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• Year Group Focus—Year 5

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  This week in Year 5, we have been looking at why the moon appears to be different shapes over the month. The children experiemented using torches and ball to represent the Earth, Moon and Sun. The children loved seeing this change in real life and can’t wait to look at the moon tonight!

   

  Last term, the children were studying the different forms of graffiti art and were able to design their own name tags. We looked into the ethics of this art and whether it is considered to be vandalism or not. The children loved creating their massive graffiti wall out which was stuck up in the hall for all to see! The children also perfected their origami skills and made a piece focused on rotational symmetry.

   

  In computing, we have been looking at Crumble kits and how to programme a light (sparkle) and motor to follow our commands. The children loved experimenting with this and created some very impressive pieces of coding! This term, we are looking at data bases and how to sort and order large pieces of information. The children will be able to hunt through large data sets and find what they need quickly!

   

  In DT, the children have tasted different flavours of scones and decided they hate them all!! Despite this, the children have started to design their cheese scones and we will be making them in the last week of term!

   

  In English, the children have just began writing their first draft all about mountains! They have found loads of interesting information about mountains across the world and have made a fantastic start on their information page. At the end of this term, the children will be heading down to year 2 to teach them all about what they have learned!

   

  We are very proud to announce that Freddie and Rania have won our poetry competition and have been invited to perform their poems at Rochdale's Poet Laureate ceremony. We are so proud of them and have loved hearing them perform their poems to the school in our assembly!

   

  

• No Toys in School

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Please can we remind parents that Toys from home are not allowed in school.

  Thank you.

   

• Sign of the Week

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  At Marland Hill, we are learning a new sign every week. Why not learn with us at home too!

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

• Captain’s Table

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Every week children that display good manners are chosen to sit at the Captain’s Table for dinner. Well done to the following children that have been selected to sit at the Captain’s Table.

   

  RA	Aqsa	3B	Fatima
  RB	Wania	4A	Abiha
  1A	Tahira	4B	Yunus
  1B	Khalil	5A	Azbah
  2A	Hallie	5B	Jack
  2B	Olly	6A	Gabriella
  3A	Aydin	6B	Logan

  

• PE Superstars

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Every week during PE, coaches will be choosing pupils to be their PE superstars of the week. Well done to the following children who were fantastic in PE last week:

   

  Reception	Lucia & Hayme
  Year 1	Mia & Aisha
  Year 2	Joshua & Kayden
  Year 3	Aaira & Areesha
  Year 4	Jacob & Emma
  Year 5	Ayesha & Oscar
  Year 6	Gabriela & Aliyan

  

• Starbooks Reader - Winners!

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  The following children have been awarded ‘Star Reader’ and enjoyed going to the ‘Starbooks’ cafe in the library to enjoy a drink and a treat as their reward. Fantastic!

   

  RA	Zayan	3B	Arlo
  RB	Usman	4A	Hussain
  1A	Sonia	4B	Hayyan
  1B	Aayah	5A	Sarim
  2A	Subhan	5B	Rania
  2B	Faith	6A	Inaya
  3A	Momina	6B	Adam

  

• Food Bank

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  At Marland Hill Community Primary School, we are committed to supporting our local community. We know that many families face challenges, and we want to do our part to help those in need.       Rochdale Foodbank has reported a high demand for food support which is why we are asking for donations of cans, bottles and dried food on  Thursday 12th March.

   

  We understand not everyone will be in a position to donate, but we appreciate any donations we      receive.

   

  Please send in any donations with your child to their classroom on Thursday 12th March.

  Thank you in advance for your kindness.

   

  School Council.  

   

   

• Reception Smithills Farm

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  On Monday 30^th March, our Reception classes will be visiting Smithills Farm in Bolton where they will be looking at animal families and the changes they go through as they grow. The children will have the opportunity to handle and feed many of the   animals and as a special treat they will be able to ride on a donkey and travel around the farm on a tractor trailer.

   

  All children must wear school uniform on the school trip and please ensure your child is wearing  appropriate shoes, coat, hat, sun cream etc. according to the weather.

   

  The cost of the trip will be £12 per child. This is a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the visit and transport, however if there is not enough money collected the trip will be cancelled.  This cost of the trip has been heavily subsidised by school. 

   

  Please go to parent mail and complete the consent form (found in the forms section) and please pay for the visit (payments/then shop)

   

• Year 6 Imperial War Museum

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  As part of their History topic, Year 6 have been learning about World War 2 and will be visiting the Imperial War Museum on Wednesday 18^th March 2026.

   

  School is subsidising the cost of the trip, but we ask for a parental contribution of £5. This is a     voluntary contribution, however if we are not able to cover the cost we may need to cancel the visit.

   

  Please go to parent mail and complete the   consent form (found in the forms section) and please pay for the visit (payments/then shop).

   

• Water Bottles

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Please remind children to bring in their  water bottles, clearly  labelled with their name on it.

  Thank you.