Millennium

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  based around the story The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. We will be learning the story and using actions and drama to help us memorise the sequence.

Maths- We are continuing to work on Multiplication and Division. We have thought about multiplying by 10 and 100 and will be moving on to dividing by 10 and 100.

Could I please ask that you remind your children that we are not just adding/taking away a zero but are making the numbers bigger and smaller. If they understand this now and can see the connection to moving columns in place value, it will help them when we come to learn about decimals later in the term.

Alongside this we will be doing a weekly times table challenge and working towards membership of the 100 or 144 club and I would like all children to work hard on their tables to achieve this!

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

This week in ICT we will be putting together fact-files about the rainforest animals they are researching for homework over this weekend.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed.

I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities.

This half term we will be doing Gym sequences and a Boot camp of circuits to improve fitness, stamina and muscle tone and will continue to run the daily mile.

Topic- Our topic for this term is rainforests. We will be learning about their strata and make up, the animals and people who live there and the effects of deforestation and pollution.

PSHE- We will be starting a new scheme of work called Apple’s friends which will help children to understand their feelings and relationships with others. There will also be some simple tasks for the children to complete at home.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday.

In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables.

I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly.

Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading.

If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Oliver, Harley and Raya who all received merit cards this week!

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about the short film, Coming Home and thinking about writing from different viewpoints. We will then be moving on to a unit of work based around the story The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry.

Maths- We are finishing our work on perimeter by trying to find the perimeter of rectilinear shapes both with and without a grid. We will then be moving on to Multiplication and Division. Alongside this we will be doing a weekly times table challenge and working towards membership of the 100 or 144 club and I would like all children to work hard on their tables to achieve this!

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is bug fixing and we will be trying to spot and correct the mistakes in Scratch algorithms.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be doing Gym sequences and a Boot camp of circuits to improve fitness, stamina and muscle tone and will continue to run the daily mile.

Topic- Our topic for this term is rainforests. We will be learning about their strata and make up, the animals and people who live there and the effects of deforestation and pollution.

PSHE- We will be starting a new scheme of work called Apple’s friends which will help children to understand their feelings and relationships with others. There will also be some simple tasks for the children to complete at home.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Gabby M, William, Kiki and Zamira who all received merit cards this week!

Additional information–  I hope that everyone has had an excellent break and a big thank you for your thoughtful and generous cards and gifts. It is a pleasure to be with this class.

The children have all returned to school enthusiastically and ready to learn and I look forward to another excellent term. Thank you for all your help and support.

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be looking at the short film Coming Home and using it as a base for some writing.

Maths- We will be finishing our unit on Measure with a last couple of lessons on perimeter before moving onto Multiplication and Division.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

PE- Our PE units over the coming half term are gym sequences and boot camp. Please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school at all times as there may be opportunities for extra PE sessions through the week.

Topic– We will be starting a new topic for the Spring term about rainforests.

RE- We will be finishing a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is materials. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe the months of the year and time.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

I look forward to another enjoyable and productive term with you all.

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be introducing the poem Jack and the Beanstalk from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes.

Maths- We will be converting measures and learning about perimeter.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

PE- There are still 2 PE lessons this term. Please could children bring a pair of jogging bottoms and a long sleeve top for our Quick Cricket tournament which will be held outside, weather permitting.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is materials. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe the months of the year and time.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Zamira, Malachi, Oliver, AJ and Hilda who all received merit cards this week!

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– As I am sure you all now are aware, our trip to the pantomime has been rescheduled for Wednesday 13th December for the 10.30. performance. Children will need a packed lunch on this day.

Important dates–

Wednesday 13th December- Panto

Friday 15th December- Christmas jumper day and school Christmas lunch

Monday 18th December- pm Christmas recital in St Andrew’s church

Tuesday 19th December- pm class parties. Please could Millennium bring savoury treats or fruit and Southwark will organise sweet treats.

Wednesday 20th December- School term ends.

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases. This week we will be beginning to write our own version of the Golden Arrow.

Maths- We are beginning a unit of work on measure, beginning with a recap of Year 3 objectives and thinking about converting units of measure.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and Cricket and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is materials. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe the months of the year and time.

PSHE- Our current focus is anti-bullying to coincide with anti-bullying week. We will also be relating this to ideas from the 2 films we viewed recently.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Sophie, Irshad, Edmund, Lizzy and Warda who all received merit cards this week!

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– A big thank you to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child and donated items for our shoe boxes. I was overwhelmed by your generosity! We now have 67 boxes on their way to Albania.

Friday 7th December, we will be going to watch Jack and the Beanstalk at Waddon Leisure Centre. The trip will take place during school hours though your child will need a packed lunch. We will not need additional help on this occasion but thank you for all the help you have given us with trips this far. A reminder letter will follow.

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are beginning a unit of work on measure, beginning with a recap of Year 3 objectives and thinking about converting units of measure.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and Cricket and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

PSHE- Our current focus is anti-bullying to coincide with anti-bullying week. We will also be relating this to ideas from the 2 films we viewed this week.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Yuliana, Gabi V, Oliver, Kendra and Sophie who all received merit cards this week!

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– A big thank you to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child and donated items for our shoe boxes. I was overwhelmed by your generosity!

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are continuing work on calculations involving 4 digit numbers and subtraction problem solving activities.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and Cricket and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

PSHE- Our current focus is anti-bullying to coincide with anti-bullying week. We will also be relating this to ideas from the 2 films we viewed this week.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Atif, Gabby M and Erin who all received merit cards this week and also to the whole class who received a merit for the wonderful way they represented our school during our trips to the cinema this week.

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– A big thank you to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child and donated items for our shoe boxes. I was overwhelmed by your generosity!

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are continuing work on calculations involving 4 digit numbers and subtraction problem solving activities.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Leon, Rishit, Kofi, Kacper, Aishu and Kendra who all received merit cards this week.

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– We will be going to the cinema on Monday the 13th and Thursday 16th November. If you are able to walk with us please let me know. Thank you.

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are continuing work on calculations involving 4 digit numbers and addition problem solving activities and will be moving on to 4 digit column subtraction and problem solving.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Zamira, Kofi and Edmund who all received merit cards this week.

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– We will be going to the cinema on Monday the 13th and Thursday 16th November. If you are able to walk with us please let me know. Thank you.