Happy Friday, everybody! Well it's been another exciting week in Key Stage 1 with World Food Day happening on Wednesday. We had a range of activities that we took part in, from taste testing, making dough, making potato skins and making spring rolls. The children loved all the activities and enjoyed trying new foods out, some for the first time! We learnt about Goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, No Hunger, and how the small actions we can all take at a local level can make a big difference! On this note, we are collecting food for Harvest so if you feel able to contribute, please do send in some food for our collection. There are lots of photos of this day in this week's newsletter.
Upcoming Events
A few notes for your diary in the coming months - more details will be on the newsletter as we get nearer to the time:
- 25th October - PTA Halloween Disco
- 19th/20th November - Parent/Teacher Consultation Evenings
Maths Homework
This week, we would like you to look at pages 18 & 19.
For Year 1's this focuses on ordinal numbers and patterns. Using the language first, second, third etc and then relating this to 1st, 2nd, 3rd is the main skill you will be looking to consolidate here. This language comes to the fore when describing and extending patterns. Have a go at creating your own patterns, practically and on paper. You can also try this game out as well:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/shape-patterns
For Year 2's this focuses on solving number problems. The ability to apply all our understanding in addition and subtraction is the whole reason for us learning to become proficient in maths. We teach the children to spot the important pieces of information in a worded problem and notice the words that indicate if we need to add our numbers or take them away. Look carefully at the information on page 18. Maybe your child could also come up with their own worded problems for you to solve?
Don't forget to keep up all your fantastic efforts with your reading at home - it will make a huge impact on your child's reading development.
If you have any issues or questions, please, please come and see us at the end of the day. Just come down the steps to see us!
Have a great weekend!
Kind regards
Mr Jude, Mrs Yuille, Mrs Holmes & Miss Smith
