in 5/6! 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 36

Year 6 Pg 48-49

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 30

Year 6 Pg 62-63

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 54

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful half term.

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 7th February 2025

Friday, 7th February 2025

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 7th February 2025

Dear Parents, 

It has been a rather busy week with lots going on. Thank you to the parents and children that have taken the time to complete the questionnaires. We are very much looking forward to our trip on Monday. Please take the time to read the letter that your children received earlier in the week, detailing what the children need to do and take. 

Well done to the children that took part in the Sumdog competition.

CARDBOARD NEEDED!

Another reminder as there are still quite a few children that have not brought the materials they need to construct their fairground rid.

In Computing lessons later on this half term, the children will be programming circuits to design a fairground ride. In order for the children to make these rides, we ask that any cardboard, yoghurt pots etc can be brought into the school. This would be greatly appreciated.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 10th February - Year 5/6 trip to the Globe Theatre, London 

(A letter has been sent home with all of the relevant details regarding this trip).

Friday 14th February - PTA Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

Friday 14th February - Last Day of Term

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 26

Year 6 Pg 44

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 52 & 53

Year 6 Pg 66 - 67

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 53

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 7’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Grrenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 31st January 2025

Dear Parents,

We hope you have had a lovely week. It certainly has been a busy one here in Year 5 and 6.

Holocaust Memorial Day 

KS2 had a special assembly to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Holocaust is the name given to Hitler's attempt to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. During the Second World War - 1939 to 1945 - Hitler led the Nazi party which ruled Germany. On his orders, Jewish people were put in prison camps and many were killed. Families were torn apart. Around six million Jewish people were murdered by the Nazis, as well as disabled and gay people. On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember all those who faced such cruelty, both in Nazi Germany and in similar - more recent - horrors around the world. For example, in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. 

The Holocaust shows the worst of human behaviour: racism and cruelty. But it also shows us how strong, kind and brave we can be. When we see the people in our lives treated cruelly, what should we do to help? What will you do to be strong, courageous and kind?

WHOLE SCHOOL SUMDOG COMPETITION

Calling all of you amazing mathematicians! 

You have been entered into the East of England Sumdog Competition. It starts on 31st Januaryat 3.30pm, and finishes at 3.30pm on 6th February.

Why not have a go and get your class on the school leaderboard?

I will be monitoring how well each class is doing. The winning class will get extra playtime!

Let's show our school what great mathematicians we are!

Good luck.

Mrs Hurley

CARDBOARD NEEDED!

In Computing lessons later on this half term, the children will be programming circuits to design a fairground ride. In order for the children to make these rides, we ask that any cardboard, yoghurt pots etc can be brought into the school. This would be greatly appreciated.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 10th February - Year 5/6 trip to the Globe Theatre, London

Friday 14th February - PTA Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

Friday 14th February - Last Day of Term

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 22-23

Year 6 Pg 36-37

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 67

Year 6 Pg 96-98

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 52

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 12’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 24th January 2025

 Dear Parents,

Hoping you have all managed to have a lovely week. 

It has become apparent that some of the children are beginning to wear items of clothing that are not within our school uniform policy. Could you please make sure that the children are dressed in the correct clothing (including shoes), labeled if possible. 

Primary Dance Festival

Well done to all the children who competed at the Primary Dance Festival on Wednesday. We are very proud of all of you for your fantastic performance.

Cardboard Needed!

In Computing lessons later on this half term, the children will be programming circuits to design a fairground ride. In order for the children to make these rides, we ask that any cardboard, yoghurt pots etc can be brought into the school. This would be greatly appreciated.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 10th February - Year 5/6 trip to the Globe Theatre, London

Friday 14th February - PTA Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

Friday 14th February - Last Day of Term

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 25

Year 6 Pg 34 & 35

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 20

Year 6 Pg 12 &13

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 51 Homophones and other words that are often confused.

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 9’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 17th January '25

 

Friday, 17 January 2025

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 17th January '25

Dear Parents,

Hoping you have all managed to have a lovely week. 

It has become apparent that some of the children are beginning to wear items of clothing that are not within our school uniform policy. Could you please make sure that the children are dressed in the correct clothing (including shoes), labeled if possible. 

Next Monday, 20th January, the children have been asked to participate in the class coin run. Please check our newsletter for more details. 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Tuesday 21st January - KS2 Dance Festival

Monday 10th January - PTA Coin Run **new**

Monday 10th February - Year 5/6 trip to the Globe Theatre, London

Friday 14th February - PTA Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

Friday 14th February - Last Day of Term

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 24

Year 6 Pg 16 & 17

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 26 & 27

Year 6 Pg 16 & 17

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 50 Homophones and other words that are often confused.

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 8’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost Friday 10th January '25

Dear Parents,

Welcome to 2024 and a new term at Down Hall Primary School. We hope that you all had a wonderful festive break and are now ready to settle in to the Spring term.

This term, we are all looking forward to getting stuck in to our new project, The Tudors. We will be learning all about the history of the Tudors and their impact on our society today.

We are also looking forward to our school trip to the Globe Theatre in London. We will be looking at Shakespeare and how he contributed to Tudor history. Details are in the letter that your child has bought home this week.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Tuesday 21st January - KS2 Dance Festival

Monday 10th February - Year 5/6 trip to the Globe Theatre, London

Friday 14th February - PTA Wear Red for Valentine’s Day

Friday 14th February - last Day of Term

Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February - Half Term Holiday

Monday 24th February - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 25th February - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 34-35

Year 6 Pg 56-57

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 57-58

Year 6 Pg 53

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 49 Homophones and other words that are often confused.

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 3’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

 

Friday 12th December 2024

Year 5/6 Blog Post 12.12.24

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope that you have enjoyed your week and are managing to enjoy the Christmas festivities. Please check our updated events with times and dates in the newsletter to make sure that you are aware of the last week's events. 

The children have done an outstanding job completing their assessments -we hope that you are equally as proud! 

Thank you to those that have provided children with appropriate clothing for the change in weather and temperature. Could you please make sure that items are labeled so that they can find their way back to their owners should they become misplaced. 

Reminder : Winter Reading Challenge

The Reading Agency is holding a Winter Reading Challenge and it would be great for some Down Hall children to take part!

Here is the link below to sign up for the event. 

Pre-school children and adults can get involved too! 

Just scroll down further and pick what’s best for you!

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ 

https://shop.readingagency.org.uk/collections/adults 

Pictures welcome of you and your children reading together

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Miss Harvey :

Dates for your diary.

Monday 16th December - KS2 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime, Towngate Theatre

Collection arrangements have been posted in the newsletter. All gates will be opened for you to collect your child/children from the playground (as normal).

Tuesday 17th December - KS1 Nativity (pm)

Wednesday 18th December - KS1 Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Early Years Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Last Day of Term

Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January- Christmas Holidays

Homework

Due to the children taking part in assessments this week, there will be no homework set in their books. However, please encourage the children to partake in the following:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall