Dear Parents and Carers

The sun has been shining and we have all had another busy fortnight!

Last Friday saw our Year 4 children take part in the Young Voices concert – it was an amazing and powerful experience to see 6500 children singing together and enjoying themselves.  The momentum hasn’t slowed with the Year 5 trip to the Steam Museum today and Year 3’s visit to Bourton on the Water next week.

A reminder that next week we welcome the Year 6s into school from 8.30am to share breakfast together during SATS week.

Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine

Lucy Collins

The Stars of the Week for week ending 29th April:

The Stars of the Week for week ending 6th May:

The rain disappeared and we got to enjoy our Forest School experience and had toast made on the fire.

Our trip to Woodchester park was full of nature - climbing, digging and lots of fun!

Year 4

In year 4, we started our new term with a visit to forest school to learn about the Vikings. We learnt how to write using runes, we started fires, we made Viking flatbreads and we made Viking shelters. To finish our morning, we sat around the campfire and listened to stories about the Viking gods, and finally baked our flatbreads over the fire. Thank you in particular to Mr Nelson for leading the forest school activities in the morning.

The children in Reception had a visit from a farmer. He talked to us about his farm and what he has on his farm. He told us about his helpful duck that he has who does all the work so the farmer can stay in bed! We talked about how the farmer was lazy and unhelpful.

Some of the children asked the farmer questions to find out more about him and his farm.  We then looked at the book called Farmer Duck.

Year 1

Year 1 have been learning about the sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.  They went out to Forest School and used natural materials to make their own sculptures.

What an amazing experience to be in the arena with so many other children from their schools singing together!  Unforgettable!

Lannett Park

We wanted parents and carers to be aware that a kitchen knife was found in the Lannett Park yesterday and removed. We just wanted to warn you in case your child plays there.

Absences

We understand sometimes it is unavoidable that medical or dental appointments fall during the school day, please could we ask for a copy or screenshot of the appointment letter or text for our file. 

Scooters and Bicycles

Please can we remind all parents and children that scooters and bicycles are not to be ridden in any of the playgrounds for safety reasons.

Next Week

With the warm weather set for next week can we remind you to ensure your child has suncream applied before school, a named hat and a named water bottle.

Year 6 SATS Week 

A reminder that Year 6 are invited into school at 8.30am next week for breakfast each morning during SATS week.

Photographs

Class photographs and Year 6 Leavers photographs are taking place on 25th May.  We still have some permissions outstanding - the form to give your child permission to take part in these can be found on the SZapp

We are delighted to be able to say that we are working on some exciting new projects and events.  More information will be coming out very soon.  In the meantime, to enable us to be able to run these and more, we are always looking for new helpers to get involved.  

Are you interested in finding out a bit more about what we do?  Do you want help us to be able to put on events for the children and run fundraising activities?  Could you help in some way?  We are desperate for more helpers and would love to hear from you.  

Please email [email protected] to make contact with us.  Whether you are able to help in a big or small way, it would all be appreciated.  

Thank you
Friends of Linden 

Year 6 Leavers Hoodies

To confirm, we are organising these again this year.  We are awaiting confirmation some details and a letter will be sent out as soon as possible.  Thank you.  

All of these courses are open to all and free* to many.

PDF:  Upgrade Your MathsTerm 5

Upgrade Your Maths is a 5 week course running on Thursday mornings from 10-12. This course is designed especially for parents who are anxious about maths. Parents work in a small group online and are supported so that they soon feeling comfortable tackling a range of maths questions and develop confidence to support their children with their homework. Starting on Thursday 28 April. You can enrol by clicking on this link Upgrade Your Maths

Calming the Mind is a 4 week introduction to mindfulness. Parents who attended this course last year have noticed a real change in their lives, and a greatly improved relationship with their children. This course is running on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings, starting in early May. You can get more details and enrol by clicking on the links Calming the Mind Tuesdays or Calming the Mind Monday Evenings

Parents can enrol online through the links on this email or by contacting:

Fay Tucker
Adult Education Family Learning Coordinator
EE & I, Gloucestershire County Council
07760 171477
4 – 6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA     [email protected]

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/adult-education-in-gloucestershire/

* The courses are free if you are over 19 years old, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, have a valid Residence Permit, and are one of the following: Unemployed or earning below £17,374 per year; Qualified below a Level 2 ( less than 5 GCSEs); Have mental health challenges, Have a learning difficulty or disability.