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21 June 2013

This week’s spellings look at the use of the apostrophe as a contraction (to shorten words).

eg  could not – couldn’t

Lions

• weren’t
• couldn’t
• haven’t
• hadn’t
• aren’t
• can’t
• won’t
• you’re
• you’ll
• they’re

Tigers

• don’t
• can’t
• I’ve
• won’t
• isn’t
• doesn’t
• she’s
• there’s
• I’m
• I’ll

21 June 2013

This week’s homework is practice makes perfect.  It is to be handed in by Wednesday 26 June 2013.

We have been learning about time this week; some of the children are finding some aspects really hard so please remember to point out different times while you are out and about (particularly looking at the difference between analogue and digital).  If you are waiting for a bus, think about how long you are waiting or if you are watching something, how long does the programme last?

Fair Trade and Healthy Eating

Yesterday afternoon, we were lucky enough to have two speakers come into the class to discuss Fair Trade and Healthy Eating. Barry talked to us about what Fair Trade foods are, how we can spot them, and why we should buy them. Siobhan, a dietician, who works with lots of schools in Leeds, talked to us about the many ways we could improve our diet.

Skyride

Launched today, Skyride is a mass participation cycling event taking place in Leeds on 07 July.  This marks the day of 1 year to go until the Tour De France Grande Depart 2014.  The event is anticipated to attract around 10000 participants, many of whom are likely to be families with young children.  For more information please see http://www.goskyride.com/leedsSkyRide.

21 June 2013

This week’s homework is to complete the Growing up in Leeds survey diary.

I can complete my Growing up in Leeds survey diary.

As described in the recent letter and following the lesson with Mrs Freeman this afternoon, Year 5 will be completing the Growing up in Leeds survey over the next few weeks.  This confidential online survey, available to all schools in Leeds, addresses pupil perception of health, safety, enjoyment, achievement and participation.

Data from the survey will be used to inform change across aspects of health in school and provide evidence for our Healthy Schools status.

The diary should be completed as fully as possible over the next week and returned to school by next Friday 28 June.  It will support the children with completing the survey and help to provide the most accurate results.

If you have any questions about the diary or the survey please contact me through the school office.

21 June 2013

The homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect and is due in Wednesday 26 June.

I can calculate proportion. 

This week we have been learning about ratio and proportion. In their homework book, your child has a worksheet to complete about proportion. Whilst this is not creative, try and bring in real life examples as you’re out and about relating to proportion. For example, you could ask a question like:

“What proportion of family members are female?”

This will really help to embed their understanding of proportion. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak with me.

21 June 2013

The suffix we’re learning to use this week is ‘tion’.

Can you think of any more words that follow this rule?

Masterchef hummus

Last week, children were told that they would be making hummus and were given a basic hummus recipe. They had to decide what they were going to add to their hummus to make it more exciting or interesting. We went to Marks and Spencers to do a bit of research about what flavours of hummus are popular. Once back, the groups finalised their recipes. On Monday, they made their hummus with the extra ingredients they had brought from home. There were some interesting combinations: raspberry ice-cream, rhubarb and chocolate sprinkles were some of the more unusual ingredients which were added.

As it was a competition, the children had to not only make a tasty hummus but had to think about presentation too. Masterchef judges, Mr Wilks and Isabella Deyes, tasted the hummus and judged the presentation. The winner was a sweet chilli flavoured hummus made by Pavan, Ahmed and Roshan.

Yogabugs

Last week, Yogabugs helped us to exercise our bodies and minds. The session was great and was linked to our food topic. During the session, we even tasted some fruit and thought carefully about how it tasted.

Keeping fit and healthy

Some Year 2 children keeping fit and healthy by taking part in the Roundhay Primary Schools Fun Run.