Good afternoon everyone,

This week in worship, we have listened to Mark 9. We discussed how Jesus tells us that God wants us to put others first and take care of them over our own wants and needs. We discussed how being selfless and compassionate towards others can be tricky but that we should always try to be a servant to others. We linked this to Jesus washing His disciples dusty feet, in the way that a servant does, to show that He is there to help us.

English - This week we have continued A River. We have explored settings and have written our own question sentences for what we wonder, we have learned about expanded noun phrases and began to construct our own, we have also explored vocabulary from our text, exploring the meaning of words and phrases and finding synonyms for these words.

Maths - In Maths we have focused on skip counting. We have counted in 2s, 5s and 10s separately and have also done work on identifying which number we are counting in steps of.

Science - In Science we looked at the life cycle of a butterfly and wrote an explanation of this.

RE - We discussed the importance of caring for our world, linking this to God’s promise to Noah and all of humanity. We also looked at how we all have unique gifts and these have been chosen for us by God before we were born to use in His praise.

Geography - We named the 5 oceans of the world and wrote facts about each one.

Computing - We thought about what makes a computer and identified computers in our school.

PE - In our outdoor PE we practised passing and moving with speed. In indoor PE, we continued our dance unit.

On Thursday, we celebrated European Day of Languages. In Year 2, we explored the German languages. We learned about the countries where German is spoken (and were surprised that it is spoken in some parts of Italy!); learned about German culture and learned some German phrases: such as numbers to 10, hello and goodbye, thank you and please. We even listened to a German language pop song!

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 Test

The /or/ sound spelt with ‘a’ before ‘l’ or ‘ll’.

There is also handwriting practise for these words.

Maths

Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s work.

RE

Baptism record sheet.

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 have all taken 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.

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, we do not have the room to store large bags. Many thanks for your help with this matter.

Monday 7th October - 2-3pm - Phonics Workshop with Mrs Hollinghurst and Miss Heim-Sarac - If your child is finding reading/spelling tricky and you would like to gain some extra insight in how best to support them, you are welcome to attend this event in the school hall.

Thursday 10th October - Whole School Wellbeing Day – odd socks day – this will be lead by Year 4 who have taken on the new role as our Resilience Team this year

Monday 14th October - Parent Meetings - More information will be given nearer to the time, including when appointments are available to begin booking. These will be brief 5-10 minute meeting to discuss how your child is settling into class. If anything requires a more lengthy conversation, please book to see me separately.

Friday 18th October - Whole School Science workshop .

Friday 18th October - Break up for half term at 3.10pm.

Tuesday 29th October - Return to school for all children.