France photos 2010
The teachers took some fantastic photos during the June 2010 France trip, to view them click here
Year 6
France Update
Thursday 10th June 13.15 ( French time )
Hello everyone
Talent show last night was spectacular with some amazing acts many never seen before. A very good night’s sleep was had by all and this morning we were all woken up by torrential rain.
Today we have just returned from a very successful market trip at Coutence and also the hypermarket. Purchases were varied and included jewellery, sweets, more and more sweets, chocolate and more chocolate and toys – surprises awaiting you all.
We have just had a delicious lunch of jacket potato, ratatouille and salad and everyone is getting ready for the afternoon’s activities of Raft building and Bushcraft. This evening we are all going rock climbing outside if weather permits or inside if too dangerous.
Weather sadly is very wet today puddles everywhere. Will let everyone know via school and pyramid of our return tomorrow.
Laundry warning – make sure you have lots of pre-wash and washing powder in – dirty clothes and bodies!
See you all tomorrow.
The team xxx
Wednesday 9th June 17.25( French time )
Hello everyone
An evening of tension and excitement last night ( Tuesday ) ended with a 2/2 draw score between Malmesbury and Derry Hill football championship. Two teams of 24 mixed players per team ( children, teachers and Acorn staff ) fought tooth and nail for possession of the ball in a nail biting game. Derry Hill narrowly avoided conceding a penalty following Mrs Staton’s hand ball however, Derry Hill’s saving grace was a spectacular save by Mrs Davies ( which most of the team missed.) Sadly the teams were defeated by a torrential downpour which drenched all team players and supporters. This downpour however, did not dampen the spirits of the players as one Derry Hill player stated – quote “ That was good, at least we don’t need showers now”
After a warm drink and cake another wonderful nights sleep was experienced by all waking up this morning to a warmish !! day.
Activities of Fencing and Archery were very exciting, learning how to lunge, parry and finishing with a conquest of skills ( no lacerations or missing limbs so far).
In preparation for tonights talent show, children are very busy sprucing up, spraying of smellies ( the first for some) and rehearsing with gusto for tonights spectacular event.
All for know
Lots of love
All Year 6 children, Mrs Staton, Mrs Hodkinson and Mrs Davies
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Tuesday 8th June 18.46 ( French Time )
Hello Everyone
Last night was great fun finishing the evening with buying an ice cream ( Chilldrens’ french very impressive ) and a walk to the beach and a very energetic game of Tag. Everyone had an amazing nights sleep with Mrs Davies being our eraly riser and getting us all organised for the day ahead.
Morning activities was High Ropes and Aerial Adventure followed by another delicious lunch of salad, cold meats, tuna and vegetable and meat pasties ( amazing appetites by all ). This afternoon we all went kayaking and everyone got very wet again. Weather today is mixed – some sunshine with some rain???. We are in the process of planning the evenings entertainment and will let you all know tomorrow.
Lots of love
From
All the Year 6 children, Mrs Staton Mrs Hodkinson and Mrs Davies
Monday 7th June @ 18.00( French time )
Hello Everyone
We have had a fantastic day here at Hauteville – Sur -Mer. Everyone slept very well and the early riser was Mrs Staton who had to wake everyone up at 7.30.
The morning acivities were the High Ropes and Arial adventure with everyone taking part and encoraging each other through some very challenging new experiences. After a delicious lunch of chicken drumsticks, pizza, tuna pasta salad, ham, cheese, salad and french bread we all went to the afternoon activities of Raft BuIlding and Bushcraft. Lots of fun was had with everyone getting very dirty and wet.- pictures shared on our return. We are just about to go to dinner, followed by an evening of competitive Acorn Olympics this evening.
Weather today has been dry and sunny- no rain yet – hooray.
Will make contact again tomorrow ( Tuesday ) to let you all know what we have been up to.
Lots of love from
All the children, Mrs Staton, Mrs Hodkinson and Mrs Davies
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Year 6 Spring Term 3 and 4 2010
Dear Parents,
I hope you enjoyed your Christmas holiday with your children.
I have included some information about PE, homework, academic levels and curriculum coverage.
PE
Our PE lessons will be on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. This will mean that your child will need to bring shorts/ tracksuit, t-shirt and suitable footwear for outdoor and indoor PE.
HOMEWORK
SPELLINGS
Also each child will be given a spelling list and they will be tested on a Monday if your child is in Mrs Reed’s set or on a Friday if your child has their Literacy lessons with Mrs Wheelwright. Each list has the date of the test written on it. I would be grateful if you could support your child in their learning by helping them to practise their spellings for their test each week.
TIMETABLES
Your child will be tested on their times tables/ mental maths on a Friday morning and they will need to be able to recall ANY times table up to the 12 times table within 5 seconds. They will also listen to a CD where they will be asked to answer 20 mathematical questions on a variety of mathematical topics.
MATHS or LITERACY HOMEWORK
Mrs Wheelwright’s set
Your child will be given a piece of Maths and Literacy homework on a Friday. This homework will need to be completed and returned the following Tuesday. Please can you sign the homework diary to say that you have seen your child’s homework and please feel free to write a comment if your child needed additional assistance to achieve the set homework tasks.
Mrs Reed’s set
Your child will be given a piece of Maths and Literacy homework on a Monday. This homework will need to be completed and returned the following Friday. Please can you sign the homework diary to say that you have seen your child’s homework and please feel free to write a comment if your child needed additional assistance to achieve the set homework tasks.
READING
All of the children in Year 5 and Year 6 are competent readers. However, it is very important to continue to encourage your child to read a variety of books eg, poetry, non-fiction and fiction. Also, you could help your child by hearing them read and then asking them questions about what they have read. I would appreciate it if you would hear your child read at least 3 times a week and make a comment in their Reading Record book.
ATTAINMENT LEVELS
The Government stipulate that all Year 6 children should achieve level 4 by the time they start Secondary school.
Please do not hesitate to come in and see me if you need further explanation.
A QUICK REMINDER
The school will be open at 8.45 and the children are welcome to come in and complete their early morning activity. I will be taking the register at 8.55 and the doors will be closed at this time. Please make sure that your child is in the classroom before 8.55 so that they are not marked late in the register.
Please feel free to come and see me at anytime if there are any issues that you wish to discuss about your child.
Mrs Reed
Year 6 Newsletter Jan 2010.doc