Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor!
????️ Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor! Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce that all bookings for Breakfast Club will be moving to the Arbor platform immediately after the Christmas break! This change will make the booking process much smoother and more efficient for everyone. Key Information: Bookings Now Open: The full Spring Term is now available to book through Arbor. Limited Spaces: Please note that we have a limited number of spaces available for Breakfast Club. We strongly encourage you to log in and book your required sessions as quickly as possible to secure your child's spot! ???? Getting Started with Arbor If you are not yet familiar with the system, please take some time over the holiday period to familiarise yourself with the Arbor platform. For easy access, please remember that the Arbor App is available to download on both iOS and Android devices. ⚠️ Login Support Existing Users: If you have used Arbor before but are having trouble logging in, you can simply click the 'Forgot Password' link to regain access. Need Help? If you encounter any problems logging into your account, please do not hesitate to contact me during the holiday period for assistance. We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new booking system.
School Council- PSHE- Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Community
Our school council members took on a wonderfully heartwarming project this week by organizing and performing a special nativity play exclusively for the residents of a local nursing home. The pupils demonstrated incredible dedication, rehearsing their roles as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and angels to bring the traditional story to life. The performance was met with warm applause and generated a tangible sense of festive cheer among the residents, providing a lovely inter-generational connection. Following the play, the children personally greeted the residents, shared handmade cards, and offered sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, reinforcing the school's commitment to community spirit and kindness during the holiday season.
Year 6: English - Poetry
This week in English Year 6 are analysing lyrics by Joni Mitchell, we will analyse another poem with a similar theme before creating our own.
Year 6: LBQ - Independent Study
Once independent work is completed in lessons, year 6 have got into the habit of logging into LBQ to complete more independent tasks which have been specifically created in response to the gaps in their learning.
Year 6: PSHE - UK Parliament Day
This week year 6 have learnt about the role of democracy in our society, how the UK parliament is structured and the roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Year 6: R.E. - Advent
This week year 6 have learnt about who John the Baptist was, and his role in the life of Jesus. We worked collaboratively to bring ideas together. L.O: To understand the role of John the Baptist.
Year 6: English - Subordinating Conjunctions
This week during our grammar starters in English, year 6 have been practicing using subordinating conjunctions. We follow the i-model and use kung-fu punctuation to help!
Year 6: Science - Light
This week in science year 6 have conducted experiments to prove that light travels in a straight line. L.O: To understand the pathway of light.
Year 5 and 6 PSHE - Knife Crime Workshop
This week, Year 5 and 6 welcomed a PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) to our PSHE lesson for a crucial talk on the dangers of knife crime. Students engaged actively, learning essential strategies for personal safety and understanding the legal and ethical reality: there is never a justified reason to carry a knife. The officer also provided vital guidance on critically evaluating social media content that may pose risks. Following the session, the children created clear and impactful information posters to educate the wider school community about the dangers they had learned.
Online Safety - Tracking Devices
Tracking devices were designed to help people find lost belongings, but they’ve also opened the door to worrying forms of misuse. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday explores how Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and SmartTags can be misused for stalking, bullying and invading young people’s privacy. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4f4u2
Year 6: Geography - Population
This week year 6 have been learning about how birth and death rates can affect the population of an area. They analysed data shown on a graph for two countries, and thought about other reasons for how and why the population may fluctuate.
Year 6: R.E. - Advent
This week Year 6 have started our advent unit of work. We looked at the significance of the advent period for the Christian faith, and learnt about what each element of an advent wreath represents.
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