Home Learning WB 1st February

Click here to direct you to the school website home learning page.

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Class teacher contact

Please find a list of the class emails. These addresses are so that you can ask your child's class teacher for any help around home learning.  The staff of Wrotham Road will also be in contact with you to talk to the children just to touch base when we can. 

We would like to send our very best wishes to all of you at this very difficult time, we understand how challenging this period will be for all of us.  

Keep reading, exercise, do the best you can with the work supplied and stay safe.

Mrs Jack

 Mr Nouri                                       Nursery@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk    

Mrs Shaxted and Miss Hawes         YearRS@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Bhathal YearRB@wrotham-road.kent.sch.u

Miss McIntosh Year1M@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Chappell and Mrs Taffs Year1CT@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Butt Year2B@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stone Year2S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Foord Year3F@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Anwar Year3A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Evans Year4E@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Tan Year4T@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Alderson        Year5A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stenson Year5S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Smith Year6S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Karim Year6K@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Children's Mental Health Week 1st February-7th February

 

The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself.

Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. It is about finding a way to show who you are, and how you see the world, that can help you feel good about yourself.    

As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Check out our free resources below. 

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Celebration of Year 3 Home learning!

Amazing maths work this week Ameer. We have been learning about capacity and Ameer found different containers around the house, estimated the volume and then found out the actual volume! What a great picture of a kettle!

We have been learning some new vocabulary in English.  Mantaj and Gurdeep have written some amazing sentences using the vocabulary and added some more sentences about the pictures.

Celebration of the Year 5 Home Learning!

Gurkeerat: We were writing our own version of 'The Listeners' by Walter De La Mare, focusing on using similar themes and styles as he does. 

Seb: We had to create our own workout to keep us healthy during lockdown. Seb used diagrams to support his written explanations and included a time frame/amount of reps per exercise. 

Tanisha: We've been looking at the Ancient Greeks and how they have influenced many civilisations since. One aspect we learnt about was the Olympic Games, we had to do our own research to find out more about when and where the games started and how they've changed over time. 

Year 1 Amazing Home Learning!

 Rafferty’s drawing of the Santa Maria

Here is Harroop’s story map. She then used connections to extended her sentences:

Dear Parents,

I’m sure that many of you will have been following the news closely and have already picked up on the statement regarding school openings but, for those of you who may not have had the chance to see it yet, we wanted to make sure that everyone was as up to date as possible.

 

Since the start of this pandemic, schools have rarely been provided with much clarity or advance notice but we are pleased that we now have some information about what will be happening in the coming weeks. However, we are, of course, disappointed that we will not have everyone back in school for a little while yet. 

 

The key announcements from parliament this week were as follows:

 

·     The earliest schools might ‘begin to re-open’ will be Monday 8^th March. 

(This is the start of the third school week after the half-term holiday)

 

·     There will be a plan/review set out on Monday 22^nd February with further updates

(This is the first day after the half-term holiday)

 

·     When a decision on the exact date of return has been made, schools will get two weeks’ notice

 

I know that the above will be disappointing for many families and children to hear, but I know that it provides some hope that there might be an end in sight – at least in terms of getting the children back into school.

 

We also received clarification from the Department for Education (DfE) yesterday that schools would not be asked to open over half-term for children of critical workers as was the case in the first lock-down.

 

At this point, I need to say a huge ‘thank you’ for the time you have taken to support your children at home with their learning. We have been both delighted and impressed by the photos of work and the accounts of activities you have been sharing with us. At times, this way of working may not have suited your child perfectly but we have been reassured by the way you have adapted tasks, materials and resources to support them and how you have used other learning opportunities to help your child learn. As a school community, we will be taking all these positives and techniques forward as we develop our practices further. 

 

Please stay safe and try to remain optimistic – let’s keep our fingers crossed that your children will be able to return to school very soon.

 

Kind regards,

 

Mrs Sarah Jack

Coming Soon!

Serial Mash is an online library of fiction books for children. Its purpose is to inspire children to read for pleasure. New books are added at the beginning of each half-term and released in a serial format to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Each book chapter is complemented by a host of printable resources. Comprehension quizzes, grammar worksheets, sequencing activities, and open ended questions - they're all in one place.

Next Book Bundle Pick Up

 The next book bundle pick up with be on 

Monday 8th February. 

More details to follow next week.

E- Safety Advice

 

The Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend!

This weekend is The Big Garden Birdwatch running from Friday 29^th to 31^st January. The challenge is to sit and observe your garden for one hour over the weekend recording all the different birds which land and/or feed in your garden. 

Follow this link for all you’ll need to know and how to upload your results https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/

There is also a handy ID chart to help record the birds you may see attached.

 

Why not put out or stock up your bird feeders this week to help attract and draw more birds into your garden ready for the weekend. 
DIY Bird Feeder:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/activities/make-a-recycled-bird-feeder/

Bird Food Favourites 
https://www.lovethegarden.com/uk-en/article/wild-bird-food-recipes 

 

 

Your child's drawing could be printed in One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore

 Help your child to draw their grandparent's proudest moment, and they could win an incredible Captain Tom prize pack including their drawing in the book's paperback edition!

Your child's drawing could be proudly printed in the paperback of One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore!

To enter, children aged 4–9 are invited to draw a picture of their grandparent's* proudest moment, for the chance to win this prize PLUS a deluxe afternoon tea delivered to your child and their grandparent and a copy of the book!

Email your child's drawing to CaptainTomComp@puffin.co.uk with a sentence describing the picture and their name and age. (By entering, entrants are agreeing to the terms and conditions.)

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Year 2 Home Learning - Adapting to the ocean poster

 

Reception Home Learning This Week! AMAZING!

Year 2 Home Learning - Nina's Leaflet

 

Week 4 - Home Learning WB 25th January

 

 Click here to direct you to the school website home learning page.

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Class teacher contact

Please find a list of the class emails. These addresses are so that you can ask your child's class teacher for any help around home learning.  The staff of Wrotham Road will also be in contact with you to talk to the children just to touch base when we can. 

We would like to send our very best wishes to all of you at this very difficult time, we understand how challenging this period will be for all of us.  

Keep reading, exercise, do the best you can with the work supplied and stay safe.

Mrs Jack

 Mr Nouri                                       Nursery@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk    

Mrs Shaxted and Miss Hawes         YearRS@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Bhathal YearRB@wrotham-road.kent.sch.u

Miss McIntosh Year1M@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Chappell and Mrs Taffs Year1CT@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Butt Year2B@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stone Year2S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Foord Year3F@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Anwar Year3A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Evans Year4E@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Tan Year4T@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Alderson        Year5A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stenson Year5S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Smith Year6S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Karim Year6K@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Competition for Parents and Pupils

 

To all the pupil- You are an incredible group of young people. Your efforts and dedication to learning has been fantastic. Thank you for being so active in your learning this week and for sharing all that you have been up to. The staff are very proud of you. Your curiosity, creativity and passion has shown through. We fully understand that for some, this has been a very testing time and that some people will be very much looking forward to getting back to normal or may well be feeling down at the moment. We thank you for staying in touch each day, keep it up!

To all the parents- Thank you so much for taking the time to send us photos of work or the things you have been getting up to. At times the task or way of working may not have suited your child perfectly and again we thank you for adapting the task, materials/resources to make it work or finding other learning opportunities to help your child learn. As a school we will take all the positives and new techniques we have learnt into next year to improve our practice. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Jack

 Free Science Resources Click Here

 

TPAT Newsletter

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Competition for pupils and parents on page 10!

E-Safety

 

 Here are some easy challenges to engage families with a healthy lifestyle.  

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Virtual Assembly 18th January

 Story: ‘Clap for Carers’ has returned in 2021 as ‘Clap for Heroes’.

Question: How can we show our thanks to those who help us?  

Virtual Assembly: Click Here

Week 3 Home Learning

 Click here to direct you to the school website home learning page.

Click Here 

Class teacher contact

Please find a list of the class emails. These addresses are so that you can ask your child's class teacher for any help around home learning.  Please note that you may not get an instant reply. The staff of Wrotham Road will also be in contact with you to talk to the children just to touch base when we can. 

We would like to send our very best wishes to all of you at this very difficult time, we understand how challenging this period will be for all of us.  

Keep reading, exercise, do the best you can with the work supplied and stay safe.

Mrs Jack

 Mr Nouri                                       Nursery@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk    

Mrs Shaxted and Miss Hawes         YearRS@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Bhathal YearRB@wrotham-road.kent.sch.u

Miss McIntosh Year1M@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Chappell and Mrs Taffs Year1CT@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Butt Year2B@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stone Year2S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Foord Year3F@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Anwar Year3A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Evans Year4E@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Tan Year4T@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Alderson        Year5A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stenson Year5S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Smith Year6S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Karim Year6K@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Healthy Habits Workbook And Activities

Here are some easy challenges to engage families with a healthy lifestyle.  

Click Here  

 

MONDAY **** Collection of workbook for support at home

Learning Resource Packs 

In order to supplement and support the home learning we set each week for your child, we will be providing additional resource packs that will include exercise books, workbooks and resource sheets. 

These can be collected from the school on Monday 18th January at set times. 

Please send only one person to collect these. The class teacher may not be available as they will be in class with the key worker children or responding to the home learning during that day.

You must respect social distancing rules and wear a mask while on the school site.

Timetable for collection is listed below. 

Monday 18th January ONLY- Resource Pack Pick Ups: Please collect at the allocated time only

9.30am: Reception - collect from the Reception playground via the Reception gate 

9.30am: Year 6 - collect from the top playground via the back gate

11am:   Year 1  - collect from the Reception playground via the Reception gate 

11am   Year 5 - collect from the top playground via the back gate 

1.30pm:Year 2 - collect from the Reception playground via the Reception gate 

1.30pm  Year 4 - collect from the top playground via the back gate 

2.30pm: Year 3 - collect from the top playground via the back gate

Key Worker children will also use these packs when they attend school – please ensure they bring them with them.

 

Virtual Assembly WB11th January

During the Coronavirus pandemic the armed forces have been asked to help with testing, supporting lorry drivers at Dover and in many other ways.   

Question: How do soldiers help us in times of need?

Virtual Assembly: Click Here

Online Safety Home Activity Workbook

The home activity packs contain simple 15 minute activities you can do with your family to support online safety at home.  

 Click Here

RWI support at home - KS1 Pupils

The films below show parents and carers how we teach children Read Write Inc. in school.                  

All daily films will be available at 9.30am from Monday to Friday.

Each film is approximately ten to fifteen minutes long and will be available on

YouTube for 24 hours during school closure. 

Daily films:

• Set 1 Speed Sounds, Word Time and Spelling: for children in Reception

and children who are new to English.

• Set 2 Speed Sounds and Spelling: for children in Year 1 and 2 (and those inReception that can read Set 1 Speed Sounds.)

• Set 3 Speed Sounds and Spelling: for children in Year 1 and 2 who can read

Set 2 Speed Sounds.

• Read longer words: for children who can read Set 3 sounds and words

confidently.

• Read Red Words 1: for children who are reading Red, Green, Purple, Pink

and Orange Read Write Inc. Storybooks. Many children are able to read these

in Year 1.

• Read Red Words 2: for children who are reading Yellow, Blue and Grey

Read Write Inc. Storybooks. Many children are able to read these in Y2.

• Read and Hold a Sentence 1: reading and writing practice for children

reading Green, Purple, Pink and Orange Read Write Inc. Storybooks. (For

children reading and writing with Set 1 sounds confidently and learning Set 2

sounds.)

• Read and Hold a Sentence 2: reading and writing practice for children

reading Yellow, Blue and Grey Read Write Inc. Storybooks. (For children

reading and writing words with Set 2 sounds confidently and learning Set 3

sounds.)

All films will be in separate categories on the YouTube channel.

Link to YouTube channel: Click Here

Times Tables Rock Stars! Shout Out!

 

Yoga Lesson Today - Kids Yoga- Superhero Kids Yoga In Space

 

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First News

First News are offering free access to their newspaper for a limited period of time, to help parents and children during school closures. 

Click Here

Week 2 Home Learning

                              

Click here to direct you to the school website home learning page.

Click Here

Class teacher contact

Please find a list of the class emails. These addresses are so that you can ask your child's class teacher for any help around home learning.  Please note that you may not get an instant reply. The staff of Wrotham Road will also be in contact with you to talk to the children just to touch base when we can. 

We would like to send our very best wishes to all of you at this very difficult time, we understand how challenging this period will be for all of us.  

Keep reading, exercise, do the best you can with the work supplied and stay safe.

Mrs Jack

 Mr Nouri                                       Nursery@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk    

Mrs Shaxted and Miss Hawes         YearRS@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Bhathal YearRB@wrotham-road.kent.sch.u

Miss McIntosh Year1M@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Chappell and Mrs Taffs Year1CT@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Butt Year2B@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stone Year2S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Foord Year3F@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Anwar Year3A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mrs Evans Year4E@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Tan Year4T@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Alderson        Year5A@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Stenson Year5S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Mr Smith Year6S@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

Miss Karim Year6K@wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk

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