Hi,

Once again, we have had busy week in Class 9. Along with all our usual work, we have also had a visit from the Dog’s Trust and have commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day. The children produced some creative and thought provoking poetry linked to this.

In PSHE we have been working on a St John’s Ambulance created scheme for children’s first aid. This week we concentrated on the initial response and the recovery position.

Our maths continues to focus on fractions and Literacy is developing our story writing skills.

Homework.

Homework week ending 28.01.22

Mr Chiverton

Hi,

This week the children have been busy across the curriculum.

In maths we have been working on fractions and considering how different fractions are related and how to convert fractions that are different so they can be compared more easily.

In Literacy we are just finishing off our work on diary entries linked to characters in our class text – When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.

In science we have been exploring how differences in voltage can influence how an electrical device operates. Using data loggers we were able to measure the brightness of light bulbs when the voltage was increase.

We have continued our work on the Battle of Britain, and in particular, listening to first hand accounts of the events during the summer of 1940.

In PSHE we will be looking at the NSPCC Speak Out project.

Please see the attached letter for more information.

speak-out-stay-safe-parent-letter-with-survey-permissions

Homework

Homework week ending 21.01.22

I hope you have a good weekend,

Mr Chiverton

Hi,

This week we have been busy continuing our work in Literacy linked to the book, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. With the link to our history, the children are enjoying this.

In maths we are just about to start a significant block working with fractions. If your child has any difficulty with this area and needs a little help remembering key elements then there are great videos on YouTube.

Our work in Science has lead to us testing a range of electrical circuits to see if they work. The children seem to enjoy the practical elements of this topic.

Just in case you want to have a look at the homework together online.

Homework week ending 14.01.22

Have a good week.

Mr Chiverton

Welcome back

I hope you have all had a lovely break and rest over the Christmas holidays. Class 9 have been great settling back into school and have impressed me with their great behaviour – let’s keep it up!

On Wednesday we started our work looking at the Battle of Britain. In particular we considered the events that lead up to the start of WWII.

In Science this week we revisited the theme of Electricity. The children considered conductive materials whilst creating an electrical circuit and introducing a switch.

Reading

Can I please encourage all children to read at least 3 times a week to an adult. I’m sure you enjoy listening to your child read and it also gives you an opportunity to  check their understanding of the text and question them on their comprehension.

Homework

We have been focusing on the order of operation for completing multistep complex problems. I’m sure if you ask your child about BODMAS/BIDMAS they will be able to explain it.

Homework week ending 7.01.22

PE – There is a change to PE this term with Jujitsu on Tuesdays and on a Wednesday PE run by Pass Master. Please can children wear the correct PE uniform, thank you.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mr Chiverton

Hi,

It was lovely to see such a variety of Christmas jumpers on display this week; it certainly brightened up the classroom.

The children have been continuing their work on discussions and arguments in Literacy and have been linking this to their work on Charles Darwin.

In maths we have been looking at factors and multiples of numbers and are about to move on to prime, square and cube numbers.

Their vector graphics work is developing nicely and I hope to have some finished images to show next time.

In RE we have been looking at art and how it is depicted in religion. This week, we were looking at the geometric patterns used in Islamic buildings.

Yr 5 Homework week ending 10.12.21

Yr 6 Homework week ending 10.12.21

Have a good week,

Mr Chiverton

Hi,

This week the children have been working hard on a wide range of topics.

In Literacy, we have been looking at discussions and debates and the language used in this genre. We had proposers and opposers in what turned out to be an enjoyable debate.

In maths, we have continued our work on long division. If you want to try a few more at home, then have a go at these:

1. 7,868 ÷ 14 b) 5,792 ÷ 16

In computing, we have continued to look at vector graphics. Lauren decided to carry on with this at home. Some great images, Lauren.

In art, we have been looking at some of the images that Charles Darwin created whilst on his travels upon HMS Beagle. In particular, we looked at Darwin’s finches. We had some fantastic images from Ivaylo, Rubie and Josh.

Just a reminder that all homework is due in on Thursday morning. If you are having difficulty with it, then please speak to me or Mrs Wills before the end of Tuesday.

Have a good weekend,
Mr Chiverton

Hi,

It’s been a strange week with so many children affected by sickness.

We have been working on assessments throughout the week and have made a start on discussions within Literacy.

In maths, a few children have found the process involved in short and long division tricky to understand. Can I ask that, if they are still struggling after looking carefully at the example on the homework then to speak to me at the start of the week. A few children are not completing their homework, saying that they can’t find their book or are only informing me of difficulties at the time they are meant to hand it in.

We have been continuing with our work on evolution and natural selection,  and have our art work linked to this. I hope to have some examples on here soon.

In French, the children have been enjoying themselves exploring simple greetings.

As I’m sure you are aware, Class 9 have now had to introduce additional measures with the increase in Covid cases. Please remind your children of the need to sanitise their hands regularly and to avoid touching anyone else’s possessions.

Thank you

Mr Chiverton

Yr 5 Homework week ending 26.11.21

Yr 6 Homework week ending 26.11.21

This week, we have started to write the first draft of our persuasive letter from Syms to Mr Darwin. We are attempting to convince Darwin or Queen Victoria to remove the baby dragons from their enclosure at the London Zoological Society and either return them to their natural habitat on the Galapagos Islands or provide more suitable accommodation for them.

Here are some fantastic examples of what we have written so far:

Jacob

Lauren

Finley

The children will be editing and improving their work before writing a final draft.

Homework

Yr 6 Homework week ending 19.11.21

Yr 5 Homework week ending 19.11.21

Mr Chiverton