On Monday we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints. This is a special feast when we remember all saints and martyrs, known and unknown, throughout Christian history. Each child in the class chose a Saint and went on to research their lives and the actions that lead to their Sainthood. They have all created a presentation dedicated to their Saint and we will be presenting some of these next week. Yesterday we also had our first class mass, over at church, with Fr Chris. The class behaved so respectfully and the readers from our class read beautifully. I know Fr Chris was very impressed with how Year 6 conducted themselves. Well done: you made myself and Miss Haggerty very proud.
Here’s what else we have been up to this week….
In Maths our focus has been on fractions. We have been adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators, including mixed numbers.
In English we have stared our new unit, ‘Classic Fiction’. We started the unit by discussing the questions ‘Can modern literature be classed as Classic Fiction?’; the class were quite divided with their opinions on this! We have also been exploring some archaic language from the opening of the Classic novel ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
In RE we read several different passages from scripture. We then highlighted parts of the scripture that we believed contained important messages and went on to explain what these messages were and why they are so important. Next week, we will be looking at the life of Mother Teresa and how her actions reflect these important messages/teachings of Christ.
In PE we had our first lesson lead by Blackpool Community Trust. This scheme is called ‘Blackpool Buddies’ and in the sessions the teachers play different games that the class can then use and lead groups of younger children with. After each lesson, a small group from Year 6 will then go and lead some Year 2’s in activities they have just been taught.
AWARD WINNERS!
The Golden Award went to Olivia for embracing all that this school stands for-she cares, she learns and she respects!
The Writing Award was given to Cianna for her well-structured and well-presented written work this week.
The Maths Award was given to Evie for her fantastic work on fractions.
Other Notices:
If your child is having to isolate, and they are well enough to complete work, please access the Home Learning Page, which will have a timetable and resources for the week. I ask that you send any completed work to year6@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk
We are collecting items for the Samaritan’s Purse Shoe box Appeal. Year 6 have been asked to contribute small toys, such as skipping ropes, toy cars, small puzzles, yoyos. Any donations are hugely appreciated.
As it is Remembrance month, we are selling poppies in school. We are asking for a minimum donation of 50p per poppy. Our Head/ Deputy Head girls/boys have done a wonderful job of overseeing the poppy stall, at the front of school!
You may find the following link useful; this website offers parenting advice from mental health experts with practical tips to support behaviour.
PE days are now on Tuesdays and Fridays.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Murphy & Mrs Owen
