Dear Families,

VE Day
All of our children have been learning about VE day and the significance of this event.  Lots of fun activities as well as time to think about the implications of how this historical event unfolded.  Lots of talk about peace and how to deal with problems have taken place.  There have been some very thought-provoking conversations.

Year 4 trip
Year 4 visited Gladstone Pottery Museum yesterday.  The children had lots of fun designing and decorating plates in the style of Clarice Cliff as well as learning all about the history of the museum and the life of families who worked there.  They are definitely pleased that they weren’t about 200 years ago as a child, having to work for long hours and do awful jobs.

Newcastle swimming gala
Some of the Year 5 and 6 children should have brought letters home about taking part in the trials for the swimming gala.  We will have a few weeks of training for this event and then the decision will be made on who will be taking part.  It’s a very exciting time for the children.  The fastest times get through, so if you’re going swimming with your child over the next few weeks, see how fast they can go.

Year 6 SATs
Next week, Year 6 will be completing their SATs.  They’ve worked so hard and revised a great deal.  This weekend, try to have some time off!  Go for a walk, do some exercise and relax.  Remember, we are already so very proud of your children.  I hope they all sleep well and remember to eat a good breakfast to keep the rumbling tummies at bay!

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

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