Asking questions about WW2
Before half-term, we were fortunate enough to be able to email Mrs Weekes’ dad, who was evacuated from Newcastle during WW2, and ask him lots of questions about his experience.
Today, we received a response and were fascinated to hear all about it! However, there was a problem. Somehow, all the answers and questions had been jumbled up so we had to use our comprehension skills to match the questions to the answers. Once we’d managed to do this we studied the responses – it was very interesting. In particular, we were amazed at how little children were allowed to take with them: only some clothes!
Then, we thought about the characters in our class novel. Max and Anna are German refugees so we discussed the difference between refugees and evacuees (help at home by asking your child about this and discussing this topic in more detail). Finally, we pretended to be Max and asked some of our own questions.
Here are some pics:
On behalf of all of Year 5, I must say a huge thank you to Mrs Weekes and her dad for answering our questions.
Athletics club and competition
There are places available on the athletics after-school club, starting after the half term, if your child would like to come along.
The club will run on Monday 31 October and Monday 07 November, 3.15-4.15, in preparation for a local competition on 23 November.
Please inform the office if your child would like to join. We particularly need girls to join the team.
Class Assembly – tomorrow 2.40pm
We can’t wait to showcase our first class assembly of the year: Thursday 20 October 2016. It would be great if as many parents as possible could make it. Please be in school by 2.40 pm if you would like to watch.
Cookery after-school club
At cookery club this evening, the recipe was a simple vegetarian curry. Hope the children enjoyed their tea!
For those who didn’t attend, here is the recipe to try at home.
Bonfire Celebrations themed menu
Catering Agency, our school meal provider, will be running a special themed menu on Wednesday 02 November: Bonfire Celebrations. Please contact the office if your child would like a school dinner on this day.
Independent Research Project
Yesterday, as part of our ‘Class Novel’ topic, we started our independent research projects.
Every child in Year 5 is completing a different project – wow! Some are making models, some are creating posters and some are making computer games! Each child is researching an aspect of life on the Home Front during WW2.
In our first session, we worked independently (and collaboratively at times) on our projects and made a fantastic start! Stay tuned to see how we get on.
School Saving Club
Does your child have a School Saving Club account in association with Leeds Credit Union?
If so, our next paying in date is this Thursday 13 October 3.15-3.45pm. If you can’t make this date, then the next one will be on Thursday 08 December at 3.15-3.45pm.
Children must be accompanied to the sessions.
If you can’t attend the date, you can bring money to the office in a sealed envelope marked School Saving Club for the attention of Miss Hale.
School Saving Club accounts can still be opened. Please ask at the office for an application form.
Children who are in Year 3 will have their account credited by Leeds City Council with £10 once opened.
New triathlon satellite club
This new club has recently started on Mondays from 4pm-5.45pm at Middleton Park bike hub and is suitable for all abilities.
Bikes are available if needed and the fun sessions will focus on improving running and cycling.
Eden Camp
Year 5 and 6 had an amazing day learning all about WW2 at Eden Camp today.
We learnt loads of new things and had a blast going back in time. We saw weapons, planes, medals, submarines and even experienced what it was like to be involved in the blitz!
Ask your child about their day and quiz them about all their learning. I wonder what their favourite parts of the day were?
Also, on behalf of all the staff, may I thank Mrs Gibbins and Mrs Sykes for volunteering to come along with us today – we wouldn’t have had enough adults to make the trip possible without parental help. Sure you had fun, too!
Scoot the Route
We’ve had a great response to the Scoot the Route scooter promotion this week with lots of names in the draw for one of our five prizes tomorrow. There is one more chance tomorrow.
We’d love to see the children continue to use their scooters, alongside walking and biking to school, to prevent congestion, improve safety and have a happy, healthy and active start to the day!