Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mr McKay, who is accompanied by Mrs Collison, Miss Turnbull and Miss Carr and Mrs Wilson.
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
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Important Information for Owls Parents
Homework – KS1 – Owls, Robins and Nightingales
Choose one of the activities each week as a homework task. You can choose any activity you want from the table and you can record it in your homework book. Once you have completed the task, colour the box and add the date you completed it. Homework books will be handed out on a Friday to be returned on the Wednesday.
Spellings
Spellings will be set each Friday and tested the following Friday. Each week, your child’s spellings will be stuck in their reading diary so please ensure it is in school on a Friday. A half termly overview can be found below. Please check carefully which set of spellings your child is learning.
Overview of Spellings Spring 1
P.E. – Tuesday
Children must come to school in their school P.E. kit of plain white t-shirt, black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms and plain white or black trainers.
Please check ARBOR for regular updates and information.
Thanks
Mr McKay
Online Homework and Information
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
For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites.
P.E.
Windy Winners!
Well done to all of our winners: 'Top Reflector' and our Value of the Month - Honesty. 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 - Honesty Top Reflector ...
What inspirers Christians
Owls have been discussing what is inspiring to Christians about a miracle story through listening to Jesus feeds the 5000 story from The New Testament part of the Bible, The gospel of John. Chapter 6. Verses 1-33. We discussed how Jesus displayed kind actions because...
Owls & Robins Homework w.e. 24.04.23
This week’s homework 28.04.23 for Year 1 is CGP Maths pages 17 & 18 Measuring Problems. Children to return completed for Friday 21.04.23 Thanks Mrs Short & Miss Thompson Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
Learning about St. George’s Day
In England St. George's day is celebrated on 23rd April. We have been learning about the legend of St. George and the dragon but also finding out about the real St. George. We found out that St. George is the patron saint of lots of different countries. We enjoyed...
Planting in KS1
This week, KS1 have been planting sunflower seeds. We started by looking at a seed and a bulb and comparing the two. We discussed what a plant needs to grow strong and healthy. Then, we planted our own sunflower seed using compost and small plant pots. We can't wait...
Owls and Robins homework
This week’s homework 21.4.23 for Year 1 is CGP Grammar Punctuation and Spelling page 44 Children to return completed for Friday 28.4.23 Thanks Miss Thompson & Mrs Short Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their ‘Top Efforts’ and for being ‘Top Mathematicians’ as well. 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 Top Effort Top Mathematician ...
Understanding what a non-chronological report is
Owls have enjoyed finding out what a non-chronological report is. They have looked at different types of non-chronological reports this week discussing what key features they have such as a title, subheadings, real facts, pictures and a did you know question. They...
Investigating capacity and volume
This week in maths the children have enjoyed looking at capacity and volume. They have been sorting containers from being empty to full and estimating how many cups it will take to fill different containers. As it was nice weather the children enjoyed going outside to...
KS! History Club
KS1 have enjoyed taking part in an after school history club. The children enjoyed making their very own Motte and Bailey castles linked to our topic 'King of the Castle'. Over several weeks the children created the bailey with shredded paper and glue, a motte using...
Support for Parents – SEN information
If you have a child with Special Educational Needs or a disability you may be elegible to apply for a MAX card. You can also apply if you are caring for a looked after child. The MAX card offers discounts for venues such as bowling alleys, trampoline parks and zoos....
Owls & Robins Year 1 Homework w.e. 31.03.23
This week’s homework 31.03.23 for Year 1 is CGP Maths pages 26 & 27 Measuring Problems. Children to return completed for Friday 21.04.23 Thanks Mrs Short & Miss Thompson Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...