Good afternoon everyone,

This week we have talked about being like Jesus. In our worship we looked at Mark 9:40 and discussed how if we do as Jesus does then we are with Him and doing as He wishes us to do. We extended on this by looking at the specific gifts God has given us and how we can use them to be ‘for Jesus.’

English - This week we have delved deeper into our circular narrative texts. We explored example texts based on A River and explored the purpose of specific choices the writer has made. We also created our own expanded noun phrases about settings and explored the use of the suffixes -er and -est to create comparative adjectives. Finally, we looked at the subordinating conjunctions: because, if, when and that.

Maths - In Maths we have finished our place value unit of work by looking at counting in 3s to solve problems. We have now moved onto addition and subtraction and have had a big focus on identifying the 4 related facts which make up a fact family. We have extended this to also look at what happens if we move the position of the = symbol.

Science - In Science we looked at the life cycle of a mammal by looking at sheep.

RE - We discussed how we feel about the gifts we have been given by God and why it is important that we use them. We also looked at Psalm 139 again and thought about how we say sorry to God in church. We wrote our own sorry prayers to God.

Geography - We explored the problems that plastic pollution can cause for our oceans and created posters encouraging people to be more thoughtful about their use of plastic.

Computing - We designed a machine to perform a specific job and identified the inputs and outputs needed for it to function.

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

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

A mixture of Common Exception Words.

There is also handwriting practise for these words.

Maths

Related facts work.

Writing

Proofreading and editing sentences worksheet.

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.

This year we are collecting tinned food for the local charity Street Life. We are asking each child to bring in one tin for our collection. Please donate, if you can, for this very worthy cause. The children can bring their tins into class, where we have a donation box. Many thanks to those who have donated already.

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.