Al Sedra Bin Omran - Week 36

As we approach the finishing line of another successful academic year, I would like to take a moment to congratulate our pupils, staff, and parents on their continued hard work and commitment.

This week has been a busy one, with pupils focusing on their end-of-year assessments both at school and at home. I have been delighted to see the determination, resilience, and positive attitude shown by our children throughout the assessment period. I eagerly await the results, as I am confident that our pupils have made tremendous progress and achieved so much over the course of the year.

Next week, we look forward to coming together for our End of Year Assemblies, where we will celebrate the many successes of our pupils and recognise their hard work, achievements, and personal growth. These occasions are always a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year's accomplishments and celebrate as a school community.

A special mention must go to our Year 6 pupils as they prepare to transition into the Secondary phase of their education. This is an exciting milestone, and we are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved during their time in Primary. We wish them every success as they embark on this new chapter and are confident they will continue to thrive.

Thank you to all our parents for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating with you all next week.

Mr Sidat

Pre School

This week, we loved listening to Handa’s Surprise 🍎🍌🍍. We talked about different fruits and learned how healthy foods help us grow strong and stay active 🥕🍇.
In Maths, we counted fruits, matched numbers to quantities, and compared groups using words like more, less, and same🔢.
 We worked together with our friends 🤝, shared ideas, took turns, and helped each other during our activities. We had lots of fun learning through stories, Maths, healthy eating, and teamwork! 🌟

Reception

This week, we have continued exploring our topic, Once Upon a Time, and have been learning about another traditional tale, The Enormous Turnip. The children have thoroughly enjoyed listening to and retelling the story and have done a fantastic job remembering all of the characters and the order in which they appeared.

In Literacy, the children used their imaginations to write about what they would grow in their own gardens. The children showed great imagination as they wrote about what they would like to grow in their gardens.

In Maths, we have continued learning about composition to 20, exploring different ways numbers can be made and broken apart. The children have been developing their understanding through a range of practical and engaging activities.

The children also enjoyed making their own gardens, creating turnip artwork and exploring soil. They were enthusiastic and engaged throughout these activities.

Keep up the amazing work!

Year 1

🌟 Year 1 Weekly Update 🌟

This week in Year 1, we have been incredibly busy revising and putting our hearts into our assessments. The children have worked so hard, showing determination, resilience, and a fantastic attitude towards their learning. We are so proud of the effort they have put into preparing for and completing their exams. ✏️📚

As we come to the end of a wonderful term, the Year 1 team would like to say how proud we are of every single child. They have made excellent progress, embraced challenges, and achieved so much throughout the year. 🌟

Thank you for all of your continued support at home. We hope you have a lovely weekend, and we look forward to celebrating the children's successes in the final days of the school year! 😊🎉

Well done, Year 1 – keep shining! ⭐

Year 2

This week in Year 2 🌟

It has been another busy and productive week in Year 2!

In Maths, the children have been focusing on arithmetic and reasoning revision ➕🧠. They have practised a range of calculation skills and tackled problem-solving questions, building their confidence and preparing for their end-of-year assessments.

In Literacy, we continued exploring The Snail and the Whale 🐌🐋, using our text maps and story knowledge to deepen our understanding of the journey and the characters.

In Reading, there has been a strong focus on developing VIPERS skills 📚. The children explored both fiction and non-fiction texts, answering comprehension questions and practising retrieval, vocabulary, prediction, inference and explanation skills.

We have also been busy rehearsing for our End of Year Performance 🎭. The children have been working incredibly hard to learn their songs, actions and lines and their enthusiasm and confidence continue to grow each day.

We are so proud of all the hard work Year 2 have shown this week and look forward to another exciting week of learning! ✨

Year 3

This week in Year 3, we created a poster all about the Sun and sun safety as part of our Science topic on light and shadows. Although the Sun is a wonderful and essential part of life—helping plants grow, providing warmth, and giving us daylight—we also discussed how its UV rays can be harmful. The children explored important ways to stay safe, such as wearing sun hats, using sunscreen, staying in the shade during peak hours, and wearing sunglasses. We also linked this to our learning about shadows by investigating how shadows change depending on the Sun’s position in the sky.

Across all subjects and assessments, the children have been working with great focus and determination. They showed resilience during their tests, carefully applying their knowledge and demonstrating what they have learned throughout the year. It has been impressive to see their confidence grow as they tackled different challenges, and their hard work has really shone through in their progress and attitude towards learning.

In Geography, the children have been developing their map skills and learning about food from around the world as part of our topic on different places and lifestyles. They explored how geography influences cuisine and discovered dishes from a variety of countries, including Mexican tacos and even French delicacies such as frog legs. Using atlases and world maps, they located these countries and discussed how culture, climate, and location all play a role in the types of food people eat.

Year 4

Year 5

This week in computing, we continued looking at making questionnaires using Scratch. We input our questions and programmed the project to collect and respond to users’ answers. We also learned how to use variables and blocks to make the questionnaire interactive.

Year 6

This week has been centred around our end-of-year examinations and preparations for our Year 6 Graduation Assembly. The children have spent much of the week completing assessments in Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, and Reading. We have been incredibly impressed with the maturity, resilience, and determination they have shown throughout the examination period. The children have approached each assessment with a positive attitude and have worked hard to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have developed over the course of the year. It has been wonderful to see them applying everything they have learned and taking pride in their achievements.

Alongside the examinations, we have been busy preparing for our Graduation Assembly, which is now only a short time away. The children have been practising songs, learning actions, rehearsing musical performances, and working together to ensure that the event is a memorable celebration of their time in primary school. There has been a real sense of excitement throughout the year group as preparations continue, and the children have shown great enthusiasm and commitment during rehearsals. Graduation is always a special occasion for our Year 6 students, providing an opportunity to reflect on their journey, celebrate their successes, and look forward to the next stage of their education. We are extremely proud of all that the children have achieved this year and are looking forward to celebrating their many accomplishments with families during the Graduation Assembly.

Creative Arts/P.E.

EYFS:
In Creative Arts, our amazing Preschool and Reception students have been working incredibly hard practising their song for the End of Year Assembly. Throughout their rehearsals, they have been developing their confidence in singing and learning to perform with enthusiasm while joining in with all the actions.

The children have shown great dedication and teamwork, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow with each practice session. We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to sharing their fantastic performance with families at the assembly.
During EYFS PE, the children continued their Athletics unit with a particular focus on developing their hurdling skills and learning how to work effectively as part of a team. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, the children practised jumping, balancing, and moving with control and coordination while navigating hurdles.

The students also took part in team-based challenges, where they learned the importance of cooperation, communication, and encouraging one another. It has been wonderful to see their confidence, determination, and teamwork skills continue to grow as they develop their athletic abilities.

KS1:
This week in Creative Arts, our Year 1 and Year 2 students have been working diligently as they continue to prepare for the End of Year Assembly. Through their rehearsals, they have been developing their vocal skills, learning to sing with confidence, expression, and clarity, while carefully coordinating their actions and movements with the music.

The children have demonstrated excellent focus, commitment, and teamwork throughout the process. It has been wonderful to see their confidence and performance skills grow with each rehearsal, and we are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and effort they have shown. We look forward to sharing their hard work and talents with families at the upcoming assembly.

Year 1 students continued their Athletics unit with a focus on the long jump. Through a range of skill-based activities, the children explored effective jumping techniques, concentrating on balance, coordination, and controlled landings. They worked hard to improve their performance by developing their confidence and understanding of how to generate power and distance in their jumps. It has been fantastic to see their enthusiasm and determination as they challenged themselves to achieve their personal best.
Year 2 students continued their Athletics unit with a focus on relay races. The children developed their running skills while learning the importance of teamwork, communication, and smooth baton exchanges. Through a variety of relay challenges, they practised speed, agility, and coordination, demonstrating excellent cooperation and sportsmanship throughout. We have been impressed by their growing confidence and commitment as they worked together to achieve success as a team.

KS2 – Creative Arts and PE

Year 3

PE:
 Year 3 children had a fantastic week continuing their football lessons, showing great enthusiasm and determination throughout. They developed their dribbling and passing skills through a variety of fun and engaging activities. Children became more confident when controlling the ball and moving into space during games. Teamwork was a real highlight, with children supporting and encouraging one another during matches. Small-sided games were full of energy, excitement, and excellent effort. It has been wonderful to see their confidence and enjoyment continue to grow each week.

Music:
 Year 3 children continued rehearsing Reach by S Club 7 with huge enthusiasm and excitement. They sang confidently and worked hard to remember lyrics, actions, and performance routines. Children showed excellent effort when performing together and staying in time with the music. Rehearsals were full of energy and positivity as they refined different sections of the song. Their confidence on stage is growing with every lesson. It has been lovely to see their excitement and enjoyment shining through.

Year 4

PE:
 Year 4 children showed fantastic effort while continuing their football lessons this week. They improved their passing accuracy and ball control through a range of challenging activities and games. Children demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication while working together in small-sided matches. Their confidence when moving with the ball and making decisions during gameplay continues to improve. There was a great balance of determination, sportsmanship, and enjoyment throughout lessons. It has been brilliant to see their skills and game understanding develop further.

Music:
 Year 4 children continued rehearsing Best Day of My Life by American Authors with enthusiasm and confidence. They worked hard to improve timing, expression, and stage presence while performing together. Children showed increasing confidence when singing and performing in front of others. Rehearsals were lively, focused, and full of positive energy. They supported one another brilliantly while refining key sections of the performance. It has been fantastic to see their excitement building as performance day approaches.

Year 5

PE:
 Year 5 children continued developing their football skills through exciting and competitive activities this week. They demonstrated impressive passing, dribbling, and teamwork during game situations. Children showed growing confidence when applying tactics and making decisions under pressure. Their communication and support for teammates were excellent throughout lessons. Matches were highly engaging and gave children opportunities to demonstrate resilience and determination. It has been wonderful to see their confidence and football skills continue to improve.

Music:
 Year 5 children continued preparing Dreamers by Jung Kook with fantastic commitment and enthusiasm. They rehearsed confidently, focusing on timing, expression, and performance quality. Children worked collaboratively to refine songs and routines while supporting one another throughout rehearsals. Their confidence and stage presence are becoming stronger every week. Rehearsals were energetic, focused, and highly enjoyable. It has been great to see their pride and excitement continue to grow.

Year 6

PE:
 Year 6 children demonstrated excellent skill and teamwork while continuing their football lessons this week. They applied passing, dribbling, and tactical awareness confidently during competitive games. Children communicated effectively and worked together to create attacking opportunities and defend successfully. Their decision-making and understanding of gameplay were particularly impressive. Matches were played with great determination, resilience, and sportsmanship. It has been fantastic to see their leadership, confidence, and enthusiasm continue to shine.

Music:
 Year 6 children continued rehearsing Hall of Fame by The Script with outstanding focus and commitment. They refined their vocals, timing, and stage presence while performing with increasing confidence. Children demonstrated maturity and teamwork as they supported one another throughout rehearsals. Their performances are becoming more polished and expressive with each lesson. There is a real sense of excitement as they prepare for their final showcase. It has been brilliant to see their confidence, pride, and enthusiasm continue to grow.