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Co-curricular clubs reminder: The clubs will be live to book on Friday 14th until Friday 21st June. A letter will go in your child's bag on Wednesday 12th June with the list of options and the LAMDA application booking information.
From Mrs Thompson
"The wartime generation - my generation - is resilient," said Her Majesty the Queen this week during the D-Day commemorations that have taken place to mark the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings. I am sure that many of you, myself included, have been hugely moved and inspired by the images that we have seen in recent days; a notable one for me being the two veterans who parachuted in to re-create their airborne landing in 1944 at Pegasus Bridge. My own uncle would have been 100 on 6th June this week, and he arrived with his Merchant Navy ship in Normandy on D-Day plus 2, i.e. 8th June 1944. As a child I remember being enthralled by the story of the torpedo that blew a hole big enough to fit a London bus in the side of his ship - thankfully, and incredibly, with no casualties. There are so many stories to hear and remember, and I hope that our children will take away some sense this week of the importance of acknowledging and not forgetting these anniversaries, even as they pass inevitably from living memory.
Our children continue to display their customary resilience, good humour and 'can-do'attitude - the usual busy week has flown by yet again, and we look forward to welcoming Year 4 back from Hooke Court today and waving Year 6 off to Rockley on Monday for their residential trip. It has also been really wonderful to be serenaded by our musicians at the gate this week - thank you for a bright and happy to start to the day!
May I leave you with another quotation from this week's events in France - this time from King George VI, who said in 1944: "What is demanded from us is something more than courage and endurance. We need a revival of spirit, a new unconquerable resolve." Food for thought, indeed, for the next generation of resilient young people, whose ongoing development here at Oakfield is a pleasure to watch every day.
Eid in Lower Foundation
Thank you so much to Amaarah and her mummy for coming in to tell us all about Eid and how they celebrate it.
We listened to lovely stories and saw lovely visuals to help us really link all we had heard and understand one of the most celebrated Muslim festival. It was very informative and the visuals were great. Thank you for the dates; did you know it is recommended for Muslims to break their fast with a date?
This week we have been talking about The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This week we have been re-writing the story. In relation to our topic, we have been looking at various environments – valleys, mountains and grassy fields. We have also been designing bridges and relating this to Maths by problem-solving to see how to make the strongest bridge.
We have celebrated Eid in class and had a look at the different ways in which this wonderful festival is celebrated. Eid Mubarak!
Next week we will focus on The Gingerbread Man and look forward to writing recipes and decorating biscuits. If there are any wonderful bakers out there who would love to make enough gingerbread men for the children, we would be more than grateful.
Please ensure that your child has a sun cap, sun cream and a rain coat in their rucksack at all times. In Early Years, it is important that children go out in all weather and they need the correct uniform and equipment to support this.
With Sports Day fast approaching, we urge all parents to please ensure that they have read the letter regarding Sports Day and they have got the correct uniform ordered online. If you have any concerns regarding which house your child is in, please speak to Rachel in the office ASAP.
In preparation for the transition meetings next Monday, please ensure that you have compiled a list of questions ready for the existing Year One teachers.
Using the iPads in Year 1
This week we have been using iPads. Year 1 have really enjoyed learning how to type and create pictures using this new tool. They came up with some super ideas to create and share with their peers. 1AW were very confident at using the 'smiley faces' too!
Living in London
A big thank you to 1AR for their assembly this morning on Living in London. They told us about lots of tips on how we can help save our environment in London, as well as why they all love London so much!
Spanish Day
In preparation for Spanish Day, we would like the children to wear something linked to a Spanish speaking artist. Please find below the artist allocated to your year group:
Nursery and LF Joan Miró
UF & Year 1 Pablo Picasso
Year 2 Antoni Gaudi
Year 3 Salvador Dali
Year 4 Frida Kahlo
Year 5 Sergio Bustamante
Year 6 Francisco de Goya
There is no obligation to dress up as the artist allocated to your year group. Children can also dress up as any artist. It would be lovely to see as many children as possible embrace the theme and spirit of the day.
We are sure that the day will be full of fun and excitement!
Patricia Diaz, Head of MFL, Lisa Fidler Head of Art
Before setting off for Hooke Court, 4JM were busy on Monday translating their Bridget Riley inspired designs onto clay coil pots. There was much concentration in the art studio as the class considered not only the complimentary colours they would use, but also the extreme focus on fine motor skills to enable them to accurately replicate the designs.
4AW will be completing their work when they get back, just in time for Father's Day.
'The Big Bling Frame'
Lucas and William have been exploring the art work of Julie Mehretu, the Year 5 assigned artist for this term.
A special mention to our 16 medal winners:
Gold (Going to the Nationals in Birmingham!)
Lara - 150m Sprint
Paul, Malakhi, Feyin and Rami - Year 6 Boys' Relay Team
Finley - Long Jump
Silver
Freya - 80m Sprint
Maggie - High Jump
Serena, Lara, Anna and Didi - Year 5 Girls' Relay Team
Finley - 75m Sprint
Malakhi - 80m Sprint
Bronze
Sianna - 80m Sprint
Fayo - Long Jump
A big thank you to all of the parents who came to watch and support our athletes!
Upcoming Dates:
Monday:
Year 6 Residential - Rockley (All week)
Transition Meetings;
2-2:30pm Nursery to Lower Foundation
2:30-3:00pm Lower Foundation to Upper Foundation
3:00-3:30pm Upper Foundation to Year 1
Scholastic Book Fair - Prep Playground
Tuesday :
Year 1 Kings and Queens' Dress Up Day
2:45-3:30pm Transition Meeting Year 3 to Year 4
Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday :
2:45pm-3:30pm Transition Meeting Year 1 to Year 2
Thursday :
1AR Royal Mews Trip
2:45-3:30pm Transition Meeting Year 2 to Year 3
Friday :
Year 5 Greek Day
Year 2 Pirate Day Trip to Maritime Museum
Upper Foundation Trip to Wimbledon Theatre
1AW Class Assembly
Saturday:
OAFs Summer Fair
Sunday:
Gymnastics Competition Training
Credits:
Created with images by zsoravecz - "blue sky cumulus cloud" • AlexanderStein - "paper crepe crepe paper" • Mimzy - "back to school pencils rainbow" • Kelli Tungay - "Back to School" • PublicDomainPictures - "artistic bright color" • Efraimstochter - "spain flag flutter" • Anna Kolosyuk - "untitled image" • annca - "tartan track career athletics"