In English we will be continuing with our own version of the story Paddington Bear Goes to Hospital. We will plan our picture story first and then write sentences to match. We will be continuing to practise using the conjunction ‘and’ in our writing and we will also challenge ourselves to try to use other conjunctions including so, but, because.
In phonics we will learning new digraphs (alternative spellings)
a-e (ai) as in made, snake
i-e (igh) as in time, prize
o-e (oa) as in home, stone
u-e (oo/yoo) as in cube, use
We will also be reading the following tricky words:
could would should our Mr
Mrs Ms ask
Have a look below to see some examples of the types of ‘real’ or ‘alien/fake’ words they may have to read. More information about the Phonics Screening Check will be given to you later in the year.
Real Words:
game slide note tube
Alien/Fake Words:
blinch proy shrop thisk
Don’t forget to review the sounds and tricky words in the front of the reading records whenever you read with your child.
Christmas Singalong Friday 12th December
Class 4 Blackberry: 9.15-9:45am
Class 5 Honeysuckle: 10.30-11am
Class 6 Hawthorn: 2.30-3pm
You should have received a letter by email.
Children will need a Christmas jumper and a fun christmas headband or hat for the singalong. Please could these be brought by the 8th December in a named carrier bag.
In Maths, we will be exploring subtraction. We will introduce this concept by taking away objects by crossing out and working out how many are left. We will then move on to solving simple subtraction word problems both practically and using a number line. For example, there are 9 pencils in a pot, 4 children take one. How many are left in the pot? We will be recording our answers through number sentences.
In RE we will learning how Eid is celebrated through exploring real artefacts and books.
In Art will be looking at the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. We will then use pictures of fruit and vegetables to create a picture of a face in the style of Arcimboldo.
In History we will be starting to learn about Florence Nightingale and in DT we will be designing our own puppets based on this important historical figure.
In this week’s mindfulness session, we will be exploring positive affirmations and learning why these are important for our well being.
Your child will either have a maths homework booklet or a handwriting homework book.
Maths Homework Book – Complete pages 18 & 19
Handwriting Homework Book – Complete Pages 14 & 15
Please complete these in writing pencil.
Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Top Player
Class 4
River-Rose Westmore
Nathan Jackson
Class 5
Ivy Hastings
Class 6
Henry McTique
Top Dancer
Class 4
Nathan Jackson
Class 5
Felicity Brockbank
Class 6
Rubie Clarke
Children’s Health Project
Class 4
Lily Blanche
Class 5
Archie Newman
Class 6
Harmony Hatfield
As the weather is changeable now as we approach winter, please could you ensure all children have a named coat in school everyday.