Eagles Class

Class News Autumn Term 2026

9.10.26

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a wonderful two weeks we’ve had in UKS2. Firstly, well done to Eagles and Hawks for their outstanding assemblies. All of the children worked incredibly hard practising and preparing, and their hard work really showed. They did an amazing job and should all be extremely proud of themselves. We were so impressed with their confidence, enthusiasm and team work - well done everyone! 

Alongside that, the children have done fantastically well this week during our assessment week. The children showed such resilience and determination, and we are incredibly proud of the effort and positive attitudes they have shown. Throughout the assessments, we have reminded the Year 5 children that they are at the very start of their journey towards SATs and so these assessments are purely to give a baseline for the teachers. Year 6 children have their results written in their planners which can be seen at home. 

Last week we had a PSHE workshop where the children took part in a series of fun and engaging activities all inside an inflatable pop-up tent. The children discussed how to be assertive and how to handle tricky friendship issues inside and outside of school. The wonderful facilitator recommended the children set-up a secret code with family members or guardians so they can alert parents or carers in a discreet way if they are ever feeling uncomfortable in a situation.  

Our History topic of World War Two has continued with a focus on evacuation. The children looked at a variety of primary and secondary historical sources to get an in-depth understanding of what life was like for children as an evacuee. Some great historical skills were used and the children produced a letter in role as an evacuee. 

In Art, the children have been busy creating a series of their own self-portraits. They have been inspired by the work of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who is well-known for her expressive self-portraits. The children have thought carefully about her use of nature and bright colours to make their own portraits unique but in the style of her work. We are also excited to announce that our Artist of the Half Term is Nick Sharratt. You may have seen some of his bright, colourful and fun illustrations in children’s books such as The Gruffalo’s Child, Shark in the Park and You Choose.     

Eagle of the Week has been awarded to Zakariya. Handwriting Hero and Heroine has been awarded to George M and Alessia. Well done to all of these children for their continued hard work and effort.

I hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend,

Mrs Francis & Miss Faruk