We science
Yesterday, we had a visitor who is studying medicine at Leeds University.
He came to teach us about the heart and circulatory system. We got to use stethoscopes! It was really cool!
However, they did garner some mixed results!
We carried out an experiment about what happens to your heart during exercise.
- “We measured before exercising for ten seconds, then we measured straight after and then a minute after.” – Felix
- “Your heart pumps faster when you exercise and then slows down.” – Liam
Lastly, we enjoyed a quiz to test how much we’d learnt!
Moortown play park consultation
- Would you like to find out more about the proposed play park on the land at the rear of school?
- Would you like to comment on the proposed play equipment suggested in the design?
- Maybe you’ve seen equipment in other parks that you’d like to recommend.
Helen Forman, a design officer from Leeds City Council, will be visiting school tomorrow to consult with our School Council. After that, all children will have chance to see the proposals in an assembly. Helen is keen to hear their views as the future users!
From 3pm, there will be chance for parents and carers to see and comment on the proposed designs.
We hope to see you there.
Girls golf rocks
Girls Golf Rocks is a partnership project aimed at addressing the disparity between girls’ and boys’ participation in golf.
The county-wide recruitment drive targets girls aged 5-18 years of age, providing the opportunity for them to access free taster sessions, followed by a five week coaching, Par 3 event & a 7 iron golf club – all for £14.
There are eight centres across Yorkshire running the programme, delivering girls only sessions with an emphasis placed on fun, social and friendship aspects of golf rather than just the coaching and playing side of the game.
Our evidence board is taking shape…
AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY BEYOND THIS POINT
West Yorkshire Police have encountered an incident that requires immediate help from Year 3 at Moortown Primary School. Unfortunately, we are unable to reveal exact details at this point, but Mrs Burgess was granted access to capture two images inside the evidence locker.
The lower KS2 journalists will be able to release further information later in the week, when granted permission by West Yorkshire Police.
Watch this space.
Living and learning – what might change about me?
Continuing our Being me Living & Learning, we had a discussion in class about our similarities and differences. We talked about what makes us unique to others and we also came up with things we were good at.
Next, we compiled these differences into a whole class list and split them into three categories:
We realised we are all different but these interests and qualities are ever-changing. When we read out what we were good at, we stood up to show we agreed and thought we were good at the same thing. Lots of us were up and down like yoyos, proving that although we may have contrasting lives, we often share similar strengths and weaknesses.
We are super spellers.
It’s great to see children being resourceful in order to support spelling.
From using Zero Tolerance spelling cards…
… to getting dictionaries if we need one. 
Remember to check out our spelling support for tips and ideas and other super spelling strategies.
Homework – we LOVE reading!
WOW! Today, I witnessed my favourite homework review – I can show what I love about reading. The children’s enthusiasm and love for all things books really shone through and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and hearing about everyone’s efforts. Here are some highlights:
You’d have to go on many a quest to find more creative homework than this!
Books rock! (Keep an eye out in Roundhay park for these colourful, hand-painted stones. Take a photo if you find one!)
There’s nothing horrid about reading!
I had to poster ’bout it!
Reading can be comic-al.
You’d have to search far and wide to find people who love reading more than us!
We really raised the bar (graph), this week!
Living and Learning – a body image guide for parents and carers
This term, our Living and Learning theme is Being me. Part of this learning is all about body image. This parent and carer guide has been designed to give practical ideas to support your child in building their emotional resilience in this area.
Production
I’m sure you will agree – this week has been a fairly tricky one! It was great to see the majority of the children return to school today.
Over the next few weeks, Year 3 and 4 will be very busy rehearsing for their production. This takes place in the last week of term. We’d like all the children to learn their lines and the songs. Next week, your child will bring home a letter informing you of the costumes they will need for their part. Please don’t worry if you can’t provide some items. However, it would be much appreciated if you can search through your wardrobes and help us with this.
So far, the singing from both classes has been superb and we’re really looking forward to the children putting on a good show for us all to enjoy!
Many thanks.