It was so lovely to see everyone dressed in red, white and blue today to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Thank you also for donating to school through the PFTA - if you have not done this yet, you still can through your ParentPay account.

We started our day with a KS2 assembly and together we sang the National anthem and another song , Here’s to the Queen, which was written to celebrate her Jubilee. In class we have been learning about the Queen, and this important celebration, and at lunch time the children enjoyed their Jubilee picnic outside. After lunch we took part in various garden party games and Jubilee crafts to celebrate.

To commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee, the children have come home with a special coin, kindly bought by our PTFA (A big thank you to them!), as a keepsake to remember this special occasion…

Our learning this week…

In English we have continued to look at including relative clauses in our writing and have created vivid images for the reader by using description and comparison.

In maths the children have been focusing on subtracting fractions including mixed numbers and using these to solve problems.

In RE the children imagined they were reporters on the day that Jesus resurrected and have written an article about what had happened.

Science - We had a visit from the school nurses this week. They came to talk to the children about the changes that children go through when they reach puberty.

If you require more information or wish to discuss anything with the school nursing team, you can access their website at https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/our-services/school-nurses/ or phone 01253 951740.

In computing the children have planned an animation to code on the Microbits.

History - The children have learnt about the sophisticated number system created by the Maya civilisation.

In HRSE we have been talking about body image and have discussed how images in the media do not always reflect reality and can affect how people feel about themselves.

In Bounce Forward we have been identifying the link between emotions and behaviour and have explored positive coping strategies to enable them to create their own coping plan.

Year 5 Achievements

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Year 5 Achievements 〰️

Our award winners:

Golden Award - Alisha

Maths - Henri

Writing - Maia

Star Award -

Our Reading Champions…

Well done to our reading champions this half term who have all completed bookmarks for reading regularly at home…

When the children read regularly, golden tickets are given out and then we do a draw at the end of each half term. Well done to Gabriella, who is our golden ticket winner for this half term.

Bedrock Competition

Here is our TOP 5 winners on the scoreboard:

1 Maisy 466 points

2 Gabriella 371 points

3 Ebony 314 points

4 Samuel 296 points

5 Henri 284 points

Well done, keep up the great work!

Resilient moves…

Thank you to those who have shared their resilient moves this week…

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:

Get enough sleep (Basics)
Get exercise and fresh air (Basics)

Dates for your diary:

School reopens on the 6th June.

High School Taster Days…

After half term, Year 5 will have the opportunity to visit both St Bede’s and St Mary’s Catholic High Schools to experience a taster day. Please see the letters that came home this week. This will be a great chance for the children to experience what it will be like to attend High school ahead of making their choices next year in year 6.

Thursday 9th June - St Bede’s Science and Tech Day

The day will include a Forensic Science problem solving activity with the Science Department and a session in one of their Technology disciplines.

Thursday 16th June - St Mary’s Taster Day

During the taster day, the children will experience different activities in small groups along with other children from other primary schools.

For both visits, we will leave Our Lady’s shortly after the beginning of the school day and will return to school before the end of the school day. The children will wear their usual school uniform and will need to take a packed lunch. If your child is usually on school dinners, or is eligible for free school meals, then school can provide a school packed lunch to take with us (please let school know, so these can be ordered in advance). The school office will have emailed you regarding this.

KS2 Sports Day - Monday 27th June

KS2 Sports Day will be held on the afternoon of Monday 27th June. Further details to follow. Parents will be invited to watch their child take part in our activities and races - this date is subject to the weather.