The class has been full of song this week! We have worked hard to do our part in a lovely nativity which will be ready to view soon! In RE we have focused on the full story of the Three Kings and children retold it as one of the kings.
We have done a lot of performing this week! We have put together a lovely recorder show for your viewing pleasure! Children have come such a long way in such a short time!
Another way we have performed this week is in reading aloud in parts to the class, from our novel, Charlotte’s Web. Children learned that authors use italics to tell us which words to emphasize when we read. Why not practise when your child is reading aloud at home? We also learned the fate of poor Wilbur the pig - and we did a conscience alley drama activity - ‘Should Wilbur be told that the farmer is planning to kill him for Christmas?’ Children were very emotive!
In Science we have had great fun learning all about how to change volume and pitch. We learned that to amplify sound, we need a greater amount of energy or force - which makes vibrations - soundwaves larger. Then we conducted a pattern-seeking survey to discover how Pitch is changed. We decided that it must be the speed of the vibrations that alters pitch - we proved it with recorders, guitars, glass bottles, straw whistles and chime bars. The longer or thicker the sound source, the lower the pitch. Children had a big giggle making their own straw whistles!
We have also loved our History this week - finding out about how Vikings threatened to take over our country during Anglo-Saxon times and how King Alfred managed to keep them at bay. Children were asked the question, ‘King Alfred. Was he really great?’ They argued reasons for this but also included doubts as to the truthfulness of some of his achievements since he employed someone to write the good bits about himself!
In maths, we have been learning how to find the perimeter of shapes. Some super thinking has gone on!
Let’s celebrate!
This week I had to give 4 certificates out!
Jess received a Clara Clownfish certificate for excellent thinking and figuring things out in Science. Amber received a Bobby Bee certificate for putting so much effort and participation into lessons. Jack received a Sadie Spider certificate for excellent effort and always giving more than expected and finally, James received a Lizzie Ladybird certificate for really striving to meet targets.
The PE stars this week went to Lexi for excellent focus and to Hollie-Rose for not giving up.
Our recorder stars were Mason for some superb singing and India for super playing.
Notices
Christmas Danceathon Day - Tuesday 15th December - This much anticipated annual event will return with a slight twist this year. The children can come to school wearing their PE kits and we will dance the day away to Christmas music when Miss Hornby sounds those school bells. Unfortunately there will be no gathering on the school playground to dance as a school community but we will dance our socks off in class! Again, donations of £1 for this event in the single coin.
Christmas Party Day - Thursday 17th December - This year we will be enjoying those Christmas party games in our classrooms. On this day, children can come to school in their best party clothes. A small snack of a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps with a drink (no fizzy please) can also be brought into school to be enjoyed after the party. We will also be enjoying a Christmas dinner for lunch.
We all hope you have a lovely weekend with your family. God bless,
Mrs Lyons, Miss Forster, Mrs Mather and Miss Edmondson