Dear Parents and Carers, 

The children have impressed us, once again, with their enthusiasm for learning by returning to school with a positive mindset. This week, we have been looking at decimals and investigating equivalent fractions and decimals. In English, we have explored how to write instructions with clarity and simplicity. In history, we have launched our new topic of Ancient Civilisation, focusing specifically on the Ancient Egyptians. 

Next week will be our STEM week (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) where we will be discovering more about these exciting subjects through exploration, investigation and experimentation. We will be kicking off the week with a visit from the author Catherine Crawford whose book "Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales" explores the scientific truths behind some of our favourite stories. Catherine will be doing a presentation at both of the schools on Monday the 3rd of March. 

The books are available to buy at a discounted price of £6.00 (normally £7.99). If you go to ParentPay, you can purchase books online from now. Books will get signed and given to your child after the event. Please make clear the name of the child and the class. Please order by the end of Friday (tonight) if you want the child's name included in the signing. You can still order books up until Sunday night but they will just get a signature.

5S will have no PE on Monday next week due to the activities. They will instead have PE on Thursday and Friday.  

Notice: Easter Pause Day at Christ Church Guildford. Year 5 has been lucky enough to be invited back to Christ Church this year to take part in hands-on activities exploring the Easter Story. The visit will take place on Tuesday 1st April. To facilitate the trip, we will be in need of willing volunteers who will be available to offer help for the walk there and back. The classes will be walking separately at staggered times, so 2-3 adults per class will be necessary to keep the children safe along the roads. If you would like to join us for Pause Day, please email your class teacher. As ever, we are incredibly grateful for all offers of parent/carer support. Thank you!

Have a great weekend!  

Team 5