Welcome to Snowdrops
Teacher: Mr Hill
Welcome to Snowdrops! We want our classroom to be a safe, positive and encouraging environment where everyone feels valued, supported and ready to learn. In Snowdrops, we work together, listen to one another and celebrate everyone’s achievements. We believe that everyone has a voice, and we encourage children to share their ideas, ask questions and have confidence in their learning.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with exciting learning, new experiences and lots of fun!
Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit. Some spelling units will last for a number of weeks, so children may keep the same spelling list for more than one week.
Please check the spelling sheet carefully for information about the spelling test date. Regular practice at home will really help children to develop their spelling skills and confidence.
Times Tables
Times tables should be practised regularly to build speed, accuracy and confidence with multiplication and division facts.
Little and often is best – even a few minutes of practice each day can make a big difference!
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading is essential for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and love of reading, so please encourage your child to make reading part of their everyday routine.
PE – Thursday
Our PE day is Thursday. Please make sure children have the correct PE kit in school.
Resources:
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
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....
Worry Boxes
This half term, our school councillors worked alongside members of staff to redesign and launch our worry boxes. Our school councillors thought carefully about how the boxes would look, how best to record their worries and how the box would be checked. Each class has...
Amazing Art in LKS2
This half term, the children in years 3 and 4 have been studying the painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. They thought about how the piece makes them feel and what they like or dislike. The children then used oil pastel and water colour to recreate the piece....
Easter Service at St Alban’s Church
This morning, Years 3, 4 ,5 and 6 took part in our annual Easter Service at St Alban's Church and did us proud! Year 5 took the lead and did an amazing job telling the Easter story. Sign Squad performed the sign language interpretation of the songs beautifully, and...
History Club in LKS2
This half term some of the children from LKS2 took part in a History after school club following on from their topic Vicious Vikings. The allowed them to make some Viking Longships. The first week saw them drawing around net templates for the ship, shields and the...
Singing at The Sage
On Friday, our Windy Nook Choir took part in the Spring Sing at Sage Gateshead. Our children sang at the event with around 300 other children, in an event themed 'Sing With A Smile.' We sang songs linked to mental health and wellbeing, in front of a very busy concert...
Investigating Light in LKS2
This half term, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have been enjoying learning all about light in Science. In the last two weeks, we have investigated how shadows move and change, and we have also explored which surfaces reflect light. We tested lots of materials such as...
Down’s Syndrome Awareness
To raise awareness about Down's Syndrome, Matthew Atkinson, a young adult who has Down's Syndrome presented an inspirational assembly this morning. He talked about what it is like to have Down's Syndrome and the amazing things that he has achieved with his life so...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their 'Top Efforts' and for being 'Top Writers' 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 Writer Dragonflies ...
Terrific Tennis in LKS2
This half term in PE, the children in years 3 and 4 have been developing their tennis skills. They have been focussing on basic racket skills by playing different games. The children have also focussed on their positioning inside the court and how to win points. These...
Snowdrops’ Homework 17.3.23
Hi Snowdrops, Here are the details of your homework: English (Year 3) pages 94 & 95. English (Year 4) pages 96 & 97. Maths is in the times-tables pack you took home. Thank you! Article 29: the Right to education
Great mums
Today we have been thinking about all of the great mums in our lives - these might be our mum, our nana, our aunty or anyone else who is important to us. We have written poems and made a bouquet that we can give to our special person on Sunday.