Year 1 Week 6 w/b 11.10.2021

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Week 6 w/b 11.10.2021

Year 1 would like to thank Year 3 for leading assembly this morning.

In Religion this week we were learning about God the Trinity and how he is just one God but we can represent him in different ways. We have been learning the Hail Mary prayer this week and the children have a copy home to learn and decorate at home.

In P.E. the children enjoyed learning to jump with two feet in different ways. Look at their arms that are powering their jumps.

In science we have been exploring our sense of taste. We tasted lots of different food items and predicted what we thought they were from their taste. The marshmallows were our favourite and we were not keen on the lemon…

We continued our learning on humans by having a visit from a Dentist and two Dental Nurses. They taught us how to care for our teeth and gums.

Home learning

  • Thank you to those who completes the Mathletics games with their children last week. I have set some other activities for this week. Please keep the account information in their reading record so they can locate it anytime..
  • The children each have a phonic activity sheet on ‘ee’ to complete and return next Wednesday please.
  • The children have been learning the Hail Mary prayer and have a copy to decorate and read at home.

Have a good weekend,

Miss Lambie

 

The Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

 

Year 2, Week 6

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The class have used adjectives, nouns and commas to write some wonderful list poems about Autumn this week. After writing them out onto a leaf template, in their best handwriting, they used watercolour ink to decorate them in Autumnal colours.

 

During Maths the class have solved and learnt to understand   < and > inequality. We have started to regroup using think 10 and will continue with this next week. Here is a video to show you how we will use the 10s frame https://youtu.be/q9h4skGoWJ8

In science we have used our observational skills to identify what can be found in a log pile habitat. Next week we will explore why living things are suited to different habitats. We have combined our computing and RE skills this week to create metaphors for God Popplets.

It has been a pleasure to read the children’s space projects and hear them discuss them with their peers. Thank you for your support with this. Next week, in History, we will be exploring how Neil Armstrong and other significant individuals contributed to a significant event beyond living memory.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

Home Learning

Spelling https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/79/2-The-sound-spelt-as-ge-and-dge-at-the-end-of-word

badge
edge
hedge
wedge
bridge
fridge
dodge
lodge
splodge
fudge
Reading – Please read to an adult.
English – Three comprehension activities have been set on studyladder.
Maths – Please use hit the button to practise number bonds to 10 and 20 as well as practising 2, 5 and 10 timetables.

 

Year 6 – 15/10/21

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In English this week, Year 6 have been editing and completing their WW2 persuasive speeches. Some have delivered theirs to the rest of the class and it’s safe to say that we have some future world leaders in our midst!

In RE, the children looked at metaphors for God in the Old Testament and even wrote their own, and in Science, we learnt about the components of blood and their roles. The children then modelled this using red lentils for red blood cells, split peas for white blood cells, quinoa for platelets and oil for plasma.

The Liturgy Leaders went to the Church on Tuesday to pray the Rosary with the parish. Next Tuesday, the group will be leading the session themselves. They have already been doing a fantastic job at leading the Rosary every lunchtime for the rest of the school, so this will be a wonderful opportunity for them to serve our parish community. The Laudato Si’ group will also be leading acts of worship in each class next week for One World Week.

Thank you to Mia who brought in some beautiful cyclamens to add to our class garden. We would still be very grateful for any more donations of winter bedding plants, however big or small!

Here is this week’s home learning:

Maths Mathletics assignments:

·         Metres and Kilometres

·         Centimetres and Metres

·         Mass Addition
Reading Completion of 5 passages on ReadTheory
Spelling To be tested: 22/10/21

accompany

attached

category

competition

conscience

convenience

develop

familiar

interfere

interrupt

mischievous

neighbour

occupy

symbol

vegetable

Enjoy the weekend.

Miss Donatantonio

October 8th, 2021

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I’ve been really pleased to read so many biographies of famous people that the children have clearly spent a lot of time and effort researching and writing. We look forward as a class to hearing more about the person each child has chosen and for some of the children who shared their research today, learning more about their inspirational life and legacy.  Those shared today were written on St Joan of Arc, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther King, Jr and Mother Teresa.

In English today the children worked in pairs and researched and worked on a  presentation on the life of  Mary Anning. Within this activity they learned to cluster information and use cohesion throughout their presentation in order to effectively engage the audience.

 

In maths this week we have been learning more about negative numbers and how they can be shown and interpreted in different ways in graphs and tables. In English we’re beginning to develop and write our own biography of Mary Anning, a famous Palaeontologist who lived over two hundred years ago. We are learning how to write sentences that capture the readers attention, having examined the structure and features within the biographies of other people. Not to mention the work the children have done in researching someone themselves.

In Science we’ve continued our learning about animals, examining what some animals have in common but also how they are different. In PE we’ve been developing our throwing and catching skills, and having a lot of fun.

It was lovely to see some of you at the Year 5 Maths Parents Workshop this week.  The power point shared will be uploaded onto the Year 5 Class Page under the tab ‘Maths’.

Home Learning for this week: 

Spellings: this week the focus is homophones.

aloud, allowed, herd, heard, here, hear, which, witch, whether, weather, past, passed.

Mathletics and Hit the Button. Please log on and complete the activities set in Mathletics and practice your 7 and 8 times tables using ‘Hit the Answer’.  Can you improve upon your personal best?

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Read Theory 

Please log onto Read Theory and complete 5 comprehension activities. Please also update your reading logs with details about your current reading book.

Be ready to present your reading records during your guided reading session.

https://readtheory.org/

I have also uploaded some work onto Study Ladder with a focus on spellings.  Have a go at the ‘i before e’ activity and the ‘y to i’ activity.

Wishing you all a good weekend,

Mr. Holmes

Year 2, Week 5

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In maths this week we have been finding equivalent calculations and comparing numbers using the symbols  > < and =.

While in English, we have read and compared various poems.  We have studied micro habitats and made careful observations of worms.

Our focus in art is observational sketching. We have sketched detailed pictures of ladybirds to decorate our science area in class.

During History, we have identified significant people in our lives and explained why they are important to us.

Home learning

Spelling – https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/78/1-The-sound-spelt-as-ge-and-dge-at-the-end-of-words

jar
jacket
jog
join
gem
giant
giraffe
magic
adjust
energy
Reading comprehension – Please complete the comprehension sent home today.
Maths – Mathletics activities have been set. Passwords have been sent home today.
Project – Please continue your research on Neil Armstrong and/or Kathy Sullivan. You might like to explain why they are significant, include fun facts about them and explain why their discoveries or exploration was important.
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Pringle

Week 6

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Another busy week of learning in Year 3. In English we started reading and identifying features of playscripts. The children compared a play script with a story of Alice and Wonderland. We have been looking a verbs and adverbs and acting out words so I partner could guess.

In Maths we have been adding 10 and 100 and explaining what happens to each of the digits. The children have been using Dienes equipment to demonstrate when we need to regroup. We have also been practising recalling the 2- and 5-times tables and their related division facts.

In PE, we continued ball skills. The children were learning how to control the ball with their feet.

 

In Religion, we were learning about metaphors used to describe God. We made a book of metaphors for God. We also thought about metaphors for our friends and for St Vincent.

In Computing, the children learn to login to their read theory accounts and complete an activity. In Art, we are focusing on drawing skills, we looked at and drew different textures.

 

Next week – Year 3 assembly on Friday 15th October at 9.15am.

 

Home Learning – Please complete by Wednesday

Read theory- Complete 2 activities. Username and password are in their reading records.

Mathletics – activity.

Hit the button – 5 and 2 times table and division facts.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Spellings– Homophones. Find the definition for each word.

Choose two words and write the word and definition in colourful writing to add to our spelling wall.

maid, made, great, grate, plain, plane, break, brake, sail, sale, main, mane

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 

Mrs Carey

 

Friday, 8th October 2021

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A huge well done to all the children in Year 4 for their beautiful assembly this morning. Great reading and acting! They took on the responsibility with maturity and motivation. Very proud of them all!

This week, beyond practising for their assembly, the children completed learning on number magnitude (the size of a number relative to other benchmark numbers) in Maths, whilst continuing with their English topic of persuasion. They have used Computing tools to write counter arguments, first based on a short picture book, then later based on their home learning research of local attractions. In Science, they interpreted and constructed a variety of food chains whilst in RE they looked at the meaning of monotheism and recalled the details of the Burning Bush story from Exodus. They also worked on their still life adding tones and shades to create a 3D effect and played team ball games in PE to further progress their passing and catching skills.

I hope you have a lovely weekend,

Ms Varga

Please see your Home Learning below:

Home Learning Due in by Tuesday, 12th October 2021
Spelling Please log onto Spelling Frame and practice this and last week’s spelling before testing yourself on them. To access these, you don’t need registration.

https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/11/4-More-prefixes-1-of-3
Reading Please log onto Read Theory and complete 2 activities. Please also update your reading logs with details about your current reading book. Be ready to present your records on Wednesday.

https://readtheory.org/
Multiplication Please log onto ‘Hit the button’ and spend 10-15 minutes practicing your mixed facts.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Study Ladder Please log onto Study Ladder and complete the activities on your assigned pod. They will include 2 tutorial videos on times tables and then further practice opportunities plus a Science activity of food chains to consolidate your understanding on producers, consumers, preys, predators, herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.

https://www.studyladder.co.uk/

 

Reception Week Beginning 4.10.21

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This week, Reception have been learning about growing up and how we change as we grow older. They have been thinking about all of the things that they couldn’t do when they were a tiny baby and comparing them with the things that they are able to do now, all by themselves.

On Thursday, we had two very special visitors to Reception’s class- Ella’s mummy and her baby brother Eric. Ella and her mummy told the class all about how they look after Eric and how they keep him safe and healthy. The children also had the opportunity to ask Ella some really good questions about her little brother. Next week, we are looking forward to welcoming even more visitors to our class. These special visitors are going to tell Reception about how they help other people! One of the visitors is a vet and the other a dentist!

Alongside our ‘growing up’ theme this week, Reception have also been thinking about how we celebrate birthdays. They have been very busy making birthday cards, hats, party lists and party banners; they even turned the outside role-play area into a party room! This has been a very popular and fun role play activity!!

In Religion this week, Reception have been learning about a very special book- The Bible. They worked in pairs to draw their favourite story from the Bible and shared their learning with the rest of the class. The adults were amazed at how well the children co-operated and worked together!

As you will have seen, Reception have started their phonics learning this week. Thank you for supporting your child with their home learning. This short activity at home really does help to consolidate the day’s new sound and the children are so proud to show the adults their writing the next morning!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

The Reception Team

 

Year 1 Week 5 w.b. 4th October

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Week 5 w/b 04.10.2021

Thank you to Year 4 who led assembly this morning on St. Francis. Year 1 really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

The children have been challenging themselves in P.E. with their balance and movement skills. They decided to try to balance with their hands out, on their heads, on their shoulders, behind their backs and they even tried to walk on the beam and balance beanbags on their heads at the same time to see the impact it had on their balance. Their balance and strength is really improving.

       

The children has been revising the Phase 3 phonemes and been applying their knowledge through different phonic activities. They are being resourceful and changing the rules of the games or equipment and are beginning to create their own phonic games.

In maths this week Year 1 have been re-arrange their resources to represent number in different ways.

Home learning

  • Your child’s Mathletics account information has been glued to the inside of their reading record. Please log on to see if their account works and if you can access the assigned home learning activities. Please let me know on Monday if there are any problems with the log-ins.
  • The children each have a phonic activity sheet to complete and return next Wednesday please.

Please ensure your child has their reading book in school daily.

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Math workshop this week. The presentation is now on the Year 1 web page under maths.

Have a good weekend,

Miss Lambie

 

 

Year 6 – 08/10/21

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This week in English, Year 6 have started writing their final piece for our unit on persuasion. They are writing a speech to warn people of the horrors of the bombings in the Blitz and persuade parents to leave their children in the countryside. What they have all written so far is fantastic and I can’t wait for them to complete and edit them next week and then finally perform them.

In Maths, we have been developing fluency when multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000, and then putting this into the context of converting between units of measure.

In RE, we have focused on the story of Moses and the Burning Bush and how this leads to our belief of monotheism (that there is only one God).

In PE, we continued with swimming on Wednesday and practised underarm throwing for accuracy on Thursday, whilst in Music, we explored beat and syncopation through song and body percussion. In Art, we began our topic on drawing, in which the focus was on developing tone.

Once again, Year 6 ended the week reading to their Reception learning partners. Well done!

Here is this week’s home learning, due next Wednesday:

Maths Mathletics assignments:

·        Dividing by 10, 100, 1000

·        Grams and Kilograms

·        Millilitres and Litres
Reading Completion of 5 passages on ReadTheory
Spelling To be tested: 15/10/21

average

controversy

criticise

definite

leisure

necessary

nuisance

occur

prejudice

profession

programme

relevant

rhyme

suggest

system

thorough

Have a great weekend 😊

Miss Donatantonio