Wow!! What a wonderful week it has been in Year Five

The week began with an Anti-bullying assembly in the hall, followed by a live lesson from the BBC.

The lesson is made in partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance who are the official organisers of Anti-Bullying Week in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The children the designed their own anti-bullying posters and included some of their own pledges.

If you want to find out more you can visit : Anti-Bullying Week 2025 – Live Lesson - BBC Teach

Please enjoy the pledge written by Albie:

I will speak out against bullying.

I will report bullying when I see it happen.

I will learn what is and is not bullying.

I will make others feel relaxed and valued.

I will solve problems in people’s ways.

I will think before I speak or post.

We discussed truths and myths and the importance of telling a trusted adult about any type of bullying.

Year 5 have had another amazing, busy week. As well as our normal lessons this week, we have thought about the significance of 11th November, Remembrance Day. We joined together with St. Francis and Lanesend to share the Remembrance service. The children, of course, completed their 2-minute silence, on the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month. In class, we watched a short Remembrance video and talked about the effect of the war on both people and animals.

Many of the children were able to share information about the great- grandmothers and great grandfathers and their personal experiences of this time. All the children were very reflective.

We also enjoyed odd sock day on Wednesday and celebrated Children in Need on Friday. What a busy week!