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Read on to find out what has been happening in Gems this week.

For more information on your child’s learning this week: 

  • Click here to find the latest half-termly learning bulletins on our website 

  • Check the ‘Latest News’ section for their year group - Reception or KS1

 

Last week, the Year 2 children had a wonderful day visiting Hampton Court Palace. We walked around the palace observing the art work, visited the kitchen and looked at different parts of the historical buildings. They enjoyed the flowers and fountains and finished the day with a visit to the Magic Gardens.

    

                                   

               

 

I would like to say a big well done to all the Gems children for persevering in the heat to participate in sports day with their corresponding classes. I am so proud of you all!

   

                                  

 

It is hard to believe that a whole year has passed already. I am very proud of the progress all children have made over the year in their academic, emotional and social development.  I wish you all a fantastic summer and look forward to seeing you in September.

Thank you for a wonderful year.

 

In Gems’ English lessons, we are reading The Koala Who Could (for 4 weeks).  

Here is a video link for you to share the book at home with your child 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcdVsRfUbjk

Here are some of the Attention Bucket activities for stage 4: 

  • Making an erupting volcano

  • Paper planes

  • Making thank you cards

 

For more Attention Bucket ideas for stage 1 to 3,  please click here. 

Useful resources we use in Gems: 

 

Messages:

Please write in your child's reading record every time you hear your child read at home. We recommend reading daily with your child. 

When reading with your child, you can: 

  • enjoy reading other stories to them

  • stop half way through and predict the ending

  • talk about the story

  • make links to other books

  • retell the story

  • answer a few questions about the story

 

Gems PE Days: TBC ( Sep. 2026)

 

Dates:   

  • Thursday 9th transition day 1 - 2:30 up 3 pm

  • 10th July - bounceathon Gems session at 9:45- 10:05

  • Tuesday 14th July - Reception boys graduation ceremony with year 6 children 11 - 11.20

  • Tuesday 14th July Transition day 2 - 2 to 3 pm

  • Wednesday 15th Transition day 3 - 2:30 to 3 (for Gems children as we will return to Gems for dismissal)

  • Wednesday 15th July - reports go home

  • Thursday 16th July transition day 4 - 9:30 to 10:45

  • Thursday 16 July Colour Run - PM Colour Run YR + KS1 - 1:30-1:50

  • 17th July: Last day - school closes at 1.30

 

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