Happy Friday!
This week has been a week of Mythical beasts, mental health and building bridges. This week, was Children's Mental Health Week. On Monday, we explored what mental health is, both good and bad. and our PSHE session on Friday with Miss Penny, when we explored how we can have an impact on other people's mental health, in both positive and negative ways. We have been working on our English text Granny Came Here on the Windrush. We have begun our final write, which is a piece of information based on the Windrush Generation. Maths has seen us working on dividing 4 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers and looking at what a remainder is. In Book Club, we have been studying The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis. Here is an example piece: Mr Tumnus. Nice but manipulative, Mr Tumnus is a faun who lives under the control of the White Witch. He was given the job of bringing all sons of Adam and daughters of Eve (humans) back to her. He resides in a small cottage nestled in the woods. Tumnus has the reddish upper-body of a man but the legs of a goat. He can often be seen wearing a fluffy, red scarf and carrying a snow capped umbrella. Miss Brooking has explored Music, Repeating patterns in Computing, French and Bridge building in DT. On Thursday, the year 5s really enjoyed their fourth swimming session, whilst the year 4s worked on the seven times table with Miss Penny. Finally, P.E has seen us developing our Hockey skills, we have worked on passing and intercepting this week. Next week, sees us completing our final write, using our text Granny Came Here on the Windrush as inspiration. We will complete our unit on Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Magnetism and forces in Science. We'll also continue work on Medieval Monarchs in History, swim and work on our Hockey skills in P.E, P.E. will be on Friday for this half term, so please send the children in with their kits on on Fridays. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books on Monday. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. Topic home learning is due in next Thursday (13th February). Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
This week has been a week of Windrush, Direction and creating repeating patterns. This week, we have been working on our English text Granny Came Here on the Windrush. We have explored what the Windrush generation is and have written in role as a passenger on the HMT Empire Windrush - thinking about why we are travelling to Britain. Maths has seen us working on dividing 4 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers, solving problems and using related multiplication and division facts. In Science we explored compasses and how they work. We watched an exciting video, that demonstrated how to make a compass, many of the children expressed and interest in wanting to make their own at home, so here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_tQQFHpSa4 Miss Brooking has explored Music, Repeating patterns in Computing, French and mixing shades of colour in Art. On Thursday, the year 5s really enjoyed their third swimming session, whilst the year 4s wrote amazing descriptive settings. Finally, P.E has seen us developing our Hockey skills, we have worked on passing and intercepting this week. Next week, sees us completing our final write, using our text Granny Came Here on the Windrush as inspiration. We will complete our unit on Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Magnetism and forces in Science. We'll also continue work on Medieval Monarchs in History and work on our Hockey skills in P.E, P.E. will be on Friday for this half term, so please send the children in with their kits on on Fridays. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books on Monday. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. Topic home learning is due in on Thursday 13th February. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
This week has been a week of Windrush, Murder and creating shades. This week, we have been working on our English text Granny Came Here on the Windrush. We have explored what the Windrush generation is and have written in role as a passenger on the HMT Empire Windrush - thinking about why we are travelling to Britain. Maths has seen us working on multiplying 4 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers, solving problems and using related multiplication and division facts. In Science we explored magnets and their origins, investigating repulsion and attraction. History saw us thinking about who was responsible for the death of Thomas Becket. Miss Brooking has explored Music, Repeating patterns in Computing, French and mixing shades of colour in Art. On Thursday, the year 5s really enjoyed their second swimming session, whilst the year 4s explored multiplication through loop games with Miss Penny. Finally, P.E has seen us developing our Hockey skills, we have worked on passing and intercepting this week. Next week, sees us continuing to read and write, using our text Granny Came Here on the Windrush as inspiration. We continue to explore Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Magnetism and forces in Science. We'll also continue work on Medieval Monarchs in History and work on our Hockey skills in P.E, moving more into game situations next week. P.E. will be on Friday for this half term, so please send the children in with their kits on on Fridays. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books today. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. Topic home learning is due in on Thursday 13th February. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
A week of Windrush, Multiplying and Hockey! This week, we have been working on our English text Granny Came Here on the Windrush. We have explored what the Windrush generation is and the themes that run through the beginning of the story. Maths has seen us working on multiplying numbers by 10 and 100 as well as using formal methods of calculation. In Science we explored what contact and non-contact forces are, but began by exploring with magnets and thinking about what we already know and what we'd like to find out. Miss Brooking has explored Music, Repeating patterns in Computing, French and Bridges in DT. On Thursday, the year 5s really enjoyed their first swimming session, whilst the year 4s explored multiplication through loop games with Miss Penny. Finally, P.E has seen us developing our Hockey skills, we have worked on passing and intercepting this week. Next week, sees us continuing to read and write, using our text Granny Came Here on the Windrush as inspiration. We continue to explore Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Magnetism and forces in Science. We'll also continue work on Medieval Monarchs in History and work on our Hockey skills in P.E, moving more into game situations next week. P.E. will be on Friday for this half term, so please send the children in with their kits on on Fridays. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books today. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. Topic home learning is due in on Thursday 13th February. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy New Year everyone!
It has been fabulous to have the children back, but it has been a bit of a strange week, particularly weather wise! We have worked on redrafting and finalising our fairy tales with an alternative ending, with some great twists to traditional tales! In Maths, we started our second Multiplication and Division unit of the year, which builds on the previous unit adding in some more complex concepts. In Geography, we completed our presentation based on Informal settlements and the problems that the residents of these face and possible solutions. We completed a shorter week, with a P.E. session outside, with our Saints coach. This half-term, we will be working on Hockey skills. Don't forget, that on Thursday next week, the Year 5s will be starting their swimming sessions. Therefore, can the Year 5s please ensure that they have their swimming kit and packed lunch, or have a school packed lunch booked, so that we can leave promptly for the bus at 12.20. The Year 4s, will be working alongside their fellow year 4s from Willow class with Miss Penny, whilst the year 5s are swimming in Okehampton. Next week, we will be working on our new English text (to be revealed on Monday), Multiplication and Division in Maths, Magnetism in Science and Medieval Monarchs in History. The children also work on French, R.E., Computing and either Art or DT with Miss B on Wednesdays. We will continue with Hockey on Fridays and will have an active break everyday otherwise. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books today. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. Topic home learning will be out next Friday, once we have started our new Science and History units. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday and Happy Christmas!
We have had a very busy week this week of multiplication and division, Christmas activities and alternative endings! This week, we have been working on our English text The Sleeper and the Spindle. We have been writing fairy tales with an alternative/twist ending. Maths has seen us working on multiples of numbers. We have explored multiples of 7 and square and cube numbers We have used the language: Product Multiples, Quotient, Array, Divisor, prime number, Composite number, square number, array, cubed number and have made generalisations about what we have noticed in the tables that we have explored. We ended by completing our end of unit assessments and demonstrating our progress. In Science we explored how the Rock Cycle works as a cycle and looked at the role that a geologist has. On Wednesday, the class had their last ever session with Mrs Ware, who we wish well in her new adventures. They had a Christmas themed day, with quizzes and activities for the festive season. On Thursday, we had the Carol singalong in the hall that was well attended by parents, thank you if you joined us, it put me in the Christmas spirit. Finally, today, we had a Christmas games day, we played some games and enjoyed a film or some further time to play games or do some Christmas crafting. We will return on Tuesday 7th January. Have a great Christmas period and a happy new year when we get to 2025! Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
A week of Panto, Christmas Pud and Cookies! This week, we have been working on our English text The Sleeper and the Spindle. We have explored modal verbs, ambitious vocabulary and character descriptions. Maths has seen us working on multiples of numbers. We have explored multiples of 7 and square and cube numbers We have used the language: Product Multiples, Quotient, Array, Divisor, prime number, Composite number, square number, array, cubed number and have made generalisations about what we have noticed in the tables that we have explored. In Science we explored how metamorphic rocks are formed. P.E has seen us developing our Tag Rugby skills, we have worked on small game based situations this week. On Wednesday, we created delicious chocolate chip cookies for the Christmas Fair (see photos). The children have all sampled their work and the rest will be on sale at the Christmas Fair. Yesterday, we were able to enjoy the Christingle service in St Peter's Church, next year, it will be year 5's turn to lead it when they become year 6s! Next week, sees us continuing to read and write, using our text The Sleeper and the Spindle as inspiration. We will complete our unit on Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Rocks in Science. We'll also continue work on Informal settlements in Geography and work on our Rugby skills, through game situations . On Friday next week, we will be having a Christmas games day, we will play some games and in the afternoon, have the choice of a film or some further time to play games or do some Christmas crafting. Children are welcome to bring along snacks and I will provide squash. Please remember, we are a (nut free) no nuts school, so no nut based snacks and due to allergies in the class, no lentils either thank you. We will also be having a Carols sing along in the school hall on Thursday at 10.00, please join us if you can. P.E. will be on Thursday next week, so please send the children in with their kits on on Thursday. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books today. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. So far this term, the response to home learning has been very positive and it really does help to reinforce the learning that the children undertake during the school day. Topic home learning is due in on Thursday next week, or before if it is ready. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday! A week of Factors, Dwarves and informal Settlements. This week, we have been working on our English text The Sleeper and the Spindle. We have explored direct speech, the use of relative clauses and using antonyms. Maths has seen us working on multiples of numbers. We have explored multiples of 3, 6 and 9 and what common multiples and factors are. We have used the language: Product Multiples, Quotient, Array, Divisor, prime number, Composite number and have made generalisations about what we have noticed in the tables that we have explored. In Science we explored how metamorphic rocks are formed. P.E has seen us developing our Tag Rugby skills, we have worked on small game based situations this week. Next week, sees us continuing to read and write, using our text The Sleeper and the Spindle as inspiration. We continue to explore Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Rocks in Science. We'll also continue work on Informal settlements in Geography and work on our Rugby skills, through game situations . A very exciting whole school event is taking place on Monday. We will be going to the Northcott Theatre in Exeter to see a Pantomime. This is a great opportunity for the children to experience live theatre and I'm really looking forward to it and I know that the children are too. Remember, this means meeting at the Rugby Club at 8.45, rather than at school, so that it is easier for the coaches. Pick up will be from school at the normal time, please ensure that the children have a packed lunch with them. Further details are available on Class Dojo. It is also Christmas Dinner day on Wednesday 11th, so wear your Christmas Jumper on Wednesday! P.E. will be on Thursday and Friday for this half term until Christmas, so please send the children in with their kits on these days. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books today. In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. So far this term, the response to home learning has been very positive and it really does help to reinforce the learning that the children undertake during the school day. New topic home learning is in there, as well as on Class Dojo. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday at the Rugby Club! Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
A week of fairy tales, Multiples and Tag rugby! This week, we have been working on our English text The Sleeper and the Spindle. We have explored homophones and the themes that run through the beginning of the story. We have also written in role as the Queen to be. Maths has seen us working on multiples of numbers. We have explored multiples of 3 and 6 and what common multiples are. we have used the language: Product Multiples, Quotient, Array, Divisor and have made generalisations about what we have noticed in the tables that we have explored. In Science we explored how sedimentary rocks are formed and how a fossil is created. P.E has seen us developing our Tag Rugby skills, we have worked on passing and intercepting this week. Next week, sees us continuing to read and write, using our text The Sleeper and the Spindle as inspiration. We continue to explore Multiplication and Division in Maths and will explore Metamorphic Rocks in Science. We'll also continue work on Informal settlements in Geography and work on our Rugby skills, moving more into game situations next week. P.E. will be on Thursday and Friday for this half term until Christmas, so please send the children in with their kits on these days. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books on Monday (due to the snow day). In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. So far this term, the response to home learning has been very positive and it really does help to reinforce the learning that the children undertake during the school day. New topic home learning is in there, as well as on Class Dojo. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman Happy Friday!
This week, we have been persuasive poster writers, problem solvers and on Thursday, we had a few snow angels! This week, we have focused on assessments in English and Maths to really think about where we are in our learning now, what we need to do next and what progress we've made so far this year. In Science we worked on how igneous rocks are formed and I was very impressed by how many budding geologists we have in the class. Geography saw us thinking about what an informal settlement is and where in the world the largest informal settlements can be found. Wednesday saw the NSPCC coming in and running a workshop on Speak Out, Stay Safe, which gave our children a greater knowledge of what do when they feel uncomfortable and who to speak to for support. We then finished the week with 2 snow days. Next week, we will continue our new English unit, based on the text The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman. We will also continue our new Maths unit (Multiplication and Division), new geography unit (Informal Settlements) and investigate Geology and the Rock Cycle in Science. P.E. will be on Thursday and Friday for this half term until Christmas, so please send the children in with their kits on these days. Finally, the children will come home with their homework books on Monday (due to the snow day). In these there are spellings for this week, Maths questions based on what we have been doing in class and a topic homework with a choice of activities. Please could the book come back in on Thursday next week for marking and so that the children can add next week's home learning. So far this term, the response to home learning has been very positive and it really does help to reinforce the learning that the children undertake during the school day. New topic home learning is in there, as well as on Class Dojo. Have a great weekend everybody, see you on Monday. Jason Foreman |
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