Welcome back!
Welcome back!
We’ve already started to settle into our new normal – I’ve been really impressed with how adaptable everyone has been.
It’s going to be a great year!
“I think the year ahead is going to be really exciting!” exclaimed Noah.
“I’m really looking forward to everything. It’s going to be hard but fun as well. I’m looking forward to learning new things,” said Rayn.
“It’ll be fun to make new friends!” Alishbah stated.
Daisy smiled, “This year is going to be odd but fun.”
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there, Daisy.
In maths, we’re gradually building up to year six content by first recapping learning from year five to make sure everyone feels confident. We’re starting with place value (eg In 56,934 what does the 9 represent? It has nine hundreds.) before moving on to addition and subtraction.
Help at home by practising some simple addition and subtraction calculations such as 2,899 + 492 or 5,693 – 411.
In writing, we’re looking at instructions. We’ve already followed some to make some origami! Soon, we will be writing our own about caring for a mysterious creature.
Help at home by practising sentences that start in different ways. You could start with:
- an adjective eg ‘Textured or metallic paper can also be used for origami.’
- an adberb eg ‘Carefully, cut along the dotted line.’ Or: ‘Once you’ve folded the paper, flip it over.’
- a conjunction eg ‘Because this fold is fiddly, use a paper clip to flatten it.’
In reading, we’re using our whole school novel After the Fall. You should check it out – it’s a cracking read!
Help at home by reading every day! I can’t stress this enough. It doesn’t matter what it is, where it takes place or who is reading to who. Better readers make better learners. 🙂
In topic, we’ll be inspired by After the Fall. Watch out for paper aeroplanes, collages and even parachutes…
Own It app
Has you child got a mobile phone? If they have, do the have the Own It app from the BBC?
The Own It app helps children and young people take control of your online life. It gives them advice when they need it, in real-time as they type. It’s designed to help them make smart choices, feel more confident, and live their best life online.
The Own It app comes with a special keyboard. This can be used like any other keyboard, but it also gives users helpful tips and friendly advice as they write.
There’s also the ability to track how they feel and improve their wellbeing. There are plenty of gifs and emojis so users can express themselves.
The Own It keyboard and app is personal to the user. Everything your child types is kept completely private, and never leaves the Own It app on their phone.
Welcome Reception Class 2020
We are really excited to begin welcoming the new Reception children to school this week.
Please bring your children on the dates and times you have been given to ensure an easy and relaxing transition.
Things to bring:
Water bottle-please fill with water at home
Coat
Bookbag
Packed lunch if needed
A set of spare clothes-underwear/trousers/skirt
Please clearly label anything your child brings or wears into school with their name.
To avoid any disappointment or upset please leave all toys at home.This is especially important this year.
We are really looking forward to getting to know you all.
We’re ready…
Welcome back to school everyone! 
As we welcome the children into Year 1, we would like to reassure you that the classroom and shared areas are fully prepared, and meet current guidelines to ensure a happy and healthy return to school.
We’re looking forward to seeing the children and getting back into a routine.
Below is a list of key points to remember:
- Mrs Freeman will be teaching every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Taylor will teach each Thursday and Friday.
- Mrs Bharath and Mrs Roth will also be working in Year 1.
- Parents are not to enter the cloakroom or classroom. If you need to speak with us, then please make an appointment at the office.
- Children DO NOT need to bring bookbags to school.
- Please ensure your child has a coat every day.
- Water bottles can be brought into school and can be refilled throughout the dy.
- Homework books will be brought home on Friday (11th) and will remain at home.
- Please email your child’s homework each week (by Thursday) and this will be shared in class. The children will be given a sheet of homework and new spellings every Friday. They will be tested on their spellings the following Friday. Please email jackiefreeman@spherefederation.org and carolinetaylor@spherefederation.org.
- PE is on a Tuesday and a Thursday. The children are being asked to come to school in their PE kits on those days. They will remain in their kit for the whole day.
- The school uniform policy is on our website. Please check if you are unsure about any items of clothing or footwear. https://www.moortown.leeds.sch.uk/find-out/policies/
- The staff and children will remain in their own ‘bubble’ throughout the day and regular hand sanitising will be carried out.
- We aim to let you know about reading books this week.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs Freeman/Mrs Taylor
Goodbye Y5!
Dear Year 5,
What an absolute pleasure it has been to have you as my class this year. I couldn’t have asked for a more hardworking, fun, kind and generally awesome group of people to share my first year of teaching with.
I know that the end of the year hasn’t been what we expected it to be, but take nothing away from the commitment and effort you have demonstrated through this time and through the whole year – you guys should be extremely proud of yourselves.
I have no doubt that you will be amazing in Year 6 and I will always be around for a chat – I’m looking forward to seeing your faces again in September.
Have a wonderful and well deserved rest this summer!
Mr Wain
Dragon’s Den Product
Some of you in Y5 have sent through some absolutely ingenious ideas for the Dragon’s Den Project.
They are all wonderful and you can view them for yourself below:
First up, one of our classmates has designed a renewable energy source called the ME box. See their pitch here.
Secondly, another one of our classmates has designed a product to help cinema workers! Click here to see their pitch.
Next, this person has designed a product which will help with the problem of dog litter that hasn’t been picked up! Click here to see their pitch.
This person has designed a product which will change the way we take photographs for good! Click here to see their pitch.
Also, one of our classmates has designed a computer that does your writing for you! See it here.
Fab stuff.
We will miss you, Year 2
Hello Year 2 and your families
What a year and what a class! We are so disappointed that we’ve not been able to finish this year back together. You have been such a great class and we will miss every single one of you.
You have proved to us, while you have been at home, what resilient and responsible learners you are so a big well done to you and your families for coping at home for so long. We have been so proud to see your efforts with your learning at home.
We’ve so many happy memories from teaching you all this year even though it was cut short. Why not have a look back at our class news page to reflect on and remember all the wonderful learning and experiences we have had.
We would like to share a couple of farewell messages to you all.
Finally, all the Year 2 staff would like to thank the children and their families for the very generous gifts we have received. They are very much appreciated.
We hope you all have a happy and healthy summer and we look forward to seeing you all back in school in September.
Last day!
Well done, Year 1! You made it.
Click on this link to hear my final message of the year!
I hope you have a great summer. You deserve it 🙂
Week 14: 17 July 2020: Home learning
Good morning!
Today is the last day of the school year.
Instead of the usual lessons today, here are some ideas and activities for the holidays.
Try these fun activities.
Why not try yoga…
…or be a scientist.
Check out ‘The Imagination Tree’ for creative activity ideas.
Discover wonderful people and places with Paddington Bear.
Above all, have fun and stay safe.
A goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 children
Forget watching EastEnders repeats! Turn off the football (it’s not the same without live crowds, anyway)! Instead, watch this…
…40 minutes of heart-warming messages as we say goodbye to our Year 6 children, and they say goodbye to Moortown Primary. Bet you can’t watch it without a smile on your face (and even perhaps a tear in your eye!).
For all the support over the years, thank you to all the mums, dads, carers and other adults at home. We’ll miss you, too.
Miss Wilson writes: ‘It’s been an absolute pleasure to teach every single one of your children. I am extremely proud of the amazing young people they’ve become and can’t wait to hear about their fantastic futures. Thank you for all your support over the last two years. Please pop in to say hello whenever you can because I’ll miss you all lots!’
Very best wishes to our Year 6 friends as they leave us, hopefully to go on to even happier and healthier futures.