Blue group
Our Teacher
Hi, I am Mr. Martinez and I am delighted to be the teacher of your child this year. I was born in the sunny and warm Spain; my favourite colour is blue and I love travel, photography, cinema, books, running and collect stuff such as coins, notes, postcards, magnets, stickers, and stamps.
I am here to support you and make the learning journey of your child enjoyable and meaningful. The Blue Group is like a family and we aim to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors.
Term 2 Newsletter
We will try to spend time outside as we believe that the Vitamin D, which is provided by the sun, is very important for our mental health and immune system. Even we can get this vitamin in cloudy days. That is why we will do mental maths outdoor with a whiteboard; read our favourite book or class novel outdoor; discovery time in the playground or go for the daily mile one day per week to some of the local areas around the school.
The topic for this term is going to be about habitats. That is why our classroom is decorated with some stuff regarding this topic. We will be the protagonists of our learning through all the subjects: maths, literacy, science, etc. Also called interdisciplinary learning; following a series of guidelines in order to learn effectively and successfully.
P.E. is going to be every Thursday, after lunch, in the gym hall or outdoors depending on the weather. It is a requirement to bring the P.E. kit and get change in the school.
Regarding numeracy and literacy (RWI), we are learning about these two important subjects with Mrs Buchanan. Besides, in Read Writing Inc (RWI) we will do spelling for around 20 minutes. Also, grammar and handwriting is going to be one of our weekly priorities.
According to the school policies, it is allowed to bring diluting juice and flavoured water in juice bottle in school but no fizzy drinks.
Finally, school hours are 9am to 3pm; assembly will be every Friday at 1:30pm; Fun 31 will happen every Friday before home time; and pupil council will be run every Friday straight after assembly.
Our first P.E. lesson with Mr. Martinez
We are learning different athletics skills through running games.
RME: Christianity
In term 2, we are focusing in the religion of Christianity. Later on, we will explore Jewish religion. In the last lesson, we learnt about The Miracle at Cana: Water into Wine. In the next week, we will watch and read more about Jesus miracles.
IDL: Habitats
We are drawing and writing about four habitats according to their animals, conditions, food, shelters and landscapes.
Blue Group Update: End of Term 1
Welcome to our Blue Group! As we approach the end of Term 1, we’d like to reflect on all the exciting learning experiences we’ve had. This term, we embraced a new learning approach that made our activities more engaging and hands-on.
In literacy, we continued working with the RWI scheme in our groups and extended our learning through creative projects. One of the highlights was exploring the season of autumn, where we created beautiful pictures using leaf rubbings and dye. We also wrote our very own acrostic poems on autumn, showcasing our creativity and literacy skills.
In numeracy, we focused on place value and sharpened our problem-solving skills with a variety of games and tasks that made learning fun and interactive.
Our topic for this term was Investigating Habitats, where we explored local animals such as owls, squirrels, hedgehogs, and frogs. Through research, we learned fascinating facts about these animals and created wonderful group posters. Additionally, we studied the life cycle of frogs, adding a deeper understanding to our investigations.
It’s been a wonderful term, full of discovery and creativity, and we’re excited to see what the next term brings!
Have a lovely October break! We are looking forward to seeing you all next term.
Mrs Barska and Mrs Buchanan.
Autumn acrostic poem.
Frog life cycle.
Design my own habitat.
Red squirrel facts.
Red squirrel facts.
Polish.
Literacy
It sounds like a wonderful plan to kick off Term 2! Using the RWI spelling and comprehension books will give the children a strong foundation in both word recognition and understanding text. The twice weekly reading practice, with books sent home, is a great way to reinforce learning and involve families in the process. Weekly story writing will also allow the children to apply their skills creatively and develop their own voice in writing.
Numeracy
Our number plan for Term 2 covers a strong range of foundational skills! Focusing on addition and subtraction with carrying will deepen their understanding of more complex calculations, and exploring the relationship between the two operations will enhance their problem-solving abilities.
Introducing shape concepts with mathematical language is a great way to develop spatial awareness and vocabulary. Studying angles, compass points and symmetry will add a practical and visual element that many children enjoy. Integrating hands on activities, like mirrors for symmetry could make these topics even more engaging.