Year 5 have continued their French theme of meeting and greeting. Following on from and wide variety of greetings and name requests  (bonjour, bonsoir, a bientot, salut, je m'appelle, comment tu t'appelle, etc..) we moved onto "Comment ca va?" The children matched and spoke words and phrases to consolidate their learning.

 This weeks spelling words follow the pattern of: Hyphens: To join a prefix ending in a vowel to a root word beginning with a vowel. Examples of this are:  co-operate  co-ordinate  co-own  co-author  re-enter  re-educate  re-examine  re-evaluate  re-energise  re-elect

So  the curtain falls on this unforgettable football tournament, marked by passion, determination, and moments that will be talked about for years to come. The final was nothing short of incredible — a true clash of titans that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first whistle to the last. With breathtaking goals, heroic saves, and drama until the very end, it was the perfect highlight of all the weeks of fierce competition. As the champions collected their medals and have an amazing memory to cherish forever.

The semi-finals delivered with thrilling goals, last-minute twists, and unforgettable performances that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Each team fought with heart and grit, but only the most resilient emerged victorious, booking their place in the final. Now, the stage is set for an epic showdown, where every pass, tackle, and shot could make history. With everything on the line, the final promises to be a spectacle of passion, pressure, and pure football magic.

The Round of 16 delivered a gripping series of matches, filled with drama, late goals, and emotional twists. Underdogs rose to the occasion, pushing tournament favourites to their limits and even pulling off shocking upsets. Individual brilliance shone through, but it was teamwork, resilience, and composure under pressure that truly defined this stage. With passionate crowds and nail-biting finishes, the Round of 16 proved to be a thrilling chapter in the tournament, setting up an even more exciting quarter-final lineup.