22 September 2017
This week, our homework is Practice Makes Perfect: To be able to solve addition and subtraction calculations and problems.
Children have been given a sheet with some addition and subtraction calculations/problems. I’d like children to have a go at these calculations independently so we can go through them in our homework review and identify any misconceptions.
Homework is due on Friday 28 September.
Contact me with any questions.
22 September 2017
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect and is due on Thursday 28 September.
I can solve addition and subtraction calculations and problems.
This follows on from the learning we have done in class this week. Children have been given practice which will reinforce their learning and provide some challenge.
If there are any questions children need help with, they need to ask for it before it is due in on the Thursday.
15 September 2017
This week’s homework is Creative and is due on Thursday 21 September:
I can show what I have learnt after reading Orion and the Dark.
Children have been asked to demonstrate what they have learnt and enjoyed after reading our class novel. Some ideas we had in class were:
- Drawing the characters and writing descriptions
- Paper mâché or other material to make the characters
- Constellation art
- Story board/comic strip
- Feelings poster (A4) of how they changed for Orion throughout the story
- Play/presentation about the book
When completing this Creative homework, as per the name, be as creative as you like! Make sure you chat about ideas with your child: could the homework be in the form of a poster, a letter, a comic strip, some writing, a PowerPoint…? Could it use photos, drawings, fold out ‘extras’ on the page…?
We are practising the three times tables this week. This is a new times table for most, so this week, children should focus on becoming familiar with this. It may take some time to learn a new times table, but as long as the practice is little and often, they’re sure to get it in no time. Make sure to reiterate division facts, too.
For example, if we know 5 x 3 = 15, we should know 3 x 5 = 15, 15 ÷ 5 = 3 and 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
15 September 2017
This week, children have been given a Talk Time homework:
I can prepare for a debate (Should something that is harmful be considered entertainment?)
Children should discuss this topic with someone at home and be ready to take part in a debate as part of our homework review next week.
15 September 2017
The homework this week is talk time and is due in on Thursday 21 September.
I can take safe risks.
In class, we’re learning about the 8 Rs for Learning. This week, we’re looking at how we can take safe risks in and out of school. Chat to your children about what a safe risk could be and conversely what an unsafe risk is. For example, Amrit took a safe risk last weekend by performing with her dance group on stage in front of lots of people. In contrast, an unsafe risk may be cycling to school without a helmet on.
08 September 2017
This week’s homework is Creative: I can show how to make my class a good place to learn.
This piece is due in on Thursday 14 September.
Children should respond in a creative manner and show how they can make our place a good place to learn. This could be done in many ways but here’s a few ideas we came up with as a class:
- create a poster of dos and don’ts
- create a mini version of the perfect classroom using a cardboard box
- create a video explaining what the perfect learner would look like
- create a video in which you play the ‘perfect’ learner
- make a puppet show using a cardboard box and string
If you have any problems, please see me at the earliest opportunity.
08 September 2017
The first homework of Year 6 will be Creative and is due back on Thursday 14 September.
I can show how to use the 8Rs for learning in school or at home.
The 8Rs link to Living and Learning for this half term (formerly known as SEAL) and are a fantastic tool for encouraging the children to think about their learning behaviour effectively.
We’ve recapped all 8 this week but here’s a reminder for you at home: resilience, responsibility, reflectiveness, responsiveness, readiness, risk-taking, remembering, resourcefulness.
Here are a few ideas to get you going:
- Take photos which show you demonstrating the 8Rs at home.
- Create an 8Rs wheel with an example of how to show each one in class.
- Write a short story of a class who demonstrate all 8Rs well.
- Create scenarios for us to decide which R needs to be engaged.
14 July 2017
The final homework of the year is creative and is due in on Thursday.
I can create my own pirate flag.
Children should design their own pirate flag. This could be similar to the famous jolly roger or reflect their own pirate personality.
14 July 2017
This week, as it’s the final week of the year, children have been given one piece of homework to do. This is due on Thursday 20 July.
The homework is Creative: I can reflect on my time in Year 5 and look ahead to next year.
We have discussed lots of ways that children could respond to this:
- you could write a letter to Mr Catherall and Miss Rushbrooke
- you could make a poster about the different topics we’ve covered this year
- you could make a Year 5 themed board game
- you could create a timeline of the year
- you could do a video diary of the year
- you could make a Year 5 themed comic
- you could write a newspaper report about Year 5
- you could create a collage of your favourite pieces of homework
- you could create poster of highlights
- you could create a vlog about a typical day in Year 5
- you could make a movie trailer of the year we’ve had
- you could use Scratch to reflect on the year
Obviously, there are many more ways, too.
07 July 2017
This week’s whole school homework involves completing the pupil health questionnaire sent home with your child/children.
I can share my views about health.
Pupil voice is an important part of our school and this annual questionnaire provides pupil views on some of our key health issues.
Please support your child to complete the health questionnaire by discussing these issues.
The questionnaire should be returned to your class teacher by Thursday 13 July.