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Year 5

How can you get a solid out of a liquid?

By Science, Year 5

Today in Year 5, we carried out an experiment to see whether a solid could be recovered from a liquid.

First, we started with some very dirty water.

We used funnels and filter paper to recover the solid.

Look how clear the liquid is now.

The filter paper has filtered out the solid but let the liquid through.

Solids that have not dissolved in a liquid can be recovered by filtering. 

Now we need to discover whether a solid can be recovered from a solution.

 

School Uniform Shop

By Community, FS1, FS2, Fund Raising, House Jericho, Letters to Parents, Lost Property, PSHE, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

We are truly grateful for all of your uniform donations. Every night Mrs Nightingale restocks the clothes line and they are selling fast.

In assembly, we have discussed with the children about how cool it is to reuse and recycle- we hope that the school uniform shop will send out a clear message that they can make a difference to the world we live in.

Thank you,
The St Alban’s Eco Warriors!

Swapping Card Games – Playtimes

By Community, Dining, PSHE, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Dear parents and carers,

When children have a proper break during playtime, they tend to perform better in their classes. With this in mind, we are constantly working on making playtimes more enjoyable for all our children.

We have noticed that many children express a keen interest in card games and swapping. If your child would like to take part in card games, then we kindly request that they read this letter.

In the upcoming weeks, we have planned various activities to enhance playtime for the children. Our focus will be on teaching them clapping songs such as “The Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea,” as well as introducing games like French skipping and cat’s cradle. These activities aim to engage the children, promote social interaction, and provide them with a diverse range of play options.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs GurnerDear parents and carers,

When children have a proper break during playtime, they tend to perform better in their classes. With this in mind, we are constantly working on making playtimes more enjoyable for all our children.

We have noticed that many children express a keen interest in card games and swapping. If your child would like to take part in card games, then we kindly request that they read this letter.

In the upcoming weeks, we have planned various activities to enhance playtime for the children. Our focus will be on teaching them clapping songs such as “The Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea,” as well as introducing games like French skipping and cat’s cradle. These activities aim to engage the children, promote social interaction, and provide them with a diverse range of play options.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs GurnerDear parents and carers,

When children have a proper break during playtime, they tend to perform better in their classes. With this in mind, we are constantly working on making playtimes more enjoyable for all our children.

We have noticed that many children express a keen interest in card games and swapping. If your child would like to take part in card games, then we kindly request that they read this letter.

In the upcoming weeks, we have planned various activities to enhance playtime for the children. Our focus will be on teaching them clapping songs such as “The Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea,” as well as introducing games like French skipping and cat’s cradle. These activities aim to engage the children, promote social interaction, and provide them with a diverse range of play options.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Gurner

Junior Summer Disco

By Fund Raising, News, PTA, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

Juniors (KS2: Y3 – Y6) 4:30pm-5:45pm

Entry is £3.00 and includes a packet of crisps and a drink – please pay on School Money Shop.

Extra drinks, sweets and novelty items will be on sale with prices ranging from 20p to £3.00

Please can each class line up in the Infant playground as we will be doing a register before they enter for safety purposes. Collection will be from the Infant playground.

Thank you

Infant Summer Disco

By FS2, Fund Raising, News, PTA, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

Infants (FS2, Y1 & Y2) 3:00pm-4:15pm

Entry is £3.00 and includes a packet of crisps and a drink – please pay on School Money Shop. 

Extra drinks, sweets and novelty items will be on sale with prices ranging from 20p to £3.00

Infant children can come to school in their party clothes.

Class teachers will take the Infant children to the disco at 3:00pm. Please put any spending money in a named envelope and hand it to their teacher at morning drop off. At 4:15pm teachers will see the children out from their respective classroom doors.

Thank you

KS2 Sports Day

By House Carmel, House Jericho, House Jordan, House Sinai, Mental Health, Physical Education, Sport, Sporting Excellence, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Congratulations to everyone who took part in Sports Day today. We certainly showed our sports values of Teamwork, Passion, Self-belief, Respect, Determination and Honesty.

We began with a warm up.

The scorers got ready for their important job. 

Throwing Event

Long Jump

Athletics

  

This year, the winners were Jericho.

Thank you to all the helpers who ensured everything went so smoothly.

 

 

KS2 Sports Day

By Community, Sport, Sporting Excellence, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Nothing beats a primary school sports day!

It was a great event, and I want to congratulate House Jericho for their impressive achievement in coming 1st. Well done, Jericho! As a symbol of their victory, the George Felto Cup now proudly displays their colours in green. Additionally, Jericho has earned 100 points for their House.

We are very proud of all the children that competed in KS2 sports day and thank you to all the helpers.

EYFS and KS1 Sports Day is on Monday 3rd July. All school events can be found on our school calendar:https://wsap.academy/events/

I hope that you all have a lovely weekend.

Thank you

Mrs Gurner

Music Lessons – Y3 to Y6

By Music, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

Important changes below if your child plays an instrument with Rotherham Music or if your child would like to start playing an instrument next year.

Music lessons expression of interest form – 2023-2024

Music lesson charges September 23

Music centre information 23-24

Rotherham Music

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are writing to you from Rotherham Music to update you on pricing and information about music lessons at your child’s school, for the next academic year.

For existing players:
• Please familiarise yourself with the new pricing structure for September as changes have been made. If you are unsure about the type of lesson your child is receiving or would like to specify a lesson type, please email music@rotherham.gov.uk or call 01709 808232. You can also message your child’s teacher through the Eepos app.
• For those having paid £55 for 2 terms or more, you will automatically be moved onto the paired option at £86 a term, unless requesting an individual lesson. This is because it is now an introductory offer only.
• Unless we are informed by email to music@rotherham.gov.uk before the end of term to say that your child no longer wishes to continue, we will assume that lessons will be continuing in September and you will be charged.
• If you have not yet registered on Eepos, or have registered but not yet logged onto the app, it is imperative that you do so. Through Eepos you can see your child’s attendance to music lessons, message the teachers directly and the app will send you invoices to your email to let you know when it’s time to pay for lessons.
• To register on Eepos, follow this link on a web browser (not the app) https://rotherham.eepos.fi . We will then approve your registration request, and only then will you receive login credentials to be able to login on the Eepos app. If you have registered but not logged in yet and need a password reset, please get in touch and we can do this for you.
• Please see our schedule of music centre activities which take place after school at Rawmarsh CLC. Playing in an ensemble supports the learning taking place in school and at home and is the most fun part of playing an instrument.

For new players wishing to start an instrument:
• Please fill in the expression of interest form attached and return to music@rotherham.gov.uk. Note that not all of the instruments are guaranteed to be delivered in your school. Please fill in with 1st and 2nd choice and the lesson type you would prefer as well as your details. This is not an official registration for lessons. Once we have received your form, we will then check instrument and teacher availability and will email you with registration information to sign up to Eepos. Only then will you be registered for lessons.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do get in touch.

Kathryn Hathaway
Service to Schools Manager
Rotherham Music
Culture, Sports and Tourism
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Tel: 01709 808232
Email: music@rotherham.gov.uk
Visit our website: http://www.rotherham.gov.uk