Millennium

week commencing 13th November

November 10, 2017

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are continuing work on calculations involving 4 digit numbers and subtraction problem solving activities.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

 

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Leon, Rishit, Kofi, Kacper, Aishu and Kendra who all received merit cards this week.

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– We will be going to the cinema on Monday the 13th and Thursday 16th November. If you are able to walk with us please let me know. Thank you.

Week commencing 6th November

November 3, 2017

Here is a breakdown of what we will be looking at over the coming week:

English- We will be continuing our unit of work  about Robin Hood and reading a version by Marcia Williams. Alongside this we will be looking at fronted adverbial phrases.

Maths- We are continuing work on calculations involving 4 digit numbers and addition problem solving activities and will be moving on to 4 digit column subtraction and problem solving.

Spelling- Our focus this week in class is the suffix sion. We will be thinking of as many words as we can such as  mission and practising our spelling using methods such as speed spelling and hangman.

Reading- All children read with an adult at least once a week as part of a Guided Reading programme. After this adult led session they complete tasks relating to the text or linked to current English and Spelling focuses. We continue to read stories as a class.

ICT- We are still holding an extra ICT session each week to introduce the children to touch typing. This a free to use course and is accessible to everyone. If you would like to continue this at home, I have included the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Our ICT topic this half term is software developing, we will be designing a Maths game on Scratch.

PE- PE lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and children will need their PE kits. I would also like to remind you that the school policy is that all earrings should be removed, hair should be tied back and tights should be removed when getting changed. I would also ask that PE kits stay in school between Monday and Friday as occasionally we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in additional activities. This half term we will be learning Pilates and will continue to run the daily mile.

RE- We will be studying a unit of work concerning discrimination. This unit will be taught by Mrs Adams on a Wednesday morning.

Science- Our current Science topic is teeth and digestion. This will also be taught by Mrs Adams.

Topic- Our topic for this term is Vikings and Anglo Saxons. This will concentrate on the period between the Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle to control Britain to the time of Edward the Confessor.

French- We will be revising our conversational skills so far and then moving on to learn the numbers between 20 and 50 and learning vocabulary to describe our families.

 

Homework- Homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Friday. In addition to tasks given out I expect the children to read every day and continue to practise the multiplication tables. I will be collecting the reading records in every week to check children are reading and would ask that you initial or sign to show they have read and make any comments you deem necessary, children should also record all independent reading they have done in the book so I am able to see that they are reading regularly. Children should feel free to keep a book for as long as they need to in order to finish reading. If you have any concerns about your child’s book choice, please speak to me or write me a note.

Successes– Well done to Zamira, Kofi and Edmund who all received merit cards this week.

Well done to Blue table who are currently leading the table points competition.

Additional information– We will be going to the cinema on Monday the 13th and Thursday 16th November. If you are able to walk with us please let me know. Thank you.