Rufford Park Primary School

Weekly Update 19.3.21

Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Ash Tree Class Blog 2020-2021

Hi, 

Now we have completed our second week back as a full class it feels like we have never been away! We have had another very busy week. The last group of Year 6's completed Bikeability successfully on Monday. Then, we watched a very exciting presentation by Dr Diane Davies, the only Maya archaeologist in the U.K. Dr Diane normally comes into school to deliver this presentation but it was great that we were still able to learn all about the ancient Maya from her virtually. 

Here is a link to her website where she shares lots of other activities/information about the ancient Maya if you want to learn more. 

https://www.mayaarchaeologist.co.uk/

Following on from this, in English we have been writing postcards as though we were Maya archaeologists just like Dr Diane. 

In maths, Miss Bairstow's group have been revising the basics of fractions and Mrs Trotter and Mr Smith's groups have been learning about perimeter and area. 

Miss Bairstow

Weekly Update 12.3.21

Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Ash Tree Class Blog 2020-2021

Hi, 

We have successfully completed our first week back in school! It has been lovely to have everyone back and see them all working so hard this week. 

Year 6 have been super busy as they have been taking part in Bikeability this week. They all really enjoyed this and behaved brilliantly for the instructors. Please remember if you are in group 4 you will be completing level 2 on Monday so remember to come dressed appropriately and bring your bike/helmet etc. if you are using your own. 

In English and maths we have been recapping basic skills. We have been focussing on different word classes in English and working on sentence structure to ensure we are writing at the Year 5/6 standard at all times. In maths, we have been practising skills linked to the four operations and completing some reasoning/problem solving questions to really get our brains working. 

Well done for all of your hard work this week Ash Tree! Keep up the super effort. 

Miss Bairstow

Weekly Update 5.3.20

Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Ash Tree Class Blog 2020-2021

Hi Ash Tree,  

Well done for completing another 8 weeks of home learning! It has been a strange time for all of us but we are looking forward to welcoming you back on Monday (8.3.21). 

Please make sure you are in school no later than 08:50 each day. This is your new start time and we expect you to arrive on site no earlier than 08:45 each day. Your day will end at 15:15 and will be expected to leave site no later than 15:20.  

Please bring with you on Monday: 

• All of your CGP workbooks and the plastic wallet we supplied with them
• Your yellow exercise book (do not bring any completed, loose worksheets which have already been submitted to Teams)
• Your reading record and school reading book (if you have them)
• The Explorer guided reading book
• Any other resources which we supplied at the beginning of January 

Please remember:  

• You must wear your P.E kit on Mondays and Tuesdays (no jewellery allowed) 
• Homework will be handed out every Friday (as previous) and returned the following Wednesday
• School reading books will be changed on a Friday and new ones issued the following Monday 
• Y6 Bikeability - please remember to wear appropriate, warm clothing and sensible footwear on the days you are cycling. Your parents will have been emailed if you are due to take part on Monday. 

We are extremely looking forward to returning to normal school life and structure and are excited to welcome you back on Monday. Please make sure you read Mr Cooke’s newsletter today to find out even more information. 

Enjoy your weekend and see you soon! 

Miss Bairstow 

Weekly Update 26.2.21

Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Ash Tree Class Blog 2020-2021

Hi children,

Well done on completing this week's home-learning.

Click here for W/C 1st March timetable - your last week of home-learning before we welcome you back on the 8th. 

There are further tasks for you to complete in your CGP workbooks - please make sure you only complete the pages we have asked you to complete. You are also still required to upload your maths and English work onto Teams daily. 

Please try your hardest to keep up to date with the lessons and work set.

If you are in Year 6, please make sure your parents/carers have received the email with information about Bikeability and you return the forms to school ASAP.

As always, email us with any work-related queries and we will respond during the working week.

Best wishes, 
Miss Bairstow

Weekly Update 12.2.21

Miss Bairstow (d.bairstow) on: Ash Tree Class Blog 2020-2021

Hi children,

Well done on completing this week's home-learning and the first half of the spring term! 
Click here for W/C 22^nd Feb timetable.  This is the first week back after your half-term break.

There are further tasks for you to complete in your CGP workbooks - please make sure you only complete the pages we have asked you to complete. You are also still required to upload your maths and English work onto Teams daily. 

Please try your hardest to keep up to date with the lessons and work set. You're all doing a fabulous job so far!

As always, email us with any work-related queries and we will respond during the working week.

We hope you have a lovely, well-deserved half-term break and recharge your batteries ready for the second half of the spring term. 

Best wishes, 
Miss Bairstow

**** Art Exhibition Information ****

At Rufford Park we have signed up to a very exciting online art exhibition this year called the Young Artists’ Summer Show which is run by the Royal Academy of Arts. We would like as many of you as possible to get involved and submit your work! 

The Young Artists' Summer Show love seeing your personality, imagination, thoughts and feelings shine through your artwork. They believe art is about expressing yourself in a way that comes naturally to you. There are no rules, your submission can be created using any art materials you like. You could paint, sketch or even sculpt!

If you're thinking about creating something for the exhibition but aren't sure how to get started, why not set aside some time this half-term to get your creative juices flowing? All great art starts somewhere! For more information about the exhibition and ideas about how to get started please visit https://www.ruffordparkprimary.org.uk/information/curriculum/art-dt/royal-academy-of-arts-young-artists-summer-show. 

Submissions are open until 26 April 2021.