Welcome back – Year 5 of 2019/2020
We hope everybody had a wonderful summer break and is now ready for a great year of fantastic learning.
Our team consists of:
Mr Jalloh & Thambiayah in London Bridge
Mr Grundey, Mrs Ancel & Miss Marshall in Cannon Street Bridge
Please click here for our letters from this week:
TripLetter – RoyalObservatoryNationalMaritime
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Homework will be handed out on Friday and it should be handed back in completed on Wednesday. Thank you for your support.
Daily reading is essential, so please encourage your children and remind them to record their reading in our Diaries in return for Dojo Points.
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[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”curled” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#75b9da” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Maths: Place-Value and the Four Operations [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”curled” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e8ddb3″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]English: We will be reading the books “There is a boy in the girls’ bathroom” and “George’s secret key to the universe”. Based on that, we will work on Character profile and change, recounts, film reviews (Cinema Trip on 13/11/2019), poetry and Newspaper articles. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”curled” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#c8d2a3″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Science: Earth & Space followed by “Forces”. To link the two topics, we are intending to exhibit the rockets which the children will be designing and building after which these will be launched into “Space”. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”curled” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#eed6ee” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]The topics for our Foundation Subjects are: Geography (Map Skills), Art (Cardboard Relief), RE (Lifestyle and Celebrations – Hinduism and Christianity). MfL (Introduction to Spanish – Talking about myself), Music (Mr Regan will teaching the children Keyboard and Guitar from the week 16/9), ICT (Internet Safety and How the internet works), DT (linking baking and construction – Gingerbread House), History (exact topic to be confirmed) and PE (exact topic to be confirmed).[/dropshadowbox]
Week Beginning 9th September 2019
We have had a great beginning to the term in year 3. The children have settled well into their learning.
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will work on place value. We will learn to count in 100s, to know the value of each digit in a 3 digit number and to compare and order numbers up to 1000.
- In English we will explore a new text, Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. We will read and retell the story, ask questions and write in role.
- In science we will investigate pushes and pulls.
- In history we will find out about Early Humans.
- In RE we will learn about signs and symbols associated with the world faiths.
Thank you to all parents who sent in money for our film and popcorn afternoon in July. We have bought new playground equipment which the children have enjoyed playing with.
Week beginning Monday 9th September 2019
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="20" border_color="#63f5f8" ]Dear Parents, Carers
Welcome to Howard Primary EYFS for your child's first week in Reception.
Please note that your child will attend either a morning or an afternoon session during the first two weeks during our staggered entry programme.
Please note that the entry times for the second week will vary from the first week and will be posted on this blog at the end of the first week as a reminder.
Please remember to bring in any completed paperwork with you when you arrive on Monday. Many thanks if you have already done so.
Please note that children must attend in full school uniform and will not have lunch at school in the first week.
Please refer to the information below to find out what to expect in your first week with us.
Kind regards,
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Morning Session Start: 9.30am Morning Session Pick up: 11.45am
Afternoon Session Start: 1.30pm Afternoon Session Pick up: 3.30pm
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[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="20" border_color="#242ee8" ]What to expect in your first week ?
Please note that due to a review of our safety procedures there have been a few minor changes to the information leaflet which most of you received during our home visit.
When you arrive at the START of a session:
- Please enter the school via the Dering Place main entrance ONLY as all other entrance gates will be locked by the time you arrive.
- When you arrive via the main school gates on Dering Place, please proceed through the large green gates on your right. Follow the pathway and stairs leading up to the Early Years Reception outdoor area.
- Please wait in this area outside your child's class until staff open the classroom doors.
- Please enter with your child and staff will show you where to hang up their coat, spare clothes and PE kitbags in the corridor. Chelsea Class coat pegs are on the left and Grosvenor Class coat pegs on the right.
- Place book bags in any of the green boxes provided outside each class.
- Staff will guide you back to the classroom where you will help your child to find their name card to self-register
- Please stay and settle your child in an activity and leave when they have settled, returning at the end of the session to pick them up.
- When you leave, establish a simple, short parting routine to reassure your child that you will see them later at home time. Should your child remain distressed for a prolonged period of time, we will contact you.
- When you leave the class, please exit via the class double doors and walk along the side pathway towards the Dering Place exit. Please do not leave via the internal doors as school will be in session for other children.
- Please note that the central door is a fire exit door and should only be used in case of emergency.
When you arrive to pick up your child at the END of a session:
- Please wait in the outdoor area while staff prepare children for home time.
- Please be patient during the first few weeks as this process may take slightly longer as we get to know and recognise faces and names.
- Staff will only call your child to the class door when they see you or the named person who will be collecting your child.
- We will not send your child home with any other person unless you have authorised this in writing.
- Please wait further back from the class door and try not to crowd around the entrance. This allows children to see their parents when their name is called. If you would like to speak to the class teacher please wait until most of the children have been picked up as this is a very busy time and our full attention will be on the children to ensure their safety.
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Week beginning 21st July, 2019
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#faf878″ border_width=”7″ border_color=”#ab58f1″ ]Time has flown and it is the last week of Summer Term. A great big thank you to all our parents for all your help and support this past year. It is much appreciated by all of us. It has enabled us to help your children make progress, succeed and achieve.[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fcb7f2″ border_width=”7″ border_color=”#9cf158″ ]Dates for the Diary
Monday 22nd July – Dream Big celebration for Lambeth Class in School Hall at 2:30 p.m
Tuesday 23rd July – Last day of Summer Term
Thursday 5th September – Return to school [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#cffdf5″ border_width=”7″ border_color=”#f76350″ ] Year 2 New Classes : Lambeth Bridge Class to Hungerford Bridge – Teacher Miss Agyemang Vauxhall Bridge Class to Westminister Bridge – Teacher Miss Brown[/dropshadowbox]
Mathletics Champions this week…
Super Mathlete
Lambeth Class : Marwa – 4167 points and Faris- 2530 points
Vauxhall Class :
Silver Award
Lambeth Class : Marwa, Nicole, Deyan
Vauxhall Class:
Bronze Award
Lambeth Class : Annika, Faris, Ayaan, Cameron, Zayna, Kye, Charlotte
Vauxhall Class :
Our learning this week…
Maths
Children will revisit Time and direction.
English & History
Children will use what they have learnt from the interactive workshop of toys and household objects from the past – e.g. mangle, chamber pot, carpet beater, teddy bears, wooden toys… to make comparisons to modern life.
Science
Children will observe seasonal changes ‘Summer’ and describe weather patterns, plants, animals and understand how day length varies as well as leisure activities. They will write a non-chronological report.
Geography
Children will name, locate and identify characteristics of the 4 countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas on Maps-Atlas work.
PSHE
Children will learn to talk about their feelings. Discussion about relationships and changes.
Enjoy your Summer holidays… See you in September!
Week beginning 22nd July 2019
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We would like to thank you for your support throughout the year and wish you and your families well for the much-earned summer break. We have enjoyed a wonderful year with you and your children, and we are very pleased with the progress they have made over the year. We wish them well for Year 1 and beyond.
You will receive a parent survey on Monday. We kindly ask if you would take some time to reflect on your year with us and let us know your thoughts. Your comments are very welcome so please complete one of our questionnaires on Monday. These can be completed, folded and dropped into the brown Parent comment box in the hallway on the bench near Chelsea Class.
The children will be having a picnic lunch with their classes on Tuesday. Please pack a healthy packed lunch in a disposable bag for Tuesday.
Kind Regards,
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My year in Reception
Can you write a few sentences and draw pictures about what you enjoyed most about your year in Reception?
WORD LISTS: We will send home a few extra wordlists for those children who have not yet completed all 24 lists. So please look out for these in their book bags.
Year 1 Holiday Homework: Please note that the Year 1 teachers will send home a Y1 holiday homework sheet, please look out for these in book bags
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Tuesday, 23th July 2019: • The children will have their attendance medal assembly in the morning • The children will have a picnic lunch at lunchtime • School will end at 3.30pm as usual.
Thursday 5th September 2019: Children return to school to start in Year 1 at 8.50am. [/dropshadowbox]
Week Beginning 21st July 2019
As the term draws to a close the children in year 3 continue to work hard. This week we will complete all work connected with our Shaping Up topic, together with work in RE. We will also complete the Apple’s Friends Programme and award certificates.
It has been a real pleasure to teach the children in year 3 this year.
Thank you to all parents who sent in money for popcorn on Friday. We raised £46.60.
We had a great day at Park Hill Recreation Ground on Wednesday. The children enjoyed all the activities and behaved really well.
This week the children have also really enjoyed creating advertisements for muesli.
Week beginning 22nd July
What we will be learning:
English-We will be continuing our learning about The Highwayman poem by Alfred Moyes.
PSHE-We will be learning about Legal and Illegal drugs as well as ways to keep ourselves safe.
History-We will be finishing our learning on World war 2. We will be looking at how countries moved forward after World war 2 and how they created an agreement for peace.
Important Information:
Year 6 Leavers Party -Friday 19th July
Year 6 Leavers assembly-Tuesday 23rd July 2.45pm
Last day of school Tuesday 23rd July 3.30pm
week beginning 15th July 2019
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="20" border_color="#29d137" ]Dear Parents, Carers
We would like to invite you to join us at our Reception Sports Day on Tuesday 16th July. Please send your child dressed in their PE kit on Tuesday. They will not need their bookbags or uniforms on Tuesday. School lunch will be provided for the children at 12.00.
The school gate on Dering Road will open at 10.15am for parent entry. Reception Sports Day is organised and led by trained Year 6 pupils who will lead the children around a circuit of activities arranged around the Key Stage 1 and 2 playgrounds. So when you arrive, please ask a member of staff or Year 6 sports leader to locate the activity station where your child will be. Please follow your child’s colour group around the circuit of activities and help cheer them on. Reception Sports Day will end at approximately 11.45 and we will gather together to congratulate the children.
At Reception Sports Day all children are winners because they all take part. We encourage all parents to support this ethos as the children develop their understanding of good sportsmanship. You may say a quick goodbye and congratulations to your child before we lead them off to lunch at 12.00. We hope you enjoy the morning with us.
Thank you for returning reading books and yellow diaries. We will continue to check word lists until the end of the week. If your child has not completed all 24 lists, they will continue with these into Year 1.
You can expect to receive your child’s end of year school report by Wednesday, 17th July. You will also be informed about your child's Year 1 class teacher via the school report. If you have any questions about your child's report please attend our drop-in session on Thursday 18th July from 3.40pm – 5.40pm
Kind Regards
Miss Pillay
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Chelsea Class: Thursday 18th July will be Mrs Crooks final day with the class so please join me in thanking her for all her wonderful work with Chelsea Class this year.
Grosvenor Class: Miss Kowalczyk is currently on maternity leave and the class is being covered by Mrs Keer and Miss Dale. Miss Kowalczyk will be available for the parent drop-in session on Thursday and will also be in school on last day 23rd July to bid farewell to Grosvenor Class. Please join me in wishing her well during her leave and thanking her for all her work with Grosvenor Class this year.
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Favourite sea creature sea
Draw a picture of your favourite sea creature and write a few facts about it
WORD LISTS: last day for checking word lists will be Friday 19th July 2019. Word lists will continue to be checked in Year 1 for those who have not completed up to List 24.
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Tuesday, 16th July 2019: Reception Sports Day
Thursday, 18th July: Parent drop-in session from 3.40 – 5.40pm
Reception children to meet their Year 1 class teacher
Tuesday 23rd July: Last day of school for children
Thursday 5th September 2019: Children return to school to start in Year 1 at 8.50am.
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Week beginning 15th July 2019
A massive thank you to all of our wonderful parent helpers, who came with us on our trip to Sevenoaks Nature Reserve! You were all amazing!
What are we learning this week?
Maths –
Recapping on our calculation strategies for the four operations.
English –
We shall be writing a thank you letter to the volunteers at Sevenoaks Nature Reserve and a recount of our trip there.
Music – After our amazing concert last week, we shall be having our lessons with Mrs Hughes this week.
RE – We shall be talking about journeys.
Art – We shall be continuing to look at landscape art and sketching our own design for painting.
Geography – We shall be looking at what happens when a river floods.
SRE – We shall be learning about: support networks, puberty and reproduction.
DT – Designing and building a contraption.
Key dates –
End of Summer Term 23rd July
Week Beginning 15th July 2019
This week our learning will be as follows;
- This week we will be enriching our learning on money by planning a popcorn sale. We will look at costings and potential profit and loss.
- In English we will rehearse our advertisements in small group. We will then use technology to create our adverts.
- In topic time we will consider whether the advertising of unhealthy foods aimed at children should be banned.
- In Design and Technology we will learn how to make moving pictures using a variety of mechanisms.
- In RE we will look at the importance of Holy Communion for Christians.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ec37f0″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]On Wednesday we will visit a local park to take part in sports activities and have a picnic, Children should wear their PE kit and bring a packed lunch.
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