Team Year 6 made it to the top of Mam Tor and still had (a little) energy for smiles! We also all managed to make it back down and have now arrived back at ‘base’ and are cleaning ourselves up to prepare for a very well deserved evening meal.

Good morning everyone.
We’ve had a good night and a great breakfast this morning (second and thirds!). It was a bit foggy this morning but it’s clearing now and we’re hoping it continues for our walk.
Mr Harrold has just talked to us about the kit for the day. We’re getting ready to set off for about 10 o’clock.
Thank you for all your replies to our posts!

Miss Slade

We are really sorry that we haven’t been able to share any photos with you until now – we had some technical difficulties. We will continue to post during the day then will add photos during the evening.

Our first day has been fantastic. The children thoroughly enjoyed visiting Peak Cavern and learning how to make rope. We also spent time in the visitor centre finding out about the history of Castleton and the surrounding area.

After a delicious evening meal, they became very competitive during Miss Slade’s quiz until bedtime.

Everybody is now settled for a good night’s sleep ready for our exciting walk up Mam Tor tomorrow- the weather forecast looks very promising too!

We’re on the way, and there’s a great version of wheels on the bus going around the coach!

Miss Slade

We hope you are all ready for tomorrow. Please make sure you have access to your waterproof coat (either wear it or have it in your rucksack) as we will be walking from the coach to the center.

I am sure you are all busy packing and preparing for Tuesday!

Remember to be in school for 8:45 and go straight to the hall to find your group leader- don’t worry if you have forgotten who that is, just ask any of the adults and they can remind you.

The weather is looking wet for next week, so bring your waterproofs! Hollowford centre can lend them to you if you don’t have any of your own.

It is going to be a fantastic week!

Post your entries below!

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Thursday 24th March, from 2-3 pm, we are holding a ‘Quiz Time’ for Year 5 and 6 pupils and their parents and carers (but it will not be suitable for younger children). The quiz will challenge your knowledge of what the children have learnt about this year so far as well as general knowledge. There will, of course, be a prize for the winning team.

If you would like to enter a team into the quiz please complete the form below and hand it to the office before Tuesday 22nd March 2016.

If you have any further questions please contact your child’s class teacher.

We look forward an exciting afternoon celebrating the learning with you.

Year 5/6 Team

We have been asked by many parents what the Y6 pupils should do about revising over Easter.

It is important that they frequently re-visit their learning and do some homework over Easter.

All children have the CGP books that the school has purchased to help you support your children at home. There may also be some different homework sent to do in addition to the CGP books. Please support and encourage your child to do a small amount of homework each day-this will be more effective than one long session at the end or the start of the holiday.

To use the CGP books effectively you could have a conversation with your child about what gaps or barriers your child feels they have and skip to that part of the books.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Year 6 Team