Year 6 Newsletter 21.1.22

Living our values

We are motivated and engaged.

Important

Well-being

Getting changed after PE

From Monday, Y5 & 6 students can use the changing rooms to get changed into their school uniforms after PE.

On days that your child has PE, please send them to school in their PE kits.

Please send their school uniform into school including plain black shoes so that they can change into it after their PE lesson.

Smart Watches

We encourage children to wear a basic and robust watch to school, with the emphasis on telling the time and developing independence.

Most smartwatches allow for phone and message contact, unsupervised access to the internet, and GPS tracking. Whilst these features are potentially useful in other locations, they are not needed within school.

A much cheaper analogue watch, which helps children develop an understanding of time, is our preferred choice.

If your child does have a smart watch, please set some clear guidelines with your child about which functions can and cannot be used in school.

Dance Academy

The Dance Academy's annual dance showcase better known as the Dance Extravaganza is set to take place on 6th and 7th of June 2022 and the sign up has begun! The academy uses ECA Block 3 & 4 to prepare for the show. 

To sign up for the show, students must sign up for Block 3 via parent gateway. 

The Academy coaches are committed to creating a wonderful show for both primary and secondary students. The one thing dancers of all levels love and deserve is their moment on stage. Due to covid19, this wonderful opportunity couldn't be made available as we couldn't host this major event for the past two years. 

Any ECAs which are cancelled due to Covid will be refunded as will costume fees if the show does not go ahead. Just like with all things learning and education, we do believe dance is best experienced face to face and supporting kids who love dancing/stage to do just that, whilst still maintaining Covid19 related protocols is our aim this year. Dance can have a major positive impact on mental and physical health so let's get moving together!

ATK testing

Remember to submit your child's ATK testing before coming to school on Monday. Please refer to the email from school for further details.

Learning

PE Kit Reminder:

Next week Tee Ball starts in Year 6 - all students will need to bring in their football boots on their Teeball day:

Home Learning and Class Blogs

Home learning is set every Friday on the class blogs - students are expected to complete their home learning by  Wednesday of the following week.

 Here is the link directly to the Year 6 blogs.

Global Citizenship

Chinese New Year

Unfortunately, we are unable to share a Primary School celebration this year. However, children are invited to celebrate by wearing traditional clothes, (or red and/or gold colours) that celebrate this important day within our community on Friday 4th Febuary.

Events In The World

If you would like your child to be aware of world news and events but find it too overwhelming, have a look at Newsround for a more age appropriate version of current events.

You can also access First News and The Week along with a wide selection of other magazines in our Primary Library. Being aware of current events really will help your child to make connections with a range of themes when reading in class.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

General Information

Y6 Class Photos

Usmile class and individual photos will continue for 6C, 6T and 6D on the dates below. Please ensure your child comes to school in full school uniform.

Tuesday 25th January  6C and 6T

Wednesday 26th January 6D

PTG

Birthdays 

Happy Birthday to:  Quinn (6D) & Torres (6T)

We are a NUT FREE school. Please when ordering birthday treats double check before bringing treats on the campus. Many toppings offered by some donut shops have flaked almonds in their toppings and peanut butter fillings.

• Individual treats can be brought into school with your child in the morning.
• Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
• Children will be expected to eat any birthday treats in their classroom.
• Unfortunately, parents can not join in the celebrations.
• Your child's class teacher will however share a photograph with you.

Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a maid.

Important Contacts