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11 January 2013

Posted on Thursday 10 January 2013 by

This week’s homework is creative. It’s due in on Wednesday 16 January 2013.

Your child will have one of the following homework objectives depending on which one they are working on at the moment:

  • I know the 2 times table.
  • I know the 5 times table.

Big Write!

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by Mr Wilks

Here are some pictures of the class getting ready for a big write this afternoon (the last day of term).

Surprisingly, they didn’t complain at all and actually seemed quite happy to do it. What a group of super learners!

I was only joking about the big write! Instead, we had a fun afternoon of playing games and singing carols.

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by

As a term comes to a close, it’s always a good time to reflect on the recent events; I’d like to take the opportunity to say
thanks to the children for all their hard work and well done for all their successes.

The class have worked extremely hard on their Rich and Poor Big Topic. The topic books of some of the children – Iona, Georgia, Henry, Mehak, Faizaan and Ebony – are especially good in terms of their research and how the children have expressed their  ideas about rich and poor in a range of styles.

We have had many good class discussions inspired by SEAL or Talk Time homework about rich and poor. Luke, Connor, Adam and Max always add huge amounts to these discussions with their considered and interesting opinions.

Linked to our Rich and Poor topic, the children paired up to work on adverts that a charity may use to persuade people to donate money to help the poor. Scripts were written and the advert was made using a great app called ‘Explain Everything’. Husna and Lili made a superb job that looked and sounded like a real advert.

Those of you who have been into class or seen the class assembly will have probably noticed the excellent artwork on show. Art is a
major strength of the class. I’m already looking forward to the art we have planned for next term!

Recently, we have written quests in Big Writing. Grace wrote one of the best stories I’ve ever read in all my (many) years as a teacher. Tyler, Zahra, Sami and Fatima also wrote some brilliant stuff!

I have been really impressed with how much progress has been made with reading. Riyaz and Nevan have done a great job with the class novels ‘Street Child’ and ‘The Switch’ and Ibraheem, Dovydas, Liam and Meva have done extremely well with their guided reading.

Homework has really improved. Zakib always produces detailed work. Alongside this, Ahmed, Mehar and Amir are working much harder to produce homework of a great standard.

All in all it’s been a great start to Year Six and I’m looking forward to lots more learning in the new year.

A Christmas round-up

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by

It’s always a busy time at Christmas in school. Here are a few photos showing you what Year Six have been up to. Activities have included making illuminated Christmas cards with a light bulb and a switch controlling the circuit and our brilliant Victorian Chrismas day.

 

A round-up of the term

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by Mr Wilks

Wow! This term has absolutely flown by. I’ve been so impressed by the progress that the children have made this term and by their enthusiasm for learning.

We’ve been so busy this term. Our All Aboard topic was great fun and the highlight, for me, were the brilliant prototype vehicles we created in DT lessons – and, of course, the big go-kart! In literacy we’ve been writing stories, reports, recounts and poetry. Within this, we’ve explored how authors create mood. In maths, we’ve developed our calculations strategies, learnt about shape and measures, fractions and practised telling the time.

There are some children who have stood out this term and deserve a special mention:

  • Arran and Roshan have both made fabulous progress in their writing this term.
  • Brandon has made great progress in writing and maths this term.
  • Isabella has made super progress in all subjects but especially in maths.
  • Ibrahim has made fantastic progress with his reading – I love listening to him reading!
  • Both Lennox and Jennifer have settled in really well at Moortown and are fantastic additions to the class!

Finally, thanks to Mr Toms for all his hard work this term.

Have a super holiday and a happy new year!

 

 

Highlights of the term

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by

I’ve had a great term teaching Year 2. All of the children have made good progress since they started. It’s clear to see that they’re supported at home in their reading, spellings and times tables.

I could praise every child individually for their efforts but here are a few examples:

  • Jorja (who only joined Moortown in September) has made excellent progress in her reading and writing
  • Haider shows amazing learning behaviour every day
  • Emre, Ebonnie, Indi and Kieron spoke clearly and confidently in our production

We have a new friend called Kostas joining us after the holidays. He visited us on Tuesday and his mum told us that he had been made to feel really welcome and is very excited about starting at Moortown. Well done to Ben, Luke, Emre and Owen who were seen greeting him and waving him off at the end of his day.

Lastly, thank you very much for all of our gifts this week!

A terrific term!

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by

This term has been lots of fun and Year 4 have done really well! We’ve made cars, drawn real-life trains, performed poetry, investigated friction and much, much more!

However, there have been some stand-out stars of our first term and they deserve a special mention. In literacy, there have been some outstanding pieces of writing. Here’s a descriptive build-up of an adventure story by Lucas:

“As the sun began to dissolve beneath the gentle waves, Max’s tummy began to bubble. What was lying beneath the murky depths of the sea? Were there man eating sharks? He shivered and shuddered all over. He began to want to go home.”

We’ve been paying close attention to mood and how it can change through a narrative. Olivia, Steven and Tyler have all made excellent progress in their writing this term so a big well done to them.

In maths, we’ve developed our strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  All of the children have been pushing themselves up our learning mountain this term. Nevertheless, Danyal, Zakir and Isra have blown me away with their enthusiasm and as a result have all made especially good progress in maths.

It’s great to see that so many children are reading regularly at home with an adult. Umar, Abdul-Ahad, Kacy and Billy have all made great progress in their reading this term. A lot of this is because they are working hard at home.

Finally, thanks to Mrs Freeman and Mrs Edwards who have contributed massively to the success of the children.

Have a great Christmas, Year 4, and I’ll see you again next year.

(Finally, in case you missed it, here’s my (in)famous Christmas jumper that your child has no doubt been talking about…)

 

 

It’s Christmas…

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by Mr Roundtree

I would like to say thank you for your support over the last year – it’s extremely appreciated.

We are a small and caring community and we are enormously proud of what we do here.  Our aim is to always be a happy and healthy place to learn because we passionately believe that the best way to educate children is to start from this foundation stone.

Over the last few years, Moortown Primary has continued to improve significantly, all due to the great efforts of the staff, pupils, governors and parents / carers:

  • our teachers deliver fun, effective lessons that encourage active, independent learning
  • our support staff help meet specific pupils’ needs in a timely and conscientious way
  • our pupils get on well with each other and are enthusiastic and motivated
  • our governors are supportive and challenging
  • and you… Thank you for all of the support during PTA events, and for the kind compliments and constructive criticisms.

In 2013, we’ll continue to make sure the teaching and learning at Moortown Primary is the best you could wish for.

On behalf of our whole team, we wish you a very Happy Christmas, together with a successful and Happy New Year.

It’s Christmas…

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by Mr Roundtree

…so enjoy the break.

We don’t give homework or spellings and tables to learn during holidays.  Instead, we hope you all enjoy the break and spend some fabulously festive family time, whether it’s playing board games, enjoying a book or two or simply relaxing in front of the telly for a treat.

Carol singing

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by Mr Wilks

This morning, we sang our hearts out at Marks and Spencer’s. The weather was awful but it wasn’t a match for our Christmas spirit!

Thanks to all the parents and family who came to watch and sing along!

Moortown Primary School, Leeds
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