Welcome to Bluebells
We are the Bluebells.
Our teacher is Mrs Lemmon, who is accompanied by Mrs Barnett and Miss Carr, and Mrs Pattison in the mornings.
In the Bluebells, we always try our best, ensure we are respectful and make sure to have lots of fun!
Resources:
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Important information:
Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned to school on the following Friday morning. This will consist of maths, grammar and vocabulary. Sometimes, homework will be set online on some of the resources listed above.
Spellings and times table are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
Spellings will go home every 1-2 weeks depending on the spelling rule being learned.
P.E. is on a Monday– children are expected to come to school in their kit (white t-shirt, black short/joggers, school jumper/cardigan and trainers).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
3d Nets in Bluebells
Last week, Bluebells were working on shape in maths. They looked at the difference between 2d and 3d shapes and identified their features: faces, edges, vertices and angles. On Friday, children used nets to build a range of different 3d shapes; it was a tricky job but...
Coding on Logo in Y3/4
This week, Year 3 and 4 have been using a program called Logo. We were set the challenge to see if we could write a code to direct the turtle to form the first initial of our names. It was tricky as we had to consider how many degrees to rotate the turtle and in which...
Bluebells’ Homework 16.6.23
Homework this week is: Maths CGP book pages 14 and 15. Numbers on scales. English CGP book pages 28 and 29. Using 'ing' verbs in the present. Reading Reading diaries must be in school on a Monday when they will be checked by Miss Hogg. We ask that children bring their...
Football Frenzy!
As part of this term's PE, Years 3 and 4 have kicked off their football lessons. The children worked on ball control and dribbling skills. Each class was coached in walking and running with the ball at their feet, plus dribbling past defenders and looking for space....
LKS2 Quad Kids
Yesterday, 20 children from years 3 and 4 participated in a quad kids athletics event. All children participated in four events: the 50m sprint, howler throw, 400m run and the standing long jump. One of our teams came 5th out of 21 teams. The children showed fantastic...
Bluebells’ Homework 9.6.23
Homework this week is: Maths CGP book pages 40 and 41. Solving fractions problems. English CGP book pages 20 and 21. Conjunctions with main clauses. Reading Reading diaries must be in school on a Monday when they will be checked by Miss Hogg. We ask that children...
Cricket Taster Sessions
Before half term children across KS1 and KS2 got the opportuni9ty to take part in crocket tasters with Mr Mawson who came on behalf of Durham Cricket Club. He did a range of cricket activities to give them an idea of what clubs outside of school may be like. Felling...
Year 3 and 4 Football
A team of year 3/4, headed to Harlow Green primary school for the cup finals. The team showed great teamworking skills, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The team also gained confidence, in their footballing ability and cheered each other on as a team. Jace...
A visit from Professor Brainstorm
Throughout science week, all of the children had a visit from Professor Brainstorm. He explained and demonstrated lots of different investigations focusing on various scientific areas. Professor Brainstorm was very knowledgeable and the children learned some new...
Doing our part for the environment!
Science week this year focused on climate change and investigating what we can do to help our environment. The children were set a challenge to think of ways that they could reduce, reuse and recycle and reduce their carbon footprint in school and at home. Following...
A fantastic visit from Angela’s Ark
Throughout science week, the children enjoyed an exotic animal workshop with our expert visitor Angela from 'Angela's Ark'. Angela introduced the children to all of her different animals these included skinny pigs, snakes, bearded dragons and rabbits to name just a...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for being ‘Top Scientists’ and for our Value of the Month, which is caring. 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. Class Value - Caring Top...