Transition to Year 1
In the latest questionnaire sent home to parents, a lot of you asked about transition to Year 1. There are many things that we do to prepare your child for the move into KS1 but I am very aware that this may look different this year. If school re-opens while they are still in Reception, this is what will be in place:
- regular visits to the Year 1 classroom, in small groups, at set times
- free flow in to the KS1 shared area so that they can explore
- information evening for parents to make you aware of changes
- morning play times with KS1 to mix more with children out of their year group
- coming to more assemblies with the rest of the school
- focused transition afternoon where they all visit the Year 1 teacher for an afternoon, as a class
- once they start Year 1 in September, Mrs Burke visits them in Year 1 and they can have a wander back in to Reception every now and then
- Autumn term of Year 1 focuses on them still learning through play but balanced with the Year 1 curriculum
Many things will stay the same: some areas of provision, support for your child, individual needs being met; continuation of phonics teaching; and communication with parents. Even though, there are a lot of changes, many of them are practical arrangements and the rest is very gradual.
I understand that you may be anxious as transition arrangements may look a bit different this year; whatever happens, we will approach it in a way that means you and your child have as much chance as possible to explore any changes.
In the meantime, take a look at the class news and homework for Year 1 so you can see what they have been learning. Remember the age related expectations for all year groups are on the website, along with information about the National Curriculum; this might give you a broader picture of Year 1.
Once school re-opens, we will discuss transition further but I hope that this information answers some of your questions.
03 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning! I can’t believe it’s Friday again! I hope you’ve all been busy and enjoyed this week’s learning.
During the Easter holiday there won’t be daily posts. I will, however, send one post which will give you some ideas for things to do over the two weeks.
The most important message this Easter is to have fun as a family. Read together, play outside, bake, garden, watch a movie, sing and dance. Make the most of this time together.
Phonics
Words to read:
Words to write:
street, spend, grasp, crisp
Phonics activity
Yes/No questions Read the questions and answer yes or no.
Literacy
Maths: Measures
Send me a photo of your toys.
moortowneyfs@spherefederation.org
Extra activity
Happy Easter!
Home learning heros!
Wow, Year Three. Another week of home learning ticked off. I can’t believe how hard you’ve all worked. You’re absolutely rocking your home learning! Here are a few of your highlights so far:
Great job, Year Three. Keep it up!
02 April 2020:Home learning
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for sending me photos of your home learning. Well done!
Phonics
Words to read:
Words to write:
grasp, crunch, shrink, spring
Phonics activity
Literacy
Practise your handwriting. Use the letter formation sheet in your pack.
Don’t forget to use a lead-in!
Maths
Extra activity
Have a great day!
A penguin writing reports?
Look who turned up to help me write some of your school reports! Smartie gave me some help to make sure I stay safe when I am using my computer. Can you think of three things he might have said?
Also,Smartie would like to know if you are all using your manners. He has delivered some stickers for you so keep a look out on your work! The stickers are at the bottom of this page and he has left extra on my kitchen table. Who will be the first to get a sticker on their manners work? 
Arrangements for Year 3 learning
As you all know, Miss Clifford leaves Moortown Primary at the end of this term. Unfortunately, Miss Clifford had to self-isolate in the last week that we were open so Mr Owen taught Year 3 for the last few days.
It is important that you know that Miss Clifford is still the Year 3 class teacher until the end of the Easter holidays, 19 April. Please make sure any communication about home learning is directed to her email address: graceclifford@spherefederation.org
The summer term starts on 20 April.
If we re-open in summer term, the class teacher will be Mr Ben Freeman. If we’re still closed, please direct any communications to Mr Owen’s email address: davidowen@spherefederation.org
This may seem confusing. The reason for this is that because Mr Freeman hasn’t worked at Moortown, he doesn’t know the children well enough to be able to respond to emails about the home learning. As a more experienced teacher who knows the class, we’d like Mr Owen to be the point of contact.
If you’ve any questions, please raise them with Mrs Weekes: headofmoortown@spherefederation.org
We all hope you’re staying happy and healthy.
1 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning. It’s April Fool’s day today. Have you played a trick on anyone yet?
Phonics
Words to read:
Words to write:
plum, swim, spoon, float
Phonics activity
Literacy: Story Treasure Hunt
Ask your grown-up to write 4-6 clues about a story you know well and hide the words around the house. For example, if they were leaving clues about Jack and the Beanstalk they might write ‘beanstalk’, ‘giant’, ‘cow’ and ‘Magic Beans’. Try and read the clues by yourself. Can you make a story map re-telling the story from the clues you have discovered?
Which story did you use?
I would love to see your story maps.
Maths: sharing
Try to share different numbers. Which numbers can’t you share?
Extra activity
Have a great day!
Don’t forget to stay in touch.
Hall of (Home Learning) Fame – 1
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
Hall of (Home Learning) Fame
Hello and welcome to the first ever – drum roll please – Hall of (Home Learning) Fame! [crowd goes wild]
I was inundated with emails where you guys were keeping me updated with your amazing home learning or just fun stuff you were getting up to whilst staying safe at home.
Here are this week’s winners who have bagged themselves a special place on #HoHLF!
First up, this brother and sister duo taking the week by storm with sports, crafts and the mastery of life skills – winning x 3!
What an effort requiring dedication, precision and an eye for a pattern. All traits we appreciate very much here at #HoHLF headquarters!
Staying at home doesn’t mean staying sat down! This Jordan-Pickford-in-training was truly saving himself from boredom and diving into the fun right in his own back garden. Result!
And last but by certainly no means least … a huge well done to our home scientists who have nabbed the last, highly sought-after place on this week’s Hall of (Home Learning) Fame. Your understanding of materials and their properties was solid. 😉
Tune in next week for another episode of #HoHLF!
Busy People
Well, here we are in the second week of home learning. There are so many photos being sent to us and we are simply amazed by the variety of activities happening in everyone’s homes.
Not only is the home learning taking place, we have also seen baking, gardening and cleaning.
