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Doves - 2nd July - Home Learning
Date: 2nd Jul 2020 @ 8:05am
Good morning Doves,
Throwback Thursday - Guess Who!
Today is Thursday which means there will be another 'Throwback Thursday - Guess Who' posted to the Whole School blog page (School Website > School blogs > School Blog).
Make sure you have a look and cast your guess as to who you think the little person grew up to be! I can't wait to see your responses.
Tasks for today:
- Y5 Reading Solutions x2
- TT rockstars (20mins)
- LBQ code (Y6 only) – ugo
3) Maths - https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/problems-with-percentages-of-amounts
There is a worksheet at the end, however if you would like some more practise, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - Maths - Year 5 - X.3
IXL - Maths - Year 6 - P.3
4) Literacy https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/character-description-spag-focus-relative-clause
There is a worksheet at the end, however if you would like some more practise, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - English- Year 5 - H.3
IXL - English- Year 6 - G.3
5) Geography - https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/where-are-all-the-people
6) PE with Joe
Have a lovely day,
Miss Fairhurst :)
Nursery Home Learning 2nd July
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 9:36pm
Happy Thursday!
It's great to hear that you're all enjoying the story and challenges this week! The Gruffalo is one of my favourite stories too.
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Keep up the fantastic work.
Here are today's challenges:
Challenge 1:
Can you make a Gruffalo using different shapes?
How many shapes can you name?
Challenge 2:
Have a wonderful day!
Miss Altham
Puffins Home Learning 02.07.20
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 7:42pm
Good morning Puffins Class!
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I hope you all had a fun Wednesday!
Today's home learning is:
Maths - To rotate shapes
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There is a worksheet at the end of the lesson, but if you want to practise more, you can look on IXL:
Maths - Year 1 - Understanding multiplication - Z1, Z2
English - Year 1 - Parts of speech- M1, M2
Today's phonics lesson can be found by clicking on the image below:
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Have a wonderful day Puffins Class!
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Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 7:40pm
Good morning Robins Class!
I hope you all had a fun Wednesday!
Today's home learning is:
English - to continue to retrieve information from The Firework Maker's Daughter.
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Maths - To rotate shapes
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There are no IXL tasks linked to this, however you can practise some work on 2D and 3D shapes if you wish.
IXL - English - Literacy Skills - X3, X4
Today's phonics lesson can be found by clicking on the image below:
Have a wonderful day Robins Class!
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 7:36pm
Good morning my little bananas!
I hope you all had a fun Wednesday!
Benson update - we've been working on the command 'sit' and he's doing very well! Here's a photo of him 'sitting' on our walk!
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He's looking up at me because he's waiting for his treat for doing as he is told 
I've loved looking at your work on your blogs.
Eli made medals, a trophy and a certificate for his hero - his mum!
We have someone who thinks his dad is a hero!
Rosie thinks her Grandparents are superheroes. Make sure you check out her blog - she's done a stop start animation of her Grandparents and it is awesome!!!
Felix and Leo have written some super silly sentences!
Keep up the wonderful work Owls - I'm so impressed with how hard you're working!
Today's home learning is:
English - to continue to retrieve information from The Firework Maker's Daughter.
Maths - To rotate shapes
There are no IXL tasks linked to this, however you can practise some work on 2D and 3D shapes if you wish.
IXL - English - Literacy Skills - X3, X4
Have a wonderful day Owl Class!
Miss Whalley
Woodpeckers Home Learning 2.7.20
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 7:08pm
Good morning children,
Great work yesterday children on The Oak National Academy. Lots of brilliant learning is being completed. I will share some of these later today to celebrate our work this week.
Today’s learning:
Today’s learning is using the Oak Academy for both English and Maths. Some of the maths videos only have a few questions to complete so you can use ixl to support any learning at home if you would like to. I have listed possible codes below. They are purely a suggestion, not expected.
Maths
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/compare-and-order-unit-fractions
ixl activities linked to today’s tasks are Year 3 w19, w20, w21 and Year 4 z1, z2, z3, z4 and z5
English
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/news-report-spag-focus-inverted-commas
Other tasks
Remember to check out the discussion pages for the topic, writing and spelling tasks.
Have a fantastic day children!
Mrs Latham :)
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 5:58pm
Good morning penguins!
Hope you are all ok, I can’t believe another week is nearly over.
Maths
Practise counting in your 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. Remember to practise counting backwards from 20 too, this is really important.
I am going to give you a challenge today to start to look at 10 more and 10 less. I have added a little video to help you. This is a little tricky so don’t worry if you find it too hard. I have added a 100 square to help you. Close you eyes and choose a number on the 100 square. Can you work out what 10 more and 10 less is? Tell your grownup.
Remember if this is too tricky carry on looking at your one more and one less.
Literacy
Today we are going to look at writing the ‘ur’ sound. Watch the video and follow the instructions.
Daily reminders:
- Oxford owl reading
- Purple Mash
- Spellings
Don’t forget to upload your pictures on the blog so I can see what you have been doing.
Have a great day!
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 4:42pm
Have a look at these fantatsic Gruffalos that the Nursery children have made using just shapes!
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Puffin Class- special delivery 01.07.20
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 4:26pm
We have had a special delivery this week...our caterpillars! We have been learning all about the life cycle of a butterfly. Here are some pictures of our activities so far.
Mrs Lenagan and Mrs Bevin
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 10:46am
In Bubble 7B, we have been working super hard on our new Maths Project.
We have been given a budget of £500,000 to create and design a new theme park, the first on the moon!
Yesterday and today, we started to plan out our theme park, thinking about our main attractions and how much we're spending.
Home Learning- Puffins 01.07.20
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 9:40am
Lots of reasons to smile on our Pupil Blogs so far this week. We have some fantastic writing tasks, beautiful handwriting, creative tasks and kind brothers who are being helpful. Well done Puffins. Let's see what the rest of the week brings.
Mrs Lenagan and Mrs Bevin :)
Starlings Home Learning - 01.07.20
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 8:34am
Good morning!
Today is the 1st day of July. Not long now until our summer break so keep going with your home learning for one last push!
Today’s learning:
Today’s learning is using the Oak Academy for both English and Maths. Some of the maths videos only have a few questions to complete so you can use ixl to support any learning at home if you would like to. I have listed possible codes below. They are purely a suggestion, not expected.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/comparing-fractions-with-the-same-denominator
ixl tasks which link to our task today are Year 3w19, W20, w21 and Year 4 z3 and z4
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/news-report-identifying-the-features-of-a-text
Other tasks
There will be new tasks set on the discussion blogs so look out for these. The writing will link to the Oak Academy English tasks which you completed last week so this should help you with your task.
Our Recommendation:
Our recommendation this week is for the National Geographic website. Here you will find lots of different brain busters, investigations, information about animals and also quizzes and video clips galore! Enjoy.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Have a lovely day, stay safe!
All the best,
Mr Dean
Kingfishers Home Learning - 1st July
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 8:27am
Good morning everyone,
Tasks for today:
- Y6 Reading Solutions / LBQ - yps
- TT rockstars (20mins)
Maths – https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/equivalences-between-fdp
There is a worksheet at the end, however if you would like some more practise, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - Maths - Year 5 - S.4
IXL - Maths - Year 6 - J.4
There is an independent task at the end, however if you would like some more practise, on similiar word meaning, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - English- Year 5 - N.1
IXL - English- Year 5 - M.2
PSHE –https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/do-you-want-to-be-a-hero-893ee5
Have a lovely day everyone,
Mr Horsley
Swallows 1st July 2020 - Home Learning
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 8:17am
Good morning Swallows!!!
Today is the 1st day of July. Not long now until our summer break so keep going with your home learning for one last push!
Today’s learning:
Today’s learning is using the Oak Academy for both English and Maths. Some of the maths videos only have a few questions to complete so you can use ixl to support any learning at home if you would like to. I have listed possible codes below. They are purely a suggestion, not expected.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/comparing-fractions-with-the-same-denominator
ixl tasks which link to our task today are Year 3w19, W20, w21 and Year 4 z3 and z4
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/news-report-identifying-the-features-of-a-text
Other tasks
There will be new tasks set on the discussion blogs so look out for these. The writing will link to the Oak Academy English tasks which you completed last week so this should help you with your task.
Our Recommendation:
Our recommendation this week is for the National Geographic website. Here you will find lots of different brain busters, investigations, information about animals and also quizzes and video clips galore! Enjoy.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Have a fantastic day children!
Mr P J
Eagles - 1st July - Home Learning
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 8:11am
Good morning everyone,
Tasks for today:
- Y6 Reading Solutions / LBQ - yps
- TT rockstars (20mins)
Maths – https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/equivalences-between-fdp
There is a worksheet at the end, however if you would like some more practise, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - Maths - Year 5 - S.4
IXL - Maths - Year 6 - J.4
There is an independent task at the end, however if you would like some more practise, on similiar word meaning, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - English- Year 5 - N.1
IXL - English- Year 5 - M.2
PSHE –https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/do-you-want-to-be-a-hero-893ee5
Have a lovely day everyone,
Mr Simpson
Doves - 1st July - Home Learning
Date: 1st Jul 2020 @ 7:43am
Good morning everyone,
Tasks for today:
- Y5 Reading Solutions x2 / Year 6 LBQ - yps
- TT rockstars (20mins)
Maths – https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/equivalences-between-fdp
There is a worksheet at the end, however if you would like some more practise, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - Maths - Year 5 - S.4
IXL - Maths - Year 6 - J.4
There is an independent task at the end, however if you would like some more practise, on similiar word meaning, you can go onto IXL.
IXL - English- Year 5 - N.1
IXL - English- Year 5 - M.2
PSHE –https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/do-you-want-to-be-a-hero-893ee5
Y5 Reminder:
We are looking to appoint a new Head Boy and Head Girl to assist Mrs Forshaw and Miss Whalley with certain aspects of school life. Do you think you have what it takes? Look at the job description below and apply in writing to Miss Whalley.
Please read the leaflet below detailing what we are looking for and how to submit your interest.
The deadline is July 3rd 2020
Please look at the discussion page previously posted for more information.
Have a lovely day everyone,
Miss Fairhurst :)
Nursery New Starter - Story Time with Mrs Lenagan 2
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 9:37pm
Hello Nursery,
I really hope that you enjoyed the story about Spot on our special transtion blogs. I have another story for you this week and will be leaving you a challenge later in the week relating to this. Keep your eyes peeled! Whilst you are listening to the story, can you see if you can find the missing object and also name some of the characters that the little puppy meets on his adventure.
Have a great day,
Mrs Lenagan and Mrs Parnell
Nursery Home Learning 1st July
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 9:24pm
Happy Wednesday children!
I can't believe it's July
Your Gruffalos and funky sculptures yesterday were fantastic!
Have a go at today's challenges:
Challenge 1:
Can you create some Gruffalo footprints?
How big are they?
What do they look like?
Challenge 2:
Have a wonderful Wednesday
Miss Altham
Puffins Home Learning 01.07.20
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 8:40pm
Good morning Puffins Class. Can you believe it's already July?!
Today's home learning is:
Maths - To recognise and add equal groups:
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There is a worksheet at the end of the lesson, but if you want to practise more, you can look on IXL:
Maths - Year 1 - Understanding multiplication - Z1, Z2
English - Year 1 - Parts of speech- M1, M2
Today's phonics video can be found by clicking on the image below:
Have a wonderful day Puffins Class!
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 8:39pm
Good morning Robins Class. Can you believe it's already July?!
Today's home learning is:
English - to continue to retrieve information from Chapter 3 of The Firework Maker's Daughter.
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Maths - To know the language of rotation:
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There are no IXL tasks linked to this, however you can practise some work on 2D and 3D shapes if you wish.
IXL - English - Literacy Skills - X1, X2
Today's phonics video can be found by clicking on the image below:
Have a wonderful day Robins Class!
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 8:34pm
Good morning Owls Class. Can you believe it's already July?!
Yesterday was a first for Benson - he had a bath! I think it's safe to say he wasn't a fan!
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We've had some super learning this week:
Keiji, Oliver and Jazmin have written silly sentences:
Lucy has made a medal, trophy and certificate for her favourite hero - her mum!
Jazmin has designed her own superhero:
Keep up the hard work Owl Class, you're all making me very proud!
Today's home learning is:
English - to continue to retrieve information from Chapter 3 of The Firework Maker's Daughter.
Maths - To know the language of rotation:
There are no IXL tasks linked to this, however you can practise some work on 2D and 3D shapes if you wish.
IXL - English - Literacy Skills - X1, X2
Have a wonderful day Owls Class!
Miss Whalley
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 5:18pm
Good morning penguins!
There has been some lovely purple mash pictures and sentences about your favourite time in Reception. Please take time to do these; I want to share them all on the blog at the end of the week. They have been really making me smile, I will do one too!
Maths
Practise counting in your 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. Remember to practise counting backwards from 20 too, this is really important.
Can you play this roll the dice game? Roll the dice and what every number you roll write in the middle and then work out 1 more and 1 less.
Challenge: Use your numbers to 20 from yesterday and put those in the middle and work out 1 more and 1 less.
Literacy
Today we are going to look at reading the ‘ur’ sound. Watch the video and follow the instructions.
Daily reminders:
- Oxford owl reading
- Purple Mash
- Spellings
Don’t forget to upload your pictures on the blog so I can see what you have been doing.
Have a great day!
Woodpeckers Home Learning 1st July
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 4:48pm
Good morning children,
Today is the 1st day of July. Not long now until our summer break so keep going with your home learning for one last push!
Today’s learning:
Today’s learning is using the Oak Academy for both English and Maths. Some of the maths videos only have a few questions to complete so you can use ixl to support any learning at home if you would like to. I have listed possible codes below. They are purely a suggestion, not expected.
Maths
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/comparing-fractions-with-the-same-denominator
ixl tasks which link to our maths task today are Year 3w19, W20, w21 and Year 4 z3 and z4
English
The English task for today is the first of 3 lessons. When you have watched all 3 videos, you will be able to complete the writing task. Look at the discussion blog for all 3 video links if you want a head start.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/news-report-identifying-the-features-of-a-text
Other tasks
There will be new tasks set on the discussion blogs so look out for these. The writing will link to the Oak Academy English tasks which you complete this week so this should help you with your task.
Our Recommendation:
Our recommendation this week is for the National Geographic website. Here you will find lots of different brain busters, investigations, information about animals and also quizzes and video clips galore! Enjoy.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Have a fantastic day children!
Reception New Starter storytime
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 3:49pm
Hi everyone,
I hope you are all having a lovely week. Last week I read you a story all about the Gruffalo, did you like that story?
This week I am going to read you the story We're Going on a Bear Hunt; I love this story! I wonder once you've listened to the story if you can go on your very own bear hunt with your grown up. Send me a picture if you do.
Enjoy the story.
Mrs Jarrett
Date: 30th Jun 2020 @ 2:55pm
We have been very busy this afternoon in Puffins class. This morning we had some very special visitors arrive in our classroom, baby caterpillars! We have been learning about the life cycle of a caterpillar and are very excited to see our baby caterpillars grow. In art this afternoon we have been using a special painting technique to create beautifully coloured butterflies.
