Dear Parents/Carers
We have had an exciting week in Year 5/6. Year 6 pupils from Sapphire Class took part in Bikeabilty lessons. They all passed the course successfully, so well done to them! Next week, year 6 children from Ruby Class will take the course.
We have a provisional date for Topaz Class. Letters will be emailed to parents in due course.
All three classes have been completing their end of half term assessments this week. As always, the children have remained focused and worked hard to show us what they know. Homework will not be set this week, so that children can have a break. Homework will be set for half term.
Appointments for Parent Teacher Consultations will be available to book online from Wednesday. There is a letter about this on the main school website.
Next Friday, we will be taking part in the Coin Run to raise funds for our newly formed PTA. Children are invited to wear something red along with their usual school uniform for a suggested donation of £1. We have enjoyed taking part in this event before. It will be lovely to welcome it, and the new PTA, back into school after what seems like a very long time.
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall
A message from Miss Sharman
After half term, we will be making some exciting changes to our PE lessons.
- Plain, navy blue tracksuit (No logos please e.g. Nike/Puma etc)
- Plain, navy blue shorts
- School t-shirt
- Plain, black trainers (No bright coloured soles or stripes please)
We have been asked to pass on the following message from Mrs Hurley regarding Times Tables.
INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS
Times tables are at the heart of mental arithmetic, which in itself helps form the basis of a child’s understanding and ability when working with numbers. Once children have learnt their times tables to fluency and instant recall, they are then able to work more confidently through a wide range of calculations and problem solving.
Join us for a Parent Workshop based on Times Tables and how they are taught at Down Hall Primary.
Tuesday 1st March 2022 1.30-2.15pm
At this stage Mrs Hurley will be conducting this session via Zoom but there may be a change in restrictions which will enable the session to run in the school hall with social distancing measures put in place. If this is the case then we would need to limit numbers to a maximum of 30 people.
With special guests (Times Table Champions)
If you would like to attend, please email Mrs Hurley: year3_4@downhallprimary.com
We would love to hear from you!
