Happy New Year to you all! First of all, we would like to say a massive thank you for all the cards and gifts – both Mrs Small and I greatly appreciated these. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that you are refreshed for the new year.

The Spring Curriculum News, will be available below soon, and this will outline the topics we will be focusing on in each area of the curriculum during the Spring Term. We hope you will continue to support your children at home with Home Learning activities, especially reading, spellings and learning multiplication tables.

Currently, are PE sessions will be on a Monday and Wednesday. These will require outdoor PE Kit.

Welcome to Year 6!

Congratulations on reaching the top of the School! A very busy and exciting year lies ahead. We will be hitting the ground running as there is so much to squeeze in this year. Obviously we are looking forward to some of the activities unique to Year 6 which will take place in the Summer but we also know we have got a lot of learning to do before we get there. I am sure we will all work together to make your last year at Cedar Park a special one!

In Year 6, children continue to be encouraged to take responsibility for their personal organisation and need to make sure they come to school well-rested and prepared to learn. Although we will always have resources for children who forget things, I must stress that they need to have a handwriting, at least one pencil, a ruler and a rubber. As drawer space is limited, it is helpful if children have a pencil case with just the essentials. 

Homework Diaries - There will be regular Homework and we often follow up Homework the following day so please ensure your child completes tasks by the given deadlines. Children should write Homework and any reminders in their Homework Diary every day. If there is no Homework they should write “No HW” so parents know they haven’t just forgotten to write it down! Please sign the diaries over the weekend as these will be checked on Monday each week. This is an excellent way to communicate too, so feel free to send any non-urgent messages using it. Diaries should be in school every day.

PE & Games - Children need to have the correct kit for swimming, indoor and outdoor games lessons. This should include trainers (clean trainers or plimsolls for indoor lessons), black shorts and a house T-shirt. When the weather is colder children can wear jogging bottoms and jumpers outside.

Uniform - I remind you that Children are expected to set a good example and look smart at all times as the younger children look up to the Year 6s as role models. Hair should be tied back with plain hair ties and clips of a colour which blends in with school uniform. Ear studs are permitted but nothing else.

Trips - More information will follow on trips but we are feeling optimistic!

Finally, please continue to share any concerns you may have as it is important to us that your child is happy in school, especially during their final year!

'Working together to be the best we can.'

Mr Spurway