34O: Book Club
Every Friday, instead of our usual reading skills session, we enjoy our very own ‘Book Club’.
During this time, we enjoy spending time reading our books, reading to an adult, or taking part in some cool activities that help us to celebrate our love of reading.
Recently, we’ve updated our book corner.
It may look a little less busy, but the books, magazines and newspapers are perfect for ‘dipping into’ for a few minutes. Most of them are non-fiction. Ask your child what they think to the book they read today – did they learn anything new? Is there anything else they’d like to find out? Do they prefer fiction or non-fiction books?
Today, we focussed on finding out some facts about Ancient Greece (using one of the book sin our book corner). We talked about how non-fiction books are organised differently and why. We discussed the good points about non-fiction books and we learnt some new knowledge.
Please remember that your child should have their guided reading book and their reading journal in school every Friday. In addition, if you child finishes their book, they can bring it in any day of the week and we will aim to get it changed that day.
We can’t encourage you enough to read regularly at home – it really does make a huge difference.
5/6B Certificate Celebration
Here are the certificate winners for this week…
For great living and learning skills…
Nathan – you are always polite, kind and welcoming to both adults and other pupils. You are the first to ‘ping pong’ questions back to others, showing that you are caring and interested in the other person. You are a fantastic role model as you always follow school rules. Well done, Nathan!
For sport and physical activity…
Elijah – during our first basketball lesson this half term, you managed to keep close control throughout the dribbling tasks. Your resilience is improving – you picked up the ball and tried to dribble with your weaker hand again so that you could improve. Great job, Elijah!
For great learning…
Ella – throughout all subjects, you are a responsible, active learner. You take safe risks by putting your hand up regularly. You are also the first to help and aid other learners by sharing your ideas and offering guidance. You are a brilliant example of a pupil that drives to improve themselves in every way. Super stuff, Ella!
Remembrance Sunday Y5/6 S
Recently Year 5/6 S visited the war memorial in Scholes to record a video for Remembrance Sunday. The links to watch the videos are below. Well done to all the children for being so respectful and mature.
Scholes Remembrance Sunday services
School Council
The School Council met today to make a few plans for this term. Our first bit of exciting news is that the School Council have been re-branded as ‘The Junior Leadership Team.’
We discussed some ideas for Children in Need, which is taking place on Friday 13 November. The team decided that we would do a non-uniform day and collect donations. More information will be sent out on Monday.
The team are currently discussing what our new charity is going to be this year, so we’ll keep you posted when we’ve decided.
34O Certificate Celebration
Well done to everyone in 3,4O this week.
In particular, our super certificate winners…
For great learning…
Mikey – You’ve really impressed me with your improved attitude this week – keep it up!
For Living & Learning…
Harry – You are a great friend to many people and work well with everyone – well done!
For Sport and Physical Activity…
Layton, Travis and Archie – Miss Hague noticed how well you were playing with each other at lunchtime. You used to new equipment sensibly and maturely, making sure everyone had a fair turn.
5/6 S Certificate Celebration
This weeks certificate winners are…
For great learning…
Lleyton- for becoming a more active learner this week. I’m amazed- keep it up!
For sport and physical activity…
Maisie W- for demonstrating control and skill during hockey this week. Well done.
For living and learning…
Freddie W- you are a great role model in my class and a brilliant active learner – well done!
Well done everyone!
1,2V Celebration certificates
It was great to see (nearly) everyone back this week. Lockdown will not get us down!
As we can’t have our usual celebration assembly on a Friday at the moment, we will be posting the certificate winners on here each week for each class.
For great learning…
Yusuf : for great learning in maths this week – working hard on your number formation.
For sport and physical activity…
Kai : for determination in PE – trying to beat your own personal best with the bat and ball.
For living and learning…
Mollie – for always being so kind and caring.
GOLD STAR
Dylan – for a great start to Year 1. You are a brilliant role model.
Year 5 Maths
This week, Year 5 have been learning about different types of graph. They have been using tables of information and converting them into bar charts and line graphs. They had to think carefully about their axis and the labels for their graphs. Later this week, they will be collecting their own data about how their heart rate changes during exercise and then they will represent this in graph form.
History topic – The Great Fire of London
We have started a new history topic. Lots of our learning will be linked to The Great Fire of London. We are reading this book to support our learning:
You could search for a video of it on You Tube or there is a slideshow of the story here that you can read with your child at home.
We will be learning about where and how the fire started, why it ended up being so ‘great’ and what happened afterwards. We will also be learning about fire safety.
Help at home by asking your child about what they have learnt about The Great Fire of London so far.
Reading archaeologists
Year 6 raced against the clock to uncover facts about pyramids this morning. At home, you could continue researching about pyramids. What’s your favourite fact?
