Columba and Aquila - Reflect and Review

Dear Parents,

It has been another week full of thoughtful learning and hard work across the curriculum.

This week, Year 6 completed their National Assessments. We are so proud of Aquila class for the maturity, resilience, and determination they showed throughout the week.

In English, Columba focused on direct and reported speech, continuing to draw inspiration from Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

As mathematicians, Columba began work on 3D shapes and continued adding and subtracting decimals.

In topic, we explored Elizabethan times, and in art both classes drew a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.

In PSHE, we thought about actions that help conserve clean air and protect the atmosphere, linking this to our values of wisdom and gentleness.

HSA Spring Sprint Update

The distances are being counted each week, don’t forget to bring in your child’s form – Pegasus made it to Barrow in Furness and Aquila got to the Isle of Arran! Next week is national Walk to School week and there are a few exciting events happening. Look on the community news section of the Greenhouse app for more details.

Tuesday 19th May- Fun Run Club- Meet at 3.10- 4pm. Children must have an adult with them.

Thursday 21st May- Big Group Walk to School. Children must have an adult with them.

Next Week

In English, we will continue drawing inspiration from Macbeth. Columba will focus on modal verbs and how we can use them effectively in our writing.

In Maths, Columba will continue practising adding and subtracting decimals and will begin focusing on negative numbers.

In history, we will continue learning about Elizabethan times by researching Queen Elizabeth I and preparing presentations.

Home Learning

Please continue to encourage your child to read daily and practise their spellings regularly, as short and consistent practice makes a real difference to confidence, fluency and overall progress.

Maths Practice Journals are due on Monday, please see which week it is on the label in the front of the book - if your child hasn’t got one then please ask.

Columba Spelling Challenge: Children are encouraged to practise their spelling words and be ready to show their teacher—they can earn raffle tickets towards a big prize for their effort and progress.