English and Math
This week we have spent our time preparing for SATs. Year six have worked exceptionally hard and been extremely focused.
RE
This week in RE we have been discussing Peter the Apostle and the miracles he performed. The class have enjoyed these discussions and has been thinking about what miracles they might perform in today’s world.
SATS Information
SATs begin on Monday, please ensure your child/children arrive promptly to school. Breakfast club will be open to year six, please drop off your child/children from 8.20-25am. It is a worrying and stressful time please try to ensure students get an early night. They do not need any extra equipment as this is all provided. Sometimes students fail for various reasons (mind block, paper was harder than usual, panic) and that’s okay. All we ask of them is to try their best. We are so proud of them and how far they have come. The hard work they have shown is second to none.
Kindness
Oscar Op has been extra kind and supportive of Jacob, Bobby has been kind to the class. Lexi helped Izzy when she dropped her tray. Avie helped Chase pick up his rubbish. Avie helped Izzy and Ason sort out a disagreement. Ola has been kind to the class too.
Student Awards
Golden Award: Ola
Math Award: Amelia
English Award: Jacob
Homework
The class have brought all their practice SATs papers home to read over the weekend in preparation for next week.
SATs Party
Bring in food on Friday 17th May only please.
After SATs are over we will be celebrating with a SATs party on Friday 17th May. We are having a jacob joint.
Each child has chosen what they would like to bring, they can bring additional items to share if they want to but can we ask that they please bring what they have chosen. If there are any problems or concerns please let us know after school on Monday.
Rules: No fizzy drinks please
Bread: Mrs Owen
Butter: Joseph
Ham: Avie and Emma and Amy
Cheese: Izzy and Charlotte
Tuna: Ayson (x4 tins)
Chicken (for sandwiches): Mickey and Jacob
Egg Mayo: Mrs Crizbasan
Crisps: Oscar and Oscar
Cakes: Hallie, Elsie and Frankie
Sausage Rolls: William, Mr Wells
Pork Pies: Amelia, Mrs Bland
Salad: Mrs Crizbasan
Mini Sausages: Ola
Mayo: Joseph
Cordial for juice: Chase and Bobby
Quiche: Lexi
BBQ Sauce: Joshua
Thoughts
As we approach SATs please remember SATs don’t measure everything. Here is a poem that went viral in 2019.
SATS don’t measure sports,
SATS don’t measure art,
SATS don’t measure music
Or the kindness in your heart.
SATS don’t see your beauty,
SATS don’t know your worth,
SATS don’t know the reason
You were put upon this Earth.
SATS don’t see your magic,
How you make others smile,
SATS don’t time how quickly
You can run a mile.
SATS don’t hear your laughter,
Or see you’ve come this far,
SATS are just a tiny glimpse
Of who you really are.
So sitting at your table
With your pencil and your test,
Remember SATS aren’t who you are,
Remember you're the best!
I read a letter on a blog, a mum wrote to her child after they had failed an important exam in school, I thought I would share an extract of it with you. I am a mum of two and sometimes I forget how stressful exams can be and how difficult growing up can be. It is easy for me to correct my children on their behaviour, sometimes I forget to tell my children just how wonderful they are and how proud of them I am.
I thought I would share it with you because I am proud of every child in year six. I have enjoyed getting to know them and helping them on their year six journey, they have each made so much progress and again I am just so proud of them.
A Letter to My Child Who Has Failed
January 2, 2024// by Kari Patterson
I want you to learn.
I want you to learn that nothing could ever make me love you more, or less.
I want you to learn that you can always come to me with your tears, your shame, your guilt.
I want you to learn that there is Light that extends to the farthest reaches of any dark hole you ever find yourself in.
I want you to learn that everyone has felt this.
I want you to learn that you are never alone.
That God’s grace is bigger, bigger, bigger, bigger…
I want you to learn to courageously and humbly take responsibility for your part.
I want you to learn never to pass blame.
I want you to learn never to hide.
I want you to learn that everywhere there is failure, there is also forgiveness.
I want you to learn that my love for you is deeper, wider, and fuller than you could ever fathom.
That I am so proud of you I can’t even pull together the words to express it to you.
Thank you to every parent and guardian for supporting your children on their SATs journey. All we ask is that you try to encourage a good night’s sleep.
