Anti-bullying day!
Today for our anti-bullying day, we joined the nation by focussing on the message of “reaching out”. We discussed how this had several meanings: reaching out to a trusted adult for support/advice, reaching out to the victim to see if they are okay or reaching out to make a change.
We looked at the definition of bullying which our JLT members created:
“Bullying is when you hurt someone physically or emotionally (including online), Several Times On Purpose”
Whilst we hope this would never be the case in our school, we also discussed what you can do if you were to experience bullying at Moortown Primary School:
“Start Telling Other People. You could use the Living and Learning box, the worry box, email stayingsafe@spherefederation.org or even call Childline (0800 1111).”
We celebrated the message that everyone is different and equal by wearing odd socks to school:
Living and Learning: Me and my community week
This week has been very busy in Year 1! We have been working all week learning about our identity and our community!
On Tuesday two Police Community Support Officers came into the classroom to talk to us about staying safe using fireworks and sparklers. We listened really well and even found out you should put your sparkler in a carrot!!
On Wednesday, as well as our amazing class assembly (Well done everyone!), we also had a visit from the RNIB. They brought along a guide dog with them and we learnt all about the job of a guide dog.
On Thursday, teacher for the deaf came to visit to talk to us all about how we can help deaf adults and children understand us more clearly. We learn some sign language too.
We have had an amazing week learning all about how we are the same and how we are different. It has all been topped off by everyone showing off their identity today! Amazing work everyone!
04 November 2022
As we come to the end of our Me and My Communities themed week, children are encouraged to consider charities that are community-based.
With your child, have a look at the list of charities below. Ask your child to consider which charity they’d like to be our chosen school charity – make sure they can express their opinions and back these up with reasons.
Below are the chosen charities that we’ll choose from:
Local
St Gemma’s Hospice St Gemma’s Hospice | Yorkshire’s Largest Hospice (st-gemma.co.uk)
The Clothing bank The Clothing Bank
National
Cancer Research Donate to Cancer Research UK | Cancer Research UK
RSPB Join us – RSPB Membership
International
Cool Earth Protect Rainforest | Fight The Climate Crisis | Join Cool Earth Big Life Foundation AREA OF OPERATION – Big Life Foundation
The charities will be reviewed in class on Thursday 10 November. Each class will vote for one charity which will be brought to the Junior Leadership Team who will have the final vote on Friday 11 November.
We are biologists!
This half term, we have been learning as biologists.
We’ve learnt about living things and their habitats.
Last week, we ventured out into the front playground to conduct a invertebrate hunt.
The children looked around the habitat and recorded the number of invertebrates that they found.
We are historians!
This half term, we are historians.
We’re learning about Ancient Greece.
To kickstart our history topic, we have been learning about chronology and learning the order of time periods in history.
Year 3 placed some time periods of British history into chronological order on a timeline. Then, we added Ancient Greece to our timeline to compare what was happening elsewhere in the world with Britain. Ask your child if they can remember this learning!
The vocabulary that we are learning this half term is:
- period: a phase in time
- civilisation: a period of human development that is considered most advanced
- golden-age: a time when an activity or society is at its best
- government: the group of people responsible for ruling a country
- monarchy: a type of government ruled by a king or queen
- democracy: a type of government where the people living there make decisions
- oligarchy: a type of government where a small group of people make the decisions
- Parthenon: an important temple in Athens built during the Ancient Greek golden-age
23 September 2022
This week’s Talk Time brings together the learning that has happened in our Reading sessions last week. The Acceptable Use Agreements have been used in all classes as the stimulus for the reading lessons, as well as a copy being sent home to be agreed and signed.
Check out the KS1 and KS2 agreements.
After reading and discussing these agreements, do you feel these rules could apply outside of school too (e.g. at home or using the internet on your mobile phone)?
Do you think it’s a good idea to have agreed rules in place when using the internet?
Welcome back Year 3!
Year 3 have had a fantastic start to the new school year! They have all settled in really well and have been ready to learn.
Some key information to note:
Important days and dates
PE – Wednesday (swimming) and Thursday. On these days, please can your child come to school in their P.E. kit. On Wednesday (our swimming day) your child will need to bring a swimming costume, towel and a healthy snack. They may also bring goggles if they prefer.
Spelling and times tables tests – Friday
Reading record review in Book Club – Friday
Class assembly – Wednesday 12th October at 2:40pm
Water bottles
These must be brought to school daily to ensure your child is drinking enough water.
Milk
Please contact the office if your child would like to have milk in Year 3.
Homework
Whole school homework is set every Friday along with new spellings, a times table focus and a reading record activity to complete. On Friday, your child was sent home with a homework book and guide. This should be kept at home and it can be used for practising spellings, times tables or any additional home learning. Homework and spellings can also be accessed from the website.
Reading records
Every week, your child will be given an activity to complete from their reading record. These activities are an opportunity for your child to reflect on what they have been reading in a variety of different ways. The completed activity, accompanied by a signature from an adult at home, should be returned to school the following Friday for a review in class.
Daily practises
Numbots and TTRS – We continue to use Numbots and TTRS in Year 3 (using the same login as Year 2) and certificates will be awarded for children who earn the most coins and who complete the different stages. We also have a weekly class competition for effort on TTRS. Little and often (10/15 minutes a day) is recommended.
Reading – Please ensure that you read with your child for 10 minutes every day. Ask your child questions to assess their understanding whilst they read. Examples of what you could read include; books, magazines, comics, recipe books). Also, turn the subtitles on whilst your child watches television!
Uniform
Please do check the uniform policy to ensure your child is wearing the correct items including for PE days. Earrings must be removed on PE days.
Any questions, please ask!
Miss Needham
This week’s message (Friday 15 July 2022)
It’s our penultimate message of the year… This one’s a short one, but with two links to something longer if you’re interested…
Before we start the message, a note about extreme temperatures forecast for the first part of next week. The Department for Education is not advising that schools close; instead they have issued guidance to schools. The guidance sets out sensible points to follow – make sure you consider each of the following:
- make sure your child comes to school with a large bottle (it could have water previously frozen)
- your child should wear a sun hat and loose, cool clothing (we’re relaxing the rules around school uniform – replace uniform items with things that are cooler eg open sandals rather than shoes, uniform shorts with lighter PE shorts – try to stay as smart as possible)
- your child should be wearing Factor 50 sunblock when they arrive at school and may apply more during the day
In school, we’ll take as many actions as we can. These will include indoor lunchtimes, avoiding vigorous activity, and avoiding being in large groups in one indoor space for a longer time.
Governance
Governing bodies aren’t required to produce an annual report; however, Sphere Federation governors believe communicating with our school community is important. Check out their annual governance statement.
Summer Fun
Breeze is for all children and young people aged 0-19 from Leeds (and their families) who are looking for positive things to do. Although Breeze is run by Leeds City Council, the information they list comes from all sorts of organisations and partners working positively with children, young people and their families in Leeds, not just the council. Check out the 27 days of fun: Breeze in the Park.
Have a good weekend. Next week, look out for the return of our Summer competition!
Scooter training
Year 2 have learnt lots about being safe on their scooters today.
Here are some of their top tips!
Wait if you are ahead of your adult and always know where your adults are. Don’t go too far away from them.
Push your scooter across the road while you hold your adult’s hand. Do not scoot across a road.
On a pavement, scoot along the edge that is not near the kerb.
When braking, use your push foot and keep your other foot on the scooter.
Don’t do a flip or jump if you are scooting fast.
Always wear a helmet to keep safe! Make sure it is secure on your head.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Year 1 had an incredible time at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Thursday! The children were all brilliantly behaved and learnt so much about the different animals we saw. They also showed great perseverance because we did a lot of walking! During a workshop some of us were brave enough to hold a huge African land snail and a wriggly cockroach! Well done to everyone!
