Thank You Day is a national initiative in the UK dedicated to expressing gratitude to individuals and groups who make a positive impact in our communities. Originally launched in 2021 to acknowledge the efforts of NHS staff and other key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the day has since evolved into a broader celebration of appreciation and community spirit.

We would like to get involved by saying a big thank you to different people within our local community.

Create a postcard, thank you card or poster to someone in our community that you want to say THANK YOU to.

Make a list in Crew of all the people you want to say thank you to and bring in your completed cards next Monday! We would love to deliver some of the cards before the end of Summer Term!

Do you know how to stay safe in water?

Have a look at the following link to build your knowledge of water safety:

https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/drowning-prevention-week-2025

Take a look at this video made last year:

Familiarise yourself with the information before our visitor comes in to visit – Can you share what you’ve learnt in Crew and create a poster to display on your crew board.

This week why don’t you get involved by:

• Trying some new fruit and vegetables that you’ve never had before
• Making a food diary of all the different meals you have eaten within a week
• Make a food diary of the meals you’ve eaten that include the dietary information e.g. amount of sugar, fats etc.
• Create a healthy food plate

Bring your work in to share with your Crew – We can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!

Keep an eye on the blog for days next week where Crew Council will be selling Fresh Fruit and Vegetables at Playtimes.

On Thursday 5th it is WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2025!

Take some time to familiarise yourself with this charity on this website: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-environment-day-2025/

Watch the video and create a pledge about what you are going to do to support World Environment Day!

Share your pledge in Crew next week!

Walk to School Week is run by the charity Living Streets and is a yearly event to raise awareness of walking and other active ways to travel. This year’s event will be taking place 19 – 23 May 2025. This year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the week. 

In Crew we will be sharing how we have travelled to school each day. I wonder if you’re up to the challenge?

Extra activities to get involved in:

You could even get involved by counting how many steps you walk each day.

Why don’t you design your own Spacesuit or Alien mascot for ‘Walk To School Week’

How would you design your own pair of walking shoes?

What do you know about Sikhism?

Find out more using this BBC Bitesize link

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjpyrd/articles/zkjpkmn

Who is Guru Nanak?

Become an expert in Sikhism and share your new learning with your crew.

You could create a set of slides to share, a poster, a leaflet or a story board retelling the story of Guru Nanak!

Have you learning ready to share with your crew by Monday 19th May!

May is National Share A Story Month 2025, a captivating time dedicated to celebrating the power of storytelling. This event encourages people of all ages to share stories in various forms, whether through reading, writing, or oral storytelling, to foster imagination and connect communities.

How to Get Involved

• Visit Your Local Library: Libraries often host special storytelling sessions, workshops, and author events during this month.
• Read and Share Books: Exchange favourite books with friends or organise book swap events to spread the love of reading.
• Bring your favourite story into school to share with your crew or a friend.

We can’t wait to hear about how you’ve celebrated Share A Story Month at home –

On the 8th May, it is the 80th anniversary of VE DAY!

What do you know about this memorable day?

Create your own war theme poster celebrating the occasion using some of the ideas below:

Why not have a go at writing your own diary entry from the perspective of a soldier fighting in the war.

You could even have a go at learning a VE day themed celebratory dance – we’d love to see your photographs and videos

Remember to bring in your completed work to show in Crew by Monday 5th May!

Do you know what St George’s Day is? Or why it is celebrated? Watch this video to find out more!

Take some time to research St George’s Day and have a go at one of these activities to share with your crew.

• Create your own St George’s flag – You can be as creative as you like (e.g. collage, paint, pastel)
• Create a fact file about St George

Here are some more creative ideas that you could try.. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!