As part of our involvement with the Blackpool Young Poets project, we had a visit from a poet called Charlotte Wetton yesterday who came to work with the children to edit their poems. The children have been working really hard on their poems this week which have been based on their visit to Blackpool Central library and the window art. During Charlotte’s visit, she shared a poem with the children and worked with them to improve the language used. The children then had a go at improving aspects of their own poems and Charlotte gave them some great tips on how to perform their poems confidently. I’m so proud of how hard the children have worked and how brilliantly they behaved and participated in the poet workshop. Well done Year 5!
Our learning this week…
In maths the children have been using line graphs to solve problems and have been reading and interpreting tables.
In RE the children have listened to the story of Abraham and Sarah, learnt about the Covenant God made with Abraham and have reflected on Abraham’s trust in God.
In Science the children have explored the effect that gravity has on objects and have measured the force of gravity using Newton meters.
In geography the children have been using all the skills they have been learning over the last term to create a travel itinerary (including location on maps, latitude and longitude for absolute location, climate, time zones) for a group of travellers who are travelling through America.
In PE the children’s Space dance is really starting to take shape. This week they have begun to tidy up their own choreographed dance piece in groups and have been performing it to music.
Our award winners:
Golden Award - Kyran
Writing Award - Evie
Maths Award - Samuel
Year 5 Star Winner - Idana
Bedrock
Here is our TOP 5 on the scoreboard this week:
1 Francesca 443 points
2 Gabriella 254 points
3 Alisha 245 points
4 Samuel 213 points
5 Ollie 192 points
Well done to all the children who are on our leader board this week.👏🏻 Don’t forget Year 5, you need to earn 140 points by the 14th December to be entered into the Bedrock competition for a chance to win an amazing prize (see poster below). Don’t forget our in-class competition too - there will be a prize for the member of Year 5 who has the most points by the end of term.
Reading for our Reception Buddies
Well done to Ebony and Ollie who have completed the challenge to read a story to their buddy with such great expression and enjoyment. I know Reception have really enjoyed listening to your story telling.
Resilient moves…
Thank you to all the children who shared their resilient moves this week, it’s great to see what you’ve been up to and the great achievements too. Well done!😊
What resilient moves will you make this week? Please email me photos of your resilient moves you make this week to year5@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk I look forward to receiving them.
This week’s resilient moves challenges are:
Know and understand yourself (core self)
Good housing - keep your bedroom tidy (basics)
Christmas Jumper Day 🎄🎅🏻
Our PTFA are holding a Christmas Jumper Day on December 14th, when children (and staff) can wear their lovely festive jumpers and bring £1 - this is also our Christmas Dinner Day in school (more details to follow about this!)
Other notices:
Swimming
Please note that swimming is a cumpulsary part of the PE curriculum and therefore if the children are in school then they should be going swimming. It has been brought to my attention that there have been a small number of children who have not brought their swimming kit in and have said that they are not well enough to swim. School policy is that if your child is well enough to be in school, then they are well enough to swim. Unless school are informed of reasons why your child may not be able to swim by a parent, then clean school swimming kit and a towel will be provided for them to take part. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Cold days
As we are having to keep the classrooms well ventilated, it can get quite cold in the classroom at times. Due to this, the children are welcome to wear extra layers of clothing under their school uniform and/or they can bring in their PE hoodies should they wish to double up on top of their jumpers/cardigans.
Please also ensure that your child comes to school with a warm coat (and hat/scarf/gloves for those really cold days) everyday for playtimes as we will go out in all weathers for fresh air and exercise.
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Mrs McVey, Miss Evans and Mrs Frost
