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Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 3:28pm
Just a quick message to say a massive thanks to those of you who again have undertaken the learning in such smashing weather! We are through the roof with great answers and the data for each bit of this NEW learning is incredible! Keep up the smashing effort, we are nearly towards the end of another week, no more from me after tomorrow, then Monday! 
I will look at the data for IXL and feed this back, some big 'end of week' shout-outs I feel! Keep trying, keep that resillience high and listen to your parents. I have had the most wonderful feedback from some of them, make sure to thank them. It is all down to you Swallows, keep up that effort!
See you tomorrow,
Mr Pryle
Puffin Class Home Learning 27.03.20
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 3:26pm
Happy Friday Puffins!
Hope that you are all safe and well. Yesterday, I went for a very long walk with my children and we have been doing the PE with Joe Wicks every morning. This morning when I woke up I could hardly move! Have you been doing any PE with Joe Wicks or similar? Did anyone clap at 8pm last night for the NHS and other frontline workers? All of our street did and it was great to hear. I also saw the International Space Station fly over my house! I will do a seperate blog about this. We would love to hear from you in a Blog as we are missing you all lots.
Keep smiling and using your Worry Monsters if you need them.
Today's tasks will be as follows:
IXL:
Maths- V5, W6, M7
English- L2, M2, D1
Please also complete actvities on:
Read Theory
Purple Mash- new 2dos for grammar on here
Video of the day (one to make you smile)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwn4beja1QE
Keep up the great work, let's end the term on a high! 
Mrs Lenagan and Miss Thompson 
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 2:51pm
Good Afternoon Starlings!
I have just been checking LBQ and I'm quite pleased - however there are still 8 of you who haven't done the work from today, and 4 who have not done anything all week...
We all appreciate this is a very strange time at the moment but as teachers we have made it clear that we would like you to help us to help you by taking part in the work we set. Tomorrow is the last chance to have complete work I set before Easter, lets try and finish this strange term on a high! I will be posting the new code again in the morning, please try and do the work early on, as the later you leave it the less likely you are to do it!
Remember, each day there is an LBQ code alongside TTRockstars, Read Theory and IXL. Keep pushing yourselevs guys, you are really clever, now is the time to show it to your parents! If you are still having problems please comment on the daily blogs to let me know and I will fix it asap, as some of you know already!
For those who have done some amazing work, thank you so much it has put a massive smile on my face! Keep your work coming in via the pupil blogs, we don't have many from Starlings at the moment and I would love to show thoe rest of the school what you have been getting up to!
Take care,
Mr. Dean
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 12:33pm
It's so great to see so many children creating rainbows to put in their windows.
Take a look at Eddie's rainbows. Hasn't he done a brilliant job?
Don't forget to post anything you want to share with us on the pupil blogs.
Miss Altham
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 11:44am
As a short break from the sun (There are a few red faces, make sure you're not forgetting to use suncream in this gorgeous weather!), we have started to create even more rainbows to spread around school and our local area as a nice reminder that no matter what troubles we may face now, it will soon be a thing of the past and lead to better times!
Keep smiling guys!
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 10:10am
I have just been looking at the IXL, you are doing brilliant Penguins. Poppy is currently in the lead with 680 questions answered closely followed by Freddie and Tilly.
Like Miss Altham said, lets see if we can have a big push today and raise those numbers.
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:48am
Look at you clever clogs answering 10,000 questions!
A special shout out to Tristan who has answered 1342 questions! Keep it up buddy!
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:46am
Good morning guys!
Definetly fair to say I am mssing you all lots, it isn't the same without having to tell half of you to sit back down and put your hands up!! I hope you're all staying safe and getting up to lots of fun after you have done all your learning 
Over the 3 classes in LKS2 we have answered over 20,000 questions on IXL which is amaxing, however one young lady stands out for answering 1367 questions all by herself! Congratulations Eva, keep up the hard work! It was really pleasing to see many of you accept my challenge to try and catch her up, some of you got very close!
There is a positive to all that is going on, that being the might Bolotn Wanderers have now gone 30 days unbeaten! Well done to those of you who got them as being the last team to knock out Athletico Madrid!
Hopefully you will all be getting your own pupil logins soon so you will be able to reply and ask questions to be with a bit more ease!
If you do answer this question: Bob's mum has 4 children, North, East and West. What is the name of the 4th child?
Last point: Please can we all still be using TTRockstars, some people haven't been online since the 4th March, yes I can see how long you have been on and when that last was, well done Oliver L for the wealth you have achieved so far!
Take care Starlings, all the best,
Mr. D
Starlings Home Learning - 26.3.20
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:04am
Today’s tasks will be as follows:
LBQ: n75
IXL:
Maths – Y1, Y2, Y3
English – Year 3 – Topic – Word Analysis: V2, V4, V5
Please also complete activities on:
Read Theory - This is a fantastic resource for reading comps, please start using this more!
Times Tables Rockstars
Purple Mash
Thanks for all the hard work guys!
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:04am
Just wanted to share some of the fab things already posted on the pupil blogs! Can't wait to see lots more today!
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:01am
Well done Penguins, over half way!
Let's see if everybody can answer some questions and get us to that next milestone!
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Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 9:00am
I thought I'd share some of the wonderful topic web work which has been completed this week by some of the Kingfishers class.
Lucy's amazing Latin American street art.
Neve's wonderful South American style house.
Make sure you upload your work on SeeSaw so I can share it with the rest of the school.
Kingfishers Home Learning - Wednesday 26th March
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 8:55am
Good morning everyone, it's another beautiful day; I hope some of you managed to enjoy some of the sunshine yesterday. Thanks again to everyone who attempted yesterdays tasks, we had a slight drop in completion numbers from Tuesday so hopefully everyone can log in today. Remember - the longer you leave it, the less likely you are to do it. Try to make a timetable and stick to a routine. I have noticed those people who consistently log in every day and I am really impressed with you - well done.
1)Joe Wicks PE - 9AM.
2) Read Theory x 2 minimum please.
3) LBQ code - eji (Go on Timestables Rockstars for 15 minutes as a warm up).
4) Afternoon Topic web work - see previous blog posts if unsure.
Have a great day.
Mr Horsley.
Robins Class. Home learning 26th March 2020
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 8:24am
Good morning Robins,
Another beautiful morning to wake up to, I spent some time yesterday in the garden with the Guinea Pigs, I tried to get them to join in with Joe Wicks workout but they were more interested in the grass! I have heard about rainbows being drawn and placed in the window, have you created any? I would love to take a look if you have!
Today's learning is as follows:
IXL
Maths - Year 2 - A.10, A.24, A.25
English - Year 1- M.2, M.4, N.2
Please also complete activities on:
Read Theory
Times Tables Rockstars
Purple Mash
Have a great day everyone, stay safe
Miss Woodward
Owl Class Home Learning 26.03.20
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 8:18am
Good morning my little pickles! What have you got planned for today? I'm going to be doing some work, read some of my book and maybe do a bit of painting.
We've had 2 children who have posted their first blogs - Jack and Max M - well done! It's great to be in contact with you all when we're not in school. Jack has been learning to draw at home - look at his fantastic dinosaur!
Today’s tasks will be as follows:
IXL:
Maths – S4, S5, S6
English – Topics – Sentences – Year 2 L1, L2, L3, L4
Please also complete activities on:
Read Theory
Times Tables Rockstars
Purple Mash
Nursery Home Learning 26th March
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 8:12am
Good morning Penguins!
I am so happy to see so many of you having a go at the to dos on Purple Mash. You have created some great rainbows and daffodils.
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Sadly, I am not sure my cat likes daffodils as much as we do...
I am looking forward to seeing more of your creations on Mini Mash and Purple Mash today. Don't forget to put your name on your work!
Todays tasks will be as follows:
IXL:
Maths-B3, P3
Please also complete activities on Purple Mash and Mini Mash
Have a great day!
Miss Altham
Swallows 26th March 2020 - Home Learning
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 8:01am
Good morning Swallows!
I have just spent this morning discussing the learning at home from yesterday over breakfast, so impressive! I have also just spent this morning with Eliza listening to David Walliams' new audio book series called 'elevenses', a short story each day from his books to keep us all chuckling along. Have a listen when you can, 'Grubby Gertrude' today, had me thinking about my own children here parents!
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Stay focussed on helping out at home today, the sun is really making things easier for us all at the moment, but try to keep the routine. Keep handwashing and thinking of my favourite Everton player Richarlison, that has made me smile recently! We miss your happy, smiling faces and the laughter you all bring. I'm sure it won't be long before we are together again, counting from the metre stick!
Take care, my thoughts are with you all, Mr P
Today’s tasks will be as follows:
LBQ:
Sign in code: txo (All lower case)
There are three tasks, please complete Maths then Reading (x2 tasks). Remember to 'come out' of a task using the 'door' symbol.
IXL:
Maths – J.2, J.3, W.1
English – Year 3 – Grammar – K.1, N.1, N.2
Please also complete activities on:
Read Theory
Times Tables Rockstars
Keep up to date with Newsround -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround
Have fun, stay safe! Mr. P 
Doves - 26th March 2020 - Home Learning
Date: 26th Mar 2020 @ 7:45am
Good Morning Doves!
It was great to see so many of you working hard on your home learning tasks, I am seeing some great results on the LBQ tasks left for you with your correct responses ranging from 55% to 82%. Please make sure on LBQ you are typing in your name and not a nickname.
I had a lovely day yesterday! I started with the Joe Wicks workout, spent some time outside in the sun with my dog and went for a lovely stroll (I even earned my Hawaii badge from Fitbit for walking 563 lifetime kilometres) - every little helps!
An email was sent out to parents last night in which you shold have received a pupil login for your own blog. This will make it super easier for you to tell me about your day and upload some pictures of your excellent home learning. Well done to Martha, Ava-Paige and Akshay who have already completed 1 blog post.
Today’s tasks will be as follows:
Reading Solutions or Read Theory: Comprehensions x2
(This is important to help with the development of your reading - please ensure this is being completed - I would love to see children moving through the levels! There are some children who have still not accessed this, I will be tracking the completion of comprehensions so make sure you log on).
LBQ:
SPAG x2 - Code - qb8
Maths x2 & Topic - Code - sul
Also,
Make sure to access the following link to support you in your home workouts, supporting your physical and mental health- 9am start!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLNxJe4L2I
Keep working hard and stay safe!
Miss Fairhurst :)
Woodpeckers Home Learning 26.3.20
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 11:29pm
Good morning Year 4 😁
It's another bright and sunny day Woodpeckers ☀️ I would love to see and hear about what you have all been getting up to this week. I've seen a couple of you out on your bikes and scooters, getting your daily exercise which is great to see. Just remember to stay safe and keep washing your hands 👍
I've been taking a look at all the fantastic learning which you have been doing ⭐⭐⭐ I am pleased to report the following ...
⭐ A massive 25 out of 26 of you completed at least 1 of the LBQ learning tasks!!
⭐ 24 out of 26 of you have signed on to Read Theory this week and Jasmine has had a go at a huge 66 quizzes ...WOW, well done Jasmine!
⭐ The lower KS2 phase has managed to answer over 21,000 questions on IXL. This is impressive. Well done. I am looking to see which of you will be the first to complete 1000 questions on your own. It sounds a lot but there are already a good number of you who are well on your way to achieving this, this week. Henry, you are the class leader at the moment. I will award 50 house points to the person who gets there first 👍
So onto today. Our tasks are:
LBQ use the code wfp
Please complete ALL 3 tasks on LBQ. You will find one for Maths, one for reading and a grammar task. 10 house points will be awarded for each of you who complete all 3 tasks in full. Remember that if you get stuck on a question, it's ok. Just read the advice and keep on going.
Read Theory - please complete 1 quiz today
Times Tables Rockstars
IXL - choose any from the Year 4 section. Who will be the first to answer 1000 questions?
Have fun Woodpeckers
Mrs L and Miss W
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 8:08pm
A massive congratulations to Thomas for completing 6 reading comprehensions this week and completing Level E.
Well done! Keep up the hard work! :)
Eagles - 26th March - Home Learning
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 6:24pm
Good morning Eagles!
Great work yesterday to those (67%) who completed all LBQ tasks, although this was down slightly from Tuesday (75%) - lets have a big effort today! And most importantly, lets beat Doves!
I had a great day yesterday and was able to spend some time in the garden with Alexander in the morning (pics to follow). We painted a butterfly (symmetry) and I was able to talk him through some maths problems with balls from his ball pool. I did try to use bar model so he could visualise the problems; however, this does not seem to work for 2 year olds, particularly when they aren't looking at what you're pointing at - reminds me of some of you guys! :)
It would be great to hear how some of you are getting along. You will receive a pupil login shortly which will make it much easier for you to get in touch and upload some of your excellent home learning. You could even upload some of your reading in unusual places this way.
Have a great day!
Remember, Stay home, Protect the NHS, Save lives.
Take care,
Mr Simpson
Today’s tasks will be as follows:
Reading Solutions or Read Theory: Comprehensions x2
(This is important to help with the development of your reading - please ensure this is being completed - I would love to see children moving through the levels!).
LBQ:
SPAG x2 - Code - qb8
Maths x2 & Topic - Code - sul
Also,
Make sure to access the following link to support you in your home workouts, supporting your physical and mental health- 9am start!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLNxJe4L2I
Puffin Class Home Learning 26.03.20
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 2:59pm
Happy Thursday Puffins!
Hope that you have managed to enjoy a bit of the sunshine yesterday.
How many activities have you managed to cross off from the Home Activity Bingo that we made in the last week? We have done two at my house; we made a den and we wrote a letter to a Grandparent.
You have achieved another certificate! Well done, keep this up! Some children still haven't accessed iXL please let school know if you are having any problems and we will support with this.
Today's tasks are as follows:
IXL:
Maths- H11, I5, X2.
English- M3, P3, K5
Please also complete activities on:
Read Theory
Purple Mash (Lots of 2dos already completed, well done- check for our comments)
Phonics Games
Obb and Bob
You love this one in phonics...remember what we say to Bob when he eats his snack?!
https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/
USERNAME: march20
PASSWORD: home
Have a great day lovelies, we are missing you so much.
Stay safe,
Mrs Lenagan and Miss Thompson
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 2:56pm
Good afternoon all, hope you are feeling well and enjoying the day Many, many thanks to you all again for your wonderful effort with our home learning today. It is a credit to you all for perservering with it, nearly a full class and 25 users today! I have also been trying out some of my children's home learning this afternoon, don't think you are alone Swallows! Both my children say hello, they are really impressed with your efforts 
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Keep your heads up and get some fresh air when you can. I was going to suggest a 'Plank Challenge' for Friday afternoon?? let me know what you think with a comment, remember we have 240 seconds to beat! I have also tried something a little different this afternoon, Cosmic Kids Yoga - as recommended by Mrs Roberts! Have a look at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Here's a picture of us trying it out at home, see what you think all, there are some great 'Star Wars' themed activities to help wind down the day. Speak to you again tomorrow...
Take care Year 3, Caio bella!
Mr Pryle 
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 2:28pm
Children in school today are making the most of the glorious weather. We are making rainbows for an indoor display.
Date: 25th Mar 2020 @ 2:05pm
It's great to see some children exploring the work set on Purple Mash, I loved looking at how the trees change during each season!
