Out of this world art

This week, as part of our space topic, we made some space art (learning about combining visual and tactile elements) inspired by the work of Peter Thorpe. After studying his style, we practised our own designs in our sketch books. We made some mistakes (which is a good thing!) and adapted our designs to ensure they matched up to our success criteria.

Then, after some excellent modelling under the visualiser by Filip we completed our final designs using chalk, pen and pencil.

Here’s some action shots:

Mindfulness

This week in Year 5, we’ve been enjoying mindfulness breaks on a morning. This is a great way to relax and look after our mental health. Each of the techniques we’ve used could easily be used at home. Help your child by asking them what the techniques are and encouraging them to use them in their free time or as a way to calm down.

Words of the Week (WOW)

This week, our ‘Words of the Week‘ are to be strewn, to obsess and to indulge.

word: to strew (verb)

• definition: scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area.
• Her clothes were strewn all over the bedroom floor. 
• synonym: scatter
• antonym: gather

word: to obsess (verb)

• definition: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.
• The whole country was obsessed with flossing. 
• synonym: preoccupy, torment
• antonym:

word: to indulge (verb)

• definition: allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of or become involved in.
• We all indulged ourselves with an ice-cream. 
• synonym: treat, spoil
• antonym: stifle

Challenge: Can your child use these words in conversation or in their spelling practice.

Living and Learning – money and wellbeing

Today, in our living and learning session, we were learning all about borrowing money. We started by discussing all the ways we can pay for things before thinking about when we might need to borrow money. We understood that there were certain circumstances when borrowing money could be a positive thing and then some where borrowing might be unnecessary.

Help at home by seeing if your child can remember their learning.

School savings club

The next School Savings Club paying in date is Thursday 17 May 2018 at 3.15-3.45pm.

If you’re unable to attend in person, please hand in any money to be deposited to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to Mrs Tiffany.

The paying in dates are the penultimate Thursday of each half term and the final date for the summer term is Thursday 12 July at 3.15-3.45pm.

Finally, if your child would like to open account, please ask at the office.

Reading, Sugar, Hugh and RIC

When reading First News on Tuesday, we came across an article about childhood obesity. The children were interested in this and we quickly put a halt to our reading to discuss this topic further. Having recently watched ‘Britain’s Fat Fight’, I shared some information about how much sugar there is in some of the things we drink (help at home by asking your child what they learnt about fruit juice vs Coke).

We were all fascinated and shocked in equal measure and decided we’d like to educate ourselves some more on this topic.

Today, as part of our reading session, we watched an extract from the programme and answered some questions in the style of a RIC (help at home by asking your child what R I C stands for). Stay tuned to find out more about our health-related sugar learning.

Big Pedal

Thank you to all pupils and families who took part in the Big Pedal initiative over the past two weeks by scooting or cycling to school.  It’s great to see children continuing to make these active journeys to school to reduce congestion, increase physical activity and improve mental health.  We’ll be awarding the Big Pedal prizes in our assembly on Friday.

Well done to Reception class who made the most journeys by bike and scooter, followed by Year 4 and Year 3.

We’ll also be getting involved with Walk to School week, 21-25 May.  Watch out for a whole school homework all about our local area and routes to school.

Tennis open days this weekend

This weekend, is the Great British tennis weekend.

There are some great, free local opportunities to take part in tennis activities including David Lloyd, Alwoodley tennis club, Chapel Allerton lawn tennis and squash club and Adel tennis club.

Cycling opportunities

Have you been inspired by the recent Tour de Yorkshire and our Big Pedal bike and scoot to school initiative?

Here are some cycling opportunities coming up locally.

Children’s Beginners Learn to Ride Sessions
Wednesday 30th May – Carr Manor Community School (Secondary Phase)
Times: 9am, 10:30am and 12:00

Children’s Improvers – Skills, Circuits & Games!
Wednesday 30th May – Carr Manor Community School (Secondary Phase)
Time: 2:00pm

Booking is essential for all sessions and can be done by clicking on the appropriate link above.  For any additional questions, please contact mary.kelland@cycleleeds.co.uk.

Let’s Ride Pop up Brownlee Centre

Sunday 13th May 2018 12:00pm

Brownlee Centre, Bodington Playing Fields, Leeds, LS16 6HE

This free monthly pop-up event gives you the chance to ride a traffic-free cycle circuit as many times as you want, at a pace that suits you.

The event is open to all ages and abilities and the circuit is easy to ride, with volunteers on hand throughout, ensuring peace of mind and safety for all cyclists.

For those wanting to take things up a gear, British Cycling Go-Ride coaches will also be available to help you improve your cycling skills, and local Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions will be there on the day to tell you more about other cycling opportunities in Leeds with HSBC UK Guided Rides and HSBC UK Breeze.

Bike hire: No bike, no problem! Bike hire is available on the day, including a fleet of tandems, trikes and hand-cycles. Simply register your free place and turn up on the day.

Girls Golf Rocks

A great opportunity to try out a new activity locally.