Moortown Primary is a ‘single-form entry’ school. This means we take only one class each year and so have one class in each year group. Classes are limited to a maximum of 30 children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 (like all schools), and classes in Years 3 to 6 are usually around this size, too.
Key information about the day-to-day running of Moortown Primary School can be found here – everything from the price of a school dinner to important dates in the school year. If there remains something that you still need to know, we’re always happy to answer any questions you may have – call in or contact us.
This section is all about how you can join in and be part of our community.
Moortown Primary is very much an active community. Pupils, parents / carers and staff at school are all important 'stakeholders' and we want everyone to have their say, to express their ideas and to keep on making our learning community a great place to be.
Every pupil at Moortown Primary School is an enthusiastic, positive and expressive learner – but it's not just our children! We are all learners: we can keep on learning new methods, new facts, new points of view.
This section is all about learning and how parents / carers can support or join in the learning process.
Just writing a quick message to say hello and check in with how you’re all doing!
I hope you’ve been enjoying the nice weather as much as me and have been able to do lots of fun things during this Easter holiday!
I’ve been kicking a football about in my garden and spent some time reading outside, too!
Jemima and Penelope have sent me this picture of their rainbow artwork they completed on Wednesday – I’ve been very impressed with their creative skills (I hope it didn’t take too long to tidy up!)
If you’ve also completed any of the Easter activities, I would love for you to send me an email showing me what you’ve done!
Today’s task is to read back through the FirstNews newspaper from Wednesday and retrieve information to fill in the boxes below. You will need to find:
page number
section
what the story is about
for eight different articles
Year 5 and 6 writing – LO: describe and ask questions
1. Re-read this letter from Odd. It is the most recent letter we have received and we have read it in class.
Your task is to write a reply to Odd and describe how the past two weeks have been learning from home and what is going on in the world right now.
Use Odd’s letter to help you set your letter out.
Finally, within your letter, you must ask Odd three questions about Vikings that you want to find out.
Challenge:
Google your questions and see if you can find out the answer – let me know if you find out anything interesting!
Here is some guidance for today’s maths lesson – comparing fractions.
When comparing fractions with different denominators (the number on the bottom), you first need to make them the same – this is called finding the common denominator.
Let’s look at this example:
Compare 7/8 with 3/4
8 and 4 are our denominators – they are different. We need to make them the same.
8 is going to be our common denominator because we cant divide 7 into a whole number.
In order to make our fraction of 3/4 have a denominator of 8, we need to multiply the 4 (current denominator) by 2.
3/4 becomes 3/8
However, we must remember, whatever we do to the bottom, we do to the top.
3/4 becomes 6/8.
Now we can compare our fractions: 7/8 and 6/8
Which is bigger? Well 7/8 is bigger than 6/8 because it is a larger fraction.
Remember, 6/8 is the same as 3/4 – it is just written in a different way for the purpose of comparing.
So, we can say: 7/8 is bigger than 3/4 by 1/8.
How about if we are comparing 2/3 and 3/4.
Well, 3 doesn’t go into 4, so our common denominator will have to be a number that is a multiple of both 3 and 4.
12!
Let’s make our fractions have a common denominator of 12.
2/3 becomes 8/12 (multiplied the bottom by 4 so we multiply the top by 4)
3/4 becomes 9/12 (multiplied the bottom by 3 so we multiply the top by 3)
Which is bigger?
3/4 is bigger than 2/3 by 1/12!
I hope this helps.
Any further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Hello again, everyone! I just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely emails you have sent – you have all been keeping really busy doing loads of fun and exciting stuff! From origami hats for pets to practising Pogo-stick skills, I’ve been amazed!
I myself have been exercising regularly using things around my home – resourceful! I’ve also been practising on the piano, refreshing my German speaking skills and baking cookies (inspired by you lot!) see below:
Chocolate chip – mmm
To the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
#HoHLF – Head over to the class news section of the website to check out our very first Hall of (Home Learning) Fame – congratulations to all of you who have claimed your place on the legendary, first-ever #HoHLF!
Keep safe and well guys and keep spreading the positivity! Remember, I’m only an email away at: oliwain@spherefederation.org
A word from Miss Wilson…
Hi guys! Hope you’re all doing well and you’re not missing school too badly.
Thanks to everyone who sent an email updating me with what you’ve been up to. There were so many with such detail so I’m sorry if your reply took a little while! It was great to see the fab things you’ve been doing including some brilliantly creative learning.
Check the class news page for Y6 for the grand opening of the Hall of (Home Learning) Fame and congratulations to all who have nabbed a highly coveted place on the list!!!
I’ve been keeping busy with walks/cycles around Roundhay Park, a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it) and honing my FIFA skills – although, I am the second best out of a two person household. This time away from school seems to have flown for me and I think it’s down to a positive mindset and keeping busy. If you’re feeling lonely, reach out to someone and talk! If you’re feeling great, reach out to someone and spread the positivity!
Take care, guys!
Now, to today’s learning…
Year 5 Maths – LO: number sequences
Today’s learning is all about counting in fractions.
Challenge:
Year 6 Maths – LO: subtracting fractions
Challenge:
Year 5 and 6 Reading – FirstNews
Today’s task for reading is to read the following FirstNews paper! Click here to access it: FirstNews paper – Wednesday.
Like we do in class, you could discuss your favourite articles with people in your home, research something that has caught your interest further, or simply read for pleasure.
It would be really cool if you could share your favourite articles with us and why you liked them!
Year 5 and 6 Writing – LO: audience and purpose
Today’s writing task is to write to persuade.
This is to convince someone to do or think something/change their mind about something.
You need to have a think about something that you have done at home over the last few weeks, have just started recently or are planning to start soon.
This could be: baking, exercising, practising an instrument, practising a language skill, practising a sport (like kickboxing), speaking with family members over FaceTime, speaking with friends, playing a game, meditating etc…
Let’s say that you have been practising an instrument. You need to convince the reader that during this uncertain time, the one thing they must do is to practise an instrument, too. Whatever you want to persuade your reader about, you have to write in a persuasive way by providing benefits they can’t argue with!
Remember back to when we wrote persuasively in class:
Y5 – We wrote to Mrs Weekes persuading her about what to do with the plot of land behind school.
Y6 – We wrote to Theresa Villiers about stopping the use of palm oil.
R2s for persuasive writing:
Formal language: I implore you/without a doubt/although…I firmly believe that…/
Flattery: Surely someone as forward thinking as yourself would agree that…
Rhetorical questions: Do you not want to become impress your friends and family with your new skill?
Facts: these could be found by doing some research
Opinions: be careful – we want the reader to take this seriously -As a result of practising the violin,I have experienced great joy and pleasure
Can you include any of the following, too:
Parenthesis: – , ( )
Relative Clause: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, is a great way to keep healthy.
Colons to introduce a list: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, has many benefits: increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength, improved posture and reduced stress.
Semi colons to separate items in a list: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, has many benefits: increased cardiovascular, muscle and joint fitness; increased posture, coordination and mental well-being; and opportunities for fresh air.
As always, if you have any questions about any of the learning, please don’t think twice about sending a quick email and we will try our best to help you!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls – the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
The first ever Hall of (Home Learning) Fame!
Who will feature in the first ever #HoHLF? Let’s find out!
The nominees are…
Everyone in Y5!
Let’s meet this week’s history makers in securing a place in the coveted #HoHLF!
First up…
This person has shown some fantastic home learning from reading with family, hiding treasure in their house, finding obscure objects and describing their materials and properties, writing EXTREMELY neatly and much more! (Round of applause!)
Next…
This person has shown a sheer dedication to their work. With excellent presentation and a positive, can-do attitude which has allowed them to get through loads of tasks and spend their mornings exercising and afternoons reading in the garden! (Round of applause!)
Last but not least…
This person has been able to not only complete all of their work with a great attitude, but has continued their kickboxing (remotely), gone on 3 mile walks (at a safe distance), completed workouts with Joe Wicks AND started to learn Spanish, too! (Round of applause!)
Congratulations, you three.
Well done to everybody else, too. I am extremely proud of your positive attitudes during this time – you are all brill!
Tune in next time for our second edition of Hall of (Home Learning) Fame!#HoHLF
Thank you for sending over emails telling us what you have been up to and how you are – it was really lovely to hear from you!
If you haven’t done so already, don’t worry! Feel free to let us know what you’ve been up to and how you are by sending an email.
It seems the Joe Wicks workouts, baking treats – such as scones – (which has inspired me to do the same) and using Duolingo to practise language skills have been very popular; keep it up!
Today’s tasks…
Year 5 Maths – LO: improper fractions to mixed numbers
Challenge:
Year 6 Maths – LO: adding fractions
Challenge:
Year 5 and 6 Reading – LO: FirstNews debate
Today’s reading task is to conduct a debate based around the question:
Should the government do more to reduce food waste?
By clicking on this link: First News debate – Tuesday, you will be able to access the information based around our question.
Here’s what you need to do:
First, click on the link to open up the document.
Once this is open, you will read through the different sections which are:
background information
facts and figures
environmental impact
individual/government action
arguments for and against the question
After you have read through these sections, you will be presented with a series of question cards (this is found on the last page).
These question cards are to be discussed with somebody in your home. If this isn’t feasible, then you could write down your thoughts in your home learning book.
R2s for a debate:
Form your arguments based on the information provided
Listen to any opposing arguments with respect
Don’t interrupt – wait your turn to speak
Try your best to speak clearly and confidently – this is a great skill to practise
Have fun!
Here are some sentence openers to help you form answers to the questions:
Year 5 and 6 Geography LO: 8 points of a compass
Let’s journey back to our topic before Christmas: Geography – Where in the World?
Today you will be creating your own treasure hunt. This could be given to someone else in your family or for you to complete yourself!
Your task is to create an algorithm, that, if followed, will lead to a piece of treasure hidden somewhere in your home!
However, when creating your algorithm you must use points of a compass such as ‘north, north east, east, south east, south etc…’.
Here are a few example steps in an algorithm:
Starting next to the front door, move north 5 steps.
Now you’re here, move north-east 6 steps.
Turn so that you are facing west. Move 8 steps.
Although you will need use of a compass in order to create your algorithm with north, north east, east, south east, south etc…, if you don’t have access to one, you can make up and agree on these points in your home.
As always, we would love to see how you’ve got on with any of the learning you have done!
