Dear Parents,

Happy Friday to you all! We hope that you've had a fabulous week!

With the weather on the decline, can we ask that the children come to school with a coat every day. We tend to go out at break and lunchtimes unless it is heavy rain.

The children have been very busy with all their learning. Do check out our weekly newsletter for photos and a general catch up on what is going on around the school.

   POETRY COMPETITION

This week, we celebrated National Poetry day by sharing the brilliant poem that Angela Marie James wrote about her school library, called The Room of Magic. 

I am inviting you to write your own poem about our lovely school library. 

This is open to everyone and can be done on paper or on Google and shared with me.

The closing date is MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER and winners will be announced in the celebration assembly that week. 

Everyone will receive 5 Dojos for entering and all work entered will be displayed in the library.

There will be 4 winners as follows: 

Winner from EYFS

Winner from Year 1/2

Winner from 3/4 

Winner from 5/6 

Miss Harvey

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 12 (Written addition and Subtractions)

Year 6 Pg 10

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 46 (Fronted Adverbials)

Year 6 Pg 19

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Years 5 and 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. Shortly, you will be able to take a Reading Record home for your time to time.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. Next week we are looking at Spelling Rule 41 - Words ending in –able, -ible, -ably, -ibly
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 7s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

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

Have a fab weekend,

Mrs. Hurley, Miss Harvey & Mr. Greenfield

 Dear Parents,

Happy Friday to you all! We hope that you've had a fabulous week!

With the weather on the decline, can we ask that the children come to school with a coat every day. We tend to go out at break and lunchtimes unless it is heavy rain.

The children have been very busy with all their learning. Do check out our weekly newsletter for photos and a general catch up on what is going on around the school.

This week we have included photos from our very special school trip to the Imperial War Museum.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday 25th September - Houses of Parliament visit 

Wednesday 1st October - Football Tournament (Year 5/6 girls)

Wednesday 8th October - Football tournament (Year 5/6 boys)

Thursday 9th October - Friday 10th October - Danbury Outdoors (Year 5)

Friday 24th October - Last Day of Term - Wellbeing Day

Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October - Half Term Holiday

Monday 3rd November - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 4th November - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 14 (Mental adding and subtracting)

Year 6 Pg 15 (Factors, Multiples, Prime Numbers)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 12 (Pronouns)

Year 6 Pg 17 (Active and Passive Voice)

• 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. Shortly, you will be able to take a Reading Record home for your time to time.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. Next week we are looking at Spelling Rule 40.
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 6’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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for log in details.

Have a fab weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Miss Harvey & Mr Greenfield

Year 5/6 Blogpost 26.09.25

Dear Parents,

Happy Friday to you all! We hope that you've had a fabulous week!

With the weather on the decline, can we ask that the children come to school with a coat every day. We tend to go out at break and lunchtimes unless it is heavy rain.

The children have been very busy with all their learning. Do check out our weekly newsletter for photos and a general catch up on what is going on around the school.

This week we have included photos from our very special school trip to the Imperial War Museum.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday 25th September - Houses of Parliament visit 

Wednesday 1st October - Football Tournament (Year 5/6 girls)

Wednesday 8th October - Football tournament (Year 5/6 boys)

Thursday 9th October - Friday 10th October - Danbury Outdoors (Year 5)

Friday 24th October - Last Day of Term - Wellbeing Day

Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October - Half Term Holiday

Monday 3rd November - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 4th November - Return to School

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 14 (Mental adding and subtracting)

Year 6 Pg 15 (Factors, Multiples, Prime Numbers)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 12 (Pronouns)

Year 6 Pg 17 (Active and Passive Voice)

• 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. Shortly, you will be able to take a Reading Record home for your time to time.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. Next week we are looking at Spelling Rule 40.
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 6’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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for log in details.

Have a fab weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Miss Harvey & Mr Greenfield

Year 5/6 Blogpost 19.09.24

 Dear Parents,

Happy Friday. The children are now in full swing and have been working really hard this week. We had a brilliant time at the Imperial War Museum and the children learnt so much from the experience.

TABLE TENNIS

Well done to the children who took part in the Table Tennis tournament at Grove Wood this week.  Mr Harrington was very impressed with your behaviour and the way you performed on the day. A special well done to the girls for winning and progressing on to county finals.

Year 5/6 Homework Tasks.

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 10 (Rounding)

Year 6 Pg 8 (Calculating with negative numbers)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 6 (Modal Verbs)

Year 6 Pg 6 (Verbs)

• 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.
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

House Captains.

Well done to all of the children that have already submitted their presentations and speeches. Please see our newsletter for the results.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Miss Harvey

 

Friday, 12th September 2024

Year 5/6 Blogpost 12.09.24

Dear Parents,

Happy Friday. The children have loved coming back and learning all about World War II. Along with our usual learning, we also had a great day celebrating Roald Dahl’s birthday. The children looked amazing! 

We would like to thank all of our Parents/ Carers for making sure that full school uniform is worn. Children were reminded that shoes and not trainers should be worn this week, as in line with our uniform policy. 

We would also like to thank you for supporting the children to make sure that homework is completed. Without your support, the children are not able to make the progress that we would like this year.

Year 5/6 Homework Tasks.

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 9 (Powers of 10)

Year 6 Pg 7 (Rounding whole numbers)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 62 (Punctuating Speech)

Year 6 Pg 8 (Antonyms and Synonyms)

• 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.

• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 5’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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

School councillor and House Captains.

School councillors were announced today so please see the newsletter for the results.

Next Thursday, we will be holding House Captain elections. If any of our Year 6 pupils would like to be considered for this role, please encourage them to prepare a speech or presentation to explain why they would be good for this role (these have been discussed with the children in class).

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blogpost - Welcome to the New School Year

Dear Parents,

A huge welcome to you if you are joining us here in Year 5/6 and a big hello if you were with us last year! The children have had a very busy week and have all settled in well to their new classes. It is so great to see the children smiling when they are coming into school each day. 

Our weekly blog is the best way to receive communication from us. We will also use the Class Dojo from time to time when needed. If you have not received your child's log in please ask their teacher.

ROUTINES

• Messages to staff on the gate in the morning.

• Please ensure that children come on to the school grounds on their own.

• Please send in a note or email the office if collection arrangements are different to normal.

• Please call the office if collection arrangements change during the day.

• Please label all clothing including their tie.

• Ring the office if your child is off sick – must be clear for 48hrs before returning to school. 

• Please notify the office of any changes to mobile numbers or email addresses.

• Our PE day will be on Wednesdays.

• Snacks - Please provide fruit or vegetables for your child’s snack in a named, reusable container.

• Homework is set every Friday and will need to be handed in by the following Wednesday.

• Please ensure that you are signing your child's reading record and spelling notebook

• every week. 

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 11

Year 6 Pg 6

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 33-34

Year 6 Pg 32-35

• 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. Shortly, you will be able to take a Reading Record home for your time to time.

• Spelling words from Spellingframe - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. Your child also has a Spellingframe login. Here, you can access a range of games and activities to support spelling. This week our spelling rule is: Spelling Rule 37 - Endings which sound like /ʃəs/ spelt –cious or –tious

• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for log in details.

EXTRA HOMEWORK

• School Councillor - if you would like to be considered for this role, please prepare a presentation for you to share with your class next week.

Remember, you can either type out any extra homework on a Google document and share it with your teacher or hand write neatly onto paper and bring it into school.
Please ask for help if you are unsure!

INTRODUCING OUR AMAZING YEAR 5/6 TEACHERS

MANUKA CLASS

Hi there. My name is Mrs Hurley and I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year. I cannot wait to get to know your child over the coming year. Mrs Holland (LSA) works alongside to support all our children. She will also be teaching every Tuesday afternoon whilst Mrs Hurley is helping other teachers. The happiness and safety of your child is very important to me, if you ever have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to come and see me. My classroom door is always open.

NIGHTSHADE CLASS

Hi. My name is Mr Greenfield and Mrs Wright is the class LSA. We are both looking forward to teaching your children this year. I am looking forward to getting to know your children more as the year progresses on unless they are Tottenham fans!

DAISY CLASS

Welcome!
I am Miss Harvey and will be teaching the year fives. Miss Chapman is the class LSA who will also be here with me to support your children. 
I love Down Hall, both as a member of staff and as a parent and I am looking forward to a fantastic year with your children.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to pop into class or message us on the Class Dojo.
If you would like to speak to us feel free to call the office and we will get back to you when we can. 

Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield & Miss Harvey

Friday 18th July Year 5/6

 

Friday, 18th July 2025

Friday 18th July Year 5/6

 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Well, the end of year is now here. We have very much loved being the children's teachers and have been so proud of all of the achievements and obstacles that they all have had to overcome.    

We would also like to thank you so much for all of the kind words, cards and gifts that we have received. We hope that you have a wonderful summer and get to spend lots of time with your loved ones.

DIARY DATES

Return to school on September 2nd.

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Friday 11th July Year 5/6

 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

This is a jam-packed half-term, so please keep your eyes open for news being shared on Dojo, newsletters and here on the blog.  

DIARY DATES

Tuesday 14th July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 9-10am

BAGS

Please could each child bring in 2 strong plastic bags on Monday. We will begin to send old books home from next week. If your child would prefer, they could take them home in their backpack a few books at a time.

***YEAR 6 LEAVERS' ASSEMBLY***

Tuesday 14th July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 9am

Please feel free to come in to the hall from 8.45am (after dropoff)

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Year 5 and Year 6 

Please can you start to complete any sections of your homework books that are not already done.

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.
• Sumdog/TTRS

We hope that you all have a fantastic, restful weekend. Keep Cool!

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Friday 4th July '25 Year 5/6 Blogpost

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

This is a jam-packed half-term, so please keep your eyes open for news being shared on Dojo, newsletters and here on the blog.  

DIARY DATES

Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July – Year 6 Performance 6pm start

Tuesday 14th July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 9-10am

***YEAR 6 LEAVERS' PERFORMANCE ***

Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July – Year 6 Performance 6pm

We have sung, danced and rehearsed as much as possible. We are soon going to be ready to show

Shrek the Musical.

Please could you encourage your child to learn their final lines and songs by heart.

Monday morning we will be performing to the school. As this begins at 9.30am, please could your child

be in school for 8.35am. Your child will be allowed to come to school dressed in their black clothing.

THEY DO NOT NEED TO BRING OR WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM ON MONDAY ONLY.

They can then have it washed and ready for their evening performance on Wednesday.

Ticket Allocation

We will NOT be sending out physical tickets, however, we do ask that you stick to the 2 tickets

per child per evening rule. This is to ensure that we can safely fit everybody into the school hall

and it is also the fairest way to allocate places.

If your child cannot attend the evening performances please can you let your child’s teacher

know at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to see your children shine!

Mrs Hurley and Mrs Witherall

***YEAR 6 LEAVERS' ASSEMBLY***

Tuesday 14th July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 9am

Please feel free to come in to the hall from 8.45am (after dropoff)

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Year 5 and Year 6 

Please can you start to complete any sections of your homework books that are not already done.

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.
• Sumdog/TTRS

We hope that you all have a fantastic, restful weekend. Keep Cool!

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall