Livingstone Newsletter
May Week 2
Friday 16th May
Year 6 SATS
We are delighted to announce that the Year 6 SATs are now officially complete! After months of preparation and years of hard work, our pupils rose to the challenge. Despite some nerves, they gave it their all and performed to the best of their abilities.
A huge thank you goes to every member of staff who taught them over the years and helped prepare them, with special appreciation for Mr Boucon and Mrs Armstrong for their dedication and guidance.
We’d also like to thank you to Kate for leading the calming yoga session which helped our pupils stay focused each day.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts and are now looking forward to an exciting second half of the term. With plenty of fun activities planned, we’re ready to make sure our Year 6 pupils leave Livingstone with lots of great memories!
Activity Clubs Summer 2
Activity Clubs for the next half of the term will go online for booking on Arbor next Monday 19th May at 5:30pm.
The Clubs for Summer 2 will begin Monday 2nd June, first week back after half term.
Booking will close on Friday 30th May to enable us to populate registers.
Signing my child up for a club using the Parent Portal or Parent App
There have been some changes to the timetable as part of the school's transition into the next academic year. Please make sure you check what clubs will be available for your child.
As part of the transition to next academic year, two of our activity clubs will be available to Reception pupils to join. They can sign up for Multisport Club on Mondays and/or Dance Club on Wednesdays.
There will be no club on Wednesdays for Year 6.
Founder's Day Family Picnic
Next Friday 23rd May, weather permitting, our school gates will open at 11.40am for the family picnic.
All our families are welcome to bring picnics and find a comfy spot on the field.
The pupils will be getting a packed lunch and an ice cream to eat with their class or with their families and this will be followed by recycling/nature-themed activities on the field, pond, KS1 or Early Years playgrounds.
Parents/Carers of am Nursery pupils are welcome to join us on the field after they have collected their children.
The day will finish at the usual time.
New Term Dates 2025-26
We are pleased to inform you of our new term dates for the next school year 2025-26. Please note that currently we can only confirm four of our five INSET Days. The fifth day is being held back until training is confirmed. September start dates for Nursery and Reception are different to the rest of the school and will be confirmed soon.
Nursery and KFE
This week in Nursery and Kingfisher Nursery we have continued to learn about frogs as well as some other minibeasts, including bees and ladybirds. We have kept our eyes open for minibeasts in our indoor and outdoor classrooms.
We have been counting, drawing, colouring and even making minibeasts out of fruit and vegetables.
This week also saw the very late and much anticipated arrival of our tiny caterpillars! They are wriggling around eating lots and already growing fast. We can't wait to see them become beautiful butterflies.
Our phonics sounds this week have been: 't' as in tower, train or teeth; and 'i' as in insect, itchy or invitation. Please enjoy noticing these sounds all around you at home and out and about.
Reception
Another busy and full week of learning in Reception as the children are engrossed by another fantastic story! This week we have been reading another traditional tale - Jack and the beanstalk and the class have amazed us with their ideas, imagination and growing skills and knowledge.
We were so surprised to see a letter and present from Jack... some beans! We have planted a bean and we are watching and observing every day to see the changes that happen. This has inspired drawing, writing, role play, maths and lots of communication skills this week.
I wonder what the bean will look like by Monday... maybe they will be magic beans after all!
Year 1
This week Year 1 created their own sculptural interpretations of The Tree of Life and Maman (giant spider) in our Art Lessons. We also started our Science topic of Plants. The pupils know that trees are plants, and can talk about the different parts of a plant and their functions.
In maths, we are learning how to find a quarter of a shape and of an amount. The pupils continued their brilliant writing inspired by The Paper Bag Princess in our English lessons and really tried hard to use the language from the text.
We are nearing the end of learning our Set 3 sounds in phonics, so please continue to review all of the sounds at home with their sound books and Book Bag Books.
Our achievement awards go to Leo and Julia for their excellent writing in English. Well done for using capital letters, full stop and expressive language.
Year 2
Year 2 have revised our topic of measurement including: length, mass, volume and temperature. In English, we are taking the traditional tale of 'The Three Little Pigs' and reinventing it! We have created our own characters (heroes and a villain) to retell this classic tale. We have learnt about staying safe online in Computing and sent messages through the VLE. Children can log in at home via the school's website. We have begun R.E where we are learning about special places. We have discussed where is special to the children and why.
Homework
Maths- 82
Reading- complete the printed sheet. Please write your child's name on the sheet. Thank you!
Please also return your Brain Booster homework books so we can hand out the next term's homework.
This week's awards go to Bobby for his excellent descriptive language in English and Lou for her accurate readings of different scales in Maths. Well done!
Kingfisher 1
In maths this week we explored the topic of money. The children had fun matching different coins and taking part in role play activities. They enjoyed using a till to scan items and practised selecting the correct amount of money to pay for their purchases. This hands on approach helped reinforce their understanding of the value of the coins and how to use money in real life situations.
In English we read Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle. The children listened to the story and participated in role play to bring the narrative to life. Inspired by the book they took part in art activities, following step by step instructions on how to draw their own stars. This supported their listening and comprehension skills while allowing them to express their creativity.
This weeks award goes to Sergio for his positive aptitude to learning in Kingfisher 1 and Year 2.
Well done Sergio!
Year 3
Year 3 have had a fantastic week of learning. In Science, we have been learning about the different functions of the parts of a flowering plant. This including using different temperatures of coloured water to observe how water is transported through stem. In Maths we are learning about money and using the counting on method to the nearest £ for finding change/subtraction. We ended out week with using persuasive language techniques to promote Tobago as the go to holiday destination as we have been inspired by our English Text: Gregory Cool.
Homework
Maths: pages 94 -96
Comprehension: p39 -41
TTRS times tables practice
Diane for her focus and attention to detail.
Toby for showing kindness and compassion to his classmates and adults.
Year 4
This week, Year 4 have completed their non-chronological report on the Romans and have began interpretating data in Maths. In Science, the children have started the 'Living Things and their Habitats' unit and are all budding Scientists keen to share their knowledge.
Homework
Maths - pages 104 and 105
English - Expanded noun phrases SPaG worksheet
TTR - worksheet and daily practice on the TTR app, please.
Please also return your Brain Booster homework books on Monday.
This week's achievement awards go to Sienna Madle for her hard work and determination in Maths, and Ethan for sharing his knowledge about the classification of living things in science. Well done to you both!
Year 5
This week in Maths, the children read, wrote and problem- solved using coordinates. They showed great confidence with this.
In English, they practised the grammar needed for their vivid, action-packed narratives, which they'll be writing next week. They moved subordinate clauses, wrote impactful direct speech, and up-levelled writing to make it more descriptive.
In Science, they learned the different ways a plant reproduces by identifying reproductive parts of a flower and taking cuttings of geraniums. They also studied pollination and seed dispersal.
Homework due by Weds 21st May
Maths: pages 97 and 98 (coordinates)
Reading: pages 70, 71, 72 and 73 (The Phoenix and the Carpet)
This week's awards go to Sufyan for his work on pollination in Science, and to Alex for his fantastic Maths work on coordinates - well done, boys!
Year 6
Year 6 will know exactly what we mean when we say “and that’s that!” We honestly couldn’t be prouder of our fantastic Year 6 pupils. They’ve shown resilience, determination and incredible strength of character throughout this week. When the going got tough, they pushed through – proving just how remarkable they are when they put their minds to something.
A heartfelt thank you goes to every adult who supported Year 6 through SATs - we are truly grateful and appreciative of you all.
To celebrate the end of SATs, Year 6 enjoyed a well-earned film night (with plenty of snacks!) watching Oliver! And topped off the week with a glorious day in the sunshine at Trent Park – the perfect way to unwind after all their hard work.
Homework: None at all – enjoy a restful, well-deserved weekend, children and families alike!
This week's achievement award goes to all of year 6 for the above reasons!
Kingfisher 2
This week in English we have been retelling the story of Rama and Sita. The children have used story maps and role play to help them to understand the story and have done a great job at re-telling using adjectives and adverbs.
In Maths, we have been learning about shape. We explored right angles, parallel and perpendicular lines and created our own 2d and 3d shapes using different construction materials.
This week's award goes to Enzo for excellent effort in working independently in Maths and English. Well done Enzo!
Tag Rugby Match vs St. Johns N20
The Tag Rugby League season has officially begun. After training hard throughout the year, our Year 5/6 team was more than ready to hit the field, and it showed!
Right from the first whistle, our players dominated the game with impressive teamwork, speed, and skill. Although the opposition came back strongly in the second half, our team rose to the challenge, continuing to score and holding their lead.
The match ended with a brilliant 9-3 victory to us. Most importantly, the children played with respect, enthusiasm and great sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud of their talent and attitude.
Well done to Albeiro, Eren, Lewis, Elsie, Anwen, Zainab, Charlotte, Anastasia and Nadine.
We have two more games next week so keep posted!
UFSM - Mayor's Letter to Families Spring 2025
MAY 2025
Monday 19th:
- Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Match vs St. Catherines - 3:30pm
- Activity Clubs Summer 2 go online for via Arbor at 5:30pm
Wednesday 21st:
- Year 6 Playground Proms -Music Workshop
- Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Match vs Cromer Road - 3:30pm
Thursday 22nd:
- Selected KS2 Athletics Competition at Stone X Stadium - All Day
Friday 23rd:
- Founder's Day Picnic for all pupils and families starting 11:40am on the school field.
- School finishes for Half Term - 3:15pm (Cabin Club open until 5:45pm)
HALF TERM: Monday 26th - Friday 30th May 2025
JUNE 2025
Monday 2nd:
- Pupils return for start of Summer 2
- Activity Clubs Summer 2 begin
Tuesday 3rd:
- PTA Non -uniform Day for chocolate and sweet contributions to upcoming Summer Fair
Use this link to visit our School Calendar 24/25 for further dates next term.