Metheringham Primary School

Foundation Stage Our youngest pupils were inspired by one of our fantastic parents this week. How exciting to get to listen to an expert in oral health and to practice brushing teeth with electric and manual toothbrushes. Ask your child what they know about teeth and staying healthy.

Key Stage One This week, KS1 have been learning all about butterflies. They managed to read and remember lots of facts and enjoyed learning in our sunny Early Years garden. Some of the Year 1 children have continued their maths learning at home by grouping different objects. They have been using Lego bricks, toy cars and even blueberries!

Lower Key Stage Two In LKS2 the children have continued to explore Anglo-Saxon and Viking art. They have used the skill of sketching and created first draft patterns out of pipe cleaners. Their designs are ready to evaluate and tweak. Next they will be making 3D stamps using sting, they will use these to create prints. We can't want to see the final piece of art.

Upper Key Stage Two The year 6 children have been really busy taking their SATs tests this week. They have worked incredibly hard - showing our school values of determination and resilience. Each day they have come in to school with a smile on their face, ready for the challenges that were to come... the toast certainly helped to keep their spirits up! The year 5 children have continued to enjoy their focus book, Floodland. They have enjoyed reading and writing persuasive speeches. In maths, they have been looking at the properties of shapes and broadening their mathematical vocabulary. In history, both the year 5 and year 6 children, have had their most gruesome lesson yet!! They have been learning all about Mayan beliefs and their sacrificial rituals. A definite highlight for all the children!!

Every child from Year 2 upwards has a TTRockstars account which can be accessed in school or at home via the website TTRockstars

Each issue we will list the latest leader board for Times Tables Rockstars. To get on the leader board, you need to play 'studio' on TTRockstars and you need to play at least ten times.

A huge shout out to Chase in Year 4 who has stormed his way into 5th position on this week's leader board, we know your class are going to be very proud of this achievement.

Below are the attendance figures for Week 3 of Term 5. Well done to our year two pupils for their outstanding attendance.

This week, Mrs Jones has been talking to the children about what they have been learning in PE and how they feel about sport and PE at Metheringham. It was a delight to hear about the children's positive experiences. They told Mrs Jones; "I like being part of Team Green. We wear green and it makes us feel like part of it. I like the after-school clubs because you get more time to play and it’s fun!" The children enjoy coming to school in their PE kits as, "you are not wasting time."

Every class will have a chance to complete one of the above activities in school.

Reading books and diaries should be in school every day. The school prioritises reading and listening to your child read as often as possible. We cannot do this if your child doesn't have their reading book.

Please also be reminded that Friday is our book changing day. It is essential that your child gets the opportunity to change their books regularly and experience a wide range of texts. If your child hasn't changed their book on a Friday, then please contact the teacher on Seesaw and we will ensure they do this at the earliest opportunity.