Hello everyone,

We were so impressed with the effort and creativity that went into world book day costumes this year.

The children had a brilliant day exploring poetry and performance focusing on the poem ‘The Door’ by Miroslav Holub.

Go and open the door.
Maybe outside there’s
a tree, or a wood,
a garden,
or a magic city.

Go and open the door.
Maybe a dog’s rummaging.
Maybe you’ll see a face,
or an eye,
or the picture
of a picture.

Go and open the door.
If there’s a fog
it will clear.

Go and open the door.
Even if there’s only
the darkness ticking,
even if there’s only
the hollow wind,
even if
nothing
is there,
go and open the door.

At least
there’ll be
a draught.

The children then created their own, thinking about the message they wanted to give their reader – be brave even when times get tough, just open the door.

Next week’s reminders –

• Homework is due Thursday 16th March 2023. This includes spelling, vocabulary, maths (paper task and online) and RE homework
• Please bring in any sponsorship money for 5sc swimming . To be handed into the office or to Miss Stapley.
• Reading passports deadline is Friday 17th March.
• Year 5 house team Football competition is on Friday 17th March. Please send pupils in their PE kits and shinpads. NO STUDS.
• Last week, pupils were given a letter about our DT learning day which is on Monday 20th March. If you would like to join us in the morning to assit the pupils with making their crime and punishment devices please let us know. Also a list of DT resources was attached to the letter. We would be very grateful if pupils could bring in any of these resources to help on the day.

Have a lovely weekend,

Year 5 team