Science: magnets and magnetism
In our science learning this week, we have been learning all about magnets and magnetism. We’ve been able to group materials based on whether they are magnetic or not.
We learnt that iron is the main magnetic metal so metal objects which contain iron will be magnetic.
We have also learnt that magnetism is a non-contact force. Ask your child to see if they can remember some of our recent learning:
What is a contact force?
What is a non-contact force?
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
Here are some pictures of us during our science learning today. Ask your child to see if they can explain what is happening in the photos!
Great learning Y4!
Answers to the questions are below!
What is a contact force?
- a force that requires contact for it to work
What is a non-contact force?
- a force that doesn’t require any contact for it to work
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
- push, pull, twist and friction
Living and Learning: Oral Hygiene
In this week’s Living and Learning lesson, we’ve been learning about the importance of oral hygiene.
The children in Y3 were really knowledgeable about this topic and we were able to learn lots of important things.
We talked about dos and don’ts when it comes to oral hygiene. Here are some of the dos:
- brush teeth twice a day for two minutes
- visit a dentist regularly
- drink water
- eat foods low in sugar
- floss
Here are some of the don’ts:
- forget to brush your teeth
- drink a lot of fizzy drinks
- eat foods high in sugar
- spit out toothpaste straight away
- rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth as it washes away the fluoride (which helps prevent plaque)
We also did some role play by using example dilemmas that people were having about their own oral hygiene and the children gave some really good advice to help them!
I was really impressed with how much the children knew and got some good tips! Someone in Y3 even received a certificate in our assembly because of their great contributions! Well done, Tommy!
Magnificent Magnets!
In our science learning this week, we have been learning all about magnets and magnetism.
- We have been able to group materials based on whether they are magnetic or not.
- We have learnt that Iron, Nickel and Cobalt are all metals which are magnetic.
- We have also learnt that magnetism is a non-contact force.
Ask your child to see if they can remember some of our recent learning:
- What is a contact force?
- What is a non-contact force?
- What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
Here are some pictures of us during our science learning today. Ask your child to see if they can explain what is happening in the photos!
Great learning Y3!
Answers to the questions are below!
What is a contact force?
- a force that requires contact for it to work
What is a non-contact force?
- a force that doesn’t require any contact for it to work
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
- push, pull, twist and friction
Living and Learning: oral hygiene
In this week’s Living and Learning lesson, we’ve been learning about the importance of oral hygiene.
We talked about dos and don’ts when it comes to oral hygiene. Here are some of the dos:
- brush teeth twice a day for two minutes
- visit a dentist regularly
- drink water
- eat foods low in sugar
- floss
Here are some of the don’ts:
- forget to brush your teeth
- drink a lot of fizzy drinks
- eat foods high in sugar
- spit out toothpaste straight away
- rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth as it washes away the fluoride (which helps prevent plaque
I was really impressed with how much the children knew and got some good tips!
TTRS tournament winners (wb 03 May)
Hello again to all of the Times Tables Rock Stars out there,
Well done for all the engagement with TTRS you’re doing so far – keep it up!
BREAKING NEWS:
The results are in. We have our ROCK STARS OF THE WEEK.
With an outstanding 1920 points, this week’s winners are Y6!
Well, well, well… Y6 are on a streak now! Well done to Y6 – a thoroughly deserved victory.
Y3, 4 and 5 need to keep up that engagement with TTRS to reclaim the coveted guitar!
Remember to give your teacher a nudge as the week goes on if you’ve not yet had a chance to play on TTRS. If you’d like to play at home and would like a reminder of your login details, let your teacher know.
All the best TTRS!
100 skips
This week, Year 2 took part in their Captain Tom 100 challenge by completing 100 skips in the playground. The class really enjoyed the challenge and some children even carried on skipping after they had reached 100!
All of the funds that were raised from this event have gone to our new school charity, Dogs Trust. Thank you for all your donations.
Living and Learning: Sun Safety
Year 2 have been learning about about sun safety in our living and learning session this week. We have been reading the text below daily to help us know how to reduce the risk of sun damage. 
The children used the text to create posters. We are going to to stick them on our living and learning display to help us remember how to stay safe in the sun.
Living and Learning: Sun Safety
Year 1 have been learning all about how to stay safe in the sun and a good place to start was by using our fluency text. Each week, the class start a new fluency text. This is read daily and helps to build up fluency. The children benefit from modelled expressive reading, echo reading, repeated re-reading, skilled questioning and modelled comprehension skills.
This afternoon, the children worked in teams to create a Sun Safety notice.
Stay in the shade when possible and try to avoid being in the sun between 11am and 3pm.
Use a good sun cream and don’t forget your ears, nose and the tops of your feet. Remember to keep topping up your sun cream.
Always wear a sunhat. It’s a good idea to wear a floppy sunhat that protects the face and neck.
Drink lots of water.
Here is a link to a sun safety story for you to enjoy with your child at home.
Living and Learning: health and prevention
Across school, our current Living and Learning topic is all about health and prevention which forms part of the new statutory Health Education. Here are the objectives for the children to learn by the end of Year 6.
Year 1 and 2 will be focusing their learning on sun safety and sleep but as dental hygiene is also part of this learning, the children will soon be bringing home their own toothbrush and toothpaste.
Here is some information you might want to read with your child to talk about this at home.
Living and Learning: I recognise the importance of hygiene including handwashing.
In this week’s living and learning lesson, we talked about the importance of hygiene.
We discussed things we can do to manage our personal hygiene such as:
- brushing teeth
- washing hair and face
- using deodorant
- making sure clothes are clean
- and washing hands!
We put on our science hats to find out the reason why tackling ‘germs’ are so important.
Challenge your child to tell you another word for a germ from our whiteboards below.
We also used some reading skills too – retrieval!
Notice how these brilliant people have highlighted key words in the question and edited with a purple pen when getting some feedback.
Finally, we decided ways we can assure germs, viruses and bacteria are not passed on.
Challenge your child to give the term for when a virus is ‘spreadable’.
