Class News

Spring 2 –Year 5 & 6 Mindfulness Session
 

This half term Year 5 and 6 took part in a mindfulness workshop by Turn the Page Counselling, both classes were split into groups and looked at different techniques to use when dealing with feelings.

We had a spiritual and relaxing time through the whole session. We tensed our muscles and then let go and did lots of different methods including the warm hug and the box method.

“We loved the session and would highly recommend the techniques to anyone!” Isabel and Ali (Year 6)

“I enjoyed how calming and relaxing I felt at the end of the session” Dayana (Year 5)

“I had never done a personal check in before, but using the grounding method will definitely help to calm me down in future!” Caysey (Year 5)

 Summer 1 -  Year 5 and 6 - Virtual Author Visit - Tanya Landman

This half-term, our Year 5 and 6 children had the exciting opportunity to participate in a virtual author visit with Tanya Landman, the acclaimed author of Midwinter Burning.

During the session, Tanya shared her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, offering the children a glimpse into her creative process and the steps she took to bring Midwinter Burning to life.

Tanya's storytelling captivated the children as she detailed how her ideas evolve from initial concepts to fully developed stories. She explained the research and thought that go into her writing, particularly how she crafted the historical and emotional layers of Midwinter Burning.

The highlight of the visit was the interactive question and answer session. Our children asked insightful questions about the challenges and joys of being an author. Tanya's responses provided a deep, engaging look into the life of a writer, leaving the children motivated and eager to explore their own creative potentials.

This virtual visit was an invaluable experience, enriching our children's appreciation for literature and the art of storytelling. We are grateful to Tanya Landman for her time and for inspiring the next generation of writers.