Y3/4 Statutory words occasion occasionally often opposite ordinary particular peculiar perhaps popular position Y5/6 Statutory words   muscle necessary neighbour occupy occur opportunity parliament persuade physical prejudice

Y3/4 Homophones   there their they’re were where we’re your you’re off of   Y5/6 ‘sh’ alternatives chef sure mission delicious sugar brochure special machine parachute initial

Y3/4 Statutory words   learn length library material medicine mention minute natural naughty notice   Y5/6 Homophones steel (metal) steal (rob) alter (change) altar (in a church) led (past tense of the verb to lead) lead (metal) assent (agree) ascent (climb up) bridal (concerning a bride) bridle (goes around a…

We looked at some photos of Ancient Egyptian artefacts.  From this we asked questions to tell us about life during this time.  Althea and Sophie thought of some fantastic questions to ask about their artefacts.  They then used great research skills to find out the answers to some of their…

Y3/4 Contractions couldn’t can’t you’ll I’ve he’ll you’ve we’re hadn’t don’t didn’t Y5/6 – words ending in:  ibly/ably   horribly terribly possibly incredibly sensibly adorably agreeably enviably respectably identifiably

This week, we explored all the different types of level crossings we know about.  When we thought hard, we realised there are lots nearby and in the surrounding towns such as in Northallerton.  We learnt what the signs meant and what we should do to use a level crossing safely. …

This week, we thought about the British Value of Mutual Respect.  We thought about what this means and we listened to a film clip of pupils/people in different communities from around the UK saying what they thought this meant.  After this, we listened Aretha Franklin singing her famous song –…

Children have been given a piece of fractions homework due in 28.01.19. Don’t forget children to read 4 times this week and then bring your reading record book back for signing on Monday 28.01.19.

What a great morning we had, listening and performing with professional musicians!  We had the opportunity to listen to a cellist and and tuba player.  They taught us how to create a fantastic piece of music, using our body percussion and our voices.  The music we learnt was based upon…

Children had really tried very hard today in their times table test.  Nearly everyone improved on their previous score; someone got 100% for the first time; and the vast majority of children got 48, 49 or 50 out of 50!  Annabel summed up the feeling saying, “Isn’t it great that…