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Y5 JTLYK 28 March

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to those who were able to make the Brenscombe meeting this week. Please find the kit list and the slides from the session in the drop down sections below.

We have had a busy week starting our Egyptian themed myths and exploring more of the Ancient Egyptian Civilisation, looking at hierarchy system and deciding if the great Pharaohs were actually great leaders. In maths, we are exploring perimeter and area to understand the difference between the two. In science, we have continued monitoring our mummified tomatoes and recording any changes in weight. Additionally this week we have started planning our DT projects, making moving cam toys for young children that could be sold at a museum. We will be making these next week and for this we would appreciate it if the children could bring any cardboard boxes you have to help with this project. Shoe boxes are ideal for frames, cereal boxes are great for puppets.

Next week we will have our Pause Day and Easter church service. Thank you to those that have volunteered to help but we are still looking for more ‘walkers’ to help next Tuesday and Thursday.

For Homework this week we would love the children to practise making a bed (particularly putting a duvet and pillowcase on). In addition, there is a competition being run by Thames Water to design a poster showing why clean water is important. This is an art competition to decorate the blue hoardings that have now been erected. There are prizes for entrants. Children have been asked to create posters for this, though they do not have to enter them if they do not want to.

Have a great weekend!

Team 5

Important Dates

  • Tuesday 1st April – Pause Day (walking to Christ Church volunteers needed) 
  • Thursday 3rd April – Easter Service at HT Church (Volunteers required)
  • Thursday 3rd April - School Disco
  • Friday 4th April – End of term – Early finish 1:45pm 
  • 13th- 16th May – Brenscombe residential trip (Please check payments) 

PE Days

Due to Church visits and the end of term, ALL children will need PE kit on Thursday, only. 

Homework

Spellings

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Compliment    Catastrophe     ache    accommodation     shipwreck    backpack    school    hiccup   kangaroo 

Brenscombe

 

Kit List 

During the activities, Brenscombe provides all the required safety equipment. 

All clothing should be labelled with the child’s name and participants are responsible for their personal belongings. 

We strongly suggest that people do not bring jewellery or new/expensive clothes as the nature of the activities can get clothes wet, muddy or worn. 

During water sports activities you will have to wear securely fitting closed-toe footwear that will get wet and muddy (old trainers or water shoes)

Things to think about when packing your bag: 

  • How many days are you at the Centre?  
  • Are you doing any water sports? 
  • What do you want to wear during the evening or when not on activity sessions? 
  • What will you wear to sleep in or if you need to get up and walk to the toilet in the night? 
  • What are you going to keep wet and dirty clothes in after activity sessions? 
  • What’s the weather likely to be like?

What to pack: 

  • Waterproof Jacket  
  • Shoes (At least two pairs of shoes are needed) 
  • Walking boots/outdoor shoes 
  • Closed toe shoes like old trainers for water activities (Crocs and flip flops are not suitable for this) 
  • Flip–flops/crocs/sliders for walk to shower 
  • Reusable water bottle and lunch box/bag 
  • Rucksack (2 straps, comfortable, big enough to fit packed lunch and spare clothes) 
  • Torch 
  • Sun cream and sun hat 
  • Hat and Gloves 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Towel (x2) and toiletries 
  • Underwear and lots of socks 
  • Indoor /evening shoes 
  • Clothes  
  • Pyjamas 
  • Casual clothes to wear in the evening (covered shoulders and longer bottoms are best to avoid ticks/bites) 
  • Clothes to wear for activities – t-shirts, warm jumpers, long trousers (not denim for activities) and good length shorts 
  • Warm layers are important, temperatures can vary.

Personal medication 

Please ensure that Kayleigh is aware of any personal medication you may need prior to coming to Brenscombe. Children are not allowed to keep any medication in their bags (e.g. paracetamol).

Accommodation 

All our bedrooms come complete with pillows, duvets and linen, so there is no need to bring any bedding. Towels are NOT provided.

What children will pack in their day bag for each activity: 

Onsite activities (Archery, Shooting) 

  • Suitable Footwear (Trainers) 
  • Waterproof Jacket 
  • Warm Jacket or fleece 
  • Sunhat (or beanie & gloves in cold weather) 
  • Sun Cream 
  • Water 
  • Reusable lunchbox 

Offsite activities – Dry (Ropes Course) 

  • Suitable Footwear – Trainers 
  • Rucksack 
  • Waterproof Jacket 
  • Warm Jacket or Fleece 
  • Warm Clothes 
  • Sunhat (or beanie & gloves in winter) 
  • Sun Cream 
  • Full Water Bottle 
  • Reusable lunchbox 

Offsite activities – Wet (Big Canoeing) 

  • Clothing that will get wet 
  • Footwear to get wet (old trainers, securely fastened) 
  • Towel 
  • Rucksack 
  • Bag to put wet clothes in 
  • A full change of spare clothes including shoes 
  • Sun cream 
  • Sunhat 
  • Waterproof Jacket 
  • Warm Jacket or Fleece  
  • Full Water Bottle 
  • Reusable lunchbox

 

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