Super Scratch Spirographs!
This week, Year 5 and 6 have been using repetition to create some really cool patterns on Scratch. We’ve been working hard on debugging algorithms and logical reasoning.
Here are some of our examples!
5/6 Certificate Celebration
This weeks certificate winners are…
For great learning…
William W – for great learning in computing. You worked hard to create your algorithm and even manged to debug your program when it didn’t work. Well done!
For sport and physical activity…
Dasha – you participated in rounders really well this week and your throwing has really improved and is more accurate now. Well done!
For living and learning…
Connor – you always remember to use your manners whatever you are doing. Well done and thank you.
Well done everyone!
Captain Tom 100 Challenge 5/6M
On the 30th April 2021, children in 5/6M will be joining the Captain Tom 100 Challenge.
In the morning, our class will write 100 joyful messages and pictures which will be hidden around the school grounds. Other children from our school community will be invited to find and read as many as they can throughout the day.
Please support us in this challenge by donating 100 pennies (or £1) for the new school charity.
Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Year 5/6B will be completing a challenge on Friday 30th April to raise money for our school charity. Throughout the day, we will be running around our school field – 100 times! We are hoping that parents will donate £1.00 in order to support us in this challenge. Can you please make sure your child has a water bottle to bring to school with them.
5/6B will do you proud!
Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Year 5/6 S are very excited to announce what challenge we will be completing on Friday 30th April to raise money for our school charity. Over the course of the day, we will be running for a total time of 100 minutes! We are going to be exhausted, but it will be worth it! We are hoping that parents will donate £1.00 in order to support us in this challenge. Thank you in advance of your generosity.
Creative Computing!
Year 5 and 6 have been computing hero’s this week in topic. They have been using Scratch on the laptops to create their own programs. They used algorithms to program the sprite to draw different shapes. They started off by drawing a circle and an equilateral triangle. They then moved onto creating a spirograph design. All of these processes involved the children using logical reasoning to debug their algorithms when it didn’t create the shape they wanted. They also used the skill of repetition to allow them to be more efficient. Ask your child at home about their computing learning. Can they remember any of the vocabulary we’ve been learning? There were some great designs – well done!
Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Welcome back after the Easter break.
The brand new Junior Leadership Team are going to be very busy this half term and they’re ready for action! In the next few weeks, classes will be coming up with ideas for who our next school charity will be. The JLT will then make the final decision. Before we even do this though, we’re going to get cracking on some fundraising. Friday 30th April sees a campaign organised by the Captain Tom Foundation. This date marks a year from when Sir Captain Tom began the 100 laps around his garden. To mark this occasion, people are being encouraged to complete a challenge based on the number 100. We are definitely up for this challenge! Each class will be discussing and choosing their challenge. This could be based on a maths challenge, running 100 metres or even writing a 100-word poem. We will be asking for voluntary donations to support the children in their challenges. This money will be ready to be donated to our new charity as soon as it’s selected. Each class will be posting on the website their chosen challenge.
Thank you in advance of your support and good luck with all the challenges.
The New Junior Leadership Team
I am pleased to announce that we have a new Junior Leadership Team. A massive thank you to everyone who wrote a speech, had the confidence to speak in front of their classmates and thought of creative ways to improve our school.
There was a flurry of activity this morning as all classes visited the hall to cast their votes. It was very tense!
Our new JLT is…
1/2 C – Michael and Nyla
1/2 K- Caleb and Hermione
1/2 V – Ava and Lorien
3/4 N – Aurora and Freya
3/4 O – Rowan and Jessica
3/4 E – Sam and Elisa
5/6 S – Paige and William W
5/6 M – Seth and Joseph
5/6 B – Nathan and Zoe
I can’t wait to meet with the new team after the Easter holiday and get started!
5/6B Certificate Celebration
Here are our certificate winners for last week…
For great learning…
Dylan – You have improved massively over this half term by putting your hand up to contribute to classroom discussions. Your levels of resilience continue to build as we’ve returned to a normal school routine. Well done, Dylan!
For sport and physical activity…
Luke – You have shown huge improvements in your effort levels during each daily WUSU. You are a great team player who always gives 100%. Great work, Luke!
For great living and learning skills…
Chelsea – You are a very kind and caring person. You help other pupils and adults with their daily tasks. You also provide fantastic support to others without prompt. Well done, Chelsea – you deserve it!
Junior Leadership Team Speeches
A huge well done to all the children from 5/6 S for completing your homework and creating your own speeches for the JLT elections. You had put a lot of effort in and you thought of creative ways to convince us to vote for you. I would be very proud to have any of you on the JLT.
Voting takes place on Friday 1st April, so watch this space to see who our new JLT members are!
