Good afternoon everyone,

This week we heard Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in which He teaches us how to be the best Christians we can be. We talked about what it means to be blessed and how Jesus teaches us that we may face problems and challenges while trying to do what Jesus teaches but we will have our reward in heaven.

English - We continue working hard in our Read Write Inc groups.

Maths - In Maths we continued our work on money. We counted amounts in pounds and pence, and made amounts in pounds and pence with coins and notes.

Science - In Science we learned about a woodland habitat. We designed our own imaginary animal which had lots of important traits to adapt it to a woodland habitat.

RE - We explored the story of Jesus calming the storm. We discussed how this showed us that Jesus was truly God but also that it showed He was a human being too. We asked for help from Jesus to guide us through our own stormy times. We also looked at the parable of the lost sheep and considered the meaning of this.

Geography - We learned about the African island nation of Cape Verde. We created travel brochures to describe its key features.

PE - In our outdoor PE we practised net and wall batting games and our indoor PE was gymnastics skills.

Computing - We applied our coding skills to an online game called Coding for Carrots.

Regular Tasks

Please continue to practise counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s and reading the Year 1 and Year 2 common exception words every week. This is so important for our learning!

Times Table Rockstars - You should have all received a login and password for Times Table Rockstars to use at home. Please play this as regularly as possible to improve and develop multiplication speed.

Other Tasks

Spelling

This week we are practising tricky common exception words. I have given more to learn for both groups than will be on the test and this is to help children remember the words and not just recall them for their test.

Maths

Making amounts worksheet.

 

Reading

All About Beaches reading comprehension.

 

Addition and Subtraction

Earlier last week I sent home some letters to several families with QR codes to practise addition and subtraction. It seems these QR codes no longer work so I am placing the link to both videos below so you can still access them.

Addition Video

Subtraction Video

You do not need to return completed homework to school. It is set so you can see what your child is learning about during the week. However, I am happy to look at any completed work if you want it be checked.

We are all taking our reading quiz and this has given us a book level (known as ZPD). This allows us to give the children reading books which are at the best level for them in regards to both word reading but also their ability to remember and explain what they have read. We will do these reading quizzes at the beginning and end of every half term.

Please read as often as possible at home. It is the most important piece of work you can do with your child to support their learning.

Click here for the letter sent home about changes to reading in school and at home.

 

Golden Award - 

Writing Award - 

Maths Award - 

 

Please Remember….

Water bottles - This will come home each night to be cleaned and re-filled. Please ensure your child brings their’s each day especially now it is hotter as we do not have any spares in class.

Earrings - please ensure these are only small gold/silver studs as stated in the uniform policy. Please also make sure earrings are removed at home before PE on Tuesday and Friday. Children wearing them will not be able to take part in PE.

Jewelery - Please do not send your child into school in any jewelery, such as necklaces, bracelets or rings. These can cause upset if they become lost but can also be dangerous on the playground.

Nail Varnish - please ensure any nail varnish is removed for the pupils come into class. It should not be worn at school.

Key Rings - please do not put key rings onto your child’s school bag, it create fuss in class and then upset if they are lost.

School bag - please continue to use the red book bag that your child was given in Reception where possible, we do not have the room to store large bags. Many thanks for your help with this matter.

Thursday 12th February - Own clothes day to raise money for PTFA - please donate £1 via parentpay if you are able to.

Thursday 12th February - KS1 disco - 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Please click the links below to discover resources for the Catholic life of our school.

 

At Our Lady's we like to support our parents/carers in Online Safety matters. 

On Tuesday (10th February), it is Safer Internet Day and in school we will be dedicating some time in the day around the theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. 

Keeping children and young people safe online is one of the biggest challenges facing society today and it is all of our responsibility to ensure that children are educated to make positive, informed choices when they are online. Below are some links and safety guides which you may find useful:

This month’s online safety guide gives helpful advice about…

What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Supporting safe use of AI This is a practical guide to help parents support their children to use AI safely, thoughtfully and responsibly in everyday life.

UK Safer Internet Centre 

Tips for Parents and Carers: Keeping you and your loved ones safe online https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/tips-for-parents-and-carers 

PARENTAL CONTROLS: Protecting young people from inappropriate online content. https://saferinternet.org.uk/online-issue/parental-controls

Internet matters.org  

See recommended online safety guides for parents:

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-0-5-year-olds/ With so many websites and apps targeting unders 5s, find out the simple steps you can take to protect your young children.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-6-10-year-olds/ As internet use grows, learn about the steps you can make to establish positive behaviour and how you can teach your child to stay safe.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-11-13-year-olds/ As your child makes the important transition from primary to secondary school make sure your knowledge increases with theirs.

Activate parental controls with how-to guides https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ Parental controls can be used to manage screen time, block inappropriate content, prevent accidental spending, and keep strangers away. 

We hope you find these guides informative and helpful in promoting the positive use of technology to make the online world a better and safer place for us all. Thank you.

 

Have a lovely weekend,

Mr Whetnall, Mrs Bowdell and Mrs Gilheaney