Year 5 - Summer 2 - Week 6
Date: 9th Jul 2024 @ 12:57pm
We hope you enjoyed reading the children’s end of year reports last week!
We can’t quite believe we’re here but the final full school week of Year 5 is now complete. Just four and a half more school days left of this academic year to go…we’ll be sure to make the most of them! For now, here are some highlights from this week…
In English, the children proudly completed their buddy letters! Their letters were so thoughtfully written and contained a wealth of information that covered the role of a buddy; information about our amazing school and also some more information about themselves too. We hope that the families of our buddies enjoy reading them on their child’s first day in September as much as we enjoyed writing them!
We also have been transported back in time to the fascinating Victorian era! Through research and different hands-on activities, the children have delved into the rich history and culture of the 19th century. We explored the daily lives of Victorian children, comparing their education, chores, and leisure activities with those of today. One highlight of our learning has been the exploration of Victorian inventions and their lasting legacy. The children were amazed to discover that many everyday items we take for granted were first invented during this time. We also enjoyed watching part of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, which paid homage to the Industrial Revolution through its representation of the idyllic British countryside being transformed into a bustling industrial landscape.
Another highlight of this week was the opportunity for the children to visit our Nursery classroom on Thursday to meet some of their buddies when they move up to Year 6. It was heartwarming to watch them play and interact with the younger children, creating a truly wholesome and memorable experience for everyone involved!
The children recently enjoyed a visit from Josh from Formby Library who shared all the exciting details about this year's Summer Reading Challenge. There are two ways you can take part in the Summer Reading Challenge:
- You can join at Formby Libraryand take part in person. The librarian will give you a collector folder, stickers, and other special rewards, and help you find books to read.
- Or, take part online by signing up here. Set a reading goal and log your books on your profile. When you reach your goal, you will unlock a virtual badge and certificate.
Please note, the in-person and online challenges are separate. Medals and certificates are only available via the library, for those taking part in the in-person challenge. We hope the children enjoy completing the reading challenge and this will be celebrated when we return to school in September.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Reminders:
-Homework set via Mirodo has finished for this academic year. Though, feel free to extend your learning and complete some extra activities on the virtual classroom to further improve your skills.
-School finishes for this academic year at 1pm on Friday 19th July.