Dear Parents/Carers
This week, in Year 5/6 we have been celebrating Black History Month by reading the story 'A House Like No Other'. We have used it to inspire our own writing and even made wooden bead bracelets like the one our main character, Izzy, found in her Aunt's jewelery box. The children have enjoyed the lessons and have produced some wonderful written work.
In maths we have been learning about coordinates, including translating, reflecting, rotating and enlarging shapes.
Best of all, the three classes have been mixing at break and lunch times. It has been lovely to see the children playing together as a phase group again.
Parent/Teacher Consultations
You are now able to book an appointment to meet with your child's class teacher on Friday 22nd October, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Please use the Scopay app to secure your slot. We will, once again, be using Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Phase Emails
Please remember, that if you wish to contact your child's class teacher, you can use the phase email. The address to use for the Year 5/6 teachers is: year5_6@downhallprimary.com
Your emails will be responded to as soon as possible by a member of staff. This may not be until the following working day (or Monday, if sent after 4pm on Fridays.)
If you wish to inform a teacher of your child's absence, an appointment or a change in drop-off/collection arrangements, please contact the school office via text, telephone or email rather than the phase emails, as these are not checked regularly during teaching hours.
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall
