W/C 1st July 2024
On Monday morning we have sport’s day. Please remember to come to school in P.E kit, bring a water bottle and wear sun cream.
On Wednesday it is our trip to the beach , don’t forget your towel, hat, sun cream and packed lunch!
In Maths, we will be learning how to tell the time to the hour and half past the hour.
In PSHE, we will be continuing with learning about changes as we grow older.
In RE, we will be learning why a Mosque is an important place of worship to Muslims.
We will also be completing an artist study on the artist Robert Bradford and completing a piece of art work based on his art.
Have a great week.
The Year One Team
Week Beginning 1st July 2024
This week we will be looking at growing up and how humans change. We will be discussing our move to Year 1 and how we have changed in our lives so far. The children will be thinking about the changes that have already taken place and the changes that are to come. This would be a good opportunity to talk to your child about how they are changing and have changed over the last year. The children will meet their Year 1 teacher on Wednesday so some conversations around this would be good to help them prepare.
On Wednesday it is our end of year beach day. We have lots of fun planned for the children. They will have a go on the bouncy castle, eat an ice-cream, paddle in the water and play in the sand. The children do not need to bring in swim wear as they will just be paddling in the water. Unfortunately changing all 60 children throughout the day would prove really difficult. If your child would like to bring in a bucket and spade then they can but please make sure these are clearly named. We ask that each child brings in a small plate of picnic treats to enjoy in the afternoon. The children will have already had their lunch so will not need things like sandwiches, just a few small treats to enjoy. If you have not returned your permission slip then please do so as we need your permission for your child to have an ice-cream and a go on the bouncy castle. Payment for the day can be made on the school payment system, we are asking for a £5 contribution from each child.
Last week in Maths the children played some games that focused on counting on. They enjoyed playing these games which not only concentrates on counting on but also co-operation and understanding that they don’t always win! Board games are an excellent activity to do with your child. There is a lot of maths involved with subitising (recognising the number on the dice without the need to count), counting on as well as working out how many more they need to complete the game.
We will shortly be coming up to our next assessment in Phonics. This assessment will place the children in the group for their next year group. Continue to go through the sounds at the beginning of the online book. These are all of the sounds your child has been taught this year and should be confident in. Below are some extra review sessions to watch and do with your child.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/PEiJZ3ZU/o7Y3qQFj
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/22oem1Vo/7mH9Zmrk
Have a lovely week,
The Reception Team
Minibeasts
In nursery we have been looking at Minibeasts. We have been learning about the different kinds and exploring where they live.
Our Minibeast Hunt
W/C 24th June 2024
This week we will be having a Science week and learning all about plants. We will learn about deciduous and evergreen trees, the parts of a tree and a flowering plant and what jobs those different parts do. We will be going on a walk around the school to identify the different trees looking closely at their leaves.
In Maths, we will be learning about time , before and after, days of the week, months of the year and hours, minutes and seconds.
In Phonics and English, we will be continuing to learn our sounds, improve our grammar, punctuation and reading and writing skills. Please continue to do the online work and practise the reading book sent home.
Important Dates; 1st July is year one and two’s sports day, 3rd July is the beach day trip, 4th July is transition day.
Have a great week.
The Year one Team
Friday Focus 21st June 2024
Local History Week – Blitz Day in Year 5
Today we dressed up in 1940s or WW2 attire. We had great fun creating artwork which was influenced by the past (the Coventry Blitz) and the work of Sandra Lawrence. As well as this created poetry inspired by the Blitz and imaged what life would have been like for an evacuated child.
Year 5 Local History Visit to Coventry City Centre
Year 5 learnt about the key events in the Coventry Blitz on November 14th 1940. They experienced the Blitz at the Transport Museum, visited the Herbert Art Gallery to sit in an Anderson Shelter and reflected on the impact of the Blitz in the old Coventry Cathedral. The children explored the wealth of history in our local town centre and how events from the past will have impacted on the city and its people.
W/C: 17th June 2024
This week, is local history week and we will be learning all about how Coventry has changed over the years and learning about the story of Lady Godiva. We will be doing history every afternoon this week instead of our other foundation subjects.
Last week, the children completed the phonics screening test and we were very impressed with the amazing progress the children have made. Well done to the children and parents and carers for all your support in their home learning. Please continue to read the online books, complete the quiz and read the books sent home.
In Maths, we will be continuing to learn about money and how to count coins.
This week, is also assessment week and the children will be assessed on Reading, Grammar, Spelling and Maths to see what they have learnt in year one.
On Tuesday, it is the sponsored assault course please send your child to school in PE kit that day.
Have a great week.
The Year One Team
Week Beginning 17th June 2024
This week is History week. In Reception we will be looking at homes in the local area and homes from the past. We are planning to take the children out on a walk around the block to have a look at some of the different types of homes in our local area. The children will be looking for older and newer build homes and the different types of homes in our area. When walking with your child in the local area, get them to talk about the different types of houses and what they know about them.
Reception are looking forward to their beach day on the 3rd July. If you would like your child to be able to go on the bouncy castle and have an ice-cream from the ice-cream van then please complete the disclaimer and contribute £5 on the school payment system. We would love for every child to be able to join in all of the activities on offer. If you did not receive a letter then please speak to a remember of the school admin team.
The children are continuing to work hard in phonics and most children are now on their set 2 or set 3 sounds. Those children still working at Red or Ditty group need to demonstrate a knowledge of the special friends sh, ch, ck, ng, nk and be able to read these in words. Please continue to work on these with your child to be able to move into the next group and set of sounds. The videos below continue practice of some of our set 2 sounds
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/u1ri1bFa/uCmb8Cb9
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/XcUEzipr/GBI3sAfx
This week in Maths we are looking at positional language and directions. We will be using the language of position to describe placement as well as draw and describing maps. Check your child’s understanding of positional language by getting them to tell you where certain things are in the environment e.g. describe where the T.V is, Are they using the language of in front, behind, next to, on, in, between?
We are currently finding that some of the children are disregarding the rules that have been in place all year and are demonstrating behaviour that does not fit in with our school values of Resect, Resilience, Responsibility and Kindness. We will be working on this over the next few weeks reminding them about the choices they are making and the consequences they will receive if they continue to make the wrong choice. Please reinforce this message at home if you are seeing your child act in a disrespectful or unkind way towards others. The children will be beginning to get ready for their move to Year 1 and will be involved in some transition activities that will help them prepare for the change.
We currently have a collection of jumpers without any names on. Please ensure your child’s uniform is clearly labelled and check regularly to make sure it is still visible. If your child has lost their jumper we will put them outside for you to check the ones we have got. Could we also ask you to check your child’s hoodie as Isabella in RMT has lost hers and it is named. We have one un-named hoodie so somebody must have taken hers by mistake.
Enjoy your week
The Reception Team