Living and Learning – Mental Health
Our focus over the last few weeks has been making sure the children understand about mental health. The children looked at the definition of mental health and how this is different from our physical health. They thought about small feelings that they might experience on a daily basis, and how these have the potential to become bigger feelings. This is when it might affect someones mental health. We talked about how we could look after our own mental health, when things might be getting tricky. They came up with some great ideas, including bubble baths, reading and going for a walk. We also discussed how screen time and technology might not be the best way to relax and deal with feelings.
Remembrance Day
This year, due to Covid restrictions, Remembrance day is going to be a little bit different. Usually, on November 11th, there are church services and parades around the country. 5/6 S have had the privilege of holding a special service at the War Memorial in Scholes. The service was filmed and will be available to watch next month. Along with members of Scholes Church, the children laid crosses for each soldier that died during the World Wars. Some children read some poems- they did this very fluently and with feeling. The children behaved very respectfully and maturely – I’m very proud of them.
5/6B Certificate Celebration
Here are the winners of our certificates this week…
For great living and learning skills…
Chelsea – You have shown a mature, responsible and caring nature towards your class mates. You have taken time to aid the learning of a friend in our class, by making sure they are happy, comfortable and on task. You are a brilliant role model, Chelsea – well done!
For sport and physical activity…
Joseph – You show a fantastic awareness during physical activity. You are always ready and a very active learner – well done!
For great learning…
Daisy Mae – You have come back to school this week as if you’ve never been away. Your attitude to learning is outstanding, you are one of the first with your hand up and you are always a responsible and active learner. Great stuff, Daisy!
5/6 S Certificate Celebration
This weeks certificate winners are…
For great learning…
Lucas- for great learning in Topic. You demonstrated enthusiasm and a great use of historical vocabulary. Well done.
For sport and physical activity…
William W- for demonstrating enthusiasm and teamwork in PE this week – well done.
For living and learning…
William H- you always have a great attitude to your learning and you’re a great role model. Thank you.
Well done everyone!
5/6m certificate celebration
For Living and Learning skills… Harry you have been supportive to your peers.
For sport and physical activity… Elliot you demonstrated great team working skills by passing and communicating effectively.
For great learning… Thomas your reading fluency has improved immensely. Your hard work is really paying off.
Happy Historians!
Year 5 and 6 began their new History topic this week – Stone Age to Iron Age and Ancient Egypt. The children used photographs of historical objects to learn more about the past. They specifically looked at images of tools from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They discussed the advancements in the making of tools, such as the use of metal. Some children were also able to identify which time period an unknown tool was from and they applied what they’d learnt very well. They placed it in the Bronze Age.
5/6B Certificate Celebration
Here are the winners of our certificates this week:
For great living and learning skills…
Luke – You are always kind, considerate and respectful of other people’s feelings. You take time to ensure others are happy and healthy, and you are the first to express your feelings and opinions about something. A massive well done, Luke.
For sport and physical activity…
Daisy B – You always give 100% effort and commitment to any form of physical activity. You are a fantastic team player, effective leader and a fantastic role model for others to watch and copy your skills during physical activity. In a recent benchball lesson, you were a standout performer. Great job, Daisy!
For great learning…
Zoe – You are always looking to improve your learning in every way possible. You use extra learning time well by editing, improving and challenging yourself every day. You are the first to take a dictionary to make sure you all your spellings are correct. Well done, Zoe!
5/6 S Certificate Celebration
Year 5/6 S have had a great week. The children have worked hard at creating a persuasive piece of writing, they’ve created classification keys about leaves and they have completed some comparative work about the UK and Bolivia. What a busy week!
This weeks certificate winners are…
For great learning…
Maisie- you have worked so hard to improve the presentation of your handwriting – well done!
For sport and physical activity…
Charlie H- for demonstrating excellent fielding skills in kickball this week – well done.
For living and learning…
Lily- you are a dedicated and hard working member of Year 6 and you are a great role model. Super!
Well done everyone!
Certificate Celebration
Harry for demonstrating outstanding tactics in our team game.
Leiyah for a fantastic homework project promoting her brand new cereal.
Ella for dicussing her feelings maturely and showing gratitude to others.
Science – leaf classifying
Year 5 and 6 have continued to work on classification keys this week. They were looking at a range of leaves from British trees and plants and initially had to identify them. Following their discussion work, they then created their own classification keys using scientific questions, that other children could use to sort and identify leaves. The children did a great job of using their scientific vocabulary. We are now leaf experts!
