๐ Newsletter 10.5.24
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Tests!
This week Iโm sure you will have seen in the news at some point about the GCSEs starting and some of you may have children that have started their GCSEs and will be starting their A-Levels soon.
It made me think about how we prepare them for these tests even from when they are with us in Primary School.
I canโt lie, I donโt like the pressure that tests can put on children and if I had my way they wouldnโt exist! However, I do believe that as they are part of life, we must do our best to prepare them for doing their best and taking these โtestsโ in their stride - no matter what the subject and stage of life.
Our Year 6 children have their SATs tests next week. These are tests that measure their attainment in Maths, Reading Writing and Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation.
It is often the first time children (and parents) have a more formal assessment and can seem nerve-racking.
I want to assure you as parents, as I have the children in Year 6 today, that they have got this. They have worked hard and are ready to show what they know.
They are coming up to the middle of their formal education in school but we know that learning continues for a lifetime beyond that.
Good luck to all the Year 6 children next week - not that you need it!
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Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late.
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Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late. ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ
Good Attendance Draw!!
Donโt forget, for every week that your child has an attendance of 96%+, they are allocated a digital ticket for a draw that will take place every half term. The more weeks with an attendance of 96%+, the more chances to win!
Services and Events
Parish Sung Eucharist Sundays 10am - 11am
Sermon, music and Holy Communion
Place of Welcome Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Time for a brew and a chat
More information from Father Andrew can be found here
Father Andrew has asked me to let everyone know that the Church will be taking part in the Whit Walks in Manchester again this year and everyone is welcome to join them. It will be on Monday 27th May and further details will follow.
Community News and Support
World Festivals and Celebrations
9th May - Ascension Day (Christianity)
The ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching that Christ physically departed from Earth by rising into Heaven, in the presence of eleven of his apostles. According to the New Testament narrative, the ascension occurred 40 days after the resurrection. In the Christian tradition, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, God exalted Jesus after his death, rising him from the dead and taking him to Heaven, where Jesus took his seat at the right hand of God.
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It has been lovely to see the sun out this week (even though it reminds us how hot our classrooms get in summer!). I had the privilege of giving the classes an extra break this week following all of their fantastic and โcreativeโ ideas to improve our schoolโs grounds and environment. It is always so lovely to spend some time with the children throughout the school during their social time and does make me very proud of them.
Next week will be the Year 6 childrenโs time to shine in their SATs tests. They are so ready and I know that they will do their best. This weekend is about relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and having fun, theyโve done the hard work, so enjoy the weekend and we look forward to seeing them on Monday full of energy and confidence.
I canโt wait to see Year 1โs Class Assembly next week and I am sure the parents canโt too.
Have a lovely sun filled (hopefully!) weekend.
Mrs Flatman
