Blakemere's Weekly Blog - 01.05.2026

Date: 3rd May 2026 @ 10:04am

This week, our classroom has been filled with discussion, teamwork and plenty of moments where children have quietly shown just how brightly they can shine through their learning.

In English, we continued our work on King Kong, focusing on crafting a powerful action scene. The children impressed us with the care they took when planning and discussing their writing, especially when selecting precise verbs and adventurous vocabulary to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. They explored techniques for building suspense and tried hard to bring these ideas to life in their own writing, working with real focus and determination. We also spent time working with partners to revise and edit a piece of writing, carefully considering how language choices could be uplevelled. This collaboration allowed many children to share ideas, support one another and improve their work further.

In Maths, our learning remained rooted in the theme of measure. The children confidently explored the relationships between grams and kilograms, as well as millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres. They practised converting between units and applied their understanding to problem-solving activities. Our Year 6 children also showed great maturity and perseverance as elements of revision were woven into the week, approaching these tasks with a positive and determined mindset.

Our Geography learning took us around the world as we explored sustainability and investigated where different products come from. The children were curious about how our choices impact the wider world—a wonderful example of growing awareness and responsibility.

On Monday, we took part in an informative assembly led by the Canal and River Trust, where we learned about the dangers of open water and discussed important ways to keep ourselves and others safe. This linked perfectly with our recent PSHCE learning on water safety, helping to reinforce messages about looking out for one another.

To finish the week, Friday morning saw lots of excitement during our SPAG Deal or No Deal game. Working in teams, the children tackled questions on spelling, punctuation and grammar, showing excellent co-operation, resilience and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see so much learning taking place alongside so much laughter.

We are very proud to celebrate:

• Sophia, Evie, Poppy and Spence for having their work chosen as excellent examples
• Keiya for having her name pulled out of the tin
• Kobe, Adelaide and Brooke for their achievements in Times Table Rockstars
• Kobe, Finley and George for being chosen as Workers of the Week

Reminders

 Reading at Home

• Please encourage your child to read at least four times a week
• Reading books should be brought into school every day
• If you need book recommendations, I’m always happy to help

 Times Table Rockstars

• Little and often really does make a big difference!

 Weekly Spellings

• Please practise these regularly throughout the week

 PE Days

• Tuesday
• Friday
  Please ensure PE kits are in school on these days

Also, please may I ask all Year 6 parents/carers to complete the breakfast club survey if you have not yet done so.

Well done to everyone for a week full of effort, kindness and learning—so many moments where your light truly shone.

Enjoy the longer weekend and I shall see you Tuesday.

Mrs M