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Year One Blog 28th April
Fri 28 Apr 2023What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy we have edited our work using purple pens. We have also learnt facts about penguins and have shown our knowledge by writing a non-chronological report.
This week in Maths we have continued multiplication. We have made arrays using counters and we have also made doubles.
We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.
In Geography we have learnt about the location of Upton compared to London. We have explored rural and urban areas and have looked at the characteristics of both.
In DT we have been practising weaving using paper. The children have created a paper loom and have weaved different colours of paper into it to make a placement.
In Science this week we have explored the different types of animals and have grouped animals into these types based on their characteristics.
We have noticed that not all of the children are reading three times a week or more. Sadly, there are some children that are reading 0 times a week. Please make sure that you are reading with your child as much as possible to support their reading progress.
On Thursday we have our trip to the Science Museum. Please send the children into school in school uniform and they will need a packed lunch and water bottle.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Frogs
Extra playtime
Otters
470
522
272
Reads
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra playtime
13
13
14
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Hive opening in The Echo
Thu 27 Apr 2023The opening of The Hive has made today's Daily Echo...
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Year Two Blog 28th April
Wed 26 Apr 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In maths we will be continuing our learning on telling the time. We will also be learning how to measure in kilograms and grams. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons the children will be planning and writing their own adventure tale inspired by 'Ocean Meets Sky'. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In Science we will be drawing a conclusion about the cress we planted last week. The children will discuss why plants need water, warmth, light and soil. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In Art we will be using clay to make simple joins. We will learn how to slip, score and blend. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In History we will be learning about the key events of Mary Seacole's life. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Squirrels
13
12
14
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
sure
improve
every
break
who
always
We are focusing on
sure
every
always
walk
call
who
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Squirrels
768
369
863
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Hive Grand Opening
Tue 25 Apr 2023This evening, we were delighted to welcome children, families, friends and colleagues to the grand opening of ‘The Hive’. The Hive is a purpose-built inclusive provision for all children in our community.
The building of the Hive has taken place over the previous year, generously funded by Hamwic Education Trust. We are very thankful to our Hamwic colleagues who have made this dream a reality.
You will also undoubtedly be aware that one of our parents, Ashley Rogers, has raised an incredible £22,000 to provide equipment and resources for the Hive by running two marathons in two days. Ashley cut the ribbon to officially open the hive this evening. His son is one of our children for whom the Hive will be such a valuable resource.
We are so thankful to everyone who has supported us to make this happen, which will benefit our brilliant pupils for many years to come.
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Year Two Blog 21st April
Fri 21 Apr 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In maths we will be telling the time to 5 minute intervals. We will also be learning about the length of an hour, day and week. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons we will be learning how to use prepositions in our writing. We will be writing as if we are the captain of Finn's boat in the style of a log book. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In Science we will be learning about what plants need to grow well. The children will know that plants need light, warmth, water and soil. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In Art we will use different materials and manipulate them into human sculptures. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In History we will be using primary and secondary sources to learn about Mary Seacole's life. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Squirrels
16
12
14
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
parents
Mr
Mrs
out
made
make
We are focusing on
Mr
Mrs
clothes
water
behind
even
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Squirrels
814
937
649
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Year One Blog 21st April
Fri 21 Apr 2023Welcome to this week's Year One Blog
What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy we have been introduced to the story 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers and we have been focusing on the penguin from the story. The children have asked questions about him and have written a guide of how to help a lost penguin.
This week in Maths we have been introduced to multiplication. We have practised counting in 10s and we have made equal groups. We have also written repeated addition number sentences.
We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.
In Geography we have looked at the human and physical features of Upton. We have explored our local area to help us and we have recorded this in a variety of ways.
In DT we have been introduced to weaving. The children have explored different woven products and have categorised these appropriately.
In Science we have been explored the wildlife around the school and have recorded our findings in a tally chart.
We have noticed that not all of the children are reading three times a week or more. Sadly, there are some children that are reading 0 times a week. Please make sure that you are reading with your child as much as possible to support their reading progress.
If you haven't paid for the trip to the Science Museum, please do so as soon as possible.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Extra playtime
Frogs
Otters
928
487
482
Reads
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra playtime
13
12
17
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