Week beginning 21st June 2021
What are we learning this week?
English – We shall be writing in role, creating good luck charms, taking part in role play as our ship sets sail.
Maths – We shall be looking at the volume of cuboids and nets.
Science – We shall be looking at inheritance, specifically which features offspring may inherit from their parents.
History – We shall be investigating and interpreting the past. In addition, our learning questions is: What can we learn about Benin society from images and artefacts that have survived?
RE – We shall be continuing to take part in the Spiritual Arts competition. Our theme, which we have chosen, is ‘inspiring’.
PE – Tower will have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. QE2 will have PE on Tuesday and Thursday.
What is our class read?
Excitingly, we will be starting our new class read this week! It is called ‘Can you see me?’ by Libby Scott. Here is the blurb:
With diary entries written by 11-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism.
Tally is 11 years old, and she’s just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there’s something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can’t cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic.
Tally’s autism means there are things that bother her even though she wishes they didn’t. It means that some people misunderstand her and feel frustrated by her.
People think that because Tally’s autistic, she doesn’t realise what they’re thinking, but Tally sees and hears – and notices – all of it. And, honestly? That’s not the easiest thing to live with.
Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, Can You See Me? is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch listeners of all ages.
Should children wish to buy a copy to read alongside us, here is a link to the book on Amazon (Can You See Me?: A powerful story of autism, empathy and kindness: Amazon.co.uk: Scott, Libby, Westcott, Rebecca: 9781407195674: Books)
Virtual author visit
To wrap up our previous class text, the lovely author – Tina Athaide- will be answering some of our questions that have been written by the Year 6 children.
Key dates
Provisional – 16th July – Year 6 Leavers Disco (More information will be sent out in due course).
Week Beginning 21st June 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.
We will also be using The Power of Reading scheme. We will be basing our literacy work based on a core text. This core text is called Zeraffa Giraffa.
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Maths
This week we will recap shape.
- Recap 2D shapes and their properties
- Recap patterns with shapes
- Recap 3D shapes and their properties
- Recap symmertry
- Problem solve with shapes
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PE
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Thursday & Friday
Hungerford – Thursday & Friday
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RE
We will focus on Islam.
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History
The children will explore how Walter Tull helped our country during WW1.
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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. This term we are focusing on relationships. Learning about family relationships widens to include roles and responsibilities in a family and the importance of co-operation, appreciation and trust. Friendships are also revisited with a focus on falling out and mending friendships. This week the focus is on touch.
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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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Science
We are excited to announce the start of a new unit – plants. This week we will look closely at seeds and bulbs.
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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 21st June.
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This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will solve problems using our multiplication and division skills.
- In English we write newspaper articles based on themes raised in Lob by Linda Newbury.
- In science we will learn about the organs of the human body.
- In history we will be preparing for our Roman Day.
- In RE we will learn about the features of a church.
- In RHE we will continue to following the jigsaw scheme of work. This term we will learn about how babies and children grow and develop.
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Year 4 News, Week Commencing 21st June
Hello!
Here’s what we will be learning next week:
Maths- We will be revising our learning about fractions and decimals.
English- We will be doing some art work and exploring the setting and a role on the wall exercise to better understand the main character of our new, mystery text. We will also be designing cosy dens for our characters and practising our descriptive writing by writing about someone else’s design.
Our class read will also be linked and if you would like to read along, it is Rumaysa by Radiya Hafiza
PE- We will be working on gymnastics skills, balances and body shapes.
RHE- We will be thinking about keeping healthy and body confidence
During this hot weather, please ensure your child comes to school with a water bottle. It may also be a good idea to bring a hat for playtimes as there is little shade in our areas. Children may bring sun cream if they are able to apply it themselves.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions.
The Year Four Team
Expected and unexpected behaviours can generate : Positive, Neutral ,Negative thoughts.
We can all display expected and unexpected behaviours : in class, in the corridor, in the playground, at home, at the park.
What happens in others when we display an expected behaviour? Usually, they would experience a positive or neutral thought. They might feel happy, relaxed, content, interested, safe.
When we display an unexpected behaviour, usually others would experience a negative thought such as confusion, annoyance, anger, shock.
Have a look at the video below for some examples of expected and unexpected behaviours in the school setting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgCNkk1yDI8
Week beginning 14th June 2021
Welcome to Computing and DT Week (Part 2)!
This week, during our foundation lessons, Tower Class will be embarking on an exciting Computing project entitled ‘We are Travel Writers’.
In QE2 Class, we shall be starting our DT project of designing, creating and evaluating our own pop-up books!
Our learning objectives this week are:
English – This week, we shall be applying for a job on Shackleton’s crew. We shall be looking at CVs and writing our own personal statements. Then, we shall be taking part in job interviews. Hopefully, we are successful!
Class reading book – This week, brings our class read to an end.
Maths – We shall be looking at statistics this week – specifically pie charts and line graphs.
Science – This week, we shall be learning about how animals adapt to suit and survive in their environment.
RE – We shall start learning and designing our art project, as part of Croydon’s ‘Spirited Arts’ competition.
PE –
QE2 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tower – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please remember to wear your full PE kit on days that you have a PE lesson.
Monday 14th June, 2021
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Our topic this half-term is called, ‘Puppets on a String’. It is linked to our learning in History about life in the past as well as making puppets in DT.
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Events this week..
Monday 14th June & Tuesday 15th June – Hearing Test,
Thank you to everyone who returned the forms and if you still need to hand it in, please do so on Monday morning.
Thursday 17th June – Individual photos.
Please ensure that your child is wearing School uniform.
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Spanish Day !
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Homework is sent home every week on Friday and need to be completed & handed in on Wednesday.
Reading books are changed on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
If you are learning from home while isolating, please check Google Classroom daily. If your child is in school, you DO NOT need to do the Google class learning.
PE is on Monday & Tuesday.
Please ensure your child come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
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Congratulations to our Mathletics Champions !
Lambeth Class: Dakshakkavin
Vauxhall Class : Ethan
Lambeth Class : Acton, Dakshakkavin, Isabella H, Yaseen
Vauxhall Class : Freddie, Subhikshashree, Ethan
Lambeth Class : Umaira, Dakshakkavin, Caitlin, Bilal, George, Tatex3, Isabella H, Sumaiya, Yaseen x 2, Arbi x 3, Thirukumaren, Milena x 2, Danielle, Tarun x 2, Rebecca x 3, Leanne x 2, Izabella O, Maria x 2, Acton
Vauxhall Class : Ali, Freddie, Faaris, Josiah, Prithvi, Subhikshashree x 3, Ethan, Zynah, Sophia x 2
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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.
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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Maths
We conclude our learning in Subtraction and revisit Multiplication and learn about arrays.
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Science
We continue our learning about classification of animals into herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.
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Foundation Subjects
DT : I can explore how to use textiles – Focus – simple sewing techniques.
Computing : I can copy and paste images about a specific topic from the internet using appropriate search engines. We link this outcome to our learning in Science about animals.
Please support your child to develop keyboard skills – finding letters and numbers, space bar, back space to delete and enter key to return,
Music : I can learn about
- Pulse & Metre
Oak Academy lesson :
-Creating Simple Pulse Patterns
PE :
Session 1 – Tennis
I can master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as
developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of
activities.
Session 2 – Dance
I can perform dances using simple movement patterns.
Art : I can begin to discuss / talk about Andy Goldsworthy and look at a range of nature sculptures, discussing what I like / dislike about them.
http://www.morning-earth.org/ARTISTNATURALISTS/AN_Goldsworthy.html
RE : I can talk about the celebration of Raksha Bandhan and its significance to the Hindus.
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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.
This term we will recap our learning of this term’s topic is Relationships. Last week we did fun learning about families. This week we will continue our learning about friends and friendships along with knowing appropriate ways of physical contact to greet my friends and know which ways I prefer recognise which forms of physical contact are acceptable and unacceptable to me.
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Dream Big
We continue our Project with the National Literacy Trust where we learning about the different professions / industries and begin to understand what adults do in these different jobs.
During the past term we have met people working at Virgin Bank – Adam, who is in charge of computer security, Jasmine who is in charge of investments, Moira who helps set up businesses, Stella, a nurse , Edwin who is a train driver, Steve a postman, Violetta a fashion designer. We chatted to them on Google Classroom and asked questions to discover more about their jobs.
This week we meet Matt who is a business man and owns a Farm shop which has the butchers, florist, grocers , delicatessen and many other exciting products . Very exciting indeed !
Children prepare questions prior to the meeting and write about what they have learnt and understood about the different jobs.
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Week Beginning 14th June
Well done to everybody for achievements at Sports Day this week. This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on multiplication and division and will focus on scaling.
- In English we will plan newspaper articles based on Lob by Linda Newbury.
- In history we will learn about how life in Britain changed during Roman times.
- In science we will learn about bones.
- In RE we will be preparing for a visit by our local vicar and will be writing questions to help us find out about her role.
It looks like we will continue to have some hot weather next week. Please make sure that children have hats an water bottles in school.
Summer 2 – Week 2 – 14th June 2021
Summer 2 Week 2 – 14th June 2021
From Science to History
Find here our Learning Objectives of the week ahead.
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I can use different methods to add and subtract numbers (4+ digits).
I can use the inverse to check and correct addition and subtraction questions (4+ digits).
I can use different methods to multiply and divide numbers (4×2-digits).
I can use the inverse to check and correct multiplication and division questions (4×2-digits).
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To show understanding of a character.
To write a letter from the perspective of the protagonist.
To explore new vocabulary.
To assess developing comprehension skills.
(I can develop reading comprehension skills.)
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Desayuno en el cafe: I can use basic vocabulary and phrases to order a drink.
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I can investigate the electrical conductivity of different materials.
I can separate different materials that have been mixed.
I can investigate what happens to materials when they get burned.
I can explore reversible and irreversible changes.
Due to our trip on Friday, this week looks shorter than it actually is – when you just look at the Learning Objectives.
On Monday afternoon, we will keep our fingers crossed for our fantastic athletes at Croydon Arena.
Have a happy, sunny Sunday.
Miss Winser, Mrs Verma, Mrs Brown and Mr Grundey
Week beginning 14th June 2021
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LITERACY BOOK FOCUS: The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
MATHS: To find doubles of numbers with 10 and beyond, using objects and frames
PHONICS: Group Phonics – refer to the Parent Information section on Google Classroom for information about what your child will be learning in their Phonics groups and some of the resources you can purchase for use at home
PE: Outdoor Athletics
UW: To find out how animals grow and change. The children have enjoyed observing the changes to the caterpillars and tadpoles we have in the setting. They have been recording the changes in a diary.
HOMEWORK: KEY WORDS AND WRITING – Can be found on Google Classroom. Writing homework due on Friday. Key words to be completed as your child is ready to move onto each new list.
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