Friday 13th May

Dear families,

This week has been triumphant for the children and teachers in Year 6. The national SATs tests have been completed and whilst we will not know the scores until early July, what we do know is that each and every child has done themselves proud. They enjoyed an afternoon at the park to celebrate and from Monday they will be beginning to think carefully about the transition to their new schools.

The rest of the school has been making great progress with their geography topics, including year 4 who completed a local field study and year 3 who explored the exhibits at the Museum of London, Docklands.

Looking ahead we have some important events for the children this half term, which can be found here. In the second part of the summer term we will be teaching Relationships and Sex Education, using our agreed upon approach, and the materials from the Jigsaw scheme of work. All families are welcome to attend school to find out exactly what will be taught in each year group-

• Years 1 and 5- 23rd May - 3:45pm

• Years 2 and 6- 24th May - 3:45pm

• Years 3 and 4- 25th May - 3:45pm

• Reception - 26th May -3:45pm

We also have some very important key dates in the next half term that I want to bring to your attention:

• Whole School Kindness Showcase - Thursday 9th June

• Class Photographs - Friday 10th June

• Reception to Year 6 Sports Day - Tuesday 14th June

• Years 3 - 6 Trip to Joss Bay - Monday 18th July

• EYFS & Years 1 & 2 Festival Day - Monday 18th July

• Year 6 Graduation - Wednesday 20th July

We will be writing to you nearer each event to outline key details but I know you will all want to start incorporating these dates into your planning.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunny weather.

Rory