Welcome to Tulips!
Teachers: Mrs Hope & Mrs Bulch
Welcome to Tulips! We want our classroom to be a happy, welcoming place where everyone feels safe, supported and ready to learn. In Tulips, we work hard, help one another and celebrate everyone’s achievements. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!
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 and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
Our spelling units are different lengths, so please check the spelling sheet for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will really help!
Times Tables
Times tables should be practised daily to build speed and confidence and to prepare children for the Multiplication Tables Check.
Little and often is best – even a few minutes each day makes a 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 and understanding, so please make this part of your child’s everyday routine.
PE – Tuesday
Our PE day is Tuesday. Please make sure children have the correct PE kit in school.
Swimming – Wednesday
Swimming takes place every Wednesday.
Where possible, please send children to school wearing their swimming kit underneath their uniform to make changing quicker and easier.
Please remember to bring a towel every Wednesday.
Resources:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/multiplication.htm
La Musique!
The children of Lower Key Stage 2 are continuing to work on their musical-appraisal skills by listening to various minute-long soundscapes in 'Minute of Listening.' Each class listens and then comments on features such as pitch, volume, mood and types of sound...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their ‘Top Attitudes’ and for being ‘Top Readers’ 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 Attitude Top Reader ...
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 ...
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...
Year 3/4 at Discovery Museum
This week, Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a lovely trip to the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. The trip was an excellent opportunity to re-cap lots of our topics from this year such as, bridges, the River Tyne and electricity. The children explored the many superb exhibits and...
Religious Clothing with Reverend Danie
Today, Year 3 and 4 were lucky enough to have a visit from Reverend Danie. We learned all about clothing that people of Christian faith might wear. It's not always easy to spot a Christian, as they are just like you and me! We found out that Christians quite often...
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 ...
Hockey Tournament
on Tuesday, children from year 3 and 4 had the opportunity to take part, in a Hockey Tournament at Lord Lawson. Olivia scored a fantastic goal, and all the students demonstrated great teamworking skills, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Well done, team...
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...