Read for My School

23rd January 2015Mr G Mcintosh

As you may be aware, we have signed up every child in key stage two for this initiative.  There are around 150 million free books on line from some of the most famous and popular children’s authors, all available to read on line or to download!  Each child will have their own log in which will allow them to access the books.  The website monitors how much and how frequently the children read, and there are puzzles and quizzes to test their understanding of what they have read.  There are prizes available nationally but as a school we have decided to provide some very desirable and high quality prizes for the children that make a great effort to read regularly through this site.

Don’t worry if your child does not have access to the Internet at home.  Each class will be timetabled some time each week to access the site and read using the iPads in school.

For more information, and to access the books please visit http://www.readformyschool.co.uk

Welcome back!

6th January 2015A Lenney

Welcome back and Happy New Year to you all. First of all can I say a huge thank you for the lovely cards and gifts, you are very kind and I am a very lucky teacher to work with such wonderful children.

 

There are a couple of important changes to note about our timetable this term. Due to our cheerleading sessions coming to an end, we have moved our Monday PE session to Tuesday, the Thursday session will stay the same until half term after which we begin swimming sessions, I will send you more details about that nearer the time. This has also meant a change in our spelling lesson, it will now take place on Tuesday, this means that the children will need to bring their spelling books on Tuesdays rather than Monday.

 

Maths work this term will continue to develop the children’s understanding of number, telling the time, measuring length and weight, as well as using their knowledge to solve problems. In English we will be looking at Ug by Raymond Briggs, learning new spelling rules and continuing to develop and improve reading skills.

As you can see, we have a busy term ahead of us. As ever, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your continuing support,

A Lenney

 

Science and Mathematics, Outside in the cold!

22nd October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Year three have been using their mathematical skills; measuring and using compass directions to help them with their science topic.  Using meter rulers, chalk and the sunlight, they braved the icy winds and combined some very accurate mathematics with some equally interesting hypothesis to investigate how the shadows change as the earth rotates.

 

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They fly through the air with the greatest of ease…

22nd October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Year three have been busy this week, in their PE sessions they have been learning all about cheer leading!  Their coach, Kimberly, has shown them how the sport combines dance, gymnastics and even a bit of acrobatics!  Miss Lenney has been quite shocked to see some of her children ‘flying’ as they are lifted and supported by the rest of the class!

It has been an excellent way to, not only hone their athletic skills, but to also learn to trust each other and work as part of a team with the same end goal.  Brilliant effort year three!IMG_0497 IMG_0498 IMG_0499 IMG_0490 IMG_0492 IMG_0493 IMG_0494 IMG_0495 IMG_0496

Reading in Strange Places…

9th October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

To promote our campaign of reading whenever you get the chance, year three have taken this to the extreme, showing that you really can read where ever you are! I found the children in all sorts of strange places around the school with their noses buried in their books. Check out the gallery here.

If the rest of the school wants to get involved, why not see who can have their photograph taken reading a book in the most extreme or unusual place?  Use the school info contact to send in any pictures and we will add them to the gallery!

 

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School is…

7th October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Last week parents from year three and four were invited into school to meet Miss Lenney and Miss Summers and see what their children were learning about.  As part of the day the parents and children worked together to produce a poem detailing what they felt ‘school is…’

A copy of the poem is posted below!