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This term we have been learning about maps.  We know that a map is a view from above, it shows us a birds eye or plan view.  This week we practised drawing simple plans to help us when we draw our maps of the town in our class story.  We had to think very carefully about shape, size and position.…

This week we have been learning about all kinds of subtraction.  We have been counting back, taking away as well as finding the difference between two numbers.  As always the children worked really well with their buddies to play the different games and practise improve their skills.

At home…

What a fantastic sporting afternoon we have had!

The children have taken part in sports to promote being active while having fun. Some children went to the secondary school to take part in 'exercise for fun' activities while others developed their hockey skills ready for a tournament in the…

What a fantastic sporting afternoon we have had!

The children have taken part in sports to promote being active while having fun. Some children went to the secondary school to take part in 'exercise for fun' activities while others developed their hockey skills ready for a tournament in the…

The children really enjoyed going on a shape hunt around school. They did a great job at spotting lots of different shapes in the environment and discussed the different properties each shape has. 

I have booked the aquarium visit.  Details of the trip are on the letter in your child’s book bag.  Please check the letter and return the slip with your packed lunch choices, Thank you. If your child did not bring home their letter please come and chat to me on Monday and I’ll send home another…

This week we have been investigating the creatures that live in the coral reefs and finding out what coral is.  We have been drawing and painting the creatures that live on the reef as well as having a go at modelling coral with play dough.  We have written facts that we already knew and spent…

This week we have been playing some maths games on the iPads to help us get really fast at knowing our number bonds.  Rapid recall of basic number facts really helps the children to do well in all of their maths as they can use facts that they know to help solve other problems.  Rapid recall of…

We have been enjoying brushing our teeth after lunch.  We listen to our favourite tooth brushing song to make sure that we brush for two minutes.  We will all have very healthy teeth!

Why not listen to our song when you are brushing at home.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=btGqUT2HEKU

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