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Autumn 2025 news
A busy few weeks for us back in Key Stage 2! Children have been thrown right back in at the deep end and have been evidencing some fantastic learning already.
I have added some photos below which include; baking with Mrs Parker, netball tournament (winners - and definitely best dressed too!), some early art work, life cycles, fantastic assembly-shown talent shows, risqué music lessons with Mr Draper and too much which I haven't photographed - scroll down to view the photos
A reminder that our first hand in date for maths homework is Friday 10th October. This should be the whole of BLOCK 1 only. There is a place for early homework to be handed in at the back of the class.
Please keep up the fantastic job with homework, reading and spellings.
Enjoy the windy weekend.
Netballers - please wash vests and return to Mr G. Skirts can be washed too but not essential.
Thanks
Mr G :)
A big welcome back from me, too!
As always, Class 2 and 3 will run very similarly so my message echoes that of Mr G.'s. We will try and keep homework, spellings etc all running in line with each other, which will make life in ks2 as simple as it can be!
We're both looking forward to the year ahead and will keep you up to date, as best we can, as we go.
Miss Fisher :)
Autumn Term -Dates for the Diary
September
Mon 8th - GLL PE begins. Children should come to school dressed in PE kits.
Wed 10th - Library bus visit. Please ensure books are returned
Thurs 11th - First Sands centre trip. Gym and swim. Swimmers will need to bring appropriate clothing. Children should come to school dressed in PE kits.
Wed 17th- KS2 Orientation Evening
Class 2-3:30-4:30pm
Class 3 4:30-5:30pm
Fri 26th - Macmillan Coffee Afternoon (more information to follow)
October
Wed 8th & 15th - Class 2 - Forest School @ Catherine's (more info to follow)
Saturday 11th - 6 a side football tournament @WIlliam Howard School
14th & 15th - Parents evenings
Wed 22nd Oct & 5th Nov - Class 3 Forest School @ Catherine's (more info to follow)
Our Classroom Staff
Class 2 is taught by Miss Fisher Monday - Friday.
Class 3 is taught by Mr Greenslade Monday - Friday.
Other adults regularly involved with our classes include:
Mrs Thompson - pupil support and interventions
Mrs Laurie - pupil support and interventions
Mrs Robertson - pupil support and interventions
Mr Draper - singing & recorders
Madame Leighton - French
Mr van Iterson (Paul) and Mr Barnes - Monday PE
Uniform
Uniform
Black trousers or skirt (not leggings or PE shorts unless it's a PE day, please)
Green polo shirt
Green jumper
Black shoes suitable for daily running activities
School book bag NOT rucksacks, please
click for Uniform specification
We do ask that long hair is tied up and no jewellery apart from stud earrings to be worn. Earrings must be removed for PE and swimming sessions.
PE
PE
Class 2 and 3 PE will be on MONDAY and THURSDAY this term.
Outdoor Ed - dates TBC
Outdoor Ed - dates TBC
Homework
Homework
Weekly homework will be set and it is important that children complete the majority of it independently; although some adult support to organise the time to complete it and to ensure the task is understood is sensible:
Maths Part A : Weekly exercises in the White Rose Maths practice Journal (see here)
Maths Part B: Children should practice times tables at least three times a week (see 'supporting mathematics at home')
Spellings and spelling sentences will be set on a Tuesday and are due on the following Monday. The children will be tested on these spelling words on a Monday.
Regular reading is also required (a minimum of 4 entries in their reading record per week). Your child is able to complete the reading record independently.
Children should practice recorder pieces for at least 15 minutes a week (3 x 5 minutes)
Failure to complete the homework will result in children being asked to do it during break times.
Times tables
Times tables
Please keep practising those times tables in front of the mirror at home. It has been noticeable who has been practising and it's been great to see some surprise children leading the way when reciting times tables aloud to the class, under time pressure.
NEW: KS2 MATHS HOMEWORK - WHITE ROSE WORKBOOKS - INFORMATION PAGE
Supporting mathematics at home:
The best way to support maths is by helping children to secure basic number facts - bonds to ten, fifty and a hundred; times tables and division facts; ten more, ten less. All of these facts are used in calculations and the more fluent we are the easier maths becomes!
The White Rose maths scheme includes some useful tools for parents.
1-Minute Maths - does what the title suggests , and covers all the mathematical facts that children should know to become fluent mathematicians Browse to https://whiteroseeducation.com/digital-tools and use our unique 3-word code: bib-teg-beg
Online lessons - these replicate what is covered in the classroom using the same presentation slides; allowing you to repeat anything your child found difficult - or missed due to absence. We use the V3 scheme. CLICK HERE
TIMES TABLE ROCKSTARS MODES
GARAGE - build up your child's heatmap of known facts - and earn coins. Automatically chooses the ones they need to practice.
STUDIO - get a 'Rock Status' based on the average of the last 10 studio sessions - and contribute to our school's chart position
GIG - 100 questions in 5-minutes to check what you really know!
JAMMING - choose the ones you want to practice
SOUNDCHECK - simulates the Year 4 tables check
Note: we appreciate that it may be tempting to play the games yourself as they're quite a lot of fun - but this plays mischief with the algorithms that award certificates and select the right things for your child to learn. Please don't. :-)
Robinwood 2024
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