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
Snowdrops’ Homework 21.10.22
Hello Snowdrops, I'd like to say a huge 'well done' for your excellent work this term. As a fun bit of home learning, I've set up a 'battle' on Times Tables Rock Stars. The battle is Year 3 vs. Year 4. See how many coins you can collect for your team! Please remember...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners: Top Effort, Top Investigator and our value of the month which is for Thoughtfulness. 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...
Bridge Art in LKS2
As part of our 'Life On The Tyne' topic, Lower Key Stage 2 have been sketching some of the famous bridges that span the river. The children were given a photograph that included bridges on the riverside at Newcastle/Gateshead. Their task was to continue and complete...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners. Top Growth Mindset and Top Sportsperson. 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 Growth Mindset Top Sportsperson Dragonflies Bethany...
Cauliflower Christmas Cards!
The past couple of weeks the children across school have been creating some Christmas cards. Each year group have taken up a different design and had fun using their art skills to make them look amazing! We look forward to seeing some of them transformed...
Snowdrops’ homework 14.10.22
Hello Snowdrops, This week's homework is as follows: YEAR 3 ENGLISH pages 22 & 23 YEAR 4 ENGLISH pages 60 & 61 For maths, please use the following weblinks with great games to practise the 3x, 4x and 8x tables. They are games we have played in school....
Magnificent Maths in Snowdrops
Over the last two weeks, the children in Snowdrops have been working on their multiplication and division skills. Years 3 and 4 have used base 10, place-value counters and other manipulatives to further their understanding of how multiplication and division work. The...
Information for LKS2 parents/carers Autumn 2022
The power point below just contains some information for parents and carers e.g structure of the school day and staffing etc. Please click on the link below to access it or should you require a paper version then just ask at reception: Information for LKS2...
‘Taking 10’ to Read
As part of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Key Stage 2 attended a live webinar by esteemed author, and founder of 'Power Thoughts,' Natalie Costa. During this live broadcast, the children were given opportunities to share ideas on how to find empowerment...
KS2 Cross Country
On Thursday, children from year 4 and 6 had the opportunity to take part in a cross country competition at Watergate Forest. In the lead up to the event, the children did some extra running of the mile and other drills with Mr Mawson. The children raced in age and...
Tres Bien!
The children of Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have learned lots of French this term. Their focus has been speaking and writing about different animals. Each class has refined their pronunciation, taken on extra vocabulary each week, as well as writing short phrases...
Snowdrops’ Homework 7.10.22
Hello Snowdrops, In your homework books, could you please complete the following pages: YEAR 3 - Maths: p26. English p20 & 21 YEAR 4 - Maths: p26 & 27. English p22 & 23 Thanks for your hard work everyone! Article 29: the Right to...