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Snowdrops (Y3/4)

Welcome to Snowdrops

 

Our teacher is Mr Hill. 

In our classroom, we believe in the power of teamwork, the joy of learning and the value of effort. We support each other, celebrate our wins (big and small), and tackle challenges with determination and a smile. 

Resources:   

https://ttrockstars.com/login   

https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login   

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/   

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

https://ttrockstar.com/

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 reading. Sometimes, homework will be set online on some of the resources listed above.  

Spellings and times tables 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 Thursday– 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 Arbor. 

    

 

15.07.21. – Break the Rules, Beans Day and Sweet Cones!

15.07.21. – Break the Rules, Beans Day and Sweet Cones!

It has been a tough year for everyone so, for a little bit of fun, we have decided that Thursday 15th July 2021 is Break the Rules and Beans Day! Scroll down for further information. BREAK THE RULES Choose one (or as many as you dare) of the following rules to break:...

Windy Winners

Windy Winners

Last week our focus was on history and attitude, so let's say a huge well done to all our winners! Class Top Historian Top Attitude Dragonflies Charlie Theo Ladybirds     Robins Oscar - Geographer Bobby Owls Leo- Geographer Zane Bees Ellie Alex Nightingales...

Raid or Trade?

Raid or Trade?

This week, the children of Lower Key Stage 2 learned a lot about how the Vikings both raided and traded across many parts of the world. The three classes played the 'raid or trade' game where they had to decide what to do when they arrived in a new country. Their...

Letter for parents 2.7.21

Letter for parents 2.7.21

2nd July 2021 Dear Parent/Carer, Now the academic year is coming to an end we know, as parents ourselves, how difficult it has been for you and your children. We do not underestimate the impact of having to self-isolate- sometimes on many occasions. We are very...

June Walk to School Badges

June Walk to School Badges

This month another 199 children across the school received their Living Streets Wow badges for active travel. As a school we recorded 3464 active trips and the class of the month were Dragonflies. This month we saw even more children compared to May choosing to travel...

Updates to school procedures – June 2021

Updates to school procedures – June 2021

Updates to school procedures – June 2021 Sports Day We were hoping to be able to invite parents to our annual Sports’ day, however, due to the continuing restrictions, we are now unable to do this. Sports’ Day will still happen for the children just without spectators...

Snowdrops are Excelling!

Snowdrops are Excelling!

Using Microsoft Excel, the children of Snowdrops have been learning how to input formulae when using spreadsheets. The class has worked superbly to use the correct format for each formula: put that equals sign first! They were able to construct times tables - using...

Were The Vikings All Bad?

Were The Vikings All Bad?

This week, children in Bluebells, Snowdrops and Tulips have been conducting an enquiry into history. They investigated this question: were the Vikings all bad? Each class studied sources of evidence - both primary and secondary - to help them come to a conclusion. The...

Windy Winners!

Windy Winners!

Let's hear it for our Windy Winners this week! As usual our children continue to amaze us with their talents and this week has been no exception. Top Handwriter and Top Effort were the certificates that were awarded today. Top Handwriter Top Effort Dragonflies -...

Flower Power in LKS2

Flower Power in LKS2

This week, the children of Lower Key Stage 2 have been learning about flowers. We went out into the gardens to find out more about the parts of a flower. Exploring the flowerbeds, we found a great variety of plants, differently-coloured petals and enjoyed the wildlife...

Living Streets Walk to School Badges

Living Streets Walk to School Badges

Last month our school signed up for a walking to school initiative with Living Streets. As well as our main walking bus event, the children have also been tracking how they travel to school each day. The more active travel the children do, the closer they get to their...

Windy Winners!

Windy Winners!

Our final week in school before half term gave the children the opportunity to show excellence in Attitude and how to be a Top Reflector with RE. Well done to them all! Top Reflector Top Attitude   Dragonflies - Ella Ladybirds - Ella Owls - Lainey Robins - Billy...