Week beginning 13th September 2021
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Dear Parents and Carers!
Welcome to Autumn Term l. All the children are settling back into the school and class routine. Thank you very much for your support as we continuously endeavour to support your children with their learning as well as keep them safe.
From this week, school starts at 8.55am and finishes at 3:05pm.
If you have any relevant questions, please contact us via the Year-Group-Email: year1@howard.croydon.sch.uk or the comment feature in Google Classroom. We will aim to respond as quickly as possible.
This term in our classes, we are continuing to learn with lots of free flow and choice activities indoors and out doors.
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Reading:
We will start sending reading books from Friday 17th September 2021. If you haven’t returned your child’s yellow reading record book, please do so this week.
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Phonics:
In our phonic groups, we are revising all the sounds that we have learnt so far.
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Maths:
We will be counting forwards and backwards beyond 20+.
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PE:
We have PE on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please send your children with their PE kits to school on these days.
Sports and P.E. Kit (Boys and Girls):
Blue school T-shirt with logo
Shorts black or navy
Black plimsolls. Trainers can be worn for outdoor sports.
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RHE ( Relationship and Health Education)
We use JIGSAW across our School to develop children’s skills, knowledge and understanding as well as emotional literacy.
We are going to introduce the ‘Jigsaw’ programme and our topic is ‘Being me in my world’.
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Art:
This week, we are going to introduce and explore line and tone.
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Have a good weekend and see you on Monday.
Kind regards
Year l Team.
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Week Beginning 13th September
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This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on number and place value. We will use our understanding of 1000 to convert units of measure and to solve problems.
- In English we will continue our work based on The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf, We will write and record an infomercial, make posters and work towards creating an information leaflet.
- In science we will learn about sound.
The foundation subject we will be focusing on is geography. We will develop our map skills and learn about the British Isles and Europe.
In Millenium Class, PE will be on Wednesday and Friday. In Southwark Class, it will be on Wednesday and Thursday.
Week beginning 13th September 2021
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Our learning this week…
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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.
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Maths
This week we will focus on number and place value
Place value is the value of each digit in a number. It is understanding that 56 is made up of 5 tens (50) and 6 ones.
- To use part-whole models to partition numbers
- To understand place value using the expanded form
- To use place value charts for partitioning
- To compare objects
- To compare numbers
To use part-whole models to partition numbers
The part whole model is a way of representing the relationship between a ‘whole’ and its component parts.
To understand place value using the expanded form
1 ten + 3 ones = 13
20 + 19 = 39
To use place value charts for partitioning
Partitioning numbers means being able to recognise the value of each digit within a number given by its place.
The number represented here is 35. The children will learn that both images represent 35 as there are 3 tens in the tens column.
To compare objects
Classifying and sorting involves finding things that are the same, or alike, and grouping them by specific traits or attributes.
To compare numbers
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Children can use these symbols to show the compare numbers.
5 > 2 this shows that 5 is greater than 2, and 2 is less than 5.
56 < 67 this shows that 56 is less than 67 as 56 has less tens.
3 + 4 = 7 this show that 3 and 4 is the same as 7.
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Science
We will explore materials and their uses. Children will explore what different items we use daily are made from. For example:
- Knives and forks can be made from metal or wood.
- Chairs can be made from wood.
- Shoes can be made from leather
Each material can be used to make a range of different things; for example, wood can be used to make tables, chairs, spoons, pencils, shoes, doors, floors and many more things. We will also go on a material hunt around the school.
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PE
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Monday & Thursday
Hungerford – Monday & Thursday
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We will focus on things that are special in our lives.
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History
Our topic for this term is ‘The Great Fire of London.’ The children will have an opportunity to learn about life in the 17th century. This week we will compare London 2021 to London in the 17th century. The children will have an opportunity to compare jobs, transport, food and housing.
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PSHE
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 in My World.’
LO: To tell you some things that make my class a safe and fair-place.
LO: To say how I feel about my class and why I like it being safe and fair.
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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
A big well done to all the children completing their Mathletics. We are so proud. Please continue to complete your activities on Mathletics.
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Week beginning 13th September 2021
What are we learning this week?
Maths –
- To correctly represent an equation in a part-whole model
- To use their knowledge of additive structures to solve problems
- To calculate the value of a missing parts
- To solve addition calculations mentally by using known
- To create stories to correctly match a structure presented in a model
English –
This half term, our English lessons shall be centred around the core text Goodnight Mister Tom. Our weekly objectives include:
- I can build character profiles.
- I can use drama to explore and compare the emotions of various characters.
- I can compare and contrast settings.
- I can write in role.
- I can use a range of sources to explore and broaden my topic-based vocabulary range.
Our class reading book is Carrie’s War, by Nina Bawden. Throughout the week, we shall be encouraging children to make connections across the two texts, as well as completing additional comprehension-based activities.
Science –
- To investigate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit
- To compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches
Computing –
Our focus for this week is all about Online Safety. We shall be learning how to de-escalate digital drama, how to identify and report cyberbullying and, finally, learning to find your media balance.
PE –
Our PE days are as follows:
QE2 – Tuesday and Thursday
Tower – Tuesday and Friday
Please make sure your child comes to school wearing their full PE kit.
Autumn 1 – Week 1 – 6th September 2021 … Our first week in Year 5
Dear all,
We are so excited to welcoming you back to school.
As you can see from the blog header, our year-group has changed quite a bit. We will also welcome a range of new students over the coming week.
Please remember the following:
- School starts at 8:45 and finishes at 15:20.
- You enter and leave at the blue flag.
- Lunch is at 12:15 (food in the dining hall at 12:45).
- Both cloakrooms will be downstairs, opposite Cannon Street Bridge class. London Bridge Class will only take their book-bags upstairs into the classroom.
- Make sure that you sanitise your hands as you arrive and then get ready for the learning very swiftly.
While we will start a little more relaxed on Monday, from Tuesday we will follow almost normal lessons.
Have a look at the learning objectives below.
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I can identify the place-value of numbers with up to 6-digits. (2 lessons)
I can round numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.
Baseline Assessment
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I can use clues from a text to make predictions.
I can engage in book-talk.
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I can talk about character traits – “What makes me me.”
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I can use skimming and scanning to locate key information from a text.
I can identify and clarify unknown words.
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Introduction – I can use and understand basic Spanish classroom vocabulary.
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I can name and order the planets in our Solar System.
See you in the morning.
Your excited Year 5 Team.
Welcome to Year 6
We hope that you have all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday. Throughout the course of the first week back, children will be given key information, such as PE and Homework days. Year 6 are to arrive promptly at 8.45am and will be dismissed promptly at 3.20pm. All staggered entry locations have been detailed in the back to school letter emailed to parents last week.
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In Mathematics we we look at Place Value.
- In English we will begin our unit based on our text, Goodnight Mister Tom.
This term we will be blocking our teaching of the Foundation subjects so that we will do several lessons in one subject each week before moving onto another subject. This week we will be focussing on Geography, specifically map skills.
This children will continue to learn Spanish each Tuesday with Mrs Grundey.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Useful links:
Books for Year 6 pupils aged 10-11 in KS2 | School Reading List
A warm welcome to our Year 1 cohort for 2021-22
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We would like to warmly welcome you and your your child to Year1 at Howard Primary School and look forward to getting to know you during your year with us.
We understand that you will have many questions about the year ahead and we will be happy to respond to your queries once we meet each other on Monday, 6th September. We would like to assure you that the children will be learning in much the same way as they did during the summer term of Reception to support their transition into Year 1. We will also provide more detailed information about what to expect for your child in Year 1, in due course. In the meantime, should you have any concerns, you may contact us via our Year 1 email address: year1@howard.croydon.sch.uk
Please check your emails for a letter from the school office with details for how your child will enter and exit school. See below for a summary of arrangements, specific to Year 1 parents. If your child has a sibling in Reception, please note that arrangements for sibling drop off and pick up will come into effect after the Reception 2 week staggered entry. If your child’s siblings are in Years 2- 6, please refer to the email sent by the school office.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday 6th September and wish you a wonderful first week back to school.
Kind regards
Mrs Jeevahan and Miss Robinson
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A warm welcome to our 2021-22 Reception Cohort
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Welcome to Early Years (Reception) at Howard Primary School.
We look forward to building a close relationship with you and your child over the coming academic year. This blog will keep keep you informed of all upcoming events, so please check back every Monday morning for new updates.
Wishing you and your child a wonderful first week of ‘big’ school.
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Here’s what you can expect:
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Week Beginning 6th September
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This week our learning will be as follows;
- In Mathematics we will look at Place Value.
- In English we will begin a unit of work around, The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raif.
This term we will be blocking our teaching of the Foundation subjects so that we will do several lessons in one subject each week before moving onto another subject. This week we will be focussing on RE. We will look at Jewish lifestyle and celebration focussing on Rosh Hashana (New Year), which falls between 6th and 8th September, and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement.)
This children will continue to learn Spanish each Wednesday with Mrs Grundey. They will also do PE the same morning with Miss S Handley. Children should wear PE kit to school each Wednesday. We will let you know as soon as we can when the children will have their second PE lesson.
Summer Holiday 2021
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Hope you are enjoying your Summer Holidays !
Here is a little reminder of the information sent to you.
Children return to school on Monday 6th September.
Lambeth Class children will be in Hungerford Class with Miss Agyemang & Ms Jones
Vauxhall Class children will be in Westminister Class with Ms Ramakrishnan &
Miss Dale
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Holiday Homework
Homework was sent home at the end of the term in July as well as posted on Google Classroom.
We would like you to:
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- Keep reading as much as possible.
Participate in Croydon Reading Challenge.
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-culture/libraries/summer-reading-challenge-2021
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- Research and make a poster about the class Bridge. – Westminister OR Hungerford – whichever class you are going to in Year 2. Check the box above.
- Hand it by September 8th, 2021.
3.Continue practising phonics at
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Play maths games at home – snakes and ladders, snap, dominoes, counting games.
Continue Mathletics.
Other websites…
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=SpringNumber
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=loopcardsv6
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
We are looking forward to seeing you again in September!
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