We’ve had another busy week in Year 2 – working hard but having lots of fun as usual! Here we are representing numbers with tens and ones in a maths lesson.

Our week concluded with a wonderful celebration of 50 years of our school. We went to mass and then had the privilege of welcoming Mrs Lee into our classroom, who taught in our classroom  50 years ago!

I can’t believe we have already done three weeks in Year 2: it is flying by already! This week has been another busy one! We have been working hard on our place value knowledge and writing numbers to 100 in Maths and have been focusing on our sentence structure and punctuation in English. We have looked at the four countries that make up the UK in Geography and started our materials topic in Science. Perhaps our messiest lesson this week was our Art lesson, where we explored hot and cold colours – getting most of the paint on our hands by the looks of the pictures!

Year 2 started off their new Science topic today by searching for different materials, in and outside the classroom. They looked at different objects, the materials they were made from and considered reasons why this material suited its job. Here they are in action!

Year 2 enjoyed a jam packed day of activities today for the launch of our new topic: fire. We learnt that fire can be useful but also dangerous, and that we must learn to protect ourselves against its dangers to stay safe. We practised a fire drill, completed some flames artwork and enjoyed a visit from the fire brigade. We hope you like our head bands that we made for the occasion!

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Thank you for such a wonderful year Year 5! It’s been a blast and you should all be so proud of how far you have come. Thank you parents for all your lovely cards and gifts today. Have a happy and safe summer break.

Here are some pictures of us enjoying our party!

I have got several pairs of black leggings left over from the play, all with no name in. If you think they are your child’s, please tell them to come and have a look at them in the Year 5 classroom. I will keep them until the end of term before donating them.

Thank you.

Tomorrow is our trip to Waterworld!

Here are some final reminders for you. Please ensure that:

• Children are in school for 8:30am prompt so we can leave at 8:45am. The hall doors will be open from 8:15.
• Children are wearing their school PE kit.
• Children have their swimming kit (full body suit or swimming trunks) and a towel.
• Children bring a bottle of water bottle and a healthy snack.
• CHILDREN BRING A NON-REFUNDABLE £1 COIN FOR THE LOCKERS.

We are due to arrive back to school at 3:15pm but please, as always, keep an eye on the website for any updates regarding traffic.

Many thanks,

Mrs Hartwell and Miss Frearson

Show time is nearly here! If you haven’t already, be sure to get your tickets before they sell out! Order forms are available at the office and money should be brought into school in a sealed envelope and passed on to Mr Marsh.

Here is some important information about the days leading up to the play and the performances themselves:

Monday 9th July: Year 6 and Year 5 pupils to meet at Bablake school for 8:45 am. Children can be dropped off between 8:15 and 8:45. They will need to be picked up from Bablake  between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Children should bring a packed lunch in a disposable carrier bag and a bottle of water with them.  If your child is entitled to a school packed lunch, please let their class teacher know.

Tuesday 10th July:  Year 6 and Year 5 pupils to meet at Bablake school for 8:45 am. Children can be dropped off between 8:15 and 8:45. They will need to be picked up from Bablake  between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Children should bring a packed lunch in a disposable carrier bag and a bottle of water with them.  If your child is entitled to a school packed lunch, please let their class teacher know.

The performance on Tuesday night starts at 7pm so all children need to be back at Bablake between 6 and 6:15pm. For those parents not staying to watch, your child needs to be collected at 9:30pm.

Wednesday 11th July: Normal school day at All Souls’. Again, the performance on Wednesday night starts at 7pm so all children need to be back at Bablake between 6 and 6:15pm. For those parents not staying to watch, your child needs to be collected at 9:30pm.

**If your child attends before school or after school club and you cannot arrange transport to suit these times, please contact Mr Marsh ([email protected]).**

Important:

• All children will require a packed lunch and plenty of drinks on Monday and Tuesday.
• They are to arrive wearing their PE kit on Monday and Tuesday.
• Please remind them to bring any bits of costume they will need from home on the day (socks, footwear etc.). They will be told what they need beforehand.
• Children can bring a book to read whilst waiting in the wings if they wish.

Thank you for your continued support.

Parents of Y6 and Y5 children should have received information about the play in letters that went home on Friday. Here are some reminders:

ROCK BOTTOM

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th July (7pm)

At Bablake theatre

Tickets are now ON GENERAL SALE. Order forms are available from the office.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. This price includes a complimentary drink during the interval. All ticket money should be brought into school in a sealed envelope and passed on to Mr Marsh. Tickets are first come first served so get yours quick!

Children have also been asked to bring in a pair of BLACK leggings/trousers/jeans as part of their costume. Please ensure these are in school by Wednesday in a carrier bag, clearly marked with your child’s name.

Permission slips (for face paint) also need to be returned to school as soon as possible please.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mr Marsh and Miss Frearson