Hello from Mr Parker
Good morning, Year One!
This is just a quick message to say, hello!
I hope that you’re all OK and are enjoying a little break from the daily learning tasks. I hope this little break has given you the opportunity to do lots of different and fun things to keep you busy!
If you’ve done any of the Easter activities that are on the website, please feel free to email them to me – I’d love to see them.
I hope to see you all again soon and remember…
Keep smiling! 🙂
Quick hello to everyone
We hope you are all still managing to fit in some learning as well as having some fun. Thank you to everyone who has sent photos through to us – we have really enjoyed looking at them and feel very proud of you all.
In this photo, Penelope and her sister have been very resourceful. They have collected random objects from around the house to create this lovely rainbow. We are sure you will be as impressed as we are! Well done, girls!
Keep up with all the hard work and please keep sending the photos.
Remember though, have fun, be kind and stay active!
Hello from Mr Wilks!
Easter: Home learning
Good morning! I hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Over the next two weeks there won’t be daily learning tasks.
Instead, here are some ideas for things to do over the Easter period.
These are some links to a cbeebies programme called “Let’s celebrate” it shows children celebrating Easter along with a child friendly reference to the Easter Story.
https://youtu.be/-qVW9IjhIlU – preparing for Easter
https://youtu.be/StlJgYF-Ki8 – celebrating Easter.
https://youtu.be/jzzr9ogygwA – The Easter Story
Watch the Cbeebies Easter programmes -Talk about what you watch with your child.
Have you done any of the things that Toby has done to prepare for Easter?
Have you seen any spring flowers in the garden? Talk about their names and colours. Why don’t you pint and draw some?
Here are some activities that you may like to try over the Easter holidays.
Make an Easter egg picture? Cut out some egg shapes from paper and ask your child to decorate it. Use zigzag patterns, wave patterns, horizontal lines, vertical lines and circles.
Easter egg hunt – Can you child help you to think of some clues for the Easter egg hunt? Can they write their instructions for the rest of the family?
Decorate an egg – Make a hard-boiled egg and allow it to cool down. Ask your child to decorate it using coloured pens. Use a slide or create a ramp with a large box propped against a chair. Whose egg rolls the furthest?
I hope you have a lovely Easter holiday and I look forward to hearing all about what you’ve been up to.
Home learning highlights
Thank you so much for sending me photos of all your great learning-seeing these has really cheered me up!
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.
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? 
