National Tests (SATS) will start Monday 12th May 2025. The children are well prepared and have been working hard this term to get themselves ready for the tests. We are very proud of the children and their efforts in the recent weeks.
It is important that the children come prepared on Monday 12th May, with a fully equipped pencil case. This should include 2 x pencils, 2 x pens, pencil sharpener, ruler and a rubber. This will save time and help prevent any worries, by ensuring they have everything they need. All stationery items can be purchased at our school stationery shop on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at morning break. Please supply your child with a small amount of cash if you would like them to purchase any items.
The children will have lots of support, readers made available (where permitted) and we can answer any questions they may have in our revision sessions beforehand. After break, we will also be providing biscuits and juice.
Top Tips for a Calm Week
Please make sure your child arrives on time on Monday 12th May 2025. If you have a problem, or your child is unwell, please call the office after 8.40am. Do not email that your child is unwell. SATS are a Government requirement and all children are expected to take the tests. In exceptional cases, some children have taken the test for that day and returned home, if they still feel unwell. A normal low level of anxiety is common. Please reassure them of this.
Please ensure your children have lots of sleep and rest and that they do not work too hard or ‘cram’ revision in, in the days running up the SATS. If they have forgotten anything and are worrying about this, or lack confidence in an area, they can use look at BBC Bitesize, which has some useful videos and tips.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrybvk7#zs82p9q
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