In RE this week we were lucky enough to welcome Fr. Frank into our classroom for an “Ask Fr. Frank” Q&A. We had collectively prepared 4 questions, linked to our RE learning, to ask him and then we used the extra time at the end to ask our own questions. Fr. Frank is such an amazing RE resource and he really helps us all (teachers included!) to learn more about our faith and closen our relationship with God. During this special year of hope, Fr. Frank certainly instilled so much hope in us through our discussions about Jesus, our salvation. Thank you, Fr. Frank!
Here is what else we have been up to….
In Maths this week we continued with algebra and then spent the second half of the week looking at area and perimeter.
In English we finished planning our shared write and started to write our narrative together. We have started to produce a narrative piece of writing, based around The Wizard of Oz but with plot changes. After half term, the class can use their shared write to help and inspire them with their independent write!
On Tuesday, it was Safer Internet Day and in school we did some learning around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘. After completing some activities about how to identify an online scam, we then went on to produce some internet safety posters. These will be judge by Mrs Murphy and Mrs McVey (the computing lead) and the winning poster will receive a prize!
Today we also marked our ‘What I want to be when I’m older’ day by dressing up accordingly. It was so lovely to see a range of different prospective career choices among the Year 6 class. I (Mrs Murphy) came dressed as myself as, even as a little girl, I always wanted to be a teacher!!
🌟 AWARD WINNERS! 🌟
The Golden Award went to Zahra for working so hard to self-improve in all her learning.
The Writing Award went to Rosanna for her great innovation of our shared write.
The Maths award went to Layla for the improvements she has made with her arithmetic.
📌NOTICES📌:
⚽ PE day- Wednesdays.
📩 Contact information- if you need to contact me for any reason, please email using year6@our-lady.blackpool.sch.uk.
📆 We return to school on Tuesday 25th February.
After half term, a letter will be sent home with regards to an after school SATs booster club. This club will be on Tuesdays, with the first session being on Tuesday 4th March.
📝Homework- I have not set any homework for over half term but I please ask that you continue to read regularaly and practice your times tables! Details of the Science project, which need to me completed over half term, are below. Good luck!
Science Week Year 6 Half Term Project
Mrs Ormerod was explaning to the class that we will be par-taking in a science fashion show based around the theme ‘Change and Adapt-reduce, reuse and recycle.’ She has explained that if anyone would like to be involved in this event, the project is to create a fashion garment that is wearable, using recycled/reused materials. This would need to be created at home and brought into school after half term. All entries will then be fashioned on a ‘catwalk’ in school, and the two winning garments will be taken to a fashion show at SJV with all other winning entires from the Trust. An overall winner will then be selected! This is optional however, the more entries we have, the better! So get your creative/eco thinking caps on!
✝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
At Our Lady's we like to support our parents/carers in Online Safety matters.
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. Below are some links and safety guides which you may find useful:
UK Safer Internet Centre
Tips for Parents and Carers: Keeping you and your loved ones safe online https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/tips-for-parents-and-carers
PARENTAL CONTROLS: Protecting young people from inappropriate online content. https://saferinternet.org.uk/online-issue/parental-controls
Internet matters.org
See recommended online safety guides for parents:
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-0-5-year-olds/ With so many websites and apps targeting pre-schoolers, find out the simple steps you can take to protect your young children.
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-6-10-year-olds/ As internet use grows, learn about the steps you can make to establish positive behaviour and how you can teach your child to stay safe.
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-11-13-year-olds/ As your child makes the important transition from primary to secondary school make sure your knowledge increases with theirs.
Activate parental controls with how-to guides https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ Parental controls can be used to manage screen time, block inappropriate content, prevent accidental spending, and keep strangers away.
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.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you
Thank you to the whole of my class for making this first half term back at school so rewarding. You have all worked so hard and shown me how much potential each and every one of you has. I look forward to the rest of this Year 6 journey with you!
I hope you all have a lovely half term!
Mrs Murphy, Mrs Ormerod & Mrs Owen
