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Feeling hot, hot, hot! Check out some vocabulary associated with hot weather here. https://www.hltutoringservices.com/post/feeling-hot-hot-hot Perfect if you want to discuss the heat wave we are experiencing at the moment!

Father’s Day (this Sunday) is the perfect time to read books about father figures. “My Dad is a Grizzly Bear” written by Swapna Haddow and illustrated by Dapo Adeola is a sweet picture book ideal for 4 to 5 year olds. Snuggle up and read with your loved ones!
Visit the link https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/bookfinder/my-dad-is-a-grizzly-bear/ to hear Dapo reading the book he illustrated. I was lucky enough to spend time with Dapo during the Likkle Lit Fest held at Leeds Library earlier in 2026. He ran interactive children’s workshops which were extremely popular. The audience loved his exciting illustrations!



Image taken from the BookTrust link above.

Airedale Symphony Orchestra Concert today in Ilkley at 7.30pm! See you there! *O

Can your child read ‘real’ words and ‘alien’ (pseudo-words)?
If they are in Year 1, they will be asked to do so from the second week of June during the national phonics screening test, administered in all English state schools. Your child may not even notice that they are having a test as it's a one to one activity. Find out more by viewing sample pages (taken from a 2022 past paper) here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1083885/STA228473e_YR1_2022_Phonics_pupils_materials_standard.pdf
Get in touch if you have any questions. Thanks!

Experience live music with the Airedale Symphony Orchestra and soloist Georgina Rosanna Crowe.
Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: King’s Hall, Ilkley.
Two fabulous pieces will be performed:

* ‘Four Last Songs’ by Strauss
&
* ‘Symphony Number 4, Romantic’ by Bruckner.

It will be a wonderful concert. It’d be great to see you in the audience especially if you haven’t experienced live orchestral music before. For tickets ring 0333666336, scan the QR code or visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/airedale-symphony-orchestra .
Find out more about the A*O here https://www.airedaleso.org.uk/ .
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What is 7 x 9? English state schools start to administer the multiplication times tables check (MTC) for Year 4 pupils this week until Friday 12th June 2026.
Multiplication is an essential skill that all young mathematicians should know if they are to achieve future success in mathematics.

Here is a great website where children can practise their times tables through an online game.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/399/Archery-Arithmetic-Multiplication
Select the (Primary) year group and the maths skill or times table you wish to practise. Choose a single times table or select several. Combine with off-line methods to secure times table knowledge effectively.

By the way… 7 x 9 = 63. Hopefully you already knew that!

Archery Arithmetic - Multiplication - Mathsframe Archery Arithmetic - Multiplication

🇬🇧English🇬🇧 Conversation Class In Partnership With Kirkstall Forge (Taught By HL Tutoring Services)

Course Details:
The course is for adults learning English as a Foreign/Second Language. Basically non-native English speakers.

It is aimed at:
*Professionals working in the private and public sector.
*Locals (who do not speak English as their first language) within the Kirkstall/Horsforth/Kirkstall Forge area are welcome to attend.
*Spouses/family members of professionals.
*People who have come to Leeds on holiday.
🚉Please note, Kirkstall Forge has its own train station and there are plenty car parking spaces 🚗.

Light refreshments ☕️🧁will also be provided by Butler's Cafe!

The language range is intermediate level English. ‘Independent level B1 and B2’. Students should be able to speak in sentences already but would like to extend their vocabulary/communicate in a range of settings/give reasons/explanations/opinions in conversation.

Visit the link below for further information https://www.hltutoringservices.com/so/b8PvQn2H3?languageTag=en .

It isn’t too late to download your Eurovision Song Contest scorecards! Visit the following link. https://pix.eurovisionworld.com/grafik/2026/scorecard-eurovision-2026-final.pdf?v=7
Practise your English by writing a brief review of each country’s performance. Rehearse your numbers at the same time by awarding points! Who do you think will win this year?

Year 6 (Key Stage Two) SATs are over!
Well done to everyone including the teachers and supportive family members.
Thoughts going out to pupils and students who still have tests and exams.