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Cedar Blog 8 w.e 25.10.24 Autumn 1
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello
We have had a busy end to the Autumn 1 half term starting with the Year 4s who had their first coaching session ready for the Spring Skipping inter-school competition and it was lovely to have such positive feedback from the coach about the children's behaviour and enthusiasm for the event. The whole class wowed our coach Sam and Mr Spence (PE lead) this week too in P.E with the progress they have made with their hockey skills with some children even showing potential to take the sport further. Well done all children.
In PSHE we have concluded our unit discussing friendships and strategies such as compromise when you both want to play different things together and can't decide which to do.
In Computing we have been exploring how different devices are connected and we really enjoyed exploring the school trying to spot various devices that 'connect' school such as servers, printers, wireless devices, switches and network points.
In English we have used a 'conscience alley' to try to persuade each other whether, as a Celtic warrior queen, we should fight and rebel against the Roman invaders or cooperate and create a client kingdom.
In Maths we have continued to develop our column addition and subtraction skills whilst in Science we have been exploring States of Matter using drama to explore solids, liquids and gases.
Have a safe and fun holiday.
Mr Dring
Cedar Blog 7 w.e 18.10.24 Autumn 1
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me this week to discuss the progress of your child so far this year at either of the parents' evenings.
In English, we have started our unit on Biographies and are currently researching Boudicca, so that the children can publish their own biography about her and her legacy in British history, linked to our Ancient Roman history unit.
In Maths, we are continuing to develop and hone our column addition and subtraction skills building up to more than one exchange (see last week's blog for a top tips sheet if your child is asking for a confidence boost with this method).
In PSHE, we have been exploring what it means to be a good friend and how we can compromise to help us resolve friendship fall outs for example if they want to play a different game at the same time.
I wish you a happy weekend.
Mr Dring
24/25 Blog 6 Cedar w.e 11.10.24
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Good afternoon
In English writing, the children have been busy editing and publishing their Day in the Life of a Roman soldier recounts - some of which you may see on display at parents evening next week, in the corridor outside our classroom (unfortunately there is not enough room for all of them). This will be used to assess their current writing needs and areas to develop.
In Maths we have moved onto adding and subtracting using formal column method (see link below if you are unsure how to support your child at home with this method). Year 3 generally will be 3 digit, Year 4 generally will be 4 digit numbers.
Following parent queries regarding the spellings in homework I would like to clarify that all school homework spellings follow a scheme which is linked to the whole school phonics programme and ours includes words from across the LKS2 spelling age range. The main teaching point we practise in class prior to homework being set and the key focus is the spelling rule. For example, in- as a prefix means 'not' so active becomes inactive. We teach the spellings linked to this as examples which follow the spelling rule. Most of the spellings also reflect the language your children are using either verbally or in their writing or that they are reading in their chosen texts/library books and therefore we use them to help boost their understanding of the standard English language.
Reminder - if you haven't booked your parents' evening slot please do so I can celebrate the progress your child is making this year so far.
Have a great weekend
Mr Dring
24/25 Blog 4 Cedar w.e 04.10.24
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello
We have been exploring a variety of descriptive devices this week as we continue to write our 'Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier' which have including a range of Year 3 and 4 spellings, fronted adverbials (one misty morning,), inverted commas (speech marks) and how to use emotions to add interest for the reader.
In reading, we have developed our vocabulary skills by honing our dictionary searching skills using our class novel 'Thieves of Ostia.' In Science, we have continued to group and classify animals using vocabulary such as vertebrates and invertebrates.
Roman Day photos - please see our class page on our website for the photos from our day/s at Murton Park. I have uploaded a gallery of pictures for you.
In Maths, we have been rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1,000 in Year 4 and in Year 3 using our knowledge of number bonds to answers e.g if I know 3 + 4 = 7 then 30 + 40 = 70 so 300 + 400 = 700. Here are some documents you might want to work through with your child to ensure they are fully confident.
Have a great weekend.
Mr Dring
24/25 Blog 3 Cedar w.e 27.09.24
Mr Dring (p.dring) on: Cedar Tree Class
Hello
What an exciting week! We started it by practising both written and spoken ways to describe events from the past in preparation for our next piece of published writing - A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier. All of us learnt ways that people might alter how they present information about themselves online and use 'avatars'. We reminded each other how to speak up to a trusted adult if we ever see or hear anything that upsets us or worries us whilst online. Parents please be aware that a lot of children recounted occasions this had happened to them and no adult was present so they didn't know what to do. Here is a link (there are many others you could use) which might help you start/continue conversations with your child about staying safe online (which some children were surprised included games such as Roblox and PS4/5 games).
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
The week was dominated by our fantastic trip/s to Murton Park - everyone had great fun - has your child informed you about anything they learnt yet? We will aim to add photos soon however this takes time whilst we verify permissions for nearly 100 children - thank you for your patience with this.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mr Dring