E-newsletter 183

'Those History People' Ancient Greece

Cedar Class enjoyed a brilliant Ancient Greek day to support their current Global Curriculum theme. In the words of 'Those History People', children: 

'...stepped back in time to Ancient Athens and explored how the Greeks resisted the Persian invasion. They thought about what they wanted to preserve through a combination of practical making activities, drama and role-play. Children also recreated the festival of Dionysus - performing plays, dances and poetry of the Athenian festival. 

The children were totally immersed in the day, applying their considerable knowledge of Ancient Greece and learning many new things along the way.

Key Assessment Dates For The Summer Term

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check takes place in the week beginning 10th June. Although the link to the guide below is from 2023 (and so the date is wrong), the information contained within is still relevant. The outcomes of the assessment will be shared with you in the Summer Term Pupil Profile.

Information for parents

Year 2 non-statutory assessments

Although End Of Key Stage 1 Assessments are no longer mandatory, schools are encouraged to use them to inform their teacher assessments. This year's assessments will be completed during the week beginning Monday 17th June.

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

This check is a short, online assessment which takes no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Its purpose is to assess whether pupils can fluently recall their times tables up to 12. The outcomes of the assessment will be shared with you in the Summer Term Pupil Profile. 

This check will take place in school during a 2 week window from Monday 3rd June. You can find out more about it in the information guide - see the link below.

Information for parents 

Year 6 SATs

End of Key Stage 2 Assessments take place from Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May. The outcomes of the assessment will be shared with you in the Summer Term Pupil Profile.

Residential Meetings Y4 and Y6

Information meetings for the Year 4 and Year 6 residentials take place in a few weeks time. It is an opportunity for parents to find out more about the itinerary and ask any questions. Children are welcome to attend but it is not essential as we will be talking to the children about the trip separately.  

Year 4 Residential Meeting - Tuesday 21st May at 3.45pm in Pine Class

Year 6 Residential Meeting - Wednesday 22nd May at 3.45pm in Pine Class

Hockey Tournament

Our Year 5/6 netball teams took part in a local competition at Wollaston School this week. One of our teams finished joint 5th overall and the other team came 1st! Congratulations to all of the players for representing the school so brilliantly.

Nursery 2024-25

If your child turns 3 before August 31st 2024 then they are eligible for a place in our Nursery. Please contact us for more information and spread the word!