Huge congratulations to all of Investigator class because...

We have had a fantastic first week of the new school year! The class are already impressing me with their attitude to learning and their behaviour. It has been really lovely seeing everyone again. Keep it up – you are all doing a great job already!

And from Miss Ravenscroft: What a fantastic first few days back for the Year 5s. I am immensely proud and impressed with how well they have started the new school year and their new roles as Year 5s. These first few days have allowed the children to settle back into the routine and hustle and bustle of school life whilst also showing me their skills in the lessons.

Key Topic Vocabulary for week 1 and 2

cartogram

birth rate

death rate

natural increase or decrease

population

densely populated

sparsely populated

population density

population distribution

These are for use at home for discussion around the learning in school or pre-learning to prepare children for the coming week’s content. Please do let me know how you are using these and then we can share ideas for best practice amongst the parent group.

Independent work – a few children are already researching independently and bringing this to our lessons. Please do encourage this at home – it is an excellent way of securing the learning and gaining a firm insight into the topic.

Homework

READING  Please make sure you have read to the end of chapter 2 of The Boy at the Back of the Classroom, BY MONDAY.  Approaches to reading include: children sharing the reading with an adult, children reading to an adult, an adult reading to the child and children reading independently. Here is the link to the first 10 chapters again if you do not yet have a copy of the book: The Boy at the Back of the Class Chapters 1-10

SPELLINGS children have brought home their week 1 spelling list – stuck into their planners. They will be tested next Friday.

Y4 Maths –  Times Tables practice – practise the one you are least confident with using any method you like. B ready to talk about how you practised.

Y5 Maths- TTRS challenge 

Events Next Week

School Council and Eco Council Elections

• Next Friday morning, 11th, will be an opportunity for the children to present their eco or school council speeches, should they wish to, so please do encourage the children to spend some time over the weekend creating and practising their speeches.
• PE is on Monday for all and Wednesday for Y4. Wear your PE kit to school on those days.

• Forest School starts next week so please do send your child/ren I with a change of old clothes that you don't mind getting muddy. Waterproof trousers and coats are strongly advised as well as wellies or sturdy boots. During colder months, gloves, hats and scarves will also be needed.

 Please drop me a line if you have any questions.

Have a great week!