Don’t Worry! Be Happy!
Wishing you all every good wish for the Easter break!
Wishing you all every good wish for the Easter break!
We have come to the end of another week of home learning, and indeed, the end of another term. I wish you all a happy and faith-filled couple of weeks, in which you continue to stay safe whilst remembering the significant events of Holy Week and the Easter weekend. Please see Mrs Heymoz’s newsletter about the whole-school RE home learning (I’ll put the instructions up on Monday as a reminder).
Yesterday, Evie sent me this photo. It’s of a pillbox from WW2, and you can find it in the golf course. It’s so well preserved and is a really interesting piece of history on our doorstep. Soldiers during the war would have hidden inside and used it as a lookout post to check for Germans invading. There’s another pillbox lurking in the golf course – send me a photo if you find it!
Matthew has shared his beautiful RE learning, reflecting on the painting of Jesus’ crucifixion. Thank you, Matthew.
Until then, here is your learning for today:
03/04/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Prayer | Visit https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Lent-Calendar and reflect on today’s Bible verse and message. |
Spelling | Ask a family member to dictate the following passage to you, writing it into your handwriting book. Remember to think about correct punctuation, as well as spelling. Words in bold and underlined are this week’s spelling words, whilst those just in bold are words from previous weeks’ spelling lists.
After the resignation of the current manager, the chairman of Padley United couldn’t sacrifice any time to assign a replacement: the team were ten points adrift at the bottom of the table. The club’s designated spokesperson has stated, “Relegation from the First Division would signify the end of an era for the club. Any potential manager that agreed to put his signature on the dotted line would need to accomplish a miracle to keep United in the league. Even the players had resigned themselves to their fate. The club were hoping to persuade superstar manager, Jose Gonzalez, to take over and design a new team that could turn things around. It didn’t matter if he didn’t speak the language, that the players may not understand his Spanish pronunciation or that he was demanding a huge wage. Those things would all be insignificant if he could keep Padley United in the First Division. |
Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/ |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT revise this week’s learning.
Mathletics questions on what you’ve learnt this week: 1. Multiply Fraction by Fraction 2. Multiply Two Fractions There are a few children who have not completed last Friday’s online maths tasks. Please ensure this is done as I need to be able to see how you are getting on. |
D&T | WALT perform simple food skills safely with a focus on sieving, stirring, kneading and shaping.
This week’s D&T challenge is baking bread. Follow the powerpoint here, then click here for the recipe. Please send me photos and let me know how you get on! |
Prayer Reflection | Light a candle, put on some quiet music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BriCF4tCgEY and spend 15 minutes quietly reflecting on your week and on this quote: |
Challenge for Years 3 and 4
Don’t be a Fool!
Is the following maths statement true or false? Tip: try using the number in lots of different ways to figure out if the statements can be proven to be true!
Using eight 8s, it is possible to make 1,000?
Challenge for Years 5 and 6
Don’t be a Fool!
I’m thinking of a 5-digit number which has no zeros and no digit is the same.
The ten thousand digit is the cube root of the ones digit.
The tens digit is the square root of the thousands digit.
The hundreds digit is the product of the ten thousand digit and the tens digit.
The thousand digit is an odd square number.
I’ll post the answers tomorrow!
Mrs McNamara
Thank you to Alex and Joseph Darling for their solutions!
The theme of this year’s Childnet film competition is:
Think about all the things we love to do online. Create a film or storyboard that explains why we want an internet that allows people to feel free and safe online and how we can can make this happen.
Childnet have released packs to give more information about the competition and to help you to plan and make your films at home. All details can be found at https://www.childnet.com/resources/film-competition/2020
Childnet understands that young people may not have access to specialist equipment at home but don’t let that stop you. Get creative with the technology you have, including phones and tablets, or enter the storyboard category, which doesn’t require any film making equipment.
I am sure there are some great filmmakers in our midst.
Good luck and happy filmmaking.
From Miss Davey
Computing Subject Leader
Good Morning,
I hope you are all well. I thought you might like to try this PE version of snakes and ladders with your family instead of (or in addition to – if you’re feeling super fit!) joining Joe Wicks this morning. There are many different challenges included. All you need is a dice, appropriate clothing, water and a safe space. Enjoy and send me some pictures of you having fun if possible.
Love Miss Pringle
Good morning. We’re fast approaching the end of Week 2, and so at the halfway stage this week, let’s look at the leaderboard.
Readtheory: 1st Giovanna, 2nd Mikey, 3rd Maks
Prodigy: 1st Elysia, 2nd Jude, 3rd Matthew A
Duolingo: 1st Alex, 2nd William, 3rd Louise
I’ll post at the end of Friday who the winners are for the week, so you have 2 days to climb the leaderboard!
Maks sent a photo of his completed maths maze from yesterday’s maths learning. Excellent, Maks – those are some very tiny fractions you’ve worked out there!
Louise has been busy baking banana bread; it looks very enticing and has given me cake cravings! Well done, Louise.
02/04/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Prayer | Visit https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Lent-Calendar and reflect on today’s Bible verse and message. |
Spelling | Play with family members: Word Wager
1. Put this week’s words into an envelope/wallet. 2. Share the tokens (could be anything – beads, buttons, stones) equally between the group. 3. One person in the group will be the caller, and will read a word for you to spell. 4. If you think you are able to spell it, bet as many tokens as you like. 5. If you’re not sure, you can sit out of that round but you still have to pay the pot one token. 6. Betting players write the word down. 7. Those who spell it correctly divide the pot equally.
Reminder of this week’s spellings: assign assignment design designate resignation resign signal signature significant signify |
Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/
Here’s the leaderboard so far this week: Giovanna, Maks and Nick. What will it look like at the end of the week? |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT apply multiplication of fractions in a range of contexts.
Arithmetic starter: 1. 132.9 + 45.21 = 2. _______ = 91,256 – 6,716 3. 194 x 49 = 4. 45,781 ÷ 5 = 5. ______ = 19.65 ÷ 100
Click here to open today’s maths lesson. |
RE | WALT demonstrate our understanding of the events of Good Friday.
Click here for today’s learning with an art focus. EXT: could you paint your own depiction of this scene? If you do, it would be great if you could accompany it with a caption explaining your artistic choices. |
Computing | Childnet Film Competition 2020
The competition is now open! Since last week, Childnet have released packs to give more information about the competition and to help you to plan and make your film. You can decide whether you enter into the Solo or Group category. All details can be found at https://www.childnet.com/resources/film-competition/2020 but here are the vital documents you need to read or complete: Film Comp 2020 – Entry Form – Solo Category Film Comp 2020 – FAQs – Solo Category Film Comp 2020 – Terms & Conditions – Solo Category Film Comp 2020 – Entry Form – Group Category Film Comp 2020 – FAQs – Group Category Film Comp 2020 – Terms and Conditions – Group Category Film Comp 2020 – Understanding the Theme Activities Film Comp 2020 – Planning Sheet Film Comp 2020 – Storyboard Template Film Comp 2020 – Film Script Template Film Comp 2020 – How To Film – Top Tips Film Comp 2020 – IMPORTANT Information on Copyright Take your time with this: the deadline isn’t until Monday 22nd June, so you have plenty of time to work on it. I’d love to see your ideas as you work on it over the coming weeks. Let’s have a winner from Year 6 Pope Paul! |
Good morning, Year 6, and welcome to April.
This morning, Maria sent me this!
I was delighted yesterday to receive art learning from Maria and Matthew, and science learning from Elysia.
01/04/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
Moment of Calm | Start the day off by calming your mind here. |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Handwriting | Copy these sentences containing this week’s spellings 6-10 into your handwriting book:
1. The trust had gone; it was time to resign. 2. His high-pitched scream was a signal that something bad was occurring. 3. My dad’s signature looks like a scribble to me. 4. “I wonder if these markings signify anything,” pondered the detective inspector. 5. Do not make anyone feel insignificant; we are all important. |
Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/ |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT multiply simple pairs of proper fractions.
Arithmetic starter: 1. 8,018 + 276,531 = 2. 7.25 – 4.917 = 3. _______ = 75 x 33 4. 3,618 ÷ 27 = 5. ______ = 1000 x 0.063
Click here to open today’s maths lesson. |
French | I have set two new assignments on https://schools.duolingo.com/
If you have been unable to login, then email me at year6@popepaul.sch.uk and I’ll send you your login details. |
Geography | WALT research the human and physical features of our local area. (This project runs for 2 weeks)
Continuation of last week’s project
Research our local area, and answer these questions about your county or area: 1. What is the meaning of the name of your area? 2. What is the highest and lowest point? 3. What is the climate (including highest and lowest temperatures)? 4. What plants are popular? 5. What are the native animals? 6. What are the main roads through it? 7. What are the human features (those that wouldn’t exist in nature without humans) and physical features (those that occur naturally without humans) of Potters Bar?
Your task is to make a small guide book (electronic or on paper) about Potters Bar. Here are some ideas for you to include: 1. Five fun facts about Potters Bar 2. A map. Have a go at drawing a simple street map – make it as detailed as you want, but ensure the main roads are on it. 3. Write a small page about the history of Potters Bar (there is good information here http://www.pottersbarhistory.uk/thehistory.html but please do not simply copy and paste). It could be fun to include a quiz about the town’s history on a later page. 4. A page about the human and physical features of our town. 5. Write a review of some great places to visit or eat in the town. |
I am loving receiving your learning, Year 6. Yesterday, Giovanna, Evie, Sofia, Elysia and Matthew sent me what they have been creating.
Giovanna has been busy drawing:
Evie, Sofia, Elysia and Matthew made beautiful crosses for their RE learning:
Well done, and keep up the good work!
Here is your learning for Tuesday:
31/03/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
Moment of Calm | Start the day off by calming your mind here. |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Prayer | Visit https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Lent-Calendar and reflect on today’s Bible verse and message. |
Handwriting | Copy these sentences containing this week’s spellings 1-5 into your handwriting book:
1. The teacher assigned daily lessons for the children to work through at home. 2. “Bond, I’m giving you an important assignment and it is imperative that you do not fail,” instructed M, with her head held high. 3. The car’s unique design ensured that it started each race on pole position. 4. During this period, I suggest that you designate a quiet place in your house where you can study without being interrupted. 5. With only thirty seconds of the match remaining, the players hung their heads in resignation: it was clear an equaliser was not within their grasp. |
Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/ |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT connect algebraic equations to known models.
Arithmetic starter: 1. _______ = 56.91 + 2.178 2. 89,527 – 27,892 = 3. 2156 x 25 = 4. _______ = 9,472 ÷ 9 5. 78 ÷ 10 =
Click here to open today’s maths lesson. |
Art | Follow this tutorial that will teach you how to create a really impressive 3D abstract drawing. |
Music | Listening task: Click here to listen, then answer these questions about the piece.
Performance task: Day 2 of Body Beats, which includes a really good reggae rhythm for you to try. |
Good morning, Year 6, and welcome to a brand new week. I hope you had a lovely weekend, with lots of enjoyable activities at home with your families.
I have loved receiving photos of your learning over the weekend. Firstly, Luka has shared his drawing of Winnie The Pooh and getting his daily workout in.
Louise had a go at darning her socks – good job, Louise!
Maks has also produced a wonderful drawing of Winnie-The-Pooh, and has even made a bed for his guinea pig using a knitting loom!
After the end of week 1, the leaderboards stand as follows:
ReadTheory: 1st Mia, 2nd Luca, 3rd Mikey
Duolingo: 1st Alex, 2nd Liam, 3rd Mikey
Prodigy: 1st Jude, 2nd Maks, 3rd Evie
30/03/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Prayer | Visit https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Lent-Calendar and reflect on today’s Bible verse and message. |
Handwriting | Copy this week’s spellings into your handwriting book:
Words containing the root word sign (meaning mark) assign assignment design designate resignation resign signal signature significant signify |
Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/ |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT understand the effect of multiplying with proper fractions.
Arithmetic starter: 1) 43,817 + 2,782 = 2) _______ = 89.05 – 3.48 3) 67 x 14 = 4) 7,854 ÷ 17 = 5) ______ = 23.03 x 100
Click here to open today’s maths lesson. |
RE | WALT understand why Good Friday is ‘Good’.
Click here for today’s RE lesson. Here’s an example of what I’m looking for: Please send me pictures of your finished crosses and remember to display yours in your house during Holy Week. |
Science | WALT make observations about light.
Click here for today’s science lesson. Login details for Explorify: Username: year6@popepaul.herts.sch.uk Password: PopePaul2020 |
Happy Friday, Year 6! Before you start on today’s learning, let’s celebrate your learning from this week.
Elysia has sent me a photo of a beautiful scene that she painted in watercolour.
On the Duolingo leaderboard, we have Liam at the top, followed by Mikey, William and Asher.
Mia, Mikey and Luca are still leading on the Readtheory front this week.
I love seeing your learning – remember you can send it to me at year@popepaul.herts.sch.uk
Let’s see what I’ve got in store for you today:
27/03/20 | |
Subject | Activity |
PE | Stay fit and healthy by checking in with The Body Coach each morning at 9.00 at https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
Prayer | Visit https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Lent-Calendar and reflect on today’s Bible verse and message. |
Spelling | Ask a family member to dictate the following passage to you, writing it into your handwriting book. Remember to think about correct punctuation, as well as spelling.
Under the watchful eyes of the nation, Ben Smith’s skills have accumulated since being signed by Foxland Football Club three years ago; he had previously played for The Counting Cats. His team have enjoyed a remarkable season in which they accrued enough points to be promoted to the Premier League – an astounding accomplishment for the whole football club. Meanwhile, the footballer, whose impressive passing accuracy has caught the attention of many European teams, was accosted by fans as he attempted to access his accommodation. Luckily, he was accompanied by his bodyguard, who commanded that the intruders leave immediately. “Leave now, or you will be accused of trespassing on private property,” instructed the bodyguard, as he puffed out his chest to accentuate his superiority.
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Reading | 15 minutes of https://readtheory.org/ |
English | Click here to open today’s English activities. |
Times Tables | http://timestables.me.uk/ |
Maths | WALT revise this week’s learning.
Mathletics questions on what you’ve learnt this week: 1. Find the Missing Number 2 2. Missing Numbers: Variables 3. Word Problems with Letters 4. Order of Operations 1 (BIDMAS) 5. Missing Operators 6. Solving Unknowns
Prodigy assignments (If you have lost your login details, please email me):
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D&T | WALT darn a sock
In the Autumn Term, we learnt about WW2 and life on the Home Front. As you will remember, resources were scarce during that time, and so those living in Britain had to learn to make the most of what they had in order to cope with the rationing that was in place. The government encouraged housewives to ‘Make Do and Mend’ by providing them with instruction booklets and short films. Here’s an example of one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4RpJcVs1VI
Fast forward to 2020 and we find ourselves with clothes shops closed for the time being. I would like for you to have a go at learning to darn. Darning was a wartime method of mending a hole in clothing (especially socks) so that they could be used again. In this current time of recycling and avoiding fast fashion, this could be a skill that you use even when lockdown has passed! This video demonstrates nice and clearly how to darn a sock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_J8YeQkww She talks about running stitch, which you learnt how to do at school a few weeks ago. As always, I’d love to see photos of the finished item! |
Prayer Reflection | Light a candle, put on some quiet music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BriCF4tCgEY and spend 15 minutes quietly reflecting on your week and on this quote: |
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