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Summer 1, wk 1, ending 21 April
Posted: Apr 21, 2023 by: Mrs Amos (a.amos) on: Oak Tree Class Blog
Welcome back to school, after a lovely two weeks off. I hope you had some fab family time.
Well done to these pupils!
Reader of the Week: Archie
Special mention Pupil: Ted
The children have returned to school in a really sensible manner – and we have spent some time discussing how this is the final term before they move up to Year 6. We have been talking about the qualities of a Quality Y6 child and decided that everyone is well on track to be a mature, reliable, and hardworking student in Y6!
In English lessons, we have focused on three specific skills: retrieval, deduction and inference. These are the main skills that demonstrate a clear understanding of texts read. No longer are pupils expected to retrieve simple facts when they read. Instead, they are asked to ‘explain thoughts’, ‘show how you know’ and ‘give an opinion’. These would be helpful strategies/questions for parents to employ and encourage when hearing your child read. Please remember that at Rufford Park, we do encourage children to read to an adult at least three times each week. Even in Year 5!
In Maths, we have looked at how we are expected to round decimals numbers – to the nearest who number and to a certain number of decimal places.
Our French vocabulary on the Weather is increasing each week and in science, we explored the how micro-organisms can be both harmful AND helpful in our daily lives.
Homework continues in the Summer Term – once again, spellings and maths revision. If you know that your child still struggles with certain times tables (7s and 8s seem to be the pesky ones for Oak Tree pupils!), please spend some time (in the car, on the bus or even at the supermarket!).
Have a great weekend!
Yours,
Mrs Adrienne Amos