Settling in

Well, the first week is over. The new Year 6 are getting used to their responsibilities and the expectations. Mrs Fearn has commented on the way the children are showing their maturity. It's been a tiring week as some children were fasting and new routines take time and energy to get used to.

The groupings are nearly sorted. Homework was given out this morning. Spellings are challenging enough, even for Aqsa who has a spelling age of over 15 years (Mrs Bell was astounded!). This week we are learning words with 'bi' and 'ch' phonemes.

It has been good to see some of our ex-pupils - Fatima, Zain and Anum called in to say 'Hello'! They are adjusting to their new routines and making more friends. Well done!

First day for the NEW Year 6 at Victoria

Hoorah! We are back at school! The children arrived, some nervous, some tired and many wishing they had more time at home! However, the new playground had everyone buzzing with excitement. Although there are no trees left, there is a brilliant trim trail, which will help to keep everyone fit and healthy, the huge football pitch is GREAT, the false grass looks lovely and the wooden outdoor class room will be superb for quiet times. Parents, staff and pupils were very impressed by it!
Mrs Bell and Miss Akhtar greeted the new Year 6. They were introduced to Mrs Shankly, our new Year 6 booster teaching assistant. Soon everyone got used to some of the routines. Mrs Fearn did the assembly when she spoke about playground rules. After a morning activity and some reading about Alexander Graham Bell, we had lunch.

The afternoon was in the ICT room. Then Mrs Bell and Mrs Akhtar took the children for a treat - a go on the trim trail. It was BRILLIANT!