Living and Learning: First Aid
This week in Living and Learning we learnt about first aid. First of all we thought of some of the illnesses or injuries that might need first aid. Then we discussed what first aid those injuries might need, from a cold compress to calling 999. Finally, we shared our ideas as to what you should say to comfort someone who is hurt or unwell. The children did a great job!
Book Club – new author alert!
In this week’s Book Club, we looked at Authorfy’s author of the week. It was the brilliantly funny Burhana Islam who has written Mayhem Mission!
We listened to an extract about the main character being in trouble when his bedroom was a mess. Everyone found it hilarious. I think one or two had found themselves in a very familiar situation…
“He says he will ruin his sister’s wedding! I think he will wait for the vows and say something stupid,” predicted Leah.
Tanvi shared, “I think it sounds a very good book because it relates to a lot of people!”
“I want to know where it’s going to end up! It’s starting with a messy bedroom and a wedding! What on earth will happen next?” mused Sasha.
Living and Learning: First aid
Our Living and Learning focus has been first aid over the last two weeks.
The children have learnt how the emergency services can help others, what is first aid and what situations might need someone to give first aid.
Listen again to a 999 call that was made by a 6 year old when her mum collapsed. We heard the key questions that would be asked if someone needed to call 999.
What emergency service do you need? Where are you? What happened?
Then, we thought about some of the injuries and illnesses that might happen that would mean they need first aid (inside the outline of the person).
Then, we drew a line from the injury to the outside of the outline of the person, thinking about what first aid the person might need to help them recover.
Around the outer edge of the person we added some things you could say to someone to comfort them.
Computing Experts
This half term, Y6 have been programming a range of complex games on Scratch.
First, we made an animation where a sprite walked up the stairs. It sounds easy but it wasn’t!
We needed to use selection and repetition. Challenge your child to define these terms and why programmers use them.
Next, we created a quiz called Chatbot!
“It was very fun to do. We had to make a quiz that chats to you and asks you a couple of questions. You had to get them right but if not it would say, ‘Unkucky!’” said Lewis.
Finally, and most difficult, came the Times Tables Quiz game. We had to use variables. Ask your child which variables they used in their game.
“Our game has two sprites and we added sounds for when the players gets it right and a weird laugh when they get it wrong. One character is happy and the other is called potato head!” laughed Thanu.
Science
This half term, our science learning has been all about microbes and we have learnt so much! Hopefully you will have noticed how much more hygienic the children are!
It was part of a working scientifically topic and our vocabulary for this learning is below. Check the words your child knows and which they can explain to you.
Our investigations included how soap helps to get rid of harmful microbes on our hands and also what happens when someone sneezes and doesn’t catch it in their elbow or a tissue. Ask your child to explain how we did these experiments.
Below are some true/false statements for you to check your child’s understanding.
Living and Learning – First Aid
Last week, Y4 learnt what to do in case someone is suddenly ill, injured or needs help.
Basic Rules:
➤If an accident happens, it is most important that before you do anything else you must ensure that it is safe to approach and offer help.
➤If anything happens to you then you will be unable to help anyone else. This could mean one casualty then becomes two.
If it’s serious, call 999 and remember LIONEL…
➤Location. Tell them where the emergency is and where you want them to arrive.
➤Incident. Tell them what has happened.
➤Other services. Do you need more than one?
➤Number of people that are involved.
➤Extent of the injuries. What types of injuries do people have?
➤Location. Repeat again where they need to arrive.
What would you do in an emergency?
Y3 Class Assembly
Hello!
This Thursday (31st March) Year 3 will be showcasing their class assembly at 2.30 pm. We hope that lots of grown ups can make it as we have been rehearsing all week!
We look forward to finally having you back in school!
Mr Wain
Year 4 Class Assembly
Hello!
This Thursday (31st March) Year 4 will be showcasing their class assembly at 2.50 pm. We hope that lots of grown ups can make it as we have been rehearsing all week!
We look forward to having you back in school, finally!
Miss Birch
Living and Learning – First Aid
Last week, Y6 learnt what to do in case someone is suddenly ill, injured or needs help.
If they’re bleeding…
If they’re suffering from shock…
If they’re having a nose bleed…
We recreated some of these scenarios using drama and acted out the best possible ways to deal with these situations.
“First Aid is so important because it could save somebody’s life,” said Simran.
“If you’re doing drama about First Aid, it can get funny but it’s serious in real life and these are the things you need to remember,” warned James.
Christina explained, “If it’s serious, call 999!”
What would you do in an emergency?
Growing!
The children have been busy planting seeds and bulbs in our outside area. We have planted beans, sunflowers and a selection of different herbs.
Phonics
This week the children will be reading longer words such as carrot, ladder, bigger and rabbit. They will be practising blending words in their head using the digraphs and trigraphs; ai ee igh oa oo oo ar or ur ow oi ear air er .
Maths
This week, the children will use practical contexts to sort objects according to different criteria. They will be encouraged to notice different attributes in groups of objects – such as colour, size or function – and to describe what they notice. They will apply their sorting skills to numbers and investigate ways to sort Numberblocks. By using their knowledge of doubles, they will begin to practically explore even and odd numbers.
Have a great Easter break!
