Week Commencing: 30.06.25

It has been a week of new beginnings in Class 5/6. This week our Year 6 children went to their high schools for transition day/s. They all came back bursting with enthusiasm and excitement for the next step in their school journey which is lovely! Meanwhile, Year 5 also had their own transition on Wednesday where they became Year 6 for the morning. The children enjoyed the planned activities and showing their new peers from Year 4, how life works in Class 5/6 - I think they are going to make an excellent Year 6 cohort next academic year! RE wise, we have moved onto our final unit of the academic year which is dialogue and encounter. We started by recapping what we already know about the Bible in terms of its structure. We will be using this knowledge as a foundation to build upon as we start to explore other faiths. Miss Bottomley

Week Commencing: 23.06.25

It has been a very different but lovely week in Class 5/6. Year 5 have been incredibly busy in Forest School with the help of Ben, Adam, Paul and Boo from Stanley Grange. They have planted trees, tidied up the area and also completed a nature themed treasure hunt. Meanwhile, Year 6 have been focusing on all things production related and it is sounding AMAZING! Luckily, despite lots of extra-curricular activities taking place, we have still managed to squeeze in some time together as a whole class. On Tuesday, the children had a DT themed day where they worked in partners to create moon buggies - it was lovely seeing our values of collaboration and creativity shine through. And in RE this week, the children have been learning all about the Rosary and have created their own information booklets to share with visitors and younger children in school. All in all, a fabulous week at St Joseph's. Miss Bottomley

Commencing: 16.06.25

Wow, what a lovely weather week we've had! The hot weather hasn't stopped the productivity in Class 5/6 as we have continued to tick things off our to-do list. In English this week, the children have each produced a piece of independent writing focusing on blending action and dialogue - they each tried really hard and blew me away with their work. History wise, we focused on the role of women in WW2 and each produced a letter to our 'Aunty Molly' to let her know about our new job. Y6 have also been incredibly busy rehearsing for the end of year show, whilst Y5 have been completing their end of year assessments.  Miss Bottomley

Week Commencing: 09.06.25

Week 2 already... I have a feeling that this term is going to fly by! In English this week, Class 5/6 have been enjoying reading Goodnight Mister Tom where we have been focusing on developing characterisation through action and dialogue. R.E. wise, we have been focusing on the names and signs that represent the Holy Spirit and how these link with the Sacrament of Confirmation.  In history, the children looked at the declaration of WW2 and the events leading up to this - something they found incredibly interesting. And of course, we celebrated sports day on Tuesday where the children demonstrated impeccable sportsmanship - well done all!  Miss Bottomley