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04 May 2012

Homework again this week is some practice makes perfect and it’s for maths.

Children have been given four mental maths tests to complete. I suggest they don’t leave all four until Tuesday night! Instead, I would recommend they do them on different nights throughout the week.

The tests will help the children with their mental maths speed and skills.

Homework is due in on Wednesday 09 May.

It’s vital that homework is handed in on time as the lesson on Wednesday is based on the homework.

Dynamic diary writing

The children have been working very hard to write the best diary extract possible.  As a class, we imagined we were moving house and were writing one extract before the move and another once we were in our new house.

Cydnee and Bronwen did a great job. Here’s their work:

Dear Diary,

Today’s the day. The big move. Last night, I had a party and ALL my friends and family came over – it was hard to say goodbye. I’m going to miss everyone but especially Jo Jo, my best friend, he’s always been there for me when I needed him and now I’m going… he’s staying. (I hope no one saw me crying!)

I really hope I can stay in touch with Jo- Jo as he is the best friend I’ve ever had and I don’t want that to change. Even though, there are good things about the move I still feel like Mum and Dad are punishing me for something I haven’t done.  I have no idea what it is, I feel like I’m invisible, like they don’t know I’m here, like my thoughts don’t count- I DON’T WANT TO GO!

Although I’ll miss everyone, the house that we are moving into is massive!!! I’ve even got a double bed-WOOH! Also, my new school looks okay. It’s called Hall Worth Primary-I went for a day last month everyone seems nice but the food doesn’t (YUK! I think I’ll ask for pack lunch!)

This place is a mess; all I can see is boxes, boxes and guess what… more boxes. It doesn’t feel like a house any more- it’s a dump. All the good memories and times that we have shared – GONE.

The moving van’s just arrived I’m SO nervous, Mum and Dad are packing all my stuff in there; like they are in some sort of rush- the next time I write in here I’ll be in a DIFFERENT house-hopefully with a smile on my face. Anyway, got to go get in the car. Wish me luck.

Dear Diary,

I’ve arrived at my new house two weeks ago. It hasn’t yet sunk in that I have just left everything behind. All the different worries that I have been trying to get out of my head just keep coming back to me like: When I’m going to see everyone again, what if this house is haunted and what if no one likes me at school. Am I just crazy? Am I just thinking too much? Am I just over reacting

Mum and Dad are constantly sucking up to me- like they haven’t got anything better to do. THEY were the ones that were in a rush, THEY were the ones that made us move. Anyway, writing about all the bad stuff is just making me feel even worse about the move.

I’m starting my new school tomorrow, that’s one of the things that I’m looking forward too (but still have butterflies!) When I went to the taster day there was this boy called George, who showed me round, he seems really friendly and said that when I came he’d help me settle in. Also, my Mum said that I CAN have packed lunch – thanks.

Last week, we went to get my new school uniform, Mum said I looked like, “A mature and sensible school boy!” I thought I looked silly.

The house isn’t that bad, I mean my room is ALOT bigger than my last one AND I’ve got a flat-screen TV (I guess Mum and Dad are trying to make up for having to move!)

Will write more tomorrow.Got to go and have dinner, fish and chips, YUM!!!!!!!!!!

20 April 2012

This week’s homework is creative and is due in on Wednesday 02 May.

I can show what I know about pirates. Arrrgh!

Our new Pirates topic starts next week! Children should choose a creative way to show what they know about pirates. This week we break the normal creative homework rule of keeping our creativity confined to an A4 page: the best homeworks will be displayed on the wall so…

• make them as colourful and interesting as possible
• they could be on larger paper, or even on something 3D

Now, stop acting like a landlubber and get yer pirate thinking cap on!

What is a force?

Our creative homework has stirred some interest this week; some of the homework that the children have done is amazing!  The mini-topic on forces has meant that we are creating pulleys for a lighthouse keeper so he can get his sandwiches (think of the wonderful books about The Lighthouse Keeper!).  We’ve also been looking for different forces around school.  Here’s one of the great Creative Homework pieces that have grabbed our interest this week:

27 April 2012

This week in our spellings we are learning how to drop the ‘e’ for ‘ing’.

By adding ‘ing’ to the end of the verb, we have to drop the ‘e’ from the route word. For example, implore with an ing added becomes imploring.

Pirates!

Ahoy, me hearties! Shiver me timbers, thar be an action-packed final term awaiting ye scallywags of Year 3 and 4 this term.

To get into the spirit of the topic, every child will be able to choose their own pirate moniker (nickname).  During the topic…

• we’re going to build life rafts and test their effectiveness
• we’re going to research real pirates from the past and present as well as some mythical pirates
• there’s going to be lots of drama this term as we unravel history in exciting and fun ways!
• we’ll be looking at the pirates’ grub, and whether their diet matches that of a healthy child at Moortown
• last, but not least, there will be (of course) a treasure hunt – but non’ like ye’ve ever done before!

Fair winds, matey!

27 April 2012

This week’s homework is creative. It’s due in on Wednesday 02 May 2012.

I know facts about nocturnal animals.

Ideas include research…

• in detail about one nocturnal animal
• a few facts about different nocturnal animals
• about their habitat, diet and their appearance

27 April 2012

This week’s spellings have the suffix ‘ful’: if you care, you’re careful (full of care).

Your child will be tested on Friday 04 May 2012.

• careful
• harmful
• helpful
• painful
• playful
• powerful
• useful
• boastful
• grateful
• thankful

Primary Science Lectures at Leeds Met

By popular demand, Leeds Metropolitan University are running some more primary science lectures. We  can’t recommend these highly enough.  Here’s the information they sent to school: 

Primary Science Lectures 2012

An interactive and educational family experience

Sunday 13 May 2012

2:30 – 4:30pm

‘Exploring Space’

Dr Rob Hill

Sunday 20 May 2012

2:30 – 4:30pm

‘Science, Sweets and Desserts’

Prof John Bradley

A fun and interactive exploration of science for children and parents

At Leeds Metropolitan University

Headingley Campus

To register, ring 0113 812 5907

or email l.poole@leedsmet.ac.uk

20 April 2012

This week’s homework is creative. It’s due in on Wednesday 25 April 2012.

I know the five times table.