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Orange Tree Theatre trip, by Ethan
Today, Year 4 and 6 are going to the Orange Tree Theatre. We are watching Julius Caesar. Yesterday one of the actors came in to help us act out Shakespeare’s famous play Julius Caesar. They split us into two groups. Those who didn’t do level 6 maths went first and those who did went... »
S.A.Ts: The Land of No Return, Follow up, by Ethan
During the last week, all of the year 6 have been sitting the S.A.Ts. We have sat the reading test, the grammar and puncuation test, mathmatics paper and the mental mathmatics test. Deadly right… So far everyone thinks they’ve done pretty well and I agree. Today is the worst day of all. Three tests! The... »
Teacher of the week – Ms. Rodrigo, by Charlotte and Annabel
Margo Rodrigo is a Year 6 teacher who agreed to answer our questions. Q.What were you before you were a teacher? A.Nothing! I studied English and Drama at uni and I have been a teacher for 16 years. Q.Favourite subject? A.English and Drama, because I enjoy getting children to do role-play as it builds... »
Preparing for S.A.T.s, by Ethan
As a fellow year 6, I’m getting nervous about the S.A.T.s (which stands for “standard assessment tasks” according to the Cambridge English Dictionary). They are in 5 days including the weekends and today. The S.A.T.s are a test at the middle of summer term. They sometimes decide what stream you will be in if... »
Junior Citizen Scheme, by Ethan
Today, I’m writing about the Borough of Richmond “Junior Citizen Scheme.” It is a course that shows us Year 6 students how to make decisions in emergency situations, such as what you should do if a phone is stolen or if someone is in the mud of the thames. We visited several different scenes during... »
Exams Finished! By George
A great weight has been lifted off (most) students in Year 6. Yes that’s right, all our exams to get into secondary school are finished. Now comes the hardest bit. Waiting. We won’t get our answers until at LEAST March. But, most of us had tutoring too that’s has been stopped too. At my house we... »
How to cycle safely, by Annabel
It’s a beautiful day — the sun is shining, the birds are chirping. What could be more perfect than a bike ride? But wait! Before you pull your bike out of the garage, let’s find out how to stay safe on two. Year 6 are having a bike saftey lesson so I did some... »
Year 6 Decisions, By George
We have often looked at fun friendly school events but now to look at a darker side… Weeks are getting harder as the Year 6′s prepare for interviews….exams….and so on. I, for one, am doing an interview very soon. Parents are taking children out of school to look at secondary schools. But choosing is... »
House Tug of War, by Ethan and George
The Year Six tug of war was last Friday. Shockingly MORTLAKE, the underdogs, won. In the first round between Castelnau and Bank, who won? Bank as always. Bank won a devastating 2-1 victory. Next round was Mortlake v Beverly. Beverly won the first match. But Mortlake came down like a hammer and won the next two matches. The score 1... »
The Giant Swing!! By George
PGL was one of the best things I have done in my life. Here is my favourite activity. Giant Swing We were hooked up on to a metal bar and below people were pulling a rope while you ascended into the sky. You were told to say ‘Stop’ but the instructors made fun of you and... »