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Summer Fair Success
A View From the Bridge
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Editorial By Mrs Rensburg
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the Bridge
18th July 2018 Issue: 5
Published by Year 6 at
the Bridge.
Price: Free
On the 15th June, the first ever Summer Fair
was held by Year 6s at the Bridge.
The Year 6s created and ran a fantastic event
with drinks, games and prizes (all especially
for the enjoyment of the Year 5s).
The purpose behind this event was raising
money to improve the variety of books within
the library and also allow the Year 5s a chance
to visit and look around the Bridge.
The Fair was a success with a total of over
£300 being raised in the short space of an hour.
This marks the final
edition of A View From
the Bridge for 2018. What
a fantastic year full of fun,
hard work and growing.
The Year 6s are all ready
to go off and conquer their
new schools and continue
to work hard.
There is no doubt as they
leave us, that there will be
tears; they have been a
brilliant Year group that
have grown up so much
and touched a lot of our
hearts.
We will miss them but are
excited to see what they
get up to in the future (they
had better come back and
visit occasionally)
Good luck Year 6 – we
wish you all the best for
the future!
Scared about moving to the Bridge? Read our advice
section!
character to life. There is no doubt of
how hard all these children have worked
in order to get this show ready to
perform. Not to mention the hours spent
on the props and costumes, painstakingly
crafted by the dedicated TAs. What an
outstanding show this was. An extra
special well done to Mrs Peachey for
putting this all together!
The production is now over and what
an amazing performance by the Year
6s. The singing was superb and the
whole performance was seamless,
from the scene changes to the music.
Daniel Grogan (Captain von Trapp)
brought a tear to the eye with his
rendition of Edelweiss and Maddie
Knight (Maria) really brought her
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By Ella Johns
It feels like just last week that we were camping out in the
countryside, packed into tents with our friends. I bet you are
wondering what it was like at Fairthorne. Well you will find out in
Year 6 but let me share with you my experiences.
There was kayaking and rock climbing – both experiences that will
challenge and frighten you – which will allow you to face your
fears. Luckily, you will have your friends there with you to provide
encouragement and support.
The bonds you build with your friends (and teachers that go) is
strong and rewarding. My advice is:
GO TO FAIRTHORNE!
What’s happening in Year
6? Enhancing Our Learning
Fabulous Fairthorne By Tillie Stanley
Maths Top Tip
of the Month
Times tables should to be practised until they
can be immediately recalled. This will help when it comes to SATs
and for solving problems more efficiently.
Joke of the
Month
Quote of the
Month
Animal of the Month –
Koala
Koalas are found in coastal
areas of Australia. They
typically weigh between 4
and 15 kilograms.
Through the World Cup A Letter From Me to You
By Alfie Walker
as much as we have
over the last year and
that you take care of it
for the next Year 6s as
well.
There are so many
great opportunities
waiting for you here, a
chance to become the
best person you can
be!
Your teachers are all
lovely and will provide
you with all the
support you
need…whenever you
need it.
Make sure you
appreciate them! Good
luck!
From Year 6
Dear Year 5,
Are you excited to join
the Bridge? Well you
should be because
science expert Tillie
Stanley has predicted
that next year is destined
to be SPECTACULAR!
Year 6 is jam packed
with memorable
experiences and fun
things to do!
The amount of freedom
you have is multiplied by
100.
So are you ready to make
the big move…to
become to next amazing
Year 6s?
We hope that you will
love being at the Bridge
We have been doing a lot of activities linked to the
World Cup this term (some of the teachers have
definitely been just as excited as the children)!
We have looked at some of the players in terms of
being role models and also completed a country study.
Each classroom has had their own World Cup Sweep
and have been excitedly keeping it updated ready for
the next match.
Unfortunately England did not win but what an
excellent performance! They’ll win in four years time!
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Transition: Time to Become Year 7s
Summer Activity Ideas By Lily-Grace Burgess
Holiday Health Tips
By Chelsea Jewell
Investigation into a Missing Boy By Maddie Knight
My favourite lesson was English
with Mrs Cheek because we got to
read a book about a giraffe that
couldn’t dance. The moral was
don’t give up and don’t give up on
your dreams!”
All the Year 6s have had a great
time at their new schools but are
still a little bit nervous about
leaving. At least we know that
Newbridge has prepared us well
for the next chapter of our lives.
We can do well and we will do
well!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS
NOT REAL – IT WAS DONE AS
A HOOK FOR A PIECE OF
WRITING.
In year 6, an investigation took
place to figure out what happened
to a boy named Joe. Detective
Webb sent us a video, asking us to
solve the mystery and explain the
details relating to the incident.
Joe was found digging in the dirt,
with scratches on his arms in a
wasteland. Near him was a teddy
bear and a framed photo. Joe was
not speaking to detectives and had
been taken to a facility to undergo
treatment.
In the playground, a crime scene
had been set up – complete with
dirt, crime scene tape, a teddy and
photograph.
We had to investigate the area and
search for clues. From the evidence
we gathered, we were able to write
a newspaper report and an
explanation of our theory of what
had happened.
We all really enjoyed this activity
and found the scenario really
exciting and engaging!
Such a huge range of theories were
discussed and written about by the
Year 6s (incorporating a range of
punctuation as well)!
The Year 6s have all been off at
their different schools over the
last two weeks and have enjoyed
a range of different activities.
Some of the best sounding
activities included: sampling
chocolates and doing
experiments involving setting
chocolate on fire!
This is what Ricky had to say
about the week.
“For me, the best part of
transition was meeting new
friends and our new teachers.
During the holidays, it
can be easy to fall into
bad habits and become
lazy. So here are some
excellent tips to keep
you heathy on holidays:
Eat lots of fruit – fresh is
the best!
Run and play!
Drink lots of water!
Apply sun cream!
If it is particularly hot –
stay in the shade and
wear a hat.
Also remember that the
roads may be busier
during this time; be
careful!
Don’t be bored this
summer! There are so
many fun things to do.
You could:
Go to the beach
Go swimming
Visit the military
museum
Go up Spinnaker Tower
Walk around Southsea
Castle Go to the Pyramids
So get out there and
make the most of your
time away from school!
By Ricky Jupe
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Summer Reading Challenge! Why not take part in a summer reading challenge?
How many books can you read in 6 weeks while you are on
holidays? Write them down and try to beat your classmates!
Reading is an excellent way to stimulate your mind and
increase your vocabulary.
Get your teacher involved in the challenge and there may be
rewards when you get back next year!
Try these books: Harry Potter, The Secret Garden,
Charlotte’s Web, Percy Jackson.
Try these authors: David Walliams, Roald Dahl, Enid
Blyton, Jeff Kinney, Michael Morpurgo.
An Interview With…6vR!
Mrs Garner
What a pleasure it has been having this amazing TA this year. Mrs
Garner has lived in Portsmouth all her life (making her an expert on
Portsmouth during WW2). Mrs Garner loves all the children in her
class but there was one child in particular who stole her heart: Bryn
Shipp-Scutt. We have all enjoyed her company in Year 6 and wish
her all the best in Year 5!
“Read it, you’ll
love it!”
Mrs Rensburg Mrs Rensburg is the best teacher ever;
Respectful towards everyone;
Some children think she is funny;
Really loves cats!
Everyone loves her;
Nellie is her kitten;
Sometimes, on Friday, she will hand out prizes;
Brilliant as she can be;
Unique and beautiful;
Resilient and amazing;
Go Mrs Rensburg! She is the best.
Book Review
– Geek Girl
This book is about a girl
called Harriett whose
best friend has a dream
of becoming a model.
Then one day, they have
to wear boys clothes –
because a bully poured
milk all over her and her
friend. Want to find out
what happens? Want to
find out whether Harriett
achieves her dream?
Then read Geek Girl!
By Harriett Colla and Bryn Shipp-Scutt