Week beginning 24th September
Writing
We will be continuing to focus on our first key text: Leon and the Place Between. On Monday we will be reading the book and exploring key vocabulary in the story. We are going to be looking at the structure of a portal story and plotting the story on a story mountain. This will enable us to innovate our own portal stories. Please see an example of a portal story toolkit below.
SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
We will be focusing on using expanded noun phrases to describe. We will also be recapping the different word classes including: nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and prepositions.
Reading
We are still enjoying reading Fantastic Mr Fox as a class.
Maths
We will be continuing our work on number and place value. We have been using the symbols <, > and = to compare numbers and calculations.
< means less than.
means greater/ more than.
= means equal to.
We have been encouraging the children to solve the calculations first. For example 30+30=60 and 10×5 is 50. Therefore, we know that 30+30 > 10×5.
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.
PSHE
This week we will be looking at different strategies we can use when we feel like talking over others. This is based on a story called: ‘My Mouth is a Volcano’. Please see a link to the story below…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqLvnGr2JtA
P.E
Monday afternoon- ball skills.
(Slot to be confirmed) – Real PE.
Real PE is an initiative that focuses on cognitive, creative, social and personal skills as well as technical skills. It proved very popular last year and I’m sure Hungerford Bridge will enjoy it this year.
Important information
Don’t forget that the new to Year 2 Parent Workshop is on Tuesday 25th at 9:00am in the dining hall (for parents only). We will be going through the expectations for the year regarding reading, writing and maths. There will also be some information on the KS1 SATs tests and an opportunity for you to ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Week beginning 24th September 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 Roman Numerals, negative numbers in context and assessing existing place value knowledge.
English:
This week, we shall be: continuing to design a new character and re-write a scene from There’s a boy in the girls’ bathroom.
SPAG:
We shall be focusing specifically on: adverbs and adjectives; expanding noun phrases; subordinating clauses and relative clauses.
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 exciting, associated discoveries.
PSHE:
We shall be exploring how to ask for help with tricky situations – using our main character from our class text.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”10″ border_color=”#fc71a7″ ] Please remember that all earrings should be removed for PE.[/dropshadowbox]
Week beginning 24th September 2018
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#9afbc3″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Dear Parents, Carers.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which has been a great success in ensuring a smooth transition for all the children.
The children will begin full time attendance in Reception from Monday 24th September 2018 and we look forward to your continued support. Please note that the school day starts at 8.50am and finishes at 3.30pm. School lunch for Reception classes start from 11.45am.
Don’t forget to attend one of our parent introductory meetings on Thursday, 27th September 2018 to find out more about your child’s year in Reception.
Kind regards,
Miss Kowalczyk, Miss Dale, Mrs Carden and Miss Evans[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5df1ed” ]Here’s how you could help us:
• The doors to Reception will be opened by staff at 8.50am and again at 3.30pm. Please help us by waiting for the doors to be opened by staff. This is to ensure the safety of all our children. Please note that Sherwood Breakfast Club will lead Howard pupils through the doorway first so we kindly ask that you keep the children away from the central door until it is safe to walk through.
• We ask that you support your child’s growing independence by allowing them to enter the classroom by themselves, so please say a quick goodbye to them in the hallway before they enter the classroom.
• Please keep the class doorway area clear as you drop off your child so that other children arriving after you may enter the classroom too.
• Baby buggies must be left outside and not brought into the hallway as this is a very busy area in the mornings.
• Please report any absence or leave requests directly to the school office as they require this information for administrative purposes. They will then inform us if your child will be away. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#fa8ef6″ ]SCHOOL ESSENTIALS:
We kindly ask if you would please ensure that:
• all your child’s belongings are clearly labelled (These include uniform, PE kits. coats and bookbags)
• your child brings in a named water bottle (plain water only please)
• You provide your child with a suitable coat for outdoor wear as the children do spend time in the outdoor learning environment. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#f8f43d” ]This week’s learning
AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
Book Focus: Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
This week the children will settle into their first week of full time attendance and we will focus on:
• practising the rules and routines of our setting
• developing friendships between the children
• listening for and observing the children’s use of mathematical vocabulary related to number, shape, space and measure [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5cd2fa” ]HOMEWORK
The children will receive weekly homework which is given out every Friday and is due back on or before the following Wednesday.
Please place completed homework into the green Homework box outside the classroom
This week’s homework
Numbers in the environment
Can you look for numbers in your house or when you are outdoors over the weekend? Which numbers can you spot?
• Ask your adult to take a photo of you next to a number in your environment and stick it in your homework book. Eg. your door number. (Note to parent: If you don’t have access to a printer you could help your child to draw a picture of themselves next to a number in the environment eg. a bus with a number on it)
OR
• You might find numbers on other things like a ticket or a shopping list that you could also stick in your book. (please don’t fill any more than 2 pages in your book) [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#6af967″ ]IMPORTANT DATES
24th September 2018: Reception children in school for full day sessions. Start: 8.50am. Pick up: 3.30pm
27th September 2018: Introductory Meetings for parents. Choose from 1 of 2 sessions (9.00-10.30 or 2.00 – 3.30)
3rd October 2018: Phonic Workshops for parents (To be advised of times in due course)
22nd to 26th October 2018: Half Term [/dropshadowbox]
Week beginning 24th September 2014
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#9afbc3″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Dear Parents, Carers.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which has been a great success in ensuring a smooth transition for all the children.
The children will begin full time attendance in Reception from Monday 24th September 2018 and we look forward to your continued support. Please note that the school day starts at 8.50am and finishes at 3.30pm. School lunch for Reception classes start from 11.45am.
Don’t forget to attend one of our parent introductory meetings on Thursday, 27th September 2018 to find out more about your child’s year in Reception.
Please note that Miss Thompson will not be in school this week and she will be covered by Miss Robinson all week.
Kind regards,
Miss Pillay, Mrs Crooks and Mrs Carden [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5df1ed” ]Here’s how you could help us:
• The doors to Reception will be opened by staff at 8.50am and again at 3.30pm. Please help us by waiting for the doors to be opened by staff. This is to ensure the safety of all our children. Please note that Sherwood Breakfast Club will lead Howard pupils through the doorway first so we kindly ask that you keep the children away from the central door until it is safe to walk through.
• We ask that you support your child’s growing independence by allowing them to enter the classroom by themselves, so please say a quick goodbye to them in the hallway before they enter the classroom.
• Please keep the class doorway area clear as you drop off your child so that other children arriving after you may enter the classroom too.
• Baby buggies must be left outside and not brought into the hallway as this is a very busy area in the mornings.
• Please report any absence or leave requests directly to the school office as they require this information for administrative purposes. They will then inform us if your child will be away. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#fa8ef6″ ]SCHOOL ESSENTIALS:
We kindly ask if you would please ensure that:
• all your child’s belongings are clearly labelled (These include uniform, PE kits. coats and bookbags)
• your child brings in a named water bottle (plain water only please)
• You provide your child with a suitable coat for outdoor wear as the children do spend time in the outdoor learning environment. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#f8f43d” ]This week’s learning
AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
Book Focus: Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
This week the children will settle into their first week of full time attendance and we will focus on:
• practising the rules and routines of our setting
• developing friendships between the children
• listening for and observing the children’s use of mathematical vocabulary related to number, shape, space and measure [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5cd2fa” ]HOMEWORK
The children will receive weekly homework which is given out every Friday and is due back on or before the following Wednesday.
Please place completed homework into the green Homework box outside the classroom
This week’s homework
Numbers in the environment
Can you look for numbers in your house or when you are outdoors over the weekend? Which numbers can you spot?
• Ask your adult to take a photo of you next to a number in your environment and stick it in your homework book. Eg. your door number. (Note to parent: If you don’t have access to a printer you could help your child to draw a picture of themselves next to a number in the environment eg. a bus with a number on it)
OR
• You might find numbers on other things like a ticket or a shopping list that you could also stick in your book. (please don’t fill any more than 2 pages in your book) [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#6af967″ ]IMPORTANT DATES
24th September 2018: Reception children in school for full day sessions. Start: 8.50am. Pick up: 3.30pm
27th September 2018: Introductory Meetings for parents. Choose from 1 of 2 sessions (9.00-10.30 or 2.00 – 3.30)
3rd October 2018: Phonic Workshops for parents (To be advised of times in due course)
22nd to 26th October 2018: Half Term [/dropshadowbox]
Week commencing 24th September
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 comprehension skills.
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 rounding numbers to the nearest ten and hundred, working up to four digit numbers.
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 will be learning about the raid at Lindisfarne.
Science- Our focus this term is teeth and digestion. We will be looking at the parts of the body responsible for digestion 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 sheet practising the fronted adverbials we have been learning in class this week. They are then free to explore the rest of Mathletics if they wish and can follow the link to Spellodrome.
Successes- Well done to the following children who have received merit cards this week; Sofia, Aarav, Aryan and Sh’zane.
Other news- We will be having a Viking dress up day on 9th October along with an exciting Viking visitor joining us for the day. Please look out the letter soon.
Don’t worry about providing expensive costume. See link for ideas.
https://vikingschoolvisits.com/costume-ideas-for-dressing-up-day/
Week Beginning 24th March 2018
In Waterloo Bridge Class this week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will begin a new unit on addition and subtraction. We will learn to us mental methods to add and subtract 3 digit numbers and ones, tens and hundreds.
- In English we will continue with work based on Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. We will plan our own characters to help us write our own version of the story.
- In science we will investigate which objects are magnetic in a scrapyard challenge.
- In RE we will learn how Hindus worship at the Mandir.
- In Topic time we will continue our work on the Stone Age.
We read every morning in class. Please make sure that your child has their reading folder in class. It makes classroom organisation much easier if this is in a Howard Primary School book bag.
Southwark Class Blog Week Beginning 24.9.18
Southwark Blog-Week beginning 24.9.18
Our Learning This Week:
Maths-We will be continuing our place value work by rounding to 10 100 including four digit numbers.
Literacy-The class enjoyed starting our new narrative unit-Robin Hood on Friday. We will be focusing on comprehension continuing to read the book by Marcia Williams- The Adventures of Robin Hood. If you would like to buy a copy to read along with us it can be found at:
Science-We will be continuing our topic on teeth and the digestive system. This week we will be looking at the functions of the important parts of the human digestive system. 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
Topic-We will be continuing our topic on Anglo-Saxons and Vikings by looking at the raid at Lindisfarne.
Other information
Devil Emoji group won our marble competition. Merit cards were given to Magnus and Oscar for their amazing extra homework and Mya for her fantastic behaviour and focus in class. Well done!
Dates for your diary:We will be having a Viking dress up day on 9th October along with an exciting Viking visitor joining us for the day. Please look out the letter soon.
Don’t worry about providing expensive costume. See link for ideas.
https://vikingschoolvisits.com/costume-ideas-for-dressing-up-day/
Homework
We will have stapled your child’s mathletics login into their yellow reading records by Friday. We have set two tasks on there as maths homework. We would like it to be completed by Tuesday 25th.
We will also be sending home some work on conjunctions which is also due in on Tuesday.
Thanks 🙂
SOMETHING MYSTERIOUS HAS HAPPENED IN YEAR 2…
We thought we would share some pictures of something suspicious that happened today. Mr Downing found something strange in the playground so year 2 went to investigate…
We found some clues. What do you think the ‘place between’ could be?
Week Beginning 17th September 2018
This week we will learn:
- In Maths we will continue our unit on place value – ordering and comparing three digit numbers and writing numbers in numerals and words.
- In English we will re-tell the Stone Age Boy in our own words by creating storyboards before re-writing the story.
- In Science we are investigating friction and what materials have the most amount of friction.
- In R.E we will learn about Hindus beliefs in God.
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#7ec9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Please remember all children should have their P.E kits in school for the whole week.[/dropshadowbox]