Goodbye, Year 6
A final hello to you all as Y6’s time at Moortown draws to a close. I’ve had the most wonderful two years working with this class. They’re funny, work hard and just a nice bunch of kids. I shall say my farewells in verse as has become a tradition of mine and, although I’ve worked hard on the rhyming, every word is true!
The time has come to say goodbye,
But don’t you girls worry and don’t you boys cry.
Addam through school you’ve worked so very hard,
Aleena you’ve strived for every inch, every yard.
Adwait you’ll go to infinity and beyond,
Ava, of you, I am very fond.
Ben, so lively and so full of spark,
And Dom, with you, I’ve had such a lark.
Ebs just lovely, always does the right thing,
I know, to Emre, success life will bring.
Franks always true to just who you are,
And Grace (my little bookworm) a bright, shining star.
Haider quite honestly, the jewel in my crown,
Indi will always turn my frown upside down.
Izzy – two things – great girl, great writer,
And Jack makes the days that little bit brighter.
Jorja whose smile can light up the school,
Kieron so modest but also so cool.
Manya so calm but with friends she’s quite crazed,
By Mia’s creations you’ll all be amazed.
Malique, master of cheek, but does make me smile,
And Riya, oh so lovely, all of the while.
Kostas knows what is right, what is wrong,
Moses, great actor, loves to belt out a song.
Talha – so laid back – it’s been a blast,
Nats there to help me, right to the last.
Naran now grown into a fine young man,
And Owen, well, I’m his biggest fan.
Raj is a dark horse, so quick and so witty,
Subhaan, my little gent, he just loves Man City.
Sarah so kind with a great big heart,
Zaiyad, from whom, I don’t wish to part.
So Y6, I’ve had a great time and hope you all have too,
Be good. Enjoy life. Miss R will miss you.
School Games Mark
At the end of each year, schools are invited to apply for their School Games Mark. The School Games Mark rewards schools for their commitment to and development of competition, school sport and physical education.
We are very proud to announce that our application has been verified and we have been awarded Gold award for the third year running.
In an attempt to engage as many children as possible in physical activity, we track children’s participation over the year.
68 children in KS2 and 52 children in KS1 and Reception have taken part in at least one after-school club since September. This is 57% of the total number of pupils.
81 children (68%) in KS2 have represented the school in a competition or participation event.
Children tell us they enjoy taking part in a variety of activitie:
- ‘In scooter club, I had fun on my scooter.’
- ‘I enjoyed Wake Up Shake Up club because I got to spend time with my friends and DANCE!’
- ‘I liked basketball. We learnt how to play the game, basketball skills and working as a team.’
- ‘I enjoyed cricket because it helped me with my skills of bowling and batting.’
- ‘I enjoyed the aqua festival. Everyone took part and nobody was left out. Everybody tried their best.’
- ‘The Brownlee Triathlon was fun and got people involved who don’t especially like sport but they did it. It wasn’t competitive.’
- ‘I enjoyed the Sportshall athletics competition because there were lots of events to choose from and do.’
Thank you to staff who have accompanied children to these events or run after-school clubs this year. Thank you also to Mrs Russell who provides excellent administration of our clubs and sporting events and competitions.
Thank you as well to all parents/carers who have helped with transport and supported at our events this year. Finally, thank you to all pupils who have tried out a new physical activity either at an after-school club or as part of a competition or participation event and to those children who have represented our school so well this year.
Yellow Yorkshire
Thank you for supporting our Yellow Yorkshire day to raise money for one of school charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Our final total raised was £202.31 so thank you for all your donations.
We also had a visit from a representative from Yorkshire Air Ambulance to hear how the money we raise is spent by the charity.
School Saving Club
The next School Saving Club paying in date is 13 July 2017 at 3.15-3.45pm.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please hand in any money to be deposited to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to Miss Hale.
This is the final paying in date for this year and dates for next year will be shared in September.
If your child would like to open account, please ask at the office.
Children’s Day 2017
Children’s Day 2017 takes place at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday 16th July. The gates for the event will open at 10am and close at 4pm; admission is completely free for everyone, as are the activities when inside the ground.
Families attending the event can make a suggested donation of £3 per adult and £1 per child attending on entry; all proceeds will support the work of Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.
Let’s Ride
Local HSBC guided rides for Leeds are now available to be booked online. There are a variety of rides available at different locations and by searching using a postcode you can then filter the results according to distance, ride level and who they are suitable for.
Making a healthy change
As part of our SEAL theme of Changes, the SEAL statement next week is I can make a healthy change.
During the week, children will be encouraged to make a healthy change. This could be physically or emotionally and may include:
- being active after school rather than being on an electronic device
- having water with a packed lunch rather than a sugary drink
- having a water bottle at school every day
- taking part in a Sports Leader session at lunchtime
- bringing a piece of fruit for KS2 playtime and Year 3 swimming
- dealing with a problem in a positive way
- going to bed earlier
Another healthy change would be travelling to school in a sustainable way – walking, scooting and biking.
Children will also be completing the annual pupil health questionnaire for this week’s whole school homework and this should be returned to your child’s class teacher by Thursday 13 July. Views and opinions from the questionnaire will enable us to consider future ‘healthy changes’.
Change4life, whose aim is ‘to motivate and support millions more people to make and sustain changes that will improve their health’, provides lots of ideas.
We look forward to hearing all about your healthy changes.
Change4Life 10 minute shake ups
The Change4Life 10 Minute Shake Up passports have recently been sent home in your child’s book bag.
There are lots of 10 Minute Shake Up games and activities, designed to keep children moving all summer long.
Their passport will take them on an adventure through six magical Disney stories, with weekly Shake Up activities and games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters. Also included in the passports are stickers that children can use as a reward for doing the Shake Ups.
You can also sign up for Change4Life emails, filled with tips and offers to keep your kids active.
Leeds Youth Voice
Today, our Year 5 and 6 School Councillors attended the Leeds Youth Voice event at Leeds Civic Hall.
The event focused on Youth Voice within school, the community and Leeds as a city. During the day, the children enjoyed interactive activities about voting, democracy and representation, how to be active citizens, meeting and sharing ideas with pupils from other schools and sharing ideas on what makes an effective school councillor.
They even had an educational tour of the Leeds Council Chamber.
We look forward to hearing all about their day and their ideas at the next school council meeting.
Yellow Yorkshire Day 07 July
On Friday 07 July, we’re raising money for one of our school charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, by taking part in Yellow Yorkshire Day.
Children are encouraged to wear something yellow and bring a £1 donation.
A representative from Yorkshire Air Ambulance will be visiting school to talk about their important work in our county.
