Religion
Baptism and understanding the Eucharist through the Mass.
Literacy
Fiction: Adventure and Mystery
Non Fiction: Instructions
Poetry: Shape poetry and Calligrams
Library day –Thursday.
Spelling test – Friday
Handwriting joins a must this term
History
Ancient Greeks
I.C.T.
E-mails
Manipulating sound.
Science
Magnets and Springs
Plants
Art
Kandisky, drawing and painting.
Numeracy
Learn to tell the time
Counting, partitioning and calculating
Doubling, halving number facts,
2D &3D shapes,
Problem solving Handling data, Measurement,fractions,graphs
Learn tables 2, 5, 10, 4, and 3
Music
Exploring arrangements
Exploring Pentatonic Scales
French
La classe , les couleurs, les numerous,
les sept jours de la semaine, les mois,
les animaux
Jeux et chansons (Games and songs)
Homework
Monday is the day when homework should be handed in.
The homework is to help reinforce the week's work in English and Numeracy.
Sometimes during the week there may be homework which relates to other subjects.
Reading
Most children will read on a Monday.
The books must be read by the following Monday and signed by a parent or adult.
The children should be able to read the story and answer questions on their reading book before the book will be exchanged.
A few children will need ot read daily.
Please encourage your child to read books from the library.
Children also read in class during guided reading sessions.
P.E. and Swimming
P.E.
Mondays, Tuesays and Fridays
School PE kit must be worn.
In key stage two it is essential that your child's PE kit is kept in school and washed at weekends.
Please provide separate kit if your child plays lunch time football.
Swimming
On Thursdays
Boys trunks / girls one piece costume.
Goggles (with no protrusions) and a letter to the swimming baths, not school, saying you take full responsibility for any accidents your child might cause when wearing goggles.
Swimming hats not plasters must be worn with earrings. Longer hair must be tied back in the pool.
Additional information
Please make sure your child has a pump bag and a change of shoes, which they can keep in the cloakroom.
No jewellery except watches can be worn.
Any worries, please call in after school or ringfor a suitable appointment.
Any concerns please call in to see me preferably after school or ring for a suitable appointment.
Happy New Year
Stella Brennan and Maria Nadin
