Year 6 – Moving on Workshop

A massive thank you to Shrewsbury Youth For Christ Group and Mrs Wade, from Coleham Prayer Group, who gave up their time to  come into to both Year 6 classes this week to support the children with transition to secondary school.

Year 6 heart dissection

This week, Year 6 had an unforgettable science lesson as part of their topic on the circulatory system. The highlight was watching Mr Larkham dissect a real heart and lungs!

Both classes gathered around as Mr. Larkham carefully demonstrated how the heart works, showing its chambers, valves, and blood vessels up close. Pupils were fascinated to see how this incredible organ pumps blood around the body. They were also able to see first-hand how important the lungs are in the circulatory system as this is where the oxygen that we breathe is absorbed into the blood stream

The children asked brilliant questions and made thoughtful observations, linking what they had already found out about the circulatory system in a previous lesson. It was a fantastic hands-on experience that brought science to life!

Thanks to Mr Larkham for taking time out of his day to do this dissection.

 

Year 6 Evacuee Day

This week, Year 6 were transported back to 1940 to experience a day in the life of a WW2 evacuee. Each child was given a character for the day with a different evacuation experience.

The children made gas mask boxes and created identity cards, which they had to keep with them all day. They were billeted and inspected by ‘Major Williams’ and interviewed other evacuees about their experiences.

In the afternoon, the children made mini Anderson shelters in groups. We were lucky enough to have real artifacts from WW2 brought in by children and parents.

Here are the highlights from our day:

🥁✨ Feel the Beat of West Africa! ✨🥁

Years 1, 4 and 6 experienced the vibrant rhythms of West Africa through our African Drumming workshop. The energy was electric as our expert drummer filled the hall with powerful beats.

They learnt about the history of African drumming and different ways to play a djembe drum. With enough djembes for every child  they immersed themselves in rhythm, teamwork, and the joy of making music together. 🌍🎶 Some children had the chance to be conductors to their class. A great time was had by all 😊

A great way to celebrate culture through the universal language of music!

 

 

 

Year 6 Moving On

Shrewsbury Youth for Christ visited our year 6 pupils to lead a transition to year 7 workshop. At the end of the session each Year 6 pupil received an ‘It’s Your Move’ transition booklet which had kindly been purchased by Coleham School Prayer Group. The book is full of information which will help them get organised for their move to secondary school in September. We would like to say a big thank you to both groups for their kindness.

Year 6 residential trip to Pioneer

This week, year 6 spent three days at The Pioneer Centre in Cleobury Mortimer. The children took part in a series of activities to develop team building, resilience and overcome challenges. What a great few days it was!

Pioneer information for parents

Please find the attached information regarding Year 6’s trip to Pioneer.

The outstanding balance is now due so we would appreciate it if you could pay this as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please speak to us or or send us an email.

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Year 6 visit – Shrek at Meole Brace School

On Wednesday, year 6 were lucky enough to visit Meole Brace Secondary School to watch their performance of ‘Shrek – The Musical’.

What a great show it was! The whole of year 6 enjoyed the  singing, dancing and great acting

the students.

 

Year 6 Christingle Service at The Abbey

On Monday, year 6 made their own Christingles in school. Wendy, from Shrewsbury Abbey, kindly gave up her time to come in and explain the symbolism of the Christingle and also helped with the making of each one.

We later attended the Christingle service in The Abbey. It was a truly magical experience with children singing, saying prayers and finally lighting our Christingles.  It was a serene moment for us to come together with feelings of hope and joy.  Thank you Shrewsbury Abbey for lighting up our morning!

Thank you year 6 parents for your donations which will go to The Children’s Society.

 

Year 6 It’s Your Move transition session

Shrewsbury Youth For Christ Group came into school today to carry out their annual It’s Your Move transition session with our Year 6 pupils. It was a great session and the children had the opportunity to discuss how they are feeling about their move to secondary school and watch some films where Year 7 pupils share how the transition to secondary school was for them. They were  also presented with their own book packed full of information about secondary school and we would like to say a big thank you to Coleham Prayer Group for purchasing these.

Yr 6 Bikeabilty

This week, lots of our Year 6 pupils have been out in the community to complete their Bikeability sessions. They all did brilliantly and now have the skills to cycle safely on the road.

 

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