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Cedar Class w/b 31.10.22 Autumn 2 Week 1
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello.
Wow what an amazing start to our Autumn 2 term.
The children have been very busy learning about how to write adventure stories in English and in particular how to use inverted commas (speech marks) to show direct speech. We have had a busy week of physical activity this week too with our free Northern Ballet workshops on Thursday, followed for our Year 4s with their Autumn Skipping Festival Competition training in the afternoon. In addition to this, on Friday Year 3 continued with their PE lessons with me whilst the Year 4 recommenced their swimming lessons.
In History and Geography, we have continued with our Ancient Roman topics and it's been lovely hearing from children who were able to visit some ancient sites during their half term holidays last week.
Thank you,
Mr Dring
Cedar Blog Week Ending 14/10/22
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend your child's Parents' Evening - it was great to be able to share all of the wonderful things the children have achieved already this year with you.
This week, the children have enjoyed adding the final decorations to their Roman oil lamps and are looking forward to showing you their creations. During our History lessons we have been learning about the construction of Hadrian's Wall and we used a range of atlas maps and Google Earth perspectives to map it's full extent. Can your child tell you the years it was started and completed?
In Maths, we have been rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 in Year 4 and adding and subtracting 1s and 10s to 3 digit numbers in Year 3.
In English, we have been rote learning our performance poem 'The Ning Nang Nong' and learning how to use similes to in written poetry about trees and the changing seasons.
Year 4 please look out for your letters coming very soon regarding the residential - any questions please just let us know at school so we can help you.
Weekly Update w.e 07.10.22
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Good afternoon
We have been busy learning about numbers up to 10,000 and Roman Numerals in Year 4 and numbers up to 1,000 in Year 3. In History we have been learning about Boudica's rebellion, about the 5 different enquiry types in Science and how to mix and explore secondary colours in Art.
This week, the children were able to bring home their 'Roman' coins that they earnt as 'pay' for fulfilling their roles as Roman soldiers at Murton Park. Once decorated fully, the children will also bring home their Roman oil lamps that they created from a single ball of clay.
Next week it is Parents' Evening and also the children will have the opportunity to vote for their School Council representative on the 14th October.
Weekly Update - Week 4 w/e 30.09.22
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello.
What a busy week of learning for the children this week! We have been counting up to 1,000 in Year 3 and up to 10,000 in Year 4. In History, we have been learning about the first three Roman invasions of Britain, whilst in Science we have learnt what a scientist looks like. We have continued learning about European artists and art in Art lessons. How could I not mention our 2 trips to Murton Park? What an amazing experience for the children to be enlisted into the Roman army and 'fight' off a Celtic warrior attack. Links to the photos for both trips will be available on our class page soon. The children will use this experience to enhance their descriptive writing in their recounts of the trip.
I am looking forward to meeting with you in school to discuss your child at Parents' Evening soon, please sign up online or contact the office to book your timeslot. Unfortunately, we only get 10 minutes for each but if we need to meet again this can be rearranged for a future time.
Mr Dring
Week 3 Weekly Update (w.e 23.09.22)
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello.
Although a shorter week due to the bank holiday, the children have been very active in their learning this week. They have re-enacted scenes from the Romulus and Remus legend, participated in active outdoor times table practise and practised their team work skills during English Writing trying to put events into chronological order.
Next week, we will be going out on our Year 4 (Monday) Murton Park trip and Year 3 (Wednesday) Murton Park trip. Please ensure your child is ready at the classroom drop off doors at 8:10am ready for our early coach. We aim to have the children back in school around 4:15pm so please be ready to collect them from the same classroom drop off doors. We ask that your child brings a suitable bag that they can carry themselves and which will hold their packed lunch and water bottle. In case the weather changes, please also ensure that they have suitable clothing (warm and waterproof). We look forward to sharing our adventures in future blogs with you all.
I am really enjoying getting to know your child better as the weeks pass by and am amazed by their varied interests.
Mr Dring