We continued with our topic by creating a character for our Edwardian/Victorian journal. We looked at paintings and consulted other information to build a character from 1750. We chose an authentic name, described our little home and the village we live in, found out about the kinds of things we would do each day, and even learned to write in a Copperplate style!

SATs Week

Please make sure you keep the weekend before SATs as calm and restful as possible in order for the children to be best prepared for their test starting on the Monday. 

Horseshoe Lake – Friday 16th May  

Children to arrive to school early at 7.45am and be collected from the playground at the later time of 5.30pm.

Please see below for kit list for our day out at Horseshoe Lake: 

• An extra-large (nut free) lunch – the day’s activities will be physically tiring! 
• Swimwear to wear underneath their wetsuit (wetsuit provided by centre – children are not to bring their own)  
• A towel 
• Children will need two pairs of shoes – see below: 
• Warm clothes and shoes to change into after the activity – please pack a warm jumper, even if the forecast is very hot. Children do not need to be in school uniform. 
• Wetsuit shoes or old closed toe trainers which can get wet – these are essential to take part! 
• Plastic bag(s) for the wet shoes, towel and swimwear 
• A large water bottle 
• Sun cream/hat or raincoats as appropriate for the weather forecast

Please make sure your child practises their spellings throughout the week.  

amateur, bruise, competition, definite, equipped, explanation, familiar, government, signature, stomach.. 

We will test these spellings on Monday 5th May.

Homework will now look a little different.  

We are no longer giving out Maths Facts Homework. Instead, the children will be given some alternative maths practice in preparation for SATs.  

Please ensure your child is staying on track with their homework tasks. If they encounter any challenges, encourage them to speak with their class teacher for support..