We are looking forward to sharing our learning with you tomorrow morning. Today we have been learning some basic origami folds which we will use tomorrow to create a pattern with 2 lines of symmetry!

We have been learning about symmetry and today we were using mirrors to see the reflection of part of a shape so that we could work out what the other side of the shape would look like. Keep a look out for symmetry on your nature walks and make a note / take a photo of anything that you see

This morning we met the author Chris Duke who read his story Lucy’s Blue Day and told us some fact about his life.

In the story, Lucy’s hair changed colour depending on how she was feeling. We all have different feelings at different times and that is okay, we can also talk about our feelings if we want to and that is okay too! We really enjoyed listening to the story and meeting the author.

This afternoon, we continued to develop our ideas for dance/drama and thought about preparing for battle. What would we put on our heads? Which weapons would we take? We also learned how to “die” without hurting ourselves!

Have a great weekend, everyone 😊

Using images of Viking Gods in stained glass, we used this as a stimulus to create our own stained glass designs. At first we selected  the colours of tissue paper that we liked and stuck these firmly onto card.

Today we finished off the frames and decided where the patterns of black would be. Here are some examples of our completed work.

Please look at the School App which gives details about our author visit tomorrow. If you want to purchase books, please do so today. Thanks.

During HWB we were learning how to make cups of tea and coffee safely.

Then we took orders from the staff and made the drinks to their liking- did they want any milk or sugar?

Finally, we carried the hot drinks to the staff very carefully and also gave them a piece of shortbread as a special afternoon treat!

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Homework – Term 2

Today the class were introduced to the homework grid for this term.

If you have not already brought in your homework polypocket and jotter today, then please make sure that you put it into your bag so that I can check your information tomorrow. Thanks.

Homework should be completed in the Homework jotter, unless a sheet has been provided. If you would prefer to create on a computer, e.g. menu, that is fine, too. Class dojos and house points will be awarded for all completed pieces  of homework.

A spelling activity should be completed each week, along with one of the tasks from the grid. Start to collect junk to help you make a Viking model in a few weeks’ time- this model will be a different focus from the one you made previously. I suggest that you start with the literacy activities for creating a character (practise the skills that we have been learning in class)/ create a menu or the HWB activity for the food diary.

The Sumdog login details are as they always have been and everyone can access the system in school. You can now practise your spelling words on Sumdog, so please use this facility as a different way to practise and consolidate your words. Also remember the challenges on there too!

The passwords for Activelearn are very similar- first 4 letters of first and last names with no capital letters or spaces, woodlands and 6kwa. Activities are allocated on Activelearn to reinforce and revise concepts covered in class .

If you are having problems getting onto these sites, please check for updates on your devices.

Here are some sites with facts about Viking life that we are focussing on this term.

Information about Viking gods.

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/vikings/viking-gods

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zyy9wxs

https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/history/vikings-religion/

Viking homes

http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/vikings/viking_homes.htm

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/viking/houses.html

http://primaryfacts.com/5593/viking-homes-and-houses-facts-

about-viking-longhouses/

Viking clothes and jewellery

https://norse-mythology.net/viking-clothes/

http://primaryfacts.com/5614/what-did-the-vikings-wear-facts-about-viking-clothes-and-costume/

If anyone needs anything to help you complete the homework, please ask.

Just a reminder to bring back the homework polypockets on Monday so that this term’s information can be added.

During our hall time, we were practising movements in preparation for our dance/drama to the piece of music The Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner. We have been learning about Viking Gods and have written a Viking myth, so the movement activity links well to these themes. Most children overcame any embarrassment and shyness to participate well using changes in speed, level and creativity of movement. It has been a very productive first week back, so have a lovely relaxing weekend, everyone.😊

We were using different types of research skills to learn more about Viking Gods. We applied skills that we had been using for character descriptions to help us describe the Gods and their powers.

A quick reminder that PE is on Wednesday and Friday so please could everyone bring in their kit and indoor shoes tomorrow. Thanks.

In our literacy lesson, we were working in small groups to explore and describe a character in lots of detail. We considered physical appearance, clothing, the way the character moved or stood, its emotiona, thoughts and feelings. The skills that we developed will be applied when describing characters from our own reading books.

In ICT we were researching information about la Féte des Rois and presenting the information in either a PowerPoint document or a Word poster. Our skills in adding images are developing well.