Dear Parents/Carers,
We hope that you have had a great week. A reminder that school will be closed to observe May Bank Holiday. Lots has been going on this week so please read the newsletter for all our latest news!
ANCIENT GREEK WORKSHOP
On Thursday 1st May Down Hall's year 5 and 6 had a visit from Victrix (Stephen). He told us all about the Greeks about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greeks. He also told us many stories dating back to the Greeks, such as the The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Minotaur. In the afternoon, we formed an army and we marched around the field. We held a really long spear and a shield. It was hard to keep in time but we managed to do it! Great teamwork! By Thomas D
TTRS DAY
Wow! What a great way to end the week with everyone wearing their best rockstar outfits, and rocking their times tables. We've all had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Keep an eye out for all the great pictures that will be included in this week's newsletter.
DIARY DATES
Monday 5th May - Bank Holiday (school closed)
Monday 12th May -Thursday 15th May - Year 6 SATs Week
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd May 2025 - Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential
Friday 23rd - PTA Doughnut/Cookie Sale
Friday 23rd May - Wellbeing Day (come to school wearing comfy clothing)
Friday 23rd May - Last Day of Term
Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May - Half Term Holiday
YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS
Year 5
GPS - Pg 37-39
Maths - Pg 64-67
Year 6
GPS - Pg 36-42
Maths - Pg 68-73
No extra revision booklets given
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 practice 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 61 - Word list – years 5 and 6 - sug- to y
- TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.
- This week's times table is: 8's
