Robins (Y1/2)
Miss Smith/Mrs PreeceWelcome to Robins
Hi and welcome to Robins. Our teacher is Miss. Smith
Resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
Important information:
P.E.
Is every Tuesday. 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 Robins 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
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
Funny Bones
During science this week we have been finding out about the function of the skeleton. We produced some fantastic skeletons using art straws.
Peace at Last!
This morning Year 2 have been sequencing the events in the story Peace at Last. They have created plans for their own Peace at Last story to write tomorrow.
Eurovision at Windy Nook Primary School
Today the whole school celebrated the European Day of Languages which was a great success as we all improved our understanding of different cultures and languages while having good fun! Each phase studied a different European country and learnt a song in a different...
999 visitors
We had a visit from three emergency call operators this afternoon. They explained to us how important it is to be able to learn our full address so that we can pass it on to them during an emergency 999 call. I wonder who can learn theirs over the weekend and tell...
The Great Fire of London
During our history lesson this week about The Great Fire of London, we acted out some of the scenes at Pudding Lane by creating sound effects.
Snap!
We played Snap using cards with this week's spelling words on.
Yum yum Jam Sandwiches!
First, next, then, finally... Year 2 have been sequencing instructions to make a jam sandwich for Mr Bear. (it's a good thing that Mr Bear likes extra butter!)
Marvellous maths in Robins
Robins have been super mathematicians this week. We have been matching numerals to objects and practicing forming numbers correctly.
Fun Day in KS1!
A full day of scooters, dancing, crafting and eating ice-creams. Who could ask for more?!
Mexican Food Tasting in the Robins
This afternoon in the Robins we have been tasting Mexican food. We tasted guacamole, salsa, tortillas, nachos and Mexican coleslaw. We thought that the tastes were spicy but delicious!!!
KS1 Sports Day
Today we had Key Stage one sports day on the top field. The children worked in teams and completed 10 activities. Some of our Year 6 children took charge of the teams and we had lots of fun. The winning team was orange so a big well done to them. Thank you to everyone...
My neighbour and me- connecting our communities
Windy Nook is taking part in the 'My neighbour and me- connecting our communities' project as part of our International School Award. The aim of this initiative is to share information about our school and community with another school in the local area. Our partner...