Friday 15 November 2019
Friday 15 November 2019
This week, the whole school has the same Creative homework which children should be ready to discuss as part of our homework review on Thursday 21 November.
I know how to STOP bullying.
This homework is a response to our learning this week during anti-bullying week. Throughout the week, each class has had the chance to talk about what bullying is, what the different types of bullying are and how we can STOP it:
- Start
- Telling
- Other
- People
As part of your discussion you may find our school definition of bullying useful, as agreed by our School Councillors:
Bullying is when you hurt someone, physically or emotionally, several times on purpose.
As the homework is Creative, you can do anything you want to respond to the statement. Here are a few ideas to help you:
- Create a cartoon strip of a bullying scenario and how it is solved.
- Create an acrostic poem using the word bullying.
- Write your own ‘kindness statements’ for your class.
- Create a scenarios quiz for your class to decide what they would do.
This week’s homework is Talk Time and is due in on Thursday 14 November:
I know my address.
This homework links well with our geography topic, Where in the World Am I?
08 November 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time and is due in on Thursday 14 November.
I know my address.
Our current geography-themed topic is Where in the World am I? and we’d like the children to know what their address is to build up their knowledge of where they live in the world.
In our homework review on Thursday, we’ll discuss when we might need to use our address but also, from a safety point of view, when we shouldn’t give out this personal information.
08 November 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time and will be discussed on Thursday 14 November.
I know how to STOP bullying.
At home discuss what bullying is.
- Can your child tell you what STOP means?
- Does your child know the difference between being mean and bullying?
- Do they know what to do if they think they, or someone else, is being bullied?
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week so see whether bullying is being discussed elsewhere too. Maybe it’s on Newsround or in First News – see what they’re saying about it too.
08 November 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time ahead of next week which is Anti-Bullying week.
What does ‘Change Starts With Us’ mean?
We will discuss our homework in class on Thursday 14 November.
18 October 2019
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect.
I can answer mathematical questions.
In class, the children have been finding 10 more and 10 less than a given 2 digit number.
68 10 more
58 given number
48 10 less
We have focused on the importance of the tens digit and, using a 100 square, have explored what happens to the numbers in the columns.
Note that the tens digit changes whilst the ones stays the same.
The children have some activities to complete in their homework books.
Please return homework by Thursday 23rd October.
18 October 2019
This week, homework is Practice Makes Perfect and is due in on Thursday 24 October 2019.
Practice Makes Perfect: I can use formal, written methods to add and subtract.
For the past 2 weeks, Year Three have been learning how to use the column method to add and subtract 2 digit numbers from 3 digit numbers. Often, these are calculations where an exchange between columns is needed. In Year Three, your child is expected to be able to do this accurately and quickly.
If you’re unsure how to do this, don’t worry! Your child is now an expert. There’s also guides on our class news page.
Top Tips: Take care not to confuse your child! This homework has been given out knowing your child can do the work using a particular method taught. Ask your child to explain methods, talking through what they’re doing, and to check their answers.
18 October 2019
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect and is due on Thursday 24 October.
I can solve addition problems.
Having worked on addition for the last week or two, they children have some calculations and problems to complete independently at home. We’ve talked about deciding when to solve a calculation mentally and when to use a written method. Children can solve the problems however they choose but they should show their working on the sheet.
Take a look at what addition your child is solving now they’re in Year 4 and ask them about the different ways questions are presented.
Friday 11 October 2019
Friday 11 October 2019
This week, the whole school has the same Talk Time homework. In preparation for the upcoming School Council elections, children should complete one of the following tasks:
- I can prepare a speech (School Council elections).
- I know the importance of voting.
It’s time for children to consider if they would like to stand for election for our new School Council. With two representatives from each class chosen democratically by their peers, all children are encouraged to take an active part in pupil voice.
Elections for our new school council will take place on Thursday 24 October with our polling station and ballot boxes at the ready. Candidates will have the opportunity to give their election speech in class to their peers.
What makes a good school councillor has been considered by our current school council.
- ‘use all the 8 Rs for learning’
- ‘be respectful’
- ‘help others’
- ‘be a good speaker and listener (to members of your class and in the meetings)’
- ‘tell the truth’
- ‘be confident with your ideas’
- ‘accept the views of others even if you don’t agree’
- ‘be friendly and approachable’
- ‘make good choices in class and around school’
Hints for your speech include:
- What skills and abilities would a good school councillor have?
- What are you particularly good at that would help you to be a great school councillor?
- What do you think would make the school better?
- What could you do that people would really like?
- Think of things that are realistic, maybe that you could do yourself, rather than having to ask other people to do.
Thank you to our current school councillors for all their ideas and contributions. We hope you have enjoyed this role and responsibility. You’re welcome to stand again for election.
Good luck to all children who decide to stand in the elections.
If you choose not to stand in the election, you should instead consider the importance of voting.
04 October 2019
This week’s homework is Talk Time and is due on Thursday 10 October.
Is it ok to cut down trees to build more houses?
Around the dinner table, in the car, over breakfast or before bed, see what different people in your family think about cutting down trees to build more houses. Let other people know your opinions and see whether you can come up with some strong arguments to back your opinion up.
In your homework book, note down some key bullet points from your discussion so that we can discuss this together in class.