As this term comes to an end, we mark the fourth Sunday of Advent this weekend. The fourth candle, also known as the ‘Angel Candle’, symbolises Love. During this final week of Advent, we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. We reflect on the good news of God’s love brought to us from the angel Gabriel.
This week Oscar Op and Frankie led the class in a beautiful worship on the theme of Friendship. This was a lovely theme to end the year, reflecting on what it means to be a friend and how we can show friendship to those around us, particularly at Christmas time.
Our (busy) week!
As promised, we certainly have not taken our foot off the pedal this week. The class have been: finishing off SATs papers, completing independent writes, touching upon algebra, writing about The Incarnation, making Christmas cards and calendars, practicing carols and taking part in the Advent service!!! Now it is finally time to take a ‘break’ and fully embrace the festivities of Christmas!
Thank you
I would like to thank my class and parents so much for the support I have had this term. I know it came as quite a surprise to the children and parents alike that my journey with this class was going to be shorter than expected, but I really could not have asked for a better way to end 2023. My class should be incredibly proud of all they have achieved in Year 6 since September! This year has certainly not been without its challenges but I have watched each and every one of them grow in so many different ways, and I have no doubt they will continue to develop and flourish with Mrs Ormerod in the new year. Mrs Ormerod has been spending a lot of time in our class this week, getting used to our routines and I know she has been so impressed with the work and focus the class have shown. Even when I finish, to begin my maternity leave, I will certainly continue to follow the journeys of each child in this class-they hold a special place in my heart.
I would also like to say a HUGE thank you for the kindness and generosity you have shown with your gifts, cards and words today!
🌟 AWARD WINNER! 🌟
This week I presented just one award, which was the Golden Award. I awarded this to ALL of the class! I wanted to acknowledge each and every child in the class for the hard work they have shown this year. I really do appreciate the effort you have given to Year 6 so far. Please keep this up!
📌NOTICES 📌:
PE day- this will still be on Wednesdays after Christmas.
Homework- I have not set any homework over the break
Contact information- if you need to contact Mrs Ormerod for any reason, please email using year6@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk.
Wednesday Word and TenTen Newsletter
Please have a look at this Parent Newsletter linked with our weekly whole school and class worships…
WEDNESDAY WORD Please follow this link below to access the Gospel Readings for the forthcoming week, there are also some fun activities to complete, this is a fantastic family resource to share and celebrate with your child at home.
Online Safety at Our Lady’s
Keeping children and young people safe online is one of the biggest challenges facing society today and it is all of our responsibility to ensure that children are educated to make positive, informed choices when they are online.
This month’s online safety guide gives helpful advice about…
Top Tips for Setting up Parental Controls on New Devices - This guide provides some valuable advice on setting up new devices so that children can use them safely.
We hope you find these guides informative and helpful in promoting the positive use of technology to make the online world a better and safer place for us all.
And finally the Year 6 team would like to say Merry Christmas to all of you! We hope you have the most magical Christmas and New Year! We shall see you in 2024!
Mrs Murphy, Mrs Owen, Miss Evans & Mrs Ormerod x
