“It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we’re in it together.”

When we all arrived back at school on Monday morning, we were really impressed with how calm the children came back to the classroom and how eager and excited they were to get back to their learning.

Well, unfortunately for all of us that didn’t last long and we were all forced into working in different places following the government’s announcement on Monday evening. That hasn’t stopped the children from working though—and even creating their own work stations and work timetables. (Well done girls—you know who you are!!!) As the Year 3 team, we want to take this opportunity to say a big “Thank you” for all of the lovely photos showing the children engaging in their work at home and also for all of the lovely emails from you too. We really do appreciate these. We hope that you enjoy looking at the photos of the children working and also the gallery of photos that the children took as part of their computing lesson this week—photography. We definitely have some budding photographers in our midst. Well done everyone.

This week, we have started our new class novel (not the one we were intending to do—but we needed to make sure that we could let the children see the text so we changed it after the announcement. Hopefully we will be able to do our other book soon.) Already I can see that there has been a lot of engagement in this—we have some lovely drawings of the Iron Man and some super ideas about what might happen and where he might have come from. In maths this week the children have been adding and subtracting and again lots of super engagement. We have loved seeing all of the different types of counters that have been used—very Creative Kiki Chameleons. Well done everyone. Our geography topic, the local area,  has proved to be very exciting too, as has the computing topic of photography.  Next week we hope to bring you even more lessons to engage in, so make sure that you are ready to get learning and show how enthusiastic and independent that you can be.

We hope that you enjoy these photos of learning that has taken place both at home and in school.

Let’s Celebrate:

This week has been very different and very strange in many ways and it makes us truly proud to see that the children have taken these changes in their stride and have continued to work no matter where they have been learning. Normally, we would give 2 certificates out for hard work and attitude and this week we have decided to divide these between home and school, as we know that the children at home are working just as hard as the children at school. We are so proud of all the lovely comments about independent learning at home and how children are engaging really well with the videos. Keep this up children as it means that your parents can get on with their work too.

We are delighted to announce that Stanley and Iris receive this weeks certificates. Stanley and Iris both get an enthusiastic Bobby Bee certificate for being such enthusiastic learners this week. Stanley, you have definitely shown that you are up for a challenge and that you have been excited by the work that has been set. Iris you have also been such a keen learner this week and you have been ready to share all of your lovely ideas. Well done children. Keep up the good work.

Things to Note:

• If your child is learning at home they can now quiz from home again (Accelerated Reader).

• If your child is learning in school, we will be doing PE on Mondays and Fridays. (PE kits needed please)

• If your child is learning in school, they will need an art shirt for their art lesson  - art will be on Tuesdays and art shirts can be kept in school. (see Mrs Curtis’ blog)

• We will not be giving the usual homework during Lockdown.

Thank you for your continued support. It is so good to be able to stay in contact with you and keep our class together as one, even though it might be virtually.

Please do continue to email us and keep in contact. We are here to help where we can and to keep the children learning.

Take care and stay safe

The Year 3 Team      Miss Brisco, Miss Edmondson and Miss Woodrow

Contact us at:

l.brisco@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

k.edmondson@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

This week....

This week has been a very busy week! After an uncertain start we have managed to learn many new things.

During the week we have been exploring the polar regions. We have learnt that the top of the world is called the Arctic and the bottom of the world is called the Antarctic. Together we found out the animals that live in each polar habitat. Ask your child all about what they have learned.

Click here to watch a quick video about what a polar habitat is. There’s even a quick quiz to do at the end, so pay attention!!

Also, click here to watch Andy’s Polar Party Rap. We really enjoyed this!

The children have been conducting freezing and melting experiments. We have discussed the changes which occur and introduced words like solid and liquid. Perhaps you could have a go at a freezing and melting experiments at home. Let us know what you do?

The children have been reading One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth. If you click here you can listen at home, maybe your child could draw a picture of their favourite animal in the story and bring it into nursery next week.

I have attached our group learning plans for the next two weeks so you can support your child’s learning at home. Click on the button below.

We have also introduced number 4 this week. Meet four by clicking here. Number 4 is one more than 3. He is the new kid on the block and can’t wait to share how much he loves to be square.

We have been:

counting to 4

looking at the structure of 4 as a square number

recognising 4 items without counting

Click here for more Numberblocks activities. Enjoy!

Goodness, haven’t we been busy. If you have any time left you could play this memory game at the National Geographic website. Click here.

I know this weekend will be a quiet one but please do enjoy being together. Let me know how you get on with the activities. If you want you could send me some photos!

Stay safe and I will see you all on Monday.

Barbara

Year 3 Photography work

Children what fantastic photography skills you’ve got, watch the video below and try to guess where/what it is and maybe even which of your friends took the photo. Happy watching! There are a few photos underneath too, so make sure you scroll down below.

Year 4 blog: 'Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.'

Well what a week! We started back on Monday so full of enthusiasm and dived straight back into our learning. Then we were plunged back into lockdown! On reflection, it was so good that we came together even if just for one day so we could share our Christmas experiences and discuss our hopes for this half term.

Then from Wednesday onwards the majority of us are now learning from home. My priority is to keep the learning the same for the children in school and the children at home so that we can continue to grow together as learners and meet our Year 4 goals. Children will be receiving the same lessons in both settings.

I know how much you enjoy Charlotte’s Web children so we are continuing this and watch out next week to learn the art of persuasion in your English lessons! By the time you have finished you will be SO good at persuading - a valuable life skill! It is also perfect because in maths we are learning multiplication and division skills - you can really master those times tables and be intentional about developing a really good understanding ready for Year 5.

This week has seen us making our New Year’s intentions based on home learning. Thank you for these children - it is lovely to see you looking to the future.

Thank you to those who have been keeping me updated with pictures. I love to see your faces - I miss you all. Please send me more next week - maybe you could take a picture of yourself with your work - double whammy!

Let’s celebrate!

Each week, we will give one certificate to a school learner and one to a home learner. This week I have selected two Bobby Bee learners - whose enthusiasm has been fantastic.

Saul, your enthusiasm for all learning in school has been incredible and you get better and better every day. You are growing into such a mature young man.

Jacob O I can see how hard you are trying with your learning at home even though you miss school. Keep up this hard work and you will continue to grow. Well done young man.

Notices this week:

School learners:

1. Please wrap up each day. Thermals are a good idea since all the classroom windows are open for ventilation. Two pairs of socks and vests, extra tops etc can go under uniforms.

2. PE is on Wednesday and Thursday - tracksuits with extra layers! It would be a good idea to bring a pair of trainers in to keep in school for impromtu runs around the field!

3. Monday is also still recorder for home and school learners - so try hard to remember this for Monday.

4. Please ensure you have filled in the School learning contract sent last week.

All learners:

You can now quiz at home on Accelerated reader - your targets are set. You can use the link on the ‘help’ section.

No homework set at weekends - have a rest!

Thank you for your continued support. It is so good to be able to stay in contact with you and keep our class together as one, even though it might be virtually.

Please do continue to email us and keep in contact. We are here to help where we can and to keep the children learning.

Take care and stay safe

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Forster.

Year 4 Remote Learning Friday 8th January

Maths

Today’s maths involves lots of practise of what you have learned so far.

1. Pick ten numbers and then multiply each by 10 (x10) then by 100 (x100) Then pick a different ten numbers ending in 0 or 00 and divide by 10 or 100 (÷10 ÷100)

2. Complete 15mins on TTRockstars. Your tables have been set to your level to practice.

3. Complete IXL Maths J8 E7 and E8

English

Watch the video below where Mrs Lyons will read for you Chapter 13. Then it is your turn! Read chapter 14 and fifteen (below) to a grown up, using your best expression and intonation.

Then you have some comprehension questions to answer on the sheet below. Enjoy!

RE - The Presentation of Baby Jesus.

First, read the story below about Simeon, Anna, Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

Next watch the video. Do the people in the temple seem catholic? What religion might they be? We will be finding out more about this religion soon.

Finally complete the task outlined below (as a 2do on Purple Mash)

Reading for 30 mins - Mrs Lyons is looking into books that you can access online hopefully.

Art

This will normally be on a Thursday. Have a look at what Mrs Curtis wants you to do this week, on the Art page of the website.

Year 3 Remote Learning Friday 7th January 2021

Good morning everyone. It’s Fantastic Friday today. How fantastic are you going to be with your work today?

Remember to try your hardest and make sure that your work is neat. Make sure that you put the date on your work and underline it just like we would do in class. Make sure that your handwriting is neat and correctly joined up. (Think about whether you would get a pen licence point in school.)

English

Today in English we are going to read the rest of Chapter 1 of the Iron Man and then do some different writing activities all about the Iron Man, so make sure that your pencil is sharp and your brain is turned on. Can you be a really Creative Kiki Chameleon today? (I know that you can!).

The video below (Iron Man Chapter 1 story) is me (Miss Brisco) reading the first chapter of the Iron Man to you. The button is the text if you want it.

The video of me (miss Brisco) underneath this is the lesson for you to follow and do your work from. Remember - work hard and have brilliant ideas.

Science

Today in science we are going to learn all about teeth.

Work through the PowerPoint or PDF all about teeth by clicking on one of the buttons below.

Click on this button to go to BBC Bitesize to watch the little video and the do the other activities

Maths

Here is today’s maths, apologies if I am a little distracted by a couple of children wandering through the library. It is like one those Zoom calls where a child comes in asking for a biscuit!