Week Beginning 19th September
School will be closed on Monday due to the bank holiday for the funeral of the queen. We look forward to seeing children on Tuesday.
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will start a new unit on addition and subtraction. This week we will learn to add four digit numbers. We will also learn to estimate the answers to calculations and to check answers.
- In English we will continue our work around the Boy at the Back of the Class. We will learn about the difference between fact and opinion and create learning posters with facts about refugees.
- In science we will continue our learning on sound.
- In RHE we will begin the unit of work “being me in my world.
- In PE the children will learn to play hockey.
- Our blocked foundation subject is music. We will compose and record operatic music based on the colour theme we picked last week.
Millennium Class have swimming on Tuesday. Please make sure that your child comes to school with Swimming kit and a waterproof coat. Millennium Class also have PE on Friday and Southwark Class have PE on Tuesday and Thursday. Children should come to school in PE kit on those days.
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Week beginning 19th September 2022
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Literacy Core Text: Burglar Bill by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Phonics: Reading Books for all groups will be changed on Tuesday this week. Please return reading books and yellow diaries so your child may receive their next book from their Phonics group teacher.
Maths: This week, children will continue to explore how the numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9 can all be composed of two parts where 5 is one of the parts. The focus is still on identifying the composition of these numbers only where 5 is a part, rather than finding all the bonds of an individual number. The children will use rekenreks to represent a linear model of these numbers.
Geography: To talk about their local area and to explore the information that can be included in a map.
RHE: Topic- Being Me in my World. This week the children will collaborate to create a class charter for how they can feel safe and valued in their class
PE: PE lesson focus as follows:
- Thursday –
- Friday –
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Week beginning 19th September 2022
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We are very pleased to welcome you and your child to Howard Primary School from Tuesday 20th September.
This week the children will begin their daily Phonics lessons. Each day they will bring home a practise sheet to keep. Their first PE lesson will be on Friday. If you have not yet sent in your child’s PE kit, please do so before Friday.
For all matters pertaining to attendance, for example if your child requires leave for appointments or if they are unwell and cannot attend school, please contact the school office by calling 02086884216 or leaving a message on the answerphone. If you have questions about your child’s immediate needs, welfare or learning, please email the class teachers directly at reception@howard.croydon.sch.uk.
Your first parent information meeting will be held on Thursday, 22nd September at 9.00am. This meeting will provide you with further information about how your child will be learning during their year in Reception.
Wishing you a fantastic first week of school.
Kind Regards,
The Reception Team
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Week beginning 12th September 2022
It’s Geography week!
What are we learning this week?
English –
This term, our English lessons will be based on the core text Rose Blanche, by Roberto Innocenti. Our learning objectives this week are:
- To create a character profile.
- To identify and evaluate the key features of a diary entry.
- To edit an existing diary entry.
- To plan a diary entry, using condensed notes.
- To write a diary entry.
- To edit and up-level my writing.
This half term, our class read will be Holes, by Louis Sachar.
Maths –
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Lesson 1LO: I can round 7-digit numbers to the nearest hundred thousand and million.Lesson 2LO: I can round 7-digit numbers to any specific degree of accuracy.Lesson 3LO: I can apply previous knowledge to adding and subtracting using formal methods.Lesson 4LO: I can choose appropriate methods to solve calculations.Lesson 5LO: I can apply my knowledge to solve adding and subtraction calculations involving numbers up to 10,000,000.
Science –
This term, our topic will be all about Electricity! Our learning objective this week will be: To plan and carry out an investigation based on what affects the brightness of a bulb.
RHE –
We shall be remembering the life of Queen Elizabeth II during our RHE lessons this week.
Geography –
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Lesson 1
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LO:I can use 8 points on a compass confidently and accurately.
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Lesson 2
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LO: To use lines of longitude and latitude on an atlas map.
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Lesson 3
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LO: I can use 4-figure coordinates confidently to locate features on a map.
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Lesson 4
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LO: I can begin to use 6 figure grid references.
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PE –
QE2 – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tower – Tuesdays and Fridays
Autumn 1 – Week 2 – 12th September 2022
Autumn 1 – Week 2 – 12th September 2022
Welcome to …
Here are the objectives for the week ahead.
Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday (London) &
Monday and Tuesday (Cannon).
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- I can identify the place-value of numbers to 100,000.
- I can round numbers within 100,000.
- I can compare and order numbers within 100,000.
- I can identify the value of negative numbers (incl. comparing and ordering).
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- To engage in book talk.
- To identify the key features of a letter.
- To plan a letter.
- To write a letter.
- To edit a letter.
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- To secure my phonetic knowledge of Spanish.
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- I can identify the planets and their order in the Solar System.
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- Introduction to Jigsaw – Topic: Being Me
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- I can identify the features of a website.
- I can gather information to design my website.
- I can plan and design my website.
- I can present my website and give/receive feedback on it.
Enjoy your Sunday evening.
Your Year 5 Team.
Week beginning 12th September 2022
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Our learning this week…
English
At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.
RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- Learn to read words using Fred Talk
- Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
- Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
Five key principles underpin the teaching in all Read Write Inc. sessions:
Purpose – know the purpose of every activity and share it with the children, so they know the one thing they should be thinking about
Participation – ensure every child participates throughout the lesson. Partnership work is fundamental to learning
Praise – ensure children are praised for effort and learning, not ability
Pace – teach at an effective pace and devote every moment to teaching and learning
Passion – be passionate about teaching so children can be engaged emotionally.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
Hold a sentence is an activity that encourages children to remember a whole sentence while focusing on spelling and punctuation.
Build a sentence is to give children the opportunity to create their own sentence to that shows the meaning of a word and edit a sentence allows the children to critique a sentence using their knowledge of spelling punctuation and grammar. Children complete a longer piece of independent writing, which gives them the opportunity to show off their creativity and to practice their spelling, grammar and punctuation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOJUPNVnLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHqJQ8sxs4
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English
The book that our English session is based on is called The Storm Whale by Benji Davies.
Other books by Benji Davies include…
Book talk, freeze frames and thought tracking
Children will be shown another illustration from the book and then they will work in small groups to recreate the moment in a freeze frame. We will be focusing children’s expression.
Thought tracking is a natural follow-up to still images and freeze frames. Once children have made an image, we would like them to peak the thoughts or feelings of their character aloud. The children will be thinking about what Noi and his father are thinking.
Write a diary entry
Children will write a diary entry from Noi’s viewpoint. Typically, diary writing is used to recall the events of the day or week, and the feelings, thoughts and opinions that go with it.
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Maths – Number & Place Value
- To use part whole models to partition numbers
- Tens and ones using addition (expanded form)
- To use place value charts for partitioning
- To compare objects
- To compare numbers
To use part whole models to partition numbers
Partitioning numbers means being able to recognise the value of each digit within a number given by its place.
Tens and ones using addition (expanded form)
To use place value charts for partitioning
This shows the number 62 as there are 6 tens and 2 ones.
To compare objects
We will classifying and sorting involves finding things that are the same, or alike, and grouping them by specific traits or attributes.
To compare numbers (using the symbols < less than, > greater than and = equals)
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Science – Use of everyday materials
We will learn about materials and their uses. We will sort materials according to their properties. Children will sort materials in a variety of ways. They can sort materials according to their properties. Such properties may include if its magnetic; if it is soft; if it is transparent…
Children will use their knowledge of the properties of materials to help them.
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History
Our topic for this term is ‘The Great Fire of London.’
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PE
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Tuesday & Thursday
Hungerford – Wednesday & Thursday
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Music
We will focus on exploring sounds.
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RE
In RE we will be thinking about challenging attutitudes. This week we will focus on why things are special.
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RHE – Relationship and Health Education
Jigsaw has two aims for all children:
- To build their capacity for learning
- To equip them for life
Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development. The topic this term is ‘Being Me.’ The children will eventually
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- Understand the rights and responsibilities of a member of a class.
- Understand that their views are important.
- Understand that their choices have consequences.
- Understand their own rights and responsibilities with their classroom.
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Reading
When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.
Questions to ask before you read
- Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
- What makes you think that?
- What characters do you think might be in our story?
- Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
- Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?
Questions to ask during the reading
- What do you think will happen next?
- What can you tell me about the story so far?
- Can you predict how the story will end?
- Why do you think the character did _______?
- What would you have done if you were the character?
- How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
- As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
- As you read, what are you wondering about?
- Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?
Questions to ask after reading
- Can you remember the title?
- In your opinion, was it a good title for this book? Why or why not?
- Were your predictions about the story correct?
- If there was a problem, did it get solved?
- What happened because of the problem?
- Why do you think the author wrote this book?
- What is the most important point the author is trying to make in his writing?
- What was your favourite part of the story?
- If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be?
- Can you retell the story in order?
- If you were __________, how would you have felt?
- What is the most interesting situation in the story?
- Is there a character in the story like you? How are you alike?
Why did you like this book?
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Mathletics
Please continue to complete your activities on Mathletics.
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Star of the week
Hungerford
Kia – for always welcoming a challenge in math sessions.
Aarav – for always contrubuting during class discussions. Aarav is a active member of Hungerford Class.
Luciano – for consistently demonstrating the 5Cs. Luciano is an excellent role model for all his peers.
Westminster
Amariah – Skye – for always showing excellent listening skills and following the 5Cs.
Jamarion – for demonstrating excellent listening skills in PE and using his skills to demonstrate his agility with a hockey stick.
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Is your child upset by the news of Queen Elisabeth II’s death?
Week beginning 12th September 2022
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LITERACY:
Core Text: Dogger by Shirley Hughes
Each week the children will explore a different storybook in depth, exploring the language and learning new vocabulary whilst developing their understanding of the story.
Phonics: The children will continue on from their Reception Phonics groups as they move through the different stages of Read Write Inc. Phonics programme in Year 1. This week they will start to receive their reading books and yellow diaries from their Phonics group teachers.
Reading and Writing: The children will develop their skills for reading and writing during Phonics lessons and will be provided with further opportunities to practise reading and writing throughout the school day.
Maths: This week, children will explore how the numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9 can all be composed of two parts where 5 is one of the parts, and continue to use the language of ‘whole’ and ‘part’.
Science: To identify and name the different parts of the human body
Art: To learn to draw different types of lines
RHE: To explore the concept of showing respect
PE: In Year 1, the children have 2 PE lessons each week as follows
- every Thursday
- every Friday
Forest School: In Year 1, each class will continue to have Forest School every alternate week, starting as follows for each class:
- Vauxhall Class – Wednesday 5th October 2022
- Lambeth Class – Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Week Beginning 12th September
The children have had a great first week and have settled back into school well. This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on place value. We will be focussing on rounding and estimating.
- In English we will continue our work around the Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf. We will be working on developing a piece of persuasive writing around a positive school culture which we will then record as an infomercial.
- In science we will investigate the question what is sound?
- In RHE we will look at the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II,
- Our blocked foundation subject is music. This term we have an exciting opportunity to work with the English National Opera. We will be working on composing a piece of music.
This half term Millennium Class will go swimming every Tuesday morning. They will need to bring to school as swimming costume and towels. They may also bring a swimming hat and/or goggles.
Don’t forget our harvest festival is on Tuesday 13th September. Food contributions can be brought in on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Week Beginning 5th September
Welcome to a new year!
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In English we will introduce a new book, The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf.
- In mathematics we will work on place value.
- In science we will begin a new topic on sound.
- In our foundation subject time we will do some additional PHSE work. We will develop our class contract and follow the NSPCC’s PANTS programme. We will also do some work in RE around the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.
We will let parents know about PE times as soon as possible.