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Weekly Update 27.1.23
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 by: K Simms (k.simms) on: Willow Tree Class Blog
Hello everyone,
The children have been working hard this week during our new topics of learning! I have been really impressed with how much effort the children have been putting into our class discussions and independent work and it is clear to see they are really enjoying their time at school!
In maths, we have been using centimetres and millimetres to measure items around the classroom and we have looked at the importance of making sure to measure from 0 on a ruler to keep our results accurate. We even had a go at converting lengths from metres to centimetres by multiplying by 100 (including decimal numbers!).
In English, we have begun looking at persuasive writing and the children have had a go at creating their own rhetorical questions, exaggerations and phrases to portray emotions. Doesn't that sound good?
Homework will be sent home today and will be due in next Thursday. We will also be changing reading records on Thursday which will give children more time to ensure they have read at least 5 times.
Finally, a reminder about our plans for World Book Day which is coming up in March. We recently sent a letter to all parents detailing our plans to hold a decorate a t shirt theme for the first time. Please see below. We kindly ask that all financial contributions are made by next Thursday (Thursday 2nd February) to allow us an appropriate length of time to order t shirts and the resources required to decorate them (and of course to give the children chance to decorate them before WBD!). We have received some queries this week regarding sizing for t shirts - please note all children will receive an oversized t shirt as this will give them much more space for their book cover design and ensure every child in school has a suitable t shirt to wear.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Simms