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Friday 8th May, by Mrs Campion

Date: 7th May 2020 @ 5:03pm

Happy Friday everyone and Happy VE day!
Thank you for sharing all your preparations yesterday with me. I have seen so much lovely bunting and decorations.
I thought I would quickly check in to say I hope you have a wonderful day whatever you are doing today and that you have a lovely weekend.

Here is a link to a video to help explain more about VE day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpaA_tZJV00                

I have also attached the ideas from yesterday too to help with some ideas of what you might like to do today.

Here are a few ideas I think you might enjoy:

Learn the Lindy Hop Dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=1TmPHBgn1Es&feature=emb_title

Send love to our NHS heroes:

Nurses and others - employed by the NHS and any other part of health and care - we have never needed them more. So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on this map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

 

Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

You can follow the VE broadcast via Radio Northwich and if you wish you can let them know your song choices!

Daily fitness challenge day 5:spin in a circle for 10 seconds.

I will post my Friday story later today.
Thank you for all of your hard work this week. I know lots of you are missing school and your friends at the moment. We are missing you very much.
Have a wonderful day with lots of smiles and laughter.
Love Mrs Campion and Mrs Hoskins x

Message from Mrs Powell:
Friday
We remember the happy feeling that everyone had the day that the war was declared as being over but also the sadness that people had been through such difficult times.

Dear God,
Thank you for all those who fought to bring peace during the Second World War.
Thank you that peace eventually came.
Please be with all those who are living in areas of the world that are affected by wars today.
Please help us to do our bit in creating peace wherever we are.
Amen.

Today we would love to see what you are doing at 3 pm today. The teachers will be putting pictures on twitter, please put them on twitter or email us, so we can all celebrate together.
“I think we dream so we don't have to be apart for so long. If we're in each other's dreams, we can be together all the time.”

Thursday 7th May, by Miss Beattie

Date: 7th May 2020 @ 8:56am

Good Morning Robins and Happy Thursday J

     

Did you know that tomorrow is VE Day? VE day celebrates the end of World War Two. I have attached a link below to the British Legion website which explains a bit more about VE Day.

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/ve-day-75

WHOLE SCHOOL VE DAY ACTIVITIES

As Friday is our special VE Bank Holiday, we would like the children to try out some fun VE activities today. Choose a few which take your fancy and have fun learning about why we will be celebrating VE Day tomorrow.

Some of the activities you can try:

Learn the Lindy Hop Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=1TmPHBgn1Es&feature=emb_title

Watch BBC Newsround to learn about VE Day:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749

Listen to the Horrible Histories VE song:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song

Send love to our NHS heroes:

Nurses and others - employed by the NHS and any other part of health and care - we have never needed them more. So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on this map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

Do your hair in a victory roll:

This rolled and pinned hairstyle was popular during the war and became associated with the victory manoeuvre of fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Watch the tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=JiNuMHD_vcM&feature=emb_title

Visit an online museum:

The Imperial War Museum is inviting people to 'visit' from home by listening to a soundscape it has created to commemorate VE Day. ‘Voices of War’ is a four minute work featuring first-hand accounts of VE Day selected from IWM’s vast sound archive. It will be available to listen to at: iwm.org.uk/history/victory.

Cook a 1945-style meal by following these recipes:

Most food was rationed during the war and often cooks had to get inventive with their recipes. Meat shortages meant things like Spam or corned beef hash became staple dishes, while carrots were used to sweeten cakes and biscuits in place of sugar. Other commonly-eaten dishes included the potato, cheese and onion-filled homity pie, supposedly first made by the Land Girls. And where would any British occasion be without scones?

Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

Make your own VE Day Anniversary Colour-in Bunting:

Celebrate 75 years of VE Day by decorating your home or classroom with this DIY downloadable colour-in pictorial bunting. https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/teachers/ve-day-anniversary-colour-in-bunting/

Complete this VE Day Quiz:

1.        Which came first – VE or VJ Day?

2.        Which Prime Minister led Britain through WW2?

3.        Who were Britain’s allies during WW2?

4.        Where did crowds mainly gather to celebrate the end of the war?

5.        What happened to Adolf Hitler following the end of the war?

Look at the English Heritage for some fun activities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/ve-day-75/eh-ve-day-at-home-pack.pdf

On VE day itself join in with the celebrations:

At 11am, a national two-minute silence will be held to reflect on the sacrifice of those who fought in the war.

At 3pm, Britons are being invited to take to their doorsteps to raise a glass, cheer and clap during The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of World War Two. The official VE Day website reads that there'll be a chant of the phrase: "To those who gave so much, we thank you."

A pre-recorded speech by the Queen will be broadcast at 9pm, the very moment her father, King George VI, addressed the people over radio on May 8 1945. It will form part of televised musical event VE Day 75: The People's Celebration on BBC One from 8pm.

I have also attached some more fun VE Day activities J

Have a lovely weekend and I will speak to you again on Monday. Sending you all big hugs and lots of love.

Miss Beattie and Mrs Esling xxx

 

Message from Mrs Powell:

Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities.

Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.  Can you imagine how it felt?  What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing!

 

Toucans 7.5.20, by Mrs Whittingham

Date: 7th May 2020 @ 8:30am

Good morning Toucans. I hope you are all keeping well. The celebrations over the next few days’ tie in nicely with everything that we have been doing with our Conflict Topic this year. I would start with looking at the PowerPoint and maybe watching some of the video clips to give yourself some background knowledge to this important day. Then over the next 2 days, just choose some activities that you would like to do, either by yourself or with other family members. I’ll also be doing many of these activities with Aoife. I look forward to seeing what you do on Twitter.

 

Whole School VE DAY ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Friday is our special VE Bank Holiday, we would like the children to try out some fun VE activities today. Choose a few which take your fancy and have fun learning about why we will be celebrating VE Day tomorrow.

Some of the activities you can try:

 

  • Watch BBC Newsround to learn about VE Day:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749

 

  • Listen to the Horrible Histories VE song:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song

 

  • Send love to our NHS heroes:

Nurses and others - employed by the NHS and any other part of health and care - we have never needed them more. So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on this map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

 

 

  • Do your hair in a victory roll:

This rolled and pinned hairstyle was popular during the war and became associated with the victory

manoeuvre of fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Watch the tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=JiNuMHD_vcM&feature=emb_title

 

  • Visit an online museum:

The Imperial War Museum is inviting people to 'visit' from home by listening to a soundscape it has created to commemorate VE Day. ‘Voices of War’ is a four minute work featuring first-hand accounts of VE Day selected from IWM’s vast sound archive. It will be available to listen to at iwm.org.uk/history/victory.

  • Cook a 1945-style meal by following these recipes:

Most food was rationed during the war and often cooks had to get inventive with their recipes. Meat shortages meant things like Spam or corned beef hash became staple dishes, while carrots were used to sweeten cakes and biscuits in place of sugar. Other commonly-eaten dishes included the potato, cheese and onion-filled homity pie, supposedly first made by the Land Girls. And where would any British occasion be without scones?

  • Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

  • Make your own VE Day Anniversary Colour-in Bunting:

Celebrate 75 years of VE Day by decorating your home or classroom with this DIY downloadable colour-in pictorial bunting. https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/teachers/ve-day-anniversary-colour-in-bunting/

  • Complete this VE Day Quiz:
  1. Which came first – VE or VJ Day?
  2. Which Prime Minister led Britain through WW2?
  3. Who were Britain’s allies during WW2?
  4. Where did crowds mainly gather to celebrate the end of the war?
  5. What happened to Adolf Hitler following the end of the war?

 

  • Choose from some of the attached sheets from Twinkl:

Including make your own Spitfire plane, Morse code-cracking, fact files, themed colouring pages, reading activities etc.

 

  • Look at the English Heritage for some fun activities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/ve-day-75/eh-ve-day-at-home-pack.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On VE day itself join in with the celebrations:

  • At 11am, a national two-minute silence will be held to reflect on the sacrifice of those who fought in the war.
  • At 3pm, Britons are being invited to take to their doorsteps to raise a glass, cheer and clap during The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of World War Two. The official VE Day website reads that there'll be a chant of the phrase: "To those who gave so much, we thank you."
  • A pre-recorded speech by the Queen will be broadcast at 9pm, the very moment her father, King George VI, addressed the people over radio on May 8 1945. It will form part of televised musical event VE Day 75: The People's Celebration on BBC One from 8pm.

Message from Mrs Powell

Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities.

Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.  Can you imagine how it felt?  What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing!

We hope you enjoy these VE day celebration activities and have a great weekend, love from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham and Mr Beswick

 

Friday 15th May, by Mrs Evans

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 10:52pm

Hello wonderful Goldfinches- it is Friday again! 

Here's another little clip for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlq4r9Yte_w&feature=youtu.be

This week was supposed to be my children's sports day. We felt a bit disappointed that we were going to miss it- especially as it would have been Amelie's last one in Y6. We talked about this and shared how cross we were with Coronavirus...... but then we gave ourselves a little shake. We know we can't spend long being cross as it is not good for us, so instead we have decided to get creative and make our own sports day. We're thinking about potato and spoon, sprint, wheelbarrow, sack, obstacle, hopping, skipping and dribble the ball in the cones races. I think it will be fun and will cheer us up. I think you Goldfinches could make up some great races for your own sports days!

English: Try this lesson from Oak National Academy which gives you the chance to continue the story in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' https://www.thenational.academy/year-4/english/story-continue-a-story-year-4-wk2-5

Maths: Try another activity from Arty Maths ideas. or Card game maths (I have attached ideas for maths games you can do with just a pack of cards.) While you are out on your daily walks this weekend, have a go at the new Walking Maths ideas too! 

Reading: If you are interested in space and stars then the attached Picture News resources will appeal to you.... or just curl up with your own book, relax and disappear into another world.

Spelling:  Review the 1st 100 High frequency words. Test and practice or if this is all done, choose some of the words from the Y3/4 list.

Happy Friday to you all- once again you all deserve a hot chocolate today.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIxUWOYwTn0   We all thought we would enjoy a hot chocolate together today. Take care and stay safe,

Mrs Evans smiley 

Message from Mrs Powell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El7P2W7XrYo

Louis Braille was born in France in 1809 and was three years old when he lost his sight in one eye. By the age of five, he was completely blind. At that time, there was no help available for blind people and many of them would end up begging for food on the streets. Louis’ parents didn’t want that to happen to their son, so they continued to educate him in every way possible. When Louis was 12 years old, he met an army captain who showed him a way of sending messages at night using raised dots and dashes. Louis saw the potential for a communication system for blind people and, by the age of 15, he had found 63 ways to use a six-dot cell in an area the size of a fingertip. In this way, he created Braille, a form of written language for blind people, which they can ‘read’ by feeling the raised dots of the Braille characters with their fingertips.

Let’s try to be people who have the courage to move forward, no matter what happens. At the same time, let’s remember that there are many people who can help us if we need to talk about our worries.

Prayer

Dear God, Whether I’m big or whether I’m small, Sometimes I’ll try to be ever so brave, And think about what God sees in me And aim to be the best that I can be. Amen.

Thursday 14th May, by Mrs Evans

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 10:27pm

Morning my little team- how are you today?

What exercise have you been doing so far this week? Do you follow the same routine or do you mix it up and try lots of different things? Either is great and you have to do what works best for you. Remember the importance of exercise in keeping both your body and mind healthy and refreshed.

We finally got the ingredients to do some of the Science experiments Lola found and some of you have been sharing on Twitter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVpXiSttnU

     It was lots of fun!

My girls have been keeping themselves busy by planning a show for us to watch. We absolutely loved it last night- they had many props and costume changes and got creative with using the TV to help them create background images and music. Their theme was 'Shipwrecked on an island' which reminded me of our guided reading extract from Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo and our book 'When the Giant Stirred'. Remember how lovely it is to disappear into your own story book each day for a little while. 

Reading: see Picture News attached or have a go at one of the comprehension activities from your pack.

Maths: Have a look at White Rose Maths Home Learning Y4     https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ 

It is split into different weeks. Week 1 is all about decimals and hundredths which would be very good for you to practice. When my children do these pages at home we don't print out the 'Get the activity page' instead we just talk it through or make jottings and notes in our workbooks.

DT: Continue to find out all about healthy eating using the resources attached to Monday's blog and the links on the weekly plan 5 (which I have re-attached today) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z4x76sg          https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztr3cdm

Mrs Brennan was in school yesterday and made some little friends while she was gardening so she asked me to share this with you: 

Have a great day- try to get a good balance of learning, playing, being active and relaxing,

Missing you all lots so here is another little message from me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZp__6kicHI&feature=youtu.be   

Mrs Evans smiley

Message from Mrs Powell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nxCpz4FPL8

Squirrels are often seen hanging on birdfeeders, trying to grab as much food as they can. Sometimes they even hang upside down while they feed! Sometimes they fall off, but they soon come back again to try to get more! Often birds can’t get to the birdfeeders because the squirrels are already feeding from them! The poor birds have to wait, even though they are hungry! Sometimes they fly away and perch in the trees, watching the squirrels feed. When the squirrels have finished, then the birds can have their turn to feed, even though the seed and nuts are really put there for them. It could be that the squirrel is trying to keep the food for itself. It could be that the bird is challenging the squirrel for the food. It could be that they are sharing!

There are times in our lives when we all find it difficult to share! Christians believe that God has given us the world and everything in it - it is a gift from God that we are all to share with each other. Christians also believe that it is good to share what we have with others. We can share our possessions, food, money, friends, talents, even our love.

Time for reflection

Let’s think about a time when someone has shared something with us. Let’s take some time to thank God for that person. Let’s also think about ways in which we could share with others during the day ahead.

Wednesday 13th May, by Mrs Evans

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 10:25pm

Hello to all of my lovely Goldfinches,

I hope you all liked the Matida video that we made for you for Monday! Today I have made another little video clip for you to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Sduc1GdrM&feature=youtu.be  (Making and uploading Youtube videos is a skill I never thought I would ever acomplish so i'm feeling a little proud of myself!)

After a couple of weeks of doing different exercise we are doing PE with Joe Wicks again. We did the Monday 11th session which was fun (but hard) because he did it with spin the wheel to decide the exercises and yesterday's roll the dice workout! - they have given us more ideas for our own garden circuit workout for the next warm, sunny day.

Yesterday my 3 used the food diary sheet from Monday's blog to record all of the things they ate. We are going to have a look at them today and see if we can make one or two healthier choices (although we will still make sure there is room for a little treat!) 

We noticed this weekend that the potatoes Toby planted about 8 weeks ago are peeping through the soil now. How are your sunflowers and beans growing? 

School Jobs:

English: Today this is a great lesson for reminding you all about Fronted adverbials from 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'  https://www.thenational.academy/year-4/english/story-spag-focus-fronted-adverbials-year-4-wk2-4

Mindfulnesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU This is a lovely guided session. Sit comfortably, press play and just listen and relax. 

Times Tables: TTRockstars. I have updated the focus tables so you will find that in some weeks you are asked to practise tables we have already learned and in other weeks you will practice the newer times tables. I can imagine you are becoming absolutely brilliant at them. If you like the times table grids I have attached one for you.

Spellings: Keep going with your review of the 100 High Frequency Words. If you have checked these and they're all fine, just have a review of some of the words we have already covered in the first few columns of the Y3/4 Statutory words. Practise those really tricky ones!

Have a wonderful day and remember it is still really important to continue with Social Distancing. Stay Safe and be Happy, 

Mrs Evans smiley

Message from Mrs Powell with a link to her Youtube worship.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUfvYnMRuDI

In 1984, Chris Baines actually sent out an invitation to his friends asking them to meet him at 4 am. His birthday plan was to have all his guests listen to the dawn chorus together. The dawn chorus is the singing of many birds before dawn each day.

This all happens about an hour before sunrise. At this time of day, it is too dark for the birds to search for food, but also too dark for them to be spotted by predators. There is less background noise, too, so the air is still and sound carries for a greater distance. There is a sequence to the dawn chorus. Robins, blackbirds and thrushes start first, which may be because they have biggish eyes to see in the dark and because they like to look for worms. After a while, all the other birds join in.

Have you noticed the birds singing? I think it is lovely to think that we are all listening to the birds and enjoying their bird song even though we are apart.

 

Home Learning 7.5.20, by Miss Thwaites

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 10:22pm

Good morning Skylarks,

Tomorrow we will be celebrating VE Day, it has been lovely to see all the amazing things you have created so far! As part of your history work it would be lovely for you to research as much as you can about VE Day and why we are celebrating this important day! 
 

Please have a go at any of the following activities today:

• Look at the English Heritage for some fun activities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/ve-day-75/eh-ve-day-at-home-pack.pdf
 

• Do your hair in a victory roll:

This rolled and pinned hairstyle was popular during the war and became associated with the victory 

manoeuvre of fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Watch the tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=JiNuMHD_vcM&feature=emb_title
 

• Watch BBC Newsround to learn about VE Day:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749
 

• Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

Please see documents attached to this blog too!


Today's riddle: There's a one-story house where everything is yellow. The walls are yellow. The doors are yellow. Even all the furniture is yellow. The house has yellow beds and yellow couches. What color are the stairs?

Yesterday's answer: Carrot

Message from Mrs Powell:

Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities.

Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.  Can you imagine how it felt?  What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing!

 

Take care everyone, stay safe and have a fun bank holiday weekend!

Miss Thwaites x

7.5.20, by Miss Gillam

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 9:00pm

Hello Starlings

I hope you all had a lovely day in the sunshine yesterday. As Friday is our special VE Bank Holiday, we would like the children to try out some fun VE activities today. Choose a few which take your fancy and have fun learning about why we will be celebrating VE Day tomorrow.

Some of the activities you can try:

 

  • Watch BBC Newsround to learn about VE Day:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749

 

  • Listen to the Horrible Histories VE song:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song

 

  • Send love to our NHS heroes:

Nurses and others - employed by the NHS and any other part of health and care - we have never needed them more. So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on this map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

 

 

  • Do your hair in a victory roll:

This rolled and pinned hairstyle was popular during the war and became associated with the victory

manoeuvre of fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Watch the tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=JiNuMHD_vcM&feature=emb_title

 

  • Visit an online museum:

The Imperial War Museum is inviting people to 'visit' from home by listening to a soundscape it has created to commemorate VE Day. ‘Voices of War’ is a four minute work featuring first-hand accounts of VE Day selected from IWM’s vast sound archive. It will be available to listen to at iwm.org.uk/history/victory.

  • Cook a 1945-style meal by following these recipes:

Most food was rationed during the war and often cooks had to get inventive with their recipes. Meat shortages meant things like Spam or corned beef hash became staple dishes, while carrots were used to sweeten cakes and biscuits in place of sugar. Other commonly-eaten dishes included the potato, cheese and onion-filled homity pie, supposedly first made by the Land Girls. And where would any British occasion be without scones?

  • Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

  • Make your own VE Day Anniversary Colour-in Bunting:

Celebrate 75 years of VE Day by decorating your home or classroom with this DIY downloadable colour-in pictorial bunting. https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/teachers/ve-day-anniversary-colour-in-bunting/

  • Complete this VE Day Quiz:
  1. Which came first – VE or VJ Day?
  2. Which Prime Minister led Britain through WW2?
  3. Who were Britain’s allies during WW2?
  4. Where did crowds mainly gather to celebrate the end of the war?
  5. What happened to Adolf Hitler following the end of the war?

 

  • Choose from some of the attached sheets from Twinkl:

Including make your own Spitfire plane, Morse code-cracking, fact files, themed colouring pages, reading activities etc.

 

  • Look at the English Heritage for some fun activities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/ve-day-75/eh-ve-day-at-home-pack.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

On VE day itself join in with the celebrations:

  • At 11am, a national two-minute silence will be held to reflect on the sacrifice of those who fought in the war.
  • At 3pm, Britons are being invited to take to their doorsteps to raise a glass, cheer and clap during The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of World War Two. The official VE Day website reads that there'll be a chant of the phrase: "To those who gave so much, we thank you."
  • A pre-recorded speech by the Queen will be broadcast at 9pm, the very moment her father, King George VI, addressed the people over radio on May 8 1945. It will form part of televised musical event VE Day 75: The People's Celebration on BBC One from 8pm.

 

I am quite sure that you will all find your own ways to have lots of fun and celebrate VE Day, whether it be by using some of our ideas or your own.  However you choose celebrate VE day tomorrow, I hope you all have a wonderful time together with your families.

With love from

Miss Gillam

 

Message from Mrs Powell

Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities. Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing. Can you imagine how it felt? What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing.

 

 

Y2 07.05.20, by Mrs Rice

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 6:08pm

Buenas Dias Swallows

I hope you all had a lovely day in the sunshine yesterday. As Friday is our special VE Bank Holiday, we would like you to try out some fun VE activities today. Choose a few which take your fancy and have fun learning about why we will be celebrating VE Day tomorrow.

Some of the activities you can try:

· Learn the Lindy Hop Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=10&v=1TmPHBgn1Es&feature=emb_title

· Watch BBC Newsround to learn about VE Day: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48201749

· Listen to the Horrible Histories VE song: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-songs-ve-day-song

· Send love to our NHS heroes:

Nurses and others - employed by the NHS and any other part of health and care - we have never needed them more. So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on this map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

Do your hair in a victory roll:

This rolled and pinned hairstyle was popular during the war and became associated with the victory manoeuvre of fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Watch the tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=JiNuMHD_vcM&feature=emb_title

 

· Visit an online museum:

The Imperial War Museum is inviting people to 'visit' from home by listening to a soundscape it has created to commemorate VE Day. ‘Voices of War’ is a four minute work featuring first-hand accounts of VE Day selected from IWM’s vast sound archive. It will be available to listen to at iwm.org.uk/history/victory.

· Cook a 1945-style meal by following these recipes:

Most food was rationed during the war and often cooks had to get inventive with their recipes. Meat shortages meant things like Spam or corned beef hash became staple dishes, while carrots were used to sweeten cakes and biscuits in place of sugar. Other commonly-eaten dishes included the potato, cheese and onion-filled homity pie, supposedly first made by the Land Girls. And where would any British occasion be without scones?

· Join in a national sing-along with Dame Vera Lynn:

The 103-year-old singer will perform from a window at her Sussex home just after 9pm, following the Queen's special address to the nation, and viewers are encouraged to join her.

· Make your own VE Day Anniversary Colour-in Bunting:

Celebrate 75 years of VE Day by decorating your home or classroom with this DIY downloadable colour-in pictorial bunting. https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/teachers/ve-day-anniversary-colour-in-bunting/

Complete this VE Day Quiz:

1. Which came first – VE or VJ Day?

2. Which Prime Minister led Britain through WW2?

3. Who were Britain’s allies during WW2?

4. Where did crowds mainly gather to celebrate the end of the war?

5. What happened to Adolf Hitler following the end of the war?

· Look at the English Heritage for some fun activities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/ve-day-75/eh-ve-day-at-home-pack.pdf

On VE day itself join in with the celebrations:

· At 11am, a national two-minute silence will be held to reflect on the sacrifice of those who fought in the war.

· At 3pm, Britons are being invited to take to their doorsteps to raise a glass, cheer and clap during The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of World War Two. The official VE Day website reads that there'll be a chant of the phrase: "To those who gave so much, we thank you."

· A pre-recorded speech by the Queen will be broadcast at 9pm, the very moment her father, King George VI, addressed the people over radio on May 8 1945. It will form part of televised musical event VE Day 75: The People's Celebration on BBC One from 8pm.

 

A message from Mrs Powell

Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities. Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing. Can you imagine how it felt? What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing!

So, Swallows, lots of great ideas here for you to pick from. However you celebrate VE day tomorrow, I hope you all have a wonderful time together with your families. Look out for a picture of me celebrating with my family on Twitter... William and Thomas have persuaded me that their Manchester United kits are red and white so they want to wear those! Cheeky monkeys! I wonder what you will wear? 

Lots of love from Mrs Rice and Mrs Elson xxx

Thursday 7th May, by Mrs Campion

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 4:46pm

Good Morning Everyone.
Tomorrow, Friday 8th Of May, many people will be having stay at home street parties and decorating themselves and their homes in red, white and blue to represent the Union Jack. People in Britain celebrate today because it is a special day in history. 

We have put together some ideas and activities to help you to do the same if you would like to over the next few days. 
Please share all the lovely things you are doing. In my house today, we are hoping to decorate and make some bunting to put outside. There are some links to some bunting if you would like to do the same. 

To finish off our Maths this week,  you will compare how much you can do in 15s, 30s and a minute. You can time yourself at home - how quickly can you put on your coat or run a short distance? Can you brush your teeth for 2 minutes in the morning and evening?
https://www.thenational.academy/reception/maths/measuring-short-periods-of-time-in-simple-ways-reception-wk3-4

Daily fitness challenge day 4: balance a ball on your head. 

It has been wonderful to see some of you doing some lovely pictures for our sharing window at school. The window is making everyone smile as they walk past it. 

Have a wonderful day in the beautiful sunshine.
Love Mrs Campion and Mrs Hoskins. x

Message from Mrs Powell:
Thursday
Just over 80 years ago, the Second World War began. It was a huge war that involved most nations of the world. On 8 May 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill, the UK prime minister at that time, announced to the nation that the war in Europe was over. This meant an end to nearly six years of war that had cost the lives of millions of people and had destroyed families, homes and cities.

Millions rejoiced at the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.  Can you imagine how it felt?  What could you make today for a street party? My Gran Peggy told us that she danced all through the night as she had really missed dancing!

Wednesday 6th May, by Miss Beattie

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 8:48am

Happy Wednesday Everyone

I hope you are all ok and managing to keep yourselves busy J Have you received your special post yet? As I was writing out a little message for each of you I was thinking about all the happy times we have had together.

What have you got planned for today? Take a look at our class timetable for some suggestions! Parents… I also really can’t stress how amazing the Oak National Academy website is. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the amount of resources and activities available, I would stick solely with this website.

There is a math, English and topic lesson each day and they follow on from the previous lesson. It really is amazing!!!

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-3#schedule

I have also found some fun, and slightly silly, times tables videos on YouTube that I think you will all enjoy. There is a different video for each set of times tables so no matter where you are up to there will be one for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmSshEDVnQ&list=PLaSZ7kwwxKqWrWI-I0xs8ugp5fspBZjW7&index=4

Remember, keep smiling and laughing.

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”

Have a lovely day and I will speak to you again tomorrow J

With love,

Miss Beattie and Mrs Esling xx

 

Message from Mrs Powell:

What did the world look like on VE day? What were people eating? Over the past few months, you might have had to eat something different because shopping is a little more complicated. What food did people eat on VE day? Lots of you have been growing your own fruits and vegetables; I’m growing tomatoes, herbs and strawberries and waiting to see if my peppers will grow! During the war, food was rationed so people grew as much food as they could. Another one of my Gran’s favourite foods was liver and she would make me and my brothers and sisters eat it all the time because she said it was good for us! We really didn’t like that but I like the ideas of some of these war time food; my Gran Peggy would have loved the liver casserole!

Here's some of the popular foods eaten during World War II and the sort of dishes that featured in VE Day celebrations.  Do you fancy trying any of them?

•          Dripping sandwiches with beef fat

•          Lord Woolton pie (cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, oats)

•          Pork faggots with onion gravy and mash

•          Homity pie (potato, onion and cheese)

•          Corned beef hash

•          Liver casserole

•          Eggless fruit cake. Why do you think it was eggless?

Toucans 6.5.20, by Mrs Whittingham

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 8:43am

Good morning Toucans! I hope you are all still dancing, ‘dance like no one is watching you’, and singing too! This is fabulous for our mental health and keeps us physically healthy as well. Missing our sporting competitions in school? I hope some of you are having a go at our daily active challenges. Also has anyone tried out the tri-golf game for the School Games? Have a go today and don’t forget to Tweet your achievements. Keep an eye out on Twitter for the basketball challenge that will also appear later today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH

Today you will complete lesson 3 from the Oak Academy on Newspapers.

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-6/english#subjects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATHS

This week we will continue with the lessons from  www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons  click on Year 6 and then see below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also have a go at this Maths activity.

See the attached Home Learning Timetable and resources for today’s History – Conflict.  Here is another great History lesson from the Oak Academy on Western Front.

The Western Front

https://www.thenational.academy/year-6/foundation/why-were-so-many-lives-lost-on-the-western-front-year-6-wk1-4/

Message from Mrs Powell

What did the world look like on VE day? What were people eating? Over the past few months, you might have had to eat something different because shopping is a little more complicated. What food did people eat on VE day? Lots of you have been growing your own fruits and vegetables; I’m growing tomatoes, herbs and strawberries and waiting to see if my peppers will grow! During the war, food was rationed so people grew as much food as they could. Another one of my Gran’s favourite foods was liver and she would make me and my brothers and sisters eat it all the time because she said it was good for us! We really didn’t like that but I like the ideas of some of these war time food; my Gran Peggy would have loved the liver casserole!

Here's some of the popular foods eaten during World War II and the sort of dishes that featured in VE Day celebrations.  Do you fancy trying any of them?

  • Dripping sandwiches with beef fat
  • Lord Woolton pie (cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, oats)
  • Pork faggots with onion gravy and mash
  • Homity pie (potato, onion and cheese)
  • Corned beef hash
  • Liver casserole
  • Eggless fruit cake. Why do you think it was eggless?

All the best from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham & Mr Beswick and keep smiling! Tomorrow I will set the VE whole school project to be done on Thursday and Friday to mark VE Day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 12th May, by Mrs Evans

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 8:41am

Good Morning Goldfinches- Wie Gehts? 

Yesterday I had a go at baking my first ever Lemon Drizzle Cake. It was lovely despite the fact I had the oven on too high without checking and singed all the edges a little! With baking- I'm learning!

My little gang did a little bit about healthy eating using one of the power points on yesterday's blog. We then used the food cards to plan our tea on the balanced plate sheet. Later they helped prepare it. We made baked potatoes and each helped prepare a healthy filling: grated cheese from Toby,sliced cucmber and tomato from Lola and a grated carrot and sweetcorn from Amelie. It was lovely. 

Did anyone complete my home made emoji quiz from a couple of weeks ago? 

Here are the answers .. How many did you get right?

1) Rainbow   2) Ghost Busters   3) Frozen   4) Fireman Sam    5) Sherlock Holmes   6) Planet Earth 

 7) The Snowman   8) Batman   9) Happy Feet   10) Ants

Reading: Attached is the next Edition of First News for you to read. 

Maths: Do the ISEEMATHS lesson on Shapes and Stories from Wednesday 1st April 

http://www.iseemaths.com/lessons34/  

DT Topic: Continue to learn about Healthy eating and the eatwell plate. Can you use the food cards to help you plan ,prepare and cook snacks or meals  today? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zrffr82/articles/zppvv4j   (remember lots more links and resources are on yesterday's Blog) 

Art: If you liked the Frottage lesson, try this one from Oak National Academy on textures.. 

https://www.thenational.academy/year-5/foundation/how-can-we-use-visual-texture-to-add-interest-to-our-artwork-year-5-wk2-5

Look after yourselves, stay safe and be ready and respectful at home today

Mrs Evans smiley

Worship with Mrs Powell  Click this link to take you to Mrs Powell's Youtube video.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scxc9RKJ2vM

This story of Steven Bradbury highlights the benefits of sticking with it in the long run. You never know what might happen.

Steven Bradbury was an Australian speed skater. He had been to 3 Olympic games already - he hadn't won a medal. Over the past 12 years of training and racing he had suffered some horrific injuries, during which he nearly died. He was financially struggling and had to borrow money from his parents in order to survive.

In the 2002 games he was the oldest competitor in the event. People didn't think he stood a chance, including himself. He had managed to scrape through the heats but had what he describes as the best race on the way when he finished second in the semi-final. He realised he didn't have the raw speed of the younger racers so he employed a tactic of just hanging in there. This worked and got him to the Olympic final.

What can we learn from this? - Stick with it, who knows what might happen. - You can get a huge sense of satisfaction and a big boost from trying your best. - Just how much we can endure and overcome if we want to.

Bradbury trained for 12 years for the Olympics We can all benefit from his approach and learn his lessons if we get in there and have a go ourselves. Go on, go for it!

Y2 06.05.20, by Mrs Rice

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 8:36am

Buenas Dias Swallows

What a beautiful Wednesday morning we have woken up to. How are you all today? We all have hayfever and so we have been suffering a little bit recently with sneezes and sore eyes. Nerver mind! Yesterday, we had a lovely suprise. We went out for a walk and visited a pond that we haven't been to for a while and guess what we saw in the water? Thousands and thousands of tadploes! They were so cute. William and Thomas spent ages looking at them swimming and deciding where in the pond they liked to live. Thomas found lots underneath all the pond weed so he decided that tadpoles must like dark places, just like our woodice did in our last Science investigation. William was wondering how exactly they turn into frogs. so today, we are going to explore the life cycle of a frog together. Maybe you would like to learn about this also? Next time you are at a pond, ask your adult if you can have a look for any tadploes. They are great to watch. I found it very calming. Remember never to go near water without an adult and always ask them if you can take a look. 

https://primaryleap.co.uk/activity/life-cycle-of-a-frog

Our lessons today continue with the Oak Academy. I hope you are enjoying these lessons, we are. There is also an interesting Science lesson there about night and day. 

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-2/#schedule

We are going to bake this afternoon to get ready for our VE day pic nic. The boys helped me to put the bunting up yesterday on the trees at the bottom of our drive, the village is looking red, white and blue already. I saw a handy tip on the internet earlier. If you have any old Aldi shoping bags, they have the Union Jack flag on so you could cut that out and use it to decorate your home or garden. Please ask a grown up first before you start chopping up bags, especially as you need to be very careful when using scissors. I have uploaded a Union Jack flag for you to print out as well as a KS1 reading comprehension based on VE day that you may like to do at some point over the next few days. 

Please keep your art work coming in for our sharing window. Thank you to my lovely Swallows who have already dropped work off, the window is looking gorgeous. If you can't get to school, you could post it to us. 

A message from Mrs Powell

 

What did the world look like on VE day? What were people eating? Over the past few months, you might have had to eat something different because shopping is a little more complicated. What food did people eat on VE day? Lots of you have been growing your own fruits and vegetables; I’m growing tomatoes, herbs and strawberries and waiting to see if my peppers will grow! During the war, food was rationed so people grew as much food as they could. Another one of my Gran’s favourite foods was liver and she would make me and my brothers and sisters eat it all the time because she said it was good for us! We really didn’t like that but I like the ideas of some of these war time food; my Gran Peggy would have loved the liver casserole!

Here's some of the popular foods eaten during World War II and the sort of dishes that featured in VE Day celebrations. Do you fancy trying any of them?

· Dripping sandwiches with beef fat

· Lord Woolton pie (cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, oats)

· Pork faggots with onion gravy and mash

· Homity pie (potato, onion and cheese)

· Corned beef hash

· Liver casserole

· Eggless fruit cake. Why do you think it was eggless?

Have a fabulous day Swallows. Please always use your manners and be kind to your grown ups. They are doing a great job! I am doing a quiz with Mr A on line tonight....wish me luck!

I continue to be proud to be your teacher every day that we are not together, I am very lucky to have you and your gorgeous families. heart

Love from Mrs Rice and Mrs Elson

Monday 11th May, by Mrs Evans

Date: 6th May 2020 @ 8:30am

Welcome to Summer Term Week 4.

How are you my lovely Goldfinches and how was your long weekend? I hope you enjoyed VE Day on Friday. We enjoyed decorating the front of our house then had a lovely picnic on our front driveway, which is something we have never done before! 

Here is a little something for you all from the adults at school: (click on the link below) 

Lostock Gralam C of E - When I grow Up

Thank you to any of you who have sent your art work or letters to the Sharing Window in school- it is looking wonderful and I am sure it makes everybody smile as they go past on their daily walk. 

I have attached the video game and book review pages to the Goldfinch class page in case anyone wants to do one in the next few days. 

One of our wonderful Goldfinches has been using an APP called Noteflight which is a great online resource, and fun to write music on. He tried making variations to Twinkle Twinkle on it and found it lots of fun so I thought I would share it with you all.

School Jobs: 

English:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zp937p3 Remind yourselves about fronted adverbials with this BBC Bitesize clip. Have a go at the activities too.

Times Tables: Write the multiples of the 7 times table on cards/post-its. Play the 'Let's turn the easy facts over' game like we do in school. Which ones will you turn over first? Why? 

Spellings: This week I would like you to review your spellings of the first 100 High Frequency words (attached)  Ask an adult to test you. You can either say the spellings aloud or write them down. (Don't try and do them all at once, there are 100!) This is something we do every now and again in school to check in with how confident you are. If you like, you could  tick or highlight the ones you get right or, if you aren't printing them out, just write down any words you spelled wrong (maybe on a book mark) so you can practise them. 

DT Topic: Food and Healthy Eating 

Use the websites on the weekly plan and the attachments on today's blog to help you learn about healthy eating this week. You could....

-Find out about the different food groups, learn their names and what they help your body to do. 

-Keep a food diary.

-Arrange with an adult in your house to help plan and cook some meals over the next few days. What ingredients will you need? Will you follow a recipe? Is your meal a balanced meal? 

-Use the Healthy Plate and other resources attached to help you design your menu.

SAFETY: Please do not use the oven/microwave/kettle/toaster or any other elecrical cooking devices without adult supervision.

Have fun today my lovely team

Mrs Evans smiley

Message from Mrs Powell:

Flowers

Have you planted your sunflower seed? All flowers are different and amazing, so, too, people are all different, but all wonderfully made. Just as flowers can brighten our day when we see them, so, too, each of us can brighten other people’s days by our care and our attitudes. We thank you, God, for the beauty of flowers. Giving flowers shows that we care. Flowers can brighten our day and fill our hearts with gladness. Please help us to be like flowers to other people, Brightening their day and bringing joy to those around us. Amen. Why don’t you give flower-pressing a go! Instructions are available at: https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/home-garden/craft-hobbies/crafting/how-to-press-flowers

 

 

 

6.5.20 Starlings Class Blog - Wednesday, by Miss Gillam

Date: 5th May 2020 @ 9:01pm

Good morning my SUPER Starlings, happy Wednesday.

What have you been up to? Have you been a super learner so far this week? It is the start of a new day… I wonder what you will achieve?

Please continue to follow our attached timetable and task list today. Below are some other exciting activities that you might like to try today.

 

  • Have a go at another one of our ‘Awe and Wonder’ Science experiments. What will you discover today?

  • Look in your fridge and kitchen cupboards for different foods. Sort the foods into ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’. Think about why you have put each food where you have.
  • Make your own set of binoculars to use in your garden or on your daily walk to spot different wildlife. Write a list of the wildlife you spot in the week.

I hope you are all being kind to your family while you are spending so much time together at home, Starlings. Sometimes it can be tricky spending so much time with the same people. Remember the importance of having your own space and a little bit of quiet time. It is important for adults to have quiet time too. Perhaps you could find a nice quiet activity to do on your own today, give your adult a few minutes to just RELAX. Could you read some books? Watch a film? Do some colouring? Play with your toys? 

Have a lovely day and I will speak to you again tomorrow.

With love,

Miss Gillam

Message from Mrs Powell

What did the world look like on VE day? What were people eating? Over the past few months, you might have had to eat something different because shopping is a little more complicated. What food did people eat on VE day? Lots of you have been growing your own fruits and vegetables; I’m growing tomatoes, herbs and strawberries and waiting to see if my peppers will grow! During the war, food was rationed so people grew as much food as they could. Another one of my Gran’s favourite foods was liver and she would make me and my brothers and sisters eat it all the time because she said it was good for us! We really didn’t like that but I like the ideas of some of these war time foods; my Gran Peggy would have loved the liver casserole!

 

Here's some of the popular foods eaten during World War II and the sort of dishes that featured in VE Day celebrations.  Do you fancy trying any of them?

  • Dripping sandwiches with beef fat
  • Lord Woolton pie (cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, oats)
  • Pork faggots with onion gravy and mash
  • Homity pie (potato, onion and cheese)
  • Corned beef hash
  • Liver casserole
  • Eggless fruit cake. Why do you think it was eggless?

 

Wednesday 6th May, by Mrs Campion

Date: 5th May 2020 @ 3:52pm

Good Morning Owls.
How are you this morning? It was lovely to see some smiling faces on Tapestry yesterday receiving your special post. If you haven't received yours yet maybe it might come today! We finally got round to planting our sunflowers yesterday. How are your sunflowers? Have they started to sprout and grow yet? How tall are they? I would love to see.

I loved seeing your amazing calendars yesterday. Have you changed your date and weather today?Today, we will be carrying on with our Oak National Academy Maths where you will be learning all about the different seasons.
https://www.thenational.academy/reception/maths/exploring-time-and-the-seasons-reception-wk3-3

There seems to be a lot of our Owls who are celebrating a birthday in May. If you are feeling a little crafty today maybe you would like to watch this video and make your own musical instrument to give to someone as gift. 
https://www.thenational.academy/reception/foundation/instrument-gift-reception-wk3-3#slide-1

Our fitness challenge day 3 is-touch your toes 10 times.
Remember if you are ever stuck for ideas there are lots of activities on our home learning page on the school website.
Missing you all every day and hoping we will be able to see each other soon,
Love Mrs Campion and Mrs Hoskins x

Message from Mrs Powell:
What did the world look like on VE day? What were people eating? Over the past few months, you might have had to eat something different because shopping is a little more complicated. What food did people eat on VE day? Lots of you have been growing your own fruits and vegetables; I’m growing tomatoes, herbs and strawberries and waiting to see if my peppers will grow! During the war, food was rationed so people grew as much food as they could. Another one of my Gran’s favourite foods was liver and she would make me and my brothers and sisters eat it all the time because she said it was good for us! We really didn’t like that but I like the ideas of some of these war time food; my Gran Peggy would have loved the liver casserole!

Here's some of the popular foods eaten during World War II and the sort of dishes that featured in VE Day celebrations.  Do you fancy trying any of them?
•    Dripping sandwiches with beef fat 
•    Lord Woolton pie (cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, oats)
•    Pork faggots with onion gravy and mash
•    Homity pie (potato, onion and cheese)
•    Corned beef hash
•    Liver casserole
•    Eggless fruit cake. Why do you think it was eggless?


 

Tuesday 5th May, by Miss Beattie

Date: 5th May 2020 @ 8:56am

Good morning my gorgeous Robins!

Last night I sat for ages looking through photographs on my phone and it made me realise how much I miss seeing all my friends and family. I’m sure you do to, but hopefully it won’t be long until we can see all our loved ones again. I even printed lots of my favourite photos to create a scrap book. Maybe you could make a Lockdown scrapbook to remember what you did during this time?

I also looked back at photos of Teddy and realised how much he has grown!! Look!!! I can’t believe it! He is growing so quickly and I hadn’t really noticed!

If you’re like me, you may be getting a little bit fed up staying inside. Do you know what makes me feel better when I’m feeling down? MUSIC!! Why not have a look at this music lesson to lift your spirits? It’s really fun and is all about beat boxing!

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/foundation/to-beatbox-using-rhythmic-patterns-year-3-wk2-5

I have attached our class timetable with some more ideas.

Missing you all more and more every day. Let’s all keep our fingers and toes crossed that we can be together again soon.  

Miss Beattie and Mrs Esling xx

 

Message from Mrs Powell:

Please watch this clip and think about what we talked about yesterday http://tinyurl.com/qbkaq75

I love this story.  Do you think Mr George likes cabbage now?  Can you imagine how he felt?   Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Friday 8th May 2015 was the official 70th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day is another day that many people will never forget as it marked the end of a terrible war in Europe, though there was still fighting in Japan until later that year. Mr George’s memorable day was one of great danger followed by relief at still being alive. This is one type of memorable day although hopefully no one present will experience such a day! My Gran Peggy used to tell me when she had her very first orange as you couldn’t get them during the war; she used to make lots of marmalade as oranges became her favourite fruit! Mr George’s story reminds us that we all have special days that will stay with us forever. We don’t know when they will come or what they will be.

 

 

Toucans 5.5.20, by Mrs Whittingham

Date: 5th May 2020 @ 8:38am

Good morning to all our lovely Toucans. I hope you are all keeping well. It is fantastic to see your work on Twitter and to hear from your parents how well you are all doing. We are so proud of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH

Today you will complete lesson 2 from the Oak Academy on Newspapers.

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-6/english#subjects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATHS

This week we will continue with the lessons from  www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons  click on Year 6 and then see below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also have a go at this Maths activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the attached Home Learning Timetable and resources for today’s Science – What is blood?

Message from Mrs Powell

Please watch this clip and think about what we talked about yesterday http://tinyurl.com/qbkaq75

I love this story.  Do you think Mr George likes cabbage now?  Can you imagine how he felt?   Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Friday 8th May 2015 was the official 70th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day is another day that many people will never forget as it marked the end of a terrible war in Europe, though there was still fighting in Japan until later that year. Mr George’s memorable day was one of great danger followed by relief at still being alive. This is one type of memorable day although hopefully no one present will experience such a day! My Gran Peggy used to tell me when she had her very first orange as you couldn’t get them during the war; she used to make lots of marmalade as oranges became her favourite fruit! Mr George’s story reminds us that we all have special days that will stay with us forever. We don’t know when they will come or what they will be.

All the best from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham & Mr Beswick and keep smiling!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y2 05.05.20, by Mrs Rice

Date: 5th May 2020 @ 8:31am

Buenas Dias Swallows

The sun is high in the sky and shining beautifully, it is going to be a gorgeous day I can feel it. I have just been in the garden hanging my washing out, it was lovely to hear the birds all singing to each other. We have filled our bird feeders recently and last night, Thomas put the left over bread onto the bird table and so we are getting more and more little birds visiting our garden. Actually, they are not all little. Yesterday when I got home from school, there twere two huge pigeons arguing over the bread! They were making lots of noise it was funny to watch.

It was lovely talking to so many of your grown ups yesterday either on the phone or in person at school when they bobbed in to drop art work off or pick a home learning pack up. Thankyou to everyone who has brought art work in for our sharing window, it is loking great. Remember to send anything into school that you would like me to display. There is a box in the entrance to school for you to drop your pictures in. I love to see your work Swallows, I always feel very proud of you as I am blue tacking it up. 

Our lessons today continue with The Oak Academy, there is more Spanish in there for us Swallows. Take a look:

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-2/#schedule

Don't forgert these are only ideas, you can collect another home learning pack from school if you would like one. Just email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk to say when you will be collecting it and they will get a pack ready for you and leave it in the entrance hall. The home learning page also has lots of Y2 writing and maths on there.

We will be focusing our blog on Thursday around VE day activities. I know that some children from school have been making bunting ready to celebreate the ending of WW2 Friday. I am getting excited as my lane are planning lots of lovely things (all for us to do in our own gardens) I need to get baking! We are all wearing red, white and blue clothes and listening to war time music on Radio Northwich. I can't wait! Fingers crossed that the rain stays away....

I also uploaded this to the home learning page yesterday. It is a 30 day nature challenge from The Wildlife Trust and it looks really interesting. Maybe you could have a go?

https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/57739/petition/1

A message from Mrs Powell

Please watch this clip and think about what we talked about yesterday http://tinyurl.com/qbkaq75

I love this story. Do you think Mr George likes cabbage now? Can you imagine how he felt? Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Friday 8th May 2015 was the official 70th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day is another day that many people will never forget as it marked the end of a terrible war in Europe, though there was still fighting in Japan until later that year. Mr George’s memorable day was one of great danger followed by relief at still being alive. This is one type of memorable day although hopefully no one present will experience such a day! My Gran Peggy used to tell me when she had her very first orange as you couldn’t get them during the war; she used to make lots of marmalade as oranges became her favourite fruit! Mr George’s story reminds us that we all have special days that will stay with us forever. We don’t know when they will come or what they will be.

5.5.20 Starlings Class Blog - Tuesday, by Miss Gillam

Date: 4th May 2020 @ 8:46pm

 

Hello you wonderful bunch!

 

How are you? I hope you had another brilliant day of home learning yesterday. It has been so lovely to see so many Tweets and emails about the fabulous things that you have been getting up to at home. Keep them coming! 

 

Please continue to follow our attached timetable and task list today. Below are some other exciting activities that you might like to try today.

 

Science

You are going to love this one Starlings… I know lots of you enjoyed the rainbow Science activities that I set last week so I have attached some different experiments for you to have a go at this week.  For each experiment, make a prediction about what you think will happen. Think of a way to record what happens in your experiment. You could take photos or a video, or you might write about what happens.

Creative Activities

  • Write your name in as many different ways as possible using just a pencil. Think about the size and shape, bubble writing, curly writing, backwards writing, etc.
  • Draw a picture on someone’s back using your finger. See if they can guess what you have drawn. Swap and see if you can guess what they draw on you.

Maths

Here is a lovely little maths game for you to play using dice. All you need to do is roll two dice and add the numbers together. Can you write the number sentence? I wonder who will make the largest number?

Challenge: Could you 3 dice and add the numbers together?

Note: Please see optional game board attached. You could roll the same dice 3 times or use an online dice if you are struggling to find one.

 

Wellbeing

Finally, I have attached a ‘Wellbeing Activity Calendar’ for you to use. In school, we used a similar version as our advent calendar this year. The children loved all the little activities. The calendar contains daily activities to help families look after their wellbeing during self-isolation.

 

Keep busy, stay safe and keep smiling.

Lots of love from Miss Gillam

Message from Mrs Powell

Please watch this clip and think about what we talked about yesterday http://tinyurl.com/qbkaq75

I love this story.  Do you think Mr George likes cabbage now?  Can you imagine how he felt?   Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Friday 8th May 2015 was the official 70th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day is another day that many people will never forget as it marked the end of a terrible war in Europe, though there was still fighting in Japan until later that year. Mr George’s memorable day was one of great danger followed by relief at still being alive. This is one type of memorable day although hopefully no one present will experience such a day! My Gran Peggy used to tell me when she had her very first orange as you couldn’t get them during the war; she used to make lots of marmalade as oranges became her favourite fruit! Mr George’s story reminds us that we all have special days that will stay with us forever. We don’t know when they will come or what they will be.

 

Tuesday 5th May, by Mrs Campion

Date: 4th May 2020 @ 1:36pm

Morning Owls
How are you all this morning? I wonder what you have planned for today?
Leo got a bike for his birthday so each day we keep trying to have a little practise. It is lovely seeing so many of you on your bikes and learning new skills at home.

I hope you are still enjoying our online Read Write Inc lessons. At this time, if you feel your Owl is confident in the set they are working on and can read every sound from the set in lots of different words both during the lesson and in reading books, they are then ready to move onto the next set. Please do not rush this, we expect children to remain on the same set and need to repeat sounds, this is totally normal.

On the Oxford Owl website, there are now some Speedy Green Word slideshows available to use at home. These slideshows are a great way to help with children’s fluency. There are eight slideshows covering all Read Write Inc levels available on the link below. You will see the slideshow linked to your child's colour book they are on. Please follow the link below and down to ‘Speedy Green Word Slideshows’. Visiting this website may also remind you of some of the other brilliant Read Write Inc resources available to support home learning..

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/?utm_campaign=learninganywhere&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=rwi&utm_team=pri 

In Maths today you can learn about the days of the week and make your own calendar. https://www.thenational.academy/reception/maths/exploring-and-discussing-the-days-of-the-week-reception-wk3-2 

Our fitness challenge for day 2: Hop around like a frog for 20 seconds.

Remember these are just ideas to help at home. Please do not worry if you do not do everything. Just do what you can, when you can.

Hope you all have a lovely day and remember I am so proud of you all.
Keep smiling.
Love Mrs Campion and Mrs Hoskins x

Message from Mrs Powell: Please watch this clip and think about what we talked about yesterday http://tinyurl.com/qbkaq75  I love this story. Do you think Mr George likes cabbage now? Can you imagine how he felt? Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Friday 8th May 2015 was the official 70th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day is another day that many people will never forget as it marked the end of a terrible war in Europe, though there was still fighting in Japan until later that year. Mr George’s memorable day was one of great danger followed by relief at still being alive. This is one type of memorable day although hopefully no one present will experience such a day! My Gran Peggy used to tell me when she had her very first orange as you couldn’t get them during the war; she used to make lots of marmalade as oranges became her favourite fruit! Mr George’s story reminds us that we all have special days that will stay with us forever. We don’t know when they will come or what they will be.

Monday 4th May, by Miss Beattie

Date: 4th May 2020 @ 9:04am

Happy Monday my lovely Robins J

                  

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I have enjoyed some lovely walks with Teddy. He really enjoys his walks now and has even managed a short run with me! What have you been up to over the weekend?

I have attached our new timetable and task list for you to have a look at. But remember, these are only suggested activities and there are lots of other fabulous resources out there that you could use instead.

There was a lovely lesson on the Oak National Academy on Friday all about writing your own setting description. Did you see it? If not, I have attached the link below. Be sure to share your setting description with me on Twitter if you have a go @LostockGralamPr

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/setting-description-write-a-setting-description-year-3-wk2-5

If you haven’t already heard, we now have a ‘Sharing Window’ in school where we want to display your beautiful art work and pictures. Just drop your work into the box in the school entrance hall and we will display it in the window for everyone to see as the walk by. Or if you would prefer, email your work to admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we can print and display it for you!

Have fun and keep smiling. Sending lots of love and hugs,

Miss Beattie and Mrs Esling xx

 

Message from Mrs Powell:

Good morning!  This week we are going to think about V.E day.  I’m going to tell you little stories that my Granny Peggy told me; she lived in London during the war and my Grandad was an RAF pilot.  First of all, I want you to think about a day you will always remember, happy or sad.  A birthday, a family event, something you shared with friends. Is there a special food that reminds you of that day?  My niece Edith is now 3 and I was lucky enough to visit her in hospital when she was a few hours old. I remember that gorgeous feeling, how hot the hospital was and helping my sister eat the chocolate I had brought for her! What special memory do you have? What reminds you of that? Some memorable days are happy and some are sad. Each of us will have our own experiences and our own reactions to them. There are as many different sorts of memorable days as there are different sorts of people.

 

 

Toucans 4.5.20, by Mrs Whittingham

Date: 4th May 2020 @ 8:49am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are set for the week ahead. I can’t believe it is the month of May already! You have all been fabulous with your home learning and we are so proud of each of you.

ENGLISH

This week I would like you to join in the English lessons from the Oak Academy on Newspapers.

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-6/english#subjects

I’d like you to start today with this lesson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATHS

Make sure you check your answers from Friday’s challenge.

This week we will continue with the lessons from  www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons  click on Year 6 and then see below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also have a go at this Maths activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the attached Home Learning Timetable and resources for today’s Art lesson – Texture Treasure Hunt

https://www.thenational.academy/year-6/foundation/texture-treasure-hunt-year-6-wk1-5/

(you might enjoy hearing the Irish accent!)

Message from Mrs Powell

Good morning!  This week we are going to think about V.E day.  I’m going to tell you little stories that my Granny Peggy told me; she lived in London during the war and my Grandad was an RAF pilot.  First of all, I want you to think about a day you will always remember, happy or sad.  A birthday, a family event, something you shared with friends. Is there a special food that reminds you of that day?  My niece Edith is now 3 and I was lucky enough to visit her in hospital when she was a few hours old. I remember that gorgeous feeling, how hot the hospital was and helping my sister eat the chocolate I had brought for her! What special memory do you have? What reminds you of that? Some memorable days are happy and some are sad. Each of us will have our own experiences and our own reactions to them. There are as many different sorts of memorable days as there are different sorts of people.

All the best from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham & Mr Beswick and keep smiling!

4.5.20 Starlings Class Blog - Monday, by Miss Gillam

Date: 4th May 2020 @ 8:05am

 

Hello Starlings,

I hope you are all keeping well and have had a lovely weekend. I had another busy weekend of catch up video calls, films, quizzes and exercise with my family. It is amazing how quickly the weekend goes by even when I can’t get out and about.

Once again, I have attached a new timetable for you to follow this week with new tasks and projects to complete – remember this is only a suggested timetable and activities are always optional! Just do what you can, when you can. Please continue to aim for one activity out of each box below each day. This may not happen every day and that is absolutely fine! Your child's mental health is much more important than a home learning task.

A little bit of maths

  • White Rose online lesson
  • BBC Bitesize lesson
  • Oak National Academy lesson
  • Mental Arithmetic fluency grid (If you have any left)
  • Counting games

A little bit of writing

  • Child initiated writing
  • Writing sheet from the pack (If you have any left)
  • BBC Bitesize lesson
  • Oak National Academy

Remember to use a capital letter, finger spaces, full stop and the conjunction ‘and’. As long as you remember our Year One Non-Negotiables, I don’t mind what you write.

A little bit of reading

  • RWI Online lesson
  • Oxford Owl online reading and audio books (colour banded)
  • Phonics Play
  • Read a library book or a book from home
  • Reading comprehension – See attachment

A little bit of topic work

  • Daily job set by Miss Gillam on our weekly task list/timetable
  • Oak National Academy
  • BBC Bitesize

 

Read Write Inc

I hope you are still enjoying our online Read Write Inc lessons. At this time, if your Starling is confident in the set they are working on and can read every sound from the set in lots of different words both during the lesson and in reading books, they are then ready to move onto the next set. Please do not rush this, we expect children to remain on the same set and need to repeat sounds, this is totally normal.

Note: If you have completed set 3, please continue to revisit these lessons and play games on websites like phonicsplay.co.uk. It is important to keep revisiting sounds to ensure that your child retains the new learning while developing fluency in reading.

On the Oxford Owl website, there are now some Speedy Green Word slideshows available to use at home. These slideshows are a great way to help with children’s fluency. There are eight slideshows covering all Read Write Inc levels available on the link below. Please follow the link and scroll down to ‘Speedy Green Word Slideshows’. Visiting this website may also remind you of some of the other brilliant Read Write Inc resources available to support home learning.

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/?utm_campaign=learninganywhere&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=rwi&utm_team=pri

 

Miss Gillam’s Recommended Daily Jobs

  • Spell your name (and other words) using the exciting fitness activity attached. Every letter has an assigned action. Perhaps you could video yourself spelling a word so your friends can guess what you are spelling? This game is great for both spelling and exercise!

  • Today’s Maths lesson is all about recognising, reading and writing numbers to 100 on the ‘Oak Academy’ website. Remember to use the number line to help you and to count in 10s and 1s. It is much quicker!

Eg. 10  20  30  40   41 42   43. There are 43.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-1/maths/to-recognise-read-and-write-numbers-to-100-year-1-wk3-1#slide-1

Today would be a fabulous day to start the ‘Oak Academy’ Writing lessons. As today is a brand new story, it would be a brilliant starting point if you have not yet completed any of these lessons. You can then follow the sequence of  lessons with ease. Will you get a rainbow cheer for your super learning today?

 

Thank you all for your continued hard work and support. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Love from Miss Gillam

Message from Mrs Powell

Good morning!  This week we are going to think about V.E day.  I’m going to tell you little stories that my Granny Peggy told me; she lived in London during the war and my Grandad was an RAF pilot.  First of all, I want you to think about a day you will always remember, happy or sad.  A birthday, a family event, something you shared with friends. Is there a special food that reminds you of that day?  My niece Edith is now 3 and I was lucky enough to visit her in hospital when she was a few hours old. I remember that gorgeous feeling, how hot the hospital was and helping my sister eat the chocolate I had brought for her! What special memory do you have? What reminds you of that? Some memorable days are happy and some are sad. Each of us will have our own experiences and our own reactions to them. There are as many different sorts of memorable days as there are different sorts of people.

 

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