St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
We act with love, build our faith and grow as people
Year 6
Final day: Jacob’s Ladder, Climbing wall & leap of faith, and zip line. A huge well done to all year 6 - you were amazing,
Bonfire, hot chocolate and biscuits before bed last night.
Wow…what a thoroughly exhausting but wonderful day: crate stacking, bouldering, archery and high ropes/quick flight. We’ve enjoyed a fab BBQ for dinner with choc ices and now a movie night and bonfire, with hot chocolate and biscuits. Phew! They should sleep soundly this evening!
After a good night’s rest we have enjoyed pancakes and syrup, cereal, toast, yoghurt, fruit and juice. Getting ready now for another fun packed day!
Oakwood
An amazing first day. The children are all having a wonderful time. Today was mountain boarding, low ropes, Gladiator challenge and the flying kiwi. There have been some amazing examples of teamwork and resilience and we are so proud of all of them for their manners and attentiveness with their instructors. We have just had our dinner and are now well fed and enjoying the fantastic grounds for football, basketball and general running about, with others taking advantage of the well-equipped games room (in other words ensuring they are well and truly worn out and ready for bed and some well-deserved sleep for us all!)
Upcoming Events
18.09.24 - Meet the Teacher 7-8pm
21.10.24 - Flu Vaccinations
23.10.24 - Year 6 Height and Weight
06.11.24 - Educational Visit to Parliament
13.11.24 - Parent Consultations
09.01.25 - SATs information evening
16.01.25 - Year 6 Celebration of the Word
05.03.25 - Parent Consultations
12.05.25 - SATs week
21.05.25 - Educational Visit to see Wicked at The Apollo Theatre London
16.07.25 - Residential Visit to Oakwood
SATs information Meeting 09.01.25
If you wish to order any books to support your child with their preparation for SATs I recommend the following:
Either
Bundle 1: Maths, Reading and Grammar
or
Bundle 2: Maths, Bundle 3: Reading and a separate Grammar book
For those of you that wish your child to practise their handwriting you may like to order a separate handwriting guide.
Science: Electricity circuits
Buddies Library visit
Year 6 Meeting their Year R Buddies
Recommended reading list for Year 6: 
Recommended Reads
Lit in Colour
Recommended book list of books by authors of colour
Penguin Books and Lit in Colour state that:
Books create belonging. They help us see each other and understand one another. They shine a light on the world.
It’s vital that the books we read in our formative years reflect the rich diversity of the society we live in.
Here at St. Margaret Clitherow, we have a diverse school community - 55.7% of our school children are from a minority ethnic background. We therefore think it is important that children have access to books that reflect who they are. Attached is a list of recommended reads put together by Penguin Books. You can read the research behind the inclusion of books by authors of colour here:https:// https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/parents-and-supporters
2023 KS2 Lit in Colour Book List