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Year 5 Weekly Blog wb. 7th September 2026
A Fantastic Start to the Term! It has been a wonderful couple of days welcoming the children back to school! We have hit the ground running, diving into topics around growth mindset, understanding 'big feelings', exploring the Zones of Regulation, and some of us writing letters to our future selves. We have been so impressed with the children's attitudes towards their learning, and it has been lovely to see so many big smiles coming through the classroom doors each morning! S
Miss Jackson
3 hours ago1 min read
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Welcome to Year 5!
We hope you have all had a wonderful and restful summer break! We are so excited to welcome the children back tomorrow to start another fantastic school year. We will be easing into the new term by focusing on well-being and transition. Our first week will be dedicated to Zola's Happy Hearts and Minds, where we’ll spend time exploring mental health, settling into our new routines, and supporting the children through this exciting transition into Year 5. Regarding our dojo pos
Miss Jackson
2 days ago1 min read
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RSE and PSHE consultation.
Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for participating in our RSE and PSHE consultation! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We will be using your valuable responses to enhance our planning and delivery of the new curriculum, which will launch this September 2026. Your insights are incredibly important in helping us shape a meaningful and supportive learning experience for our pupils. Please note that the final curriculum documents, policies, and ove
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Jul 281 min read
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Year 5 Weekly Update - Final Post
This week, we have been finishing our curriculums to conclude the Year 5 learning. We have made solar systems with planets or rockets which go up and down or round and round using cams. We have finished short burst writing with poetry about Windrush. We will be finishing our Geography unit tomorrow with our enquiry question. This afternoon we will be having Basketball / Football at Greensward and rounders for those of us at school. Uniform Thursday - Full school uniform.
G Woods
Jul 151 min read
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Clothing for this week...
Dear families, Pupils have the option to wear PE kits on Monday and Tuesday this week, at parents' discretion. This is due to high temperatures continuing. We will review uniform for the latter half of the week on Wednesday. Furthermore.... To celebrate 'our boys' getting to the Semi Finals, we'll also be supporting our team by allowing the children to wear their England kits (or white/red) on Wednesday. Finally, a quick reminder to inform us that you've received, read and sh
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Jul 121 min read
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Westerings Parent consultation: Updating our Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
Please see letter. A reminder that the consultation period for the new PSHERSHE curriculum will be closed by Thursday morning (16th July) if you have any thoughts/comments on the new curriculum
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Jul 101 min read
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Apollo Theatre trip -
has gone well and children are now on the coach to start the return journey.
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Jul 91 min read
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Year 5 Weekly Blog wb. 13th July 2026
An Unforgettable Friday! What a fantastic Friday we had! From pushing the limits to overcoming fears, the children absolutely blew us away during our Belchamps trip. The excitement didn't stop there - our sleepover was a huge success! While we were all left absolutely exhausted, we hope the children managed to catch up on some well-deserved sleep over the weekend! Photos Coming Soon: Keep an eye out as we will be uploading photos from our adventures throughout the week! Remin
Miss Jackson
Jul 61 min read
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Essex Music Services - group Ukulele lessons - revised letter.
Please see details. EMS had initially provided the incorrect details, please see the revised letter. All enquiries directly to EMS please.
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Jul 61 min read
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Essex Music Services - group Ukulele lessons
Please see details. All enquiries directly to EMS please. Apologies if there was an issue with accessing the document, on the previous post.
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Jul 61 min read
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Essex Music Services - group Ukulele lessons
Please see details. All enquiries directly to EMS please.
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Jul 31 min read
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Year 5 Space Day Wednesdy 8th July
Please see details of the Year 5 Space Day at Lift Greensward on Wednesday 8th July. A reminder to ensure that the Google form is completed as Greensward require the information in advance of the day.
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Jul 31 min read
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KS2 Sports Day Thursday 9th July - AM
Please see details. Kindly note if the weather is not in our favour, the reserve date will be Monday 20th July.
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Jul 11 min read
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KS2 Sports Day programme Thursday 9th July (AM)
Please see the attached programme.
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Jul 11 min read
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A Little Early Years Wish List đź’›
With the summer holidays just around the corner, you may find yourself having a clear-out of toys, dressing-up bits and pieces, or well-loved play resources that your children have outgrown. If, during your decluttering adventures, you come across any of the items on our wish list that are looking for a new home, our Early Years team would be delighted to receive them. Donations will be used to enrich our provision and support the children's imaginative, creative and explorat
C Doran
Jul 11 min read
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Year 5 Weekly Blog wb. 6th July 2026
English: Windrush Biographies (Hot Tasks) In English, the children have reached the grand finale of our biography unit. This week, they put all their knowledge and skills to the test by writing their Hot Tasks—independent biographies focusing on the inspiring lives of members of the Windrush Generation. They have shown great maturity in researching these historical journeys and capturing their lasting impact with powerful, detailed writing. Maths: Time Conversions We have bee
Miss Jackson
Jul 12 min read
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Year 5 Space Day Wednesdy 8th July
Please see details of the Year 5 Space Day at Lift Greensward on Wednesday 8th July.
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Jun 291 min read
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Free School Meals reminder
Please see details.
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Jun 291 min read
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