D:Side visit Year 4
As part of Brain Box week, Year 4 are learning about the dangers of alcohol and its effect on the brain.
A Year 4 pupil experiences the effects of alcohol on balance by wearing some disorientating glasses.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caewvhDuXjA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Two Year 4 girls demonstrate how to say no.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK6h5Me1VQo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
D:Side
Dave from D:Side visited the class this morning to talk about smoking and the effect that it has on our bodies.
Observational Drawing
We’ve been drawing our shoes today!
Every class in school showed off their observational drawing skills today by drawing their own shoes. It was fun learning but it did get a little smelly!
Our amazing brains – Brain Box week!
This week is dedicated to developing an awareness of learning and how the brain works.
The importance of exercise, healthy food, sleep, hydration and emotional health, for a healthy brain, will be covered throughout the week alongside a main focus for each day:
Monday
Understanding your brain, brain cells and how to help your brain to learn.
Tuesday
How your brain learns best and learning styles.
Key Stage 2 classes will also have a visit from d:Side. As part of our drug education in school, representatives from d:Side, a drug and health programme, will be looking, in particular, at the effects of various drugs on the brain.
Staff from d:Side will be available after school, in the dining room, for parents / carers to ask any questions about these sessions.
Wednesday
Developing the understanding of multiple intelligences and that everyone has gifts and talents.
Dr Dave Lewis, Senior Lecturer of Neuroscience, from the University of Leeds will be visiting Key Stage 2 classes.
Thursday
Thinking about thinking and problem solving.
Friday
A day to remember – exploring a range of memory strategies.
The whole school Water Aid sponsored walk will take place during Friday.
Please check the website for further information and links to websites throughout the week.
Making friends!
The children are settling well in Reception. They have been busy making friends and having fun!
22 September 2012
This week, your child has familiar vocabulary to do with their maths learning.
| one |
| two |
| eight |
| nine |
| three |
| four |
| five |
| seven |
These words will be tested on Friday 28 September.
22 September 2012
This week’s homework is Talk Time.
I can talk about who is in my family.
Remember, this is an important time to chat without any distractions: turn the television off, sit together and share ideas.
We’ll have a discussion in class on Wednesday 26 September.
21 September 2012
This week, the children are focusing on spelling words with silent letters. Spellings will be tested on Friday 28 September.
| Group A | Group B |
| generally
guardian advantage pneumonia foreign knowledge average solemn scissors depot |
average
primary Wednesday January February scissors naturally mineral unnatural ledge |
21 September 2012
This week’s spellings are looking at another rule for adding ‘ing’. These spellings will be tested on Friday 28 September.
short vowel sounds – double up and add “ing”
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Short vowel sounds – double up and add “ing” |
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stir |
stirring |
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occur |
occurring |
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commit |
committing |
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begin |
beginning |
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refer |
referring |
21 September 2012
This week’s homework is Talk Time. Remember, this is an important time to chat without any distractions: turn the television off, sit together and share opinions and ideas.
I can talk about how it feels to do something new.
This has been the SEAL theme for this week and has been discussed in assembly and class.
Looking forward to our class discussion on Wednesday 26 September…