29.09.23

Happy Friday everyone!

We have had another busy week in Year 5 and 6.  Children have been enjoying learning about WWII in their project lessons and have produced a lovely piece of artwork this afternoon depicting London during The Blitz.

In English, children have been reading and finding features of biographies and have been continuing to work with place value in maths.

The Year 5 and 6 football teams played in two matches, this week, winning their first game against Edward Francis and losing to Plumberow.

Next week, it is the girls turn to represent the school on Wednesday in an all day tournament at Waterside.

A message from Mrs Yuille 

For Harvest this year we are collecting for The One Love Project; a soup kitchen and food bank providing support for those families and children that really need it.  We will celebrate in school with a special assembly where we will share songs that we have rehearsed for the occasion.  If you are able to send in any non-perishable items for the collection before Friday 6th October they would be most gratefully received.  We thank you for your continued support in helping our children to understand Children's Rights and learn how to look after ourselves, each other and our world. 

RSS Articles 24 and 27: Every child has the right to the best possible health and a good standard of living.

Homework has been posted on Google Classroom.

Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall

22.09.23

Happy Friday everyone!

This week has flown by!

The children in Year 5 and 6 have been enjoying rehearsing and performing parts of Macbeth in English.  They have amazed their teachers with their understanding of the play and their dramatic performances.  Oscars all round we think!

Children have been working hard in their maths lessons, learning about place value.  They are working hard and showing a good understanding of what they have been taught.

BIKEABILITY

Thank you for returning your child's Bikeability letter (if your child is in Year 6).  Miss Sharman has booked slots in November.  Letters will be sent out nearer the time with your child's course days.

TABLE TENNIS

Well done to the children who took part in the Table Tennis tournament at Grovewood this week.  Considering it was the first time we have ever entered the competition, the children played brilliantly and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.  

HOMEWORK

Homework has been posted on Google Classroom.  Please make sure your child checks the pages carefully, as we have had a number of children completing the wrong pages this week.  If they do this, the pages won't be marked until they have been set for everyone.

Have a lovely weekend.

Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall 

15.09.23

Happy Friday everyone!

Thank you to those of you who attended our Parent Overview meeting on Wednesday.  If you were unable to come along, your child should have brought home a copy of the slides used in the presentation.  If you have any questions, please email year5_6@downhallprimary.com

SPORTS TEAMS

Children found out today whether they have been successful in being selected to be part of our football and High 5 netball teams.  Congratulations to all of those who were chosen by Mr Harrington, Mr Rush and Miss Coombes.  Well done to everyone who put themselves forward and took part in the trials.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Clubs start on Monday.  There are still spaces in Tag Rugby.  Children have been learning to play during PE lessons.  We are due to take part in a tournament this term.  It would be lovely to be able to select children from the club as well as from lessons.  If your child wishes to join, please contact Mr Harrington.

YOUNG SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

On Thursday, we were fortunate enough to have The Young Shakespeare Company come into school and perform Macbeth for the children in Year 5 and 6.  The children (and staff) thoroughly enjoyed it.  

We are currently learning about Shakespeare in our English lessons and have written a review of the play and designed a poster to go with it in school today.

HOUSE CAPTAIN ELECTIONS

On Thursday we will be holding our House Captain elections.  If your Year 6 child would like to apply for the role, they need to write a speech stating why they should be chosen and prepare a poster to put on display.  Children will then cast their votes on Thursday afternoon.

Good luck to all of the children who are applying.

HOMEWORK

Homework has been uploaded to Google Classroom.  It is the children's responsibility to log into their classroom page and find the pages set each week.

•  'able' and 'ible' words on Spellingframe.  
• Year 5 GPS- Foundation - Pages 88 and 89          Targeted - Pages 82 and 83
• Year 5 Maths - Foundation - Page 11                      Targeted - Page 11
• Year 6 GPS - Foundation - Pages 84 and 85         Targeted - Pages 82 and 83
• Year 6 Maths - Foundation - 2 to 6 (including page 6 - place value)      Targeted - Pages 2 to 6 (including page 6 - place value)

Have a lovely weekend.  Enjoy the last of the sunshine!

Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall

08.09.23

Happy Friday everyone!

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all back after what was hopefully a lovely summer break.

The children have settled into their new year groups quickly and have worked hard, despite the hot weather.

Next Thursday (14th) we are lucky enough to have The Young Shakespeare Company visiting the school to perform to the children in Year 5 and 6.

The performance is due to finish at 3:30pm.  Therefore, please collect your children at this time.  If they walk home alone, they may be a few minutes later than usual.

Don't forget, trials for our High 5 Netball and Football teams are next week.  Please see the newsletter for more information.

We look forward to seeing those of you who are able to attend our Parent Overview meeting next week.  This will be held in Sapphire Class on Wednesday 13th at 2:30pm.  This is an opportunity to meet your child's teacher and find out information about Year 5 and 6.  If you are unable to attend, a copy of the slides will be sent home with your child.

No homework this week.  Homework will be set next Friday.

Have a lovely weekend.

Miss Sharman, Mrs Devlin and Mrs Witherall