Owls (Y1/2)
Mrs Short
Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mrs Short.
In Owls we love to have fun and learn lots of new and exciting things. We always try our best in everything we do.
Resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
Important information:
P.E.
Is every Friday. Please make sure your child has a full P.E. kit; a white t-shirt, black shorts trainers/plimsolls with their name on.
Home Reading Books
Your child’s book will be changed every Thursday.
Reading books are changed by the child with guidance from teaching staff. Each child is expected to read regularly at home (at least 3 times per week).
Maths and English Homework
This will be given out every Thursday to be returned to be returned on Monday. It will alternate – one-week Maths the following week English.
RWInc. Phonics
This will be given out on a Thursday to be returned the following Thursday.
Spelling Test
Your child will receive new spellings on a Friday to be tested the following Friday.
In Owls we encourage the children to be as independent as possible. It is their responsibility to ensure they take their books and homework out of their bags and place them into the correct baskets. If your child does not complete or return their homework they will miss their Golden Time reward on a Friday afternoon.
Resources
Resources
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYx1CyDMZSc
House point winners’ reward
Emeralds were the winning house this term. They enjoyed their house point rewards this afternoon. It was great to see so many board games being enjoyed. I wonder who will win next term. Article 31: You have the right to play and rest.
Owls investigate where can cress grow?
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. This half terms...
Super Spring disco!
A good time was had by all at our Spring disco. Music, dancing, games, food, fun and friends...what more could you ask for? A huge thank you to our PTFA for organising it. Article 31: You have the right to play and rest...
Judo Workshop
Over the last two days, children have had a thirty minute Judo taster session. Children had a brief overview of the rules and tried some of the holds and throws. Thank you to Destination Judo - Gateshead for coming along. Article 29: Your education should help you...
We’re going on a plant hunt!
Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Owls went on a plant and flower hunt around the school grounds to find out which plants we could find. They used a check list to help...
Tasting our designed fruit salad
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 24: You have...
Designing a fruit salad
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 24: You have...
Fruit tasting in Owls
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 24: You have...
Owls join in with Red Nose Day fun
Article 1: Everyone, under 18, has the rights of the UN Convention. Article 2: All children have rights. No child should be treated unfairly. What a fantastic day Owls had helping raise money for Comic Relief.
What position?
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Owls have been...
Shrove Tuesday
Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you. Owls enjoyed learning about the meaning of pancake day - Shrove Tuesday, why pancakes are made and how it is...
Owls research a famous author for World Book Day
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 17: You have...