Willow Tree Class Blog
Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Weekly Update 26.3.21
Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Hello everyone,
Well, it's been another busy week for Willow Tree. It's been assessment week and I'm pleased to say that the children have tried their absolute best with them and given it their all. In Science, the children have also been busy creating and testing electrical circuits and identifying what components are required to create a complete circuit.
As part of our topic on Volcanoes and Fossils, the children also began working on their model volcanoes. They started off by using scrap paper to create the shape of their volcano and then they used modroc to create a strong shell on top of the paper. They worked brilliantly in their groups and it was so lovely to see that again.
Again, as part of our topic work, we have been looking at Mary Anning and this week the children used Google Earth to explore her hometown of Lyme Regis. They all really enjoyed this :)
That's all for now :)
Mr Kyriacou :)
Weekly Update 19.3.21
Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Hello everyone,
It’s been another busy week in Willow Tree Class and the children have all been working super hard!
In our assemblies we have been learning how to develop a ‘growth mindset’ when bouncing back from problems or experiencing new challenges. We learnt about the power of the word YET (as in “I don’t know my 6 times tables… yet.”), and also watched the story of Austin’s Butterfly.
In English we’ve been enjoying reading our class novel ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ – and also ‘Stone Girl Bone Girl’, which was inspired by the life of fossil hunter Mary Anning. Today the children used images to sequence the story in chronological order.
In Maths, we have been focusing on Fractions and the children have been doing brilliantly with it. We have been focusing on finding fractions of amounts and equivalent fractions. I've been really impressed with the development of their mathematical vocabulary.
Last week, the children also made some lovely Mother's Day cards.
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend :)
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)
Weekly Update 12/3/21
Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Hello everyone,
Well, it's been a busy but productive first week back! It was lovely to see everyone back together and the children have returned to their work with energy and enthusiasm.
As part of our topic work on Volcanoes and Fossils, the children became 'history detectives' - searching for clues about the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning. We studied her portrait (below), learnt the difference between primary and secondary historical sources, and also considered their reliability.
Thank you for continuing to read with your child at home every evening. Regular home reading is one of the biggest factors in helping children to make outstanding progress with their learning. Please ensure your child brings their reading record to school every day.
Thanks,
Mr Kyriacou :)
Willow Tree Home Learning-5/3/21
Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Hello everyone,
Well done for surviving 8 weeks of home learning! I think you all (including parents and carers) deserve to be extremely proud of your efforts. School for all commences on Monday 8th March. For full information, see the school newsletter here.
Some information and reminders about next week...
START / FINISH TIMES
In line with our COVID risk-assessment, we are continuing to stagger the school day. The timings for Willow Tree Class are as follows:
Doors open: 8:50am
School begins: 8:55am
School ends: 3:15pm
PE DAYS
These will be the same as the Autumn term - Tuesday and Wednesday. Children will need to arrive in school wearing their PE kits.
WEEKLY SPELLINGS
These can be accessed via the Rufford Park Spelling App, in the same manner as during the lockdown. You can log in through the school website.
USERNAME = FIRST INITIAL - DOT - SURNAME (e.g. "j.bloggs")
PASSWORD = willow
WORLD BOOK DAY
Thank you for all the wonderful pictures you sent in!
Here are some of your fantastic book themed artworks and recreations of favourite book covers...
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)
Willow Tree Home Learning-1/3/21
Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Willow Tree Class Blog 2020-2021
Dear parents and carers,
Following the Prime Minister's recent announcement, we are delighted to be welcoming everyone back to Rufford Park on Monday 8th March!
Consequently, this will be our final week of Home Learning and we thank you for all the time and effort you have put into helping your child's education.
You can download this week's zip folder of learning resources from the link below
Willow Tree Planning and Resources
This week's live sessions will be:
Monday 1st March: 9:30am (introduction to the week's learning)
Thursday 4th March: 11am (World Book Day)
I have already set one of our World Book Day challenges related to our class novel (make sure to see Teams for details) and on Monday, we will be posting some more World Book Day Challenges to Teams for your child to enjoy throughout the week - if you'd like to upload pictures, we'll be sharing them with the class at the Thursday live meeting... which will hopefully be our last!
Any questions, feel free to get in touch at willow@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)