I hope you all managed to have a good break- it was much deserved! Year 6 have come back this week eager to learn, and we have manage to cover so much!
In Maths, we have been adding and subtracting fractions, including mixed numbers. Although this has not been the easiest concept, especially when the denominators are different, the class have worked so hard on it and I know many of the class are on the road to mastering fractions! We will not be defeated by them! I have attached links to a couple of videos, on adding and subtracting fractions, on the homework page, as this is the focus of the IXL units this week. The videos are great revision for them!
In English, we have been mastering the active and passive voice. Again, this is not the easiest of things, but I think we have just about got our head around it. Remember, if the subject is doing the verb to the object, and in that order, the sentence is in the ACTIVE voice. If the object is having the verb done to it, by the subject, it is in the PASSIVE voice. The English homework, on Education City, will help to revise this.
In English, we have also had an introductory lesson on our new unit, Classic Fiction. We have discussed what we think classic fiction is, and we have had an open debate, and written a discussion text, based on the question ‘Can modern literature be classified as Classic Fiction?’
In RE, as we celebrated the feast of All Saints this week, we thought it would be fitting to look at the life of one particular saint: Mother Teresa. We have been highlighting verses from scripture, and explaining what we think Jesus’ message was from these words, and next week we will be looking in more detail at Mother Teresa’s life, and how she fulfilled the words from the scripture.
In History, we are focusing on The Blitz. We have learnt about what the Blitz was, and now we are using evidence to support ideas for/against the idea that there was a ‘Blitz Spirit’.
In PE, we had our first lesson with one of the coaches from Blackpool Community trust. Our focus this half term is team games and communication skills. Our coach was very impressed with our first lesson, developing our passing and moving skills, with a view to put them into practice with a game of handball, next week.
AWARD WINNERS:
This week’s Golden Award went to Gabriella for the wonderful attitude she has towards her school life.
This week’s Writing Award went to Caitlyn for her well-written letter, in History, which effectively used many of the key vocabualry.
This week’s Maths award went to Claire because I am so impressed with her work on fractions!
Below, I am copying a guide, that Miss Haggerty has put on the news page of the website. It is a very useful guide, which details any situations where your child would need to isolate, and when they are safe to return to school:
Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Appeal:
Our Lady’s PTA would like to support the Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox appeal again after it was such a success when our Key Stage 2 children took part last year. We would be grateful if you would read this letter which has all the details you will need to help with this event.
Even though we are even more restricted with what we can/cannot do, under the new National Lockdown, I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and manage to spend some quality time with your household.
Stay safe,
Miss Slater and Mrs Murray
