Mental
maths – speed and strategies
Our
focus was on mental maths calculations this week. We were building up to some
speed. We also shared and discussed methods for working out answers to problems.
The children are keen in responding to a daily test and they are becoming
confident and correct in answering random times tables questions posed during
the day. Additional practise including working with some speed is available at
this site;
Fractions –
The children
were each given a Fractions booklet in which they started with the familiar ½, ¼
and whole by identifying and shading in the required part of 2D shapes. Other
worksheets within the booklet.
“MyMaths” - offers opportunity for additional practise
AND homework tasks. Please encourage your child to work on the ‘lessons’ as
well as the homework tasks.
Literacy
Big Talk – this week was to discuss the ‘Water
Challenge’ ( see below). The children were very clear about their choices and
they could explain their reasons very well.
Big Write – The snowy theme was inspirational
too. We “snow-stormed” some ‘wow’ words and talked about a little plan for
progression which included a beginning, an event and an ending. We are hoping
to turn the stories into story books.
Other
Water
Challenge – this is a whole school project aimed at meeting the
Nord Anglia Schools Challenge – On
Thursday, the whole school gathered in the gym for a special presentation on
WATER. Secondary students highlighted
the concerns – too much water, too little and not enough clean water – with the
last option coming in with the most votes.
This means the school body will now focus on protecting water purity. Please see this week’s newsletter
for more details.
Christmas decorations - the children
made Tree decorations for children in an orphanage - see the two photographs.
Mikulás – Year 3 worked together to present two traditional
poems at our Key Stage 2 assembly – well done!
End of Term Reports – have been sent out with an invitation for you to meet in
January to discuss the contents of the report.
Next week
… Our customary school activities for this last week
of this term include;
·
Winter Olympics – Year 3 and Year 4
will start their games on Monday morning. The
children need their P.E. clothes and clean trainers/gym shoes.
·
A Party for Year 3. This is an end-of-term party on the afternoon of Wednesday 11th December from around
2:20pm. The emphasis
for the party will be on the children socialising and having fun together as a
year group. This year we would like to have all of the children together in the
Lemon and Saffron classrooms for music, dancing and games until around 3:00pm. Of course, some simple party favourites such as biscuits, crisps
and soft drinks as well as disposable plates and cups would be most welcome by
the children after dancing and playing games! After working up a thirst we
would all move through to the Sahara classroom for light snacks and drinks. Please
see our class noticeboard to indicate what you could bring in to contribute to a
fun-filled afternoon.
·
Whole school Assembly on Friday 13th December at 11 a.m. –
you are invited to attend – please this week’s newsletter for more details.
No new homework, spelling or Big Write will be given out next week.
All reading and library books
are to be returned by Tuesday, after
that no more reading books will be going out.
Note that this school term ends at 12 p.m.
lunchtime on Friday 13th December. Please see the school newsletter
for more details and for next term’s
dates.
Wishing you all a
relaxing weekend.
Glenda Hughes &
Richard Smith
