Week beginning 8th October 2018
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#9dfdd8″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Dear Parents, Carers
Thank you to the parents who were able to attend the Phonics workshops on Wednesday. We appreciate your positive feedback and we are glad that you had so much fun learning how to support your child at home with Phonics.
Please note that this week your children will be having balance bike training aimed at improving their balance skills.
Also, please ensure you have completed the online consent form so your child can receive the nasal flu vaccine this Friday 12th October 2018.
Please note that there will not be any Parent evening meetings for Reception children this week. We will inform you of dates for these next term. Only KS1 and KS2 will be having their meetings this week.
Kind regards,
Miss Pillay, Mrs Crooks, Miss Thompson and Mrs Carden [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#36e5f5″ ]This week’s learning
AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
LITERACY
Book Focus: Owl Babies by Martin Wadell
Through a shared reading of this classic tale about a family of beautiful owls, the children will learn to recall and retell a story by creating a class story map. They will learn to use vocabulary such as ‘First, Then, Next, Last’ or ‘At the end’, learning actions to help them recall the meaning of these words. They will also learn where to locate information about a book such as the title and author of a book
MATHS
Focus: To learn to count reliably within numbers 0-5 and to recognise and form each of the numerals 0 to 5 [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#e3b07c” ]HOMEWORK
Shape Hunt
Can you go on a shape hunt around your home? Find objects around your home that have the same shape as these 2D shapes: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, semi-circle. You could draw a picture or take photographs of these objects. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#d163f9″ ]IMPORTANT DATES
9th – 11th October 2018: Balance bike training for Reception children
12th October 2018: Nasal flu vaccine (please complete the online consent form for your child to receive the vaccination)
10th & 17th October 2018: Parent meetings for KS1 and KS2 children only. Reception parent evenings will be held next term. (dates to be confirmed)
22nd to 26th October 2018: Half Term [/dropshadowbox]
Week Beginning 8th October 2018
In Waterloo Bridge Class this week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will be learning to subtract using the column method and to solve problems using subtraction.
- In writing we will write up our version of Stone Age Boy before starting work on instruction writing.
- In reading we read regularly in small groups. We are also enjoying our class book The Queen’s Nose by Dick King-Smith.
- In science we will look at the strength of different magnets.
- In art we will plan a cave painting in preparation for our visit to Get Fired.
Don’t forget our Stone Age Dress up day is this Friday (12th October) and our visit to Get Fired is next Monday (15th October). I am looking forward to meeting those parents who are coming for Parent-Teacher meetings this Wednesday. KF
Week commencing 8th October
Please find an update about what we will be learning in Millennium next week;
English- We will be continuing to read Robin Hood by Marcia Williams. Our focus for this week is retelling a section of the story with actions and boxing up the key events in preparation for writing our own version. We will be moving on to adding our own innovations, concentrating on planning with a coherent plot and strong beginning, middle and end to the story.
Reading- All children should be reading at home every day and handing their record books in each day to be checked. They will be reading in guided groups with an adult at least once each week.
Maths- We are revising place value. We will be moving on to addition and subtraction. We will begin by revising the Year 3 objectives before moving on to adding and subtracting 4 digit numbers with exchanging.
In addition to this, all children need to be practising the multiplication tables as one of the Year 4 objectives is know the tables and related division facts to 12×12. There will be a weekly test in class.
There is a free interactive game we use often in class as a starter which children can also access at home. Please find the link below;
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Topic- Our topic for the Autumn term is Vikings and Anglo- Saxons. We will be learning about the cultures of both the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons. This week we are very excited to have our Viking visitor in school. On Tuesday, all children should dress in costume and will participate in a day long workshop.
Science- Our focus this term is teeth and digestion. We will be looking at the types of teeth and learning about their function.
The following websites are useful resources if you would like to support your child’s science learning. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/ science/teethandeating/ an informative site which will deepen the children’s understanding of teeth. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/ science/bodyandmedicine/digestivesystem/ is an informative website which will support the children’s understanding of the human digestive system. Useful quiz to test knowledge.
Human Body app (ios) http://tinybop.com/apps/the-human-body allows children to manipulate the digestive system
Mrs Forde will be providing PPA cover on a Thursday morning, teaching RE and Spelling.
Homework- Homework will be set on a Friday and should be returned by the following Wednesday each week. The children will be expected to read every day and practise their multiplication tables in addition to other work that is given. This week I have asked the children to log on to Mathletics and complete the assigned tasks and to complete a research task, finding out about a famous person who has contributed to equality and anti-discrimination. They may present their findings in any way they wish and have until the 19th of October to complete this task . They are then free to explore the rest of Mathletics if they wish and can follow the link to Spellodrome.
Successes- Well done to Holly who received a Privilege Card this week.
Other news-
If you have not yet returned your child’s parent’s evening letter, please do so as soon as possible. There are now no available slots for Wednesday 10th October.
The above link will allow you to check your appointment time for parent’s evening and see which slots are still available.
We will be having a Viking dress up day on 9th October along with an exciting Viking visitor joining us for the day.
Don’t worry about providing expensive costume. See link for ideas.
https://vikingschoolvisits.com/costume-ideas-for-dressing-up-day/
Week Beginning 8th October, 2018
Dates for your diary :
Wednesday 10th October – Reading and Phonic Workshop at 9:00 am in the Dining Hall Wednesday
Wednesday 10th October Parent’s Evening from 4:00 PM the Dining Hall
Congratulations to our Mathletic Champions…
Silver Award :
Lambeth Class: Adoma, Ben
Vauxhall Class : Krishan
Bronze Award
Lambeth Class : Kye, Lelia-Rae, Charlotte, Magnus, Isaiah, Jayden, Marwa, Annika, Nicole, Ayaan, Nathan, Comella, Amira, Sharaya
Vauxhall Class : Mila, Aaliyah, Yaebsira, Elias, Oskar, Kastek, Suvisha, Isabella
Super Mathlete :
Lambeth Class : Adoma ( 5650 Points)
Vauxhall Class : Krishan ( 4111 Points)
Walk Around the Local Area
On Tuesday 9th October, we will be taking a walk around our local area as part of our Geography curriculum – learning about where we live. Any parents who are able to assist us, we appreciate your support. We will leave at 9:00 am and return by 10:00 am.
Reading Books: All children would have brought a reading book appropriate to their reading ability. Please read with your child and write a comment or sign or draw a smiley. Books will only be changed if this is done by the parent/carer. We value your support as it is essential to enable your child to practise their skills and make progress. Books will be changed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Home work
Your child would have brought home a homework book with two sets of work. A sheet of Maths work, spellings to learn (related to their phonic phase) and words to read and decode (these are non words or alien words to support children’s phonic skills).
Mathletics homework has also been set according to our Maths learning in class. The log in cards are at the back of your child’s reading records. Certificates will be handed out weekly in our Year Group Assembly.
Home work need to be returned on Wednesday 10th October
Our learning this week…
English
We will be introducing a new text ‘Lila and the secret of the rain’ by David Conway & Jude Daley. They will be looking at the front cover , describe what they see, make predictions, role-play and sequence the story with a beginning, middle and end as well as learn to ask questions about setting, character and events.
Maths
We will be counting in 2’s forwards and backwards. Children will introduce additions with part part-whole model. We will also recap adding two groups of objects together. Children will use numicons and counters and represent their ideas using pictures or number sentences.
Geography
W are going on a local walk to find out about Croydon. We will then develop our mapping skills and draw maps as well as write about what they discovered. Children will use key words such as town, roads, shops, library etc..
PSHE
Children will be continue their learning about ‘New Beginnings’ and will write what they are good at and what they need to develop further. They will develop an understanding of different types of new beginnings – class, teacher, school, house, baby…
R.E
Children will begin to understand about Harvest and discuss how it is celebrated around the world.
P.E.
We will continue our fun P.E. session and develop balance skills as well as listening skills and travelling in different ways and develop spatial awareness.
Art
We continue our learning using line and tone and develop our skills to draw a self – portrait.
Music
We will learn a range of body and harvest songs.
Week Beginning 1st October 2018
This week:
- In maths we will learn to add three digit numbers using the column method
- In English we will write our own versions of the story of Stone Age Boy.
- In Science we will investigate the strength of different magnets.
- In history we will continue our work on the Stone Age.
- In RE we will learn about Hindu holy books.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fdbfcb” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]On Friday there will be a special assembly from a visitor from the Hindu faith. The children will learn about the story of Rama and Sita in preparation for Diwali.[/dropshadowbox]
Week beginning 1st October
This week we will be using our portal story toolkit to plan a new version of Leon and the Place Between. We will then be using our plans to write a new ending for the story.
Please see the attached word document for the planning template we will be using. It outlines the key aspects of a portal story.
SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
We will be focusing on homphones this weel. These are words that sound the same/ similar but have a different spelling or meaning. We will be focusing on two/ to/ too, they’re/ there/ their and our/ are/ hour in particular.
Reading
We are still enjoying reading Fantastic Mr Fox as a class.
Maths
We will be moving on to addition and subtraction this week. We will be recapping basic number skills. This includes making numbers up to 10 in different ways. For example: how many ways can you find to make 2? 3? 4? 5? 6? 7? 8? 9? It is important to recognise that number bonds do not only refer to the different ways to make 10. This fundamental skill will help with other aspects of addition and subtraction(e.g bridging).
Topic
We will be doing some work on ‘The Circus’ to fit in with our key text.
History
We are going to learn about Amy Johnson, a local historical figure.
Science
We will be looking at materials and their properties this half term.
P.E
Monday afternoon- ball skills.
(Slot to be confirmed) – Real PE.
Week Beginning 1st October 2018
Writing
We will be continuing to focus on our first key text: Leon and the Place Between. It has strong links to our work on the circus.
This week we will be innovating the middle part of the story using a toolkit. We will be planning and then writing a new middle and end using our plans. We will be thinking about using lovely conjunctions and vocabulary to make our new stories interesting and creative.
SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
We are consolidating work on contraction spellings.
We will be also using our knowledge of recently learnt SPaG to edit & up-level our work.
Reading
We are continuing our class read Fantastic Mr Fox. The class are really enjoying it so far!
Maths
This week we are starting a new unit on addition & subtraction. There will be a big focus on number bonds:
- number bonds for 10
- number bonds for numbers up to 20
- number bonds of 20
We will be learning about fact families e.g. how numbers are related. If I know that 3+17=20 then I also know 17+3=20, 20-17=3 and 20-3=17. We will be using bar models to understand this concept.
There is also a big focus on using inverse relationships to check calculations.
History
We are going to learn about Amy Johnson, a local historical figure. This week we will be writing fact files about her
Science
We will be looking at materials and their properties this half term.
PSHE
This week we will be looking at what makes a good friend.
P.E
Monday afternoon. The other slot is to be confirmed.
Week beginning 1st October
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fd9cf1″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]What will we be learning?.[/dropshadowbox]
Maths-We will be studying mental and written multiplication
English-We will continue to develop our understanding of Characters and how they can be portrayed in a text
Science-We will be continuing to study the topic light
Swimming-Don’t forget that swimming costumes should be in school on a Tuesday
Computing-We are looking at APPS how they work and how we can keep ourselves safe online
PE-In our other PE session we will be participating in Boxercise and basketball
PSHE-We will be looking at ways of managing our feelings
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fd9cf1″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Important Information[/dropshadowbox]
Parents evening-
Wednesday 19th and 17th October. Look out for letters going home this week.
Southwark News Week Beginning 1.10.18
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Our Learning This Week:[/dropshadowbox]
Maths-We will be completing our place value work for this term by counting in 25s as well as through zero to include negative numbers.
Literacy-The class enjoyed starting our new narrative unit-Robin Hood on Friday. We will be focusing on preparing to write our own alternative versions of the Robin Hood story-The Golden Arrow this week.
Reading-We particularly enjoyed doing some reading comprehension work using this advert and would like to share them with you.
Science-We will be continuing our topic on teeth and the digestive system. This week we will be
Topic-We will be continuing our topic on Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, explaining when and where the Vikings came from and why they raided Britain. We have been particularly impressed with the children in year four’s writing in role as a Viking raider or Anglo-Saxon monk last week, recalling the attack of Lindisfarne.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Other information:[/dropshadowbox]
Mega stars group won our marble competition with an impressive 215 marbles this week! Merit cards were given to Daisy for showing a positive and hardworking attitude to joining Howard Primary School, to Richa and Solly for their impressive reading comprehension work and to Sofia for her extra hard work with her home learning. Mya is our reader of the week. Well done!
You will have received a letter about our exciting ‘Viking’ visitor and dress up day on Tuesday 9th October and forthcoming cinema trips in November. See copy below for your information.
P.E lessons will now be on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Week beginning 1st October 2018
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ce9bfc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#030404″ ]This week, we will be learning the following:[/dropshadowbox]
Maths:
This week, we shall be looking at different representations for addition and subtracting. We shall also be looking at estimating and using mental strategies.
English:
This week, we shall be: identifying the key features of a recount, boxing up the structure of a recount, using our senses to describe an image and planning a recount.
SPAG:
We shall be focusing specifically on: modal verbs and using figurative language through the senses.
Reading:
In Year 5, children are responsible for changing their own books independently. We do ask that children read at home everyday and mark this by a simple comment in their homework diary. Please do encourage your child to read aloud, even though they are in Year 5, to build the stamina with their fluency.
Example comment:
Name of Book: Gangsta Granny
Peter read from page 12-16. He struggled on the words ‘inspiration’ and ‘necessary’.
PE:
Our PE lessons will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit on these days.
Music:
Soundstart lessons, with Mr Regan, shall start this week. This is where Year 5 pupils will have the chance to learn both the guitar and keyboard.
RE:
Mrs Forde will continue to teach the children all about Hinduism on Wednesday afternoons.
Science:
We shall be continuing our unit of Space and looking at the Solar System and the planets relative distance to the Sun.
PSHE:
We shall be looking at Black History Month, specifically Mae C. Jennison – the first African American woman to travel in space.
