Hello,
Today is our last day at Redbourn Infant and Nursery School.
This morning we performed our Leavers Assembly. We have had so much fun this year and will always remember our learning at Redbourn Infant and Nursery School.
Well done to all the children who performed in the talent show, it was so much fun and there were lots of different performances. Well done to Green Team who were the winners.
Monday afternoon we celebrated by parting outside and we went in the paddling pool. We also had a story teller!
"I'm going to remember all the teachers" Alex
"I will always remember we won school of the year" Sara
" I will always remember all my lovely learning" Kara
" I will always remember all my friends" Bella
" I will always remember perfoming the Haka" Theo
"Each day I will think of the Haka from Year 2" Archie
" I will always remember my three lovely teachers" Grace
" I will miss Miss Hoad, Mrs Carey and Mrs Wilson" Trudie
"I will always remember everyone and everything that we've done" Charlotte
"I will always remember the learning that we did, it was really fun" Tori-Mae
"I will never forget when I performed as the sun for our play" Lexi
"I will always remember my teachers and classroom" Holly.B
"I will never forget this awesome school" Hollie
Friday 21 July 2017
Friday 14 July 2017
Maui Catches the Sun. Week Ending: 14.07.17
Hello,
We have had a fantastic time performing our Maui Catches the Sun performance. We have had amazing feedback! We loved it!
This morning our school Governor Mrs Robertson came into Year 2 to do some STEM activities with us. We had to make a raft to see which raft held the most marbles. We also made jelly bean towers using cocktail sticks and we tried to make them as stable as possible.
This afternoon Year 2 had a fun treat outside where we got lots of the PE equipment out and played with our friends.
On Thursday we went to visit our new class. We are looking forward to becoming Year 3 children in September.
This week in English we wrote a setting description for either a town or country as we read Town Mouse and Country Mouse.
Home Learning this week is to practise your lines for the leavers assembly.
Star of the Week is going to EVERYONE in Chestnut Class for their outstanding performance and hard work! Well done team Chestnut Class!
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We have had a fantastic time performing our Maui Catches the Sun performance. We have had amazing feedback! We loved it!
This morning our school Governor Mrs Robertson came into Year 2 to do some STEM activities with us. We had to make a raft to see which raft held the most marbles. We also made jelly bean towers using cocktail sticks and we tried to make them as stable as possible.
This afternoon Year 2 had a fun treat outside where we got lots of the PE equipment out and played with our friends.
On Thursday we went to visit our new class. We are looking forward to becoming Year 3 children in September.
This week in English we wrote a setting description for either a town or country as we read Town Mouse and Country Mouse.
Home Learning this week is to practise your lines for the leavers assembly.
Star of the Week is going to EVERYONE in Chestnut Class for their outstanding performance and hard work! Well done team Chestnut Class!
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Friday 7 July 2017
Whole School Picnic. Week Ending: 7.7.17
Hello,
On Monday we took part in the Music Festival and it was lovely to sing along with other schools.
Today we designed Maui Catches the Sun pictures as we will be using some of these for our production programmes.
We also had our whole school picnic outside which was great fun.
As a treat we dipped our toes in the paddling pool and we sat down together whilst eating an ice lolly.
We can't wait to show you our Maui Catches the Sun performance next week. Please make sure costumes come into school on Monday in a named carrier bag as we will be doing a dress rehearsal.
We have been finishing off our David Hockney art work and this will be on display on Opening Evening which is on Monday 10th 5-7 pm. You will also be able to see the large animals that each year group have decorated.
Well done to Kara for her positive attitude.
Don't forget that this evening it is the Junior School disco. Please also send in your reply slip which was in your child's report envelope with a comment. Thank you.
Chestnut Class
On Monday we took part in the Music Festival and it was lovely to sing along with other schools.
Today we designed Maui Catches the Sun pictures as we will be using some of these for our production programmes.
We also had our whole school picnic outside which was great fun.
As a treat we dipped our toes in the paddling pool and we sat down together whilst eating an ice lolly.
We can't wait to show you our Maui Catches the Sun performance next week. Please make sure costumes come into school on Monday in a named carrier bag as we will be doing a dress rehearsal.
We have been finishing off our David Hockney art work and this will be on display on Opening Evening which is on Monday 10th 5-7 pm. You will also be able to see the large animals that each year group have decorated.
Well done to Kara for her positive attitude.
Don't forget that this evening it is the Junior School disco. Please also send in your reply slip which was in your child's report envelope with a comment. Thank you.
Chestnut Class
Friday 30 June 2017
Air Ambulance lands on our field. Week Ending: 30.6.17
Hello,
We have been practising our play 'Maui Catches the Sun' and it is coming together well. Home Learning this week is to start to prepare your costumes and practice the songs.
This weekend Snowy will be going home with Olly. A for his brilliant concentration.
Well done to Charlotte for being a supportive friend and for always being ready for her learning.
During Topic this week we've been getting messy as we've been designing and making clay buildings that represent Redbourn High Street.
In PSHE we had a discussion about what harms the environment and what helps the environment. We can all do our bit by not wasting water or electricity, putting rubbish in the bin and we could walk to school.
On Tuesday the Air Ambulance helicopter landed on our school field it was very exciting!
Mr Hairon visited Chestnut Class on Thursday to read a story to us.
Tomorrow it is the Strawberry Fayre, it starts at 11am and finishes at 2pm. Please come and join us and you will be able to buy your bug wind chime. Maypole dancing will be taking place at 1pm. The year 2 children will meet at the bottom of the ramp at 12:30. See you there!
We have been practising our play 'Maui Catches the Sun' and it is coming together well. Home Learning this week is to start to prepare your costumes and practice the songs.
This weekend Snowy will be going home with Olly. A for his brilliant concentration.
Well done to Charlotte for being a supportive friend and for always being ready for her learning.
During Topic this week we've been getting messy as we've been designing and making clay buildings that represent Redbourn High Street.
In PSHE we had a discussion about what harms the environment and what helps the environment. We can all do our bit by not wasting water or electricity, putting rubbish in the bin and we could walk to school.
On Tuesday the Air Ambulance helicopter landed on our school field it was very exciting!
Mr Hairon visited Chestnut Class on Thursday to read a story to us.
Tomorrow it is the Strawberry Fayre, it starts at 11am and finishes at 2pm. Please come and join us and you will be able to buy your bug wind chime. Maypole dancing will be taking place at 1pm. The year 2 children will meet at the bottom of the ramp at 12:30. See you there!
Friday 23 June 2017
Sports Day. Week Ending: 23.6.17
Hello,
Today it was Sports Day and Healthy Living Day so our friends and families came to school to cheer, support and encourage us! We've had a fantastic day. Well done to Green Team who were the winners and well done to all the teams for their hard work!
During Art this week we have been studying the artist David Hockney. We found out he uses bright colours so we also used similar bright colours within our own David Hockney inspired art work.
This afternoon we had a cat walk to show off our brilliant recycled fashion wear! Well done to those who 'strutted their stuff' down the cat walk!
In Maths we have been using our directional language to get Fantastic Mr Fox to the chicken run without bumping into the farmers and obstacles.
Today we have said a lovely goodbye to Ciara who is moving on. We wish her all the best and hope she enjoys reading our goodbye messages.
Congratulations to Archie who is Star of the Week for taking responsibility within the classroom.
Well done Ted who Snowy will be going home with for his effort, hard work and team work skills during Sports Day.
Don't forget to have a look for any old library books at home and please return these.
Home Learning is to design your own Sports Day kit.
Have a lovely weekend.
Chestnut Class
Today it was Sports Day and Healthy Living Day so our friends and families came to school to cheer, support and encourage us! We've had a fantastic day. Well done to Green Team who were the winners and well done to all the teams for their hard work!
During Art this week we have been studying the artist David Hockney. We found out he uses bright colours so we also used similar bright colours within our own David Hockney inspired art work.
This afternoon we had a cat walk to show off our brilliant recycled fashion wear! Well done to those who 'strutted their stuff' down the cat walk!
In Maths we have been using our directional language to get Fantastic Mr Fox to the chicken run without bumping into the farmers and obstacles.
Today we have said a lovely goodbye to Ciara who is moving on. We wish her all the best and hope she enjoys reading our goodbye messages.
Congratulations to Archie who is Star of the Week for taking responsibility within the classroom.
Well done Ted who Snowy will be going home with for his effort, hard work and team work skills during Sports Day.
Don't forget to have a look for any old library books at home and please return these.
Home Learning is to design your own Sports Day kit.
Have a lovely weekend.
Chestnut Class
Sunday 18 June 2017
Green Day. Week ending: 16.6.17
Hello,
On Friday it was Green Day so we came into school wearing something green. We did not use the electricity and we used recycled materials and objects to create a piece of recycled clothing. Next Friday we are going to have a fashion show to show off our recycled clothing ideas.
This week during creative writing we designed our own Roald Dahl animal character. Then we used our new character and our imagination to write the next chapter of Famtastic Mr Fox!
Within maths we have been exploring 2D and 3D shaped. We've also been predicting and finding out how many lines of symmetry different shapes have.
Well done to Ted who is the Star of the Week for his creativity and sharing his ideas with others.
Snowy will be spending the weekend with Lexi as Lexi has had a great positive attitude. Well done.
Please continue to practice your lines and routines for our production.
Next Friday is Sports Day, please check your PE kits so that you have all the kit you need. Also don't forget to bring your hat to school as the weather has warmed up and your water bottle.
If you would like to come to the French cafe please sign up. Sign up sheets are on the class doors.
Chestnut Class
On Friday it was Green Day so we came into school wearing something green. We did not use the electricity and we used recycled materials and objects to create a piece of recycled clothing. Next Friday we are going to have a fashion show to show off our recycled clothing ideas.
This week during creative writing we designed our own Roald Dahl animal character. Then we used our new character and our imagination to write the next chapter of Famtastic Mr Fox!
Within maths we have been exploring 2D and 3D shaped. We've also been predicting and finding out how many lines of symmetry different shapes have.
Well done to Ted who is the Star of the Week for his creativity and sharing his ideas with others.
Snowy will be spending the weekend with Lexi as Lexi has had a great positive attitude. Well done.
Please continue to practice your lines and routines for our production.
Next Friday is Sports Day, please check your PE kits so that you have all the kit you need. Also don't forget to bring your hat to school as the weather has warmed up and your water bottle.
If you would like to come to the French cafe please sign up. Sign up sheets are on the class doors.
Chestnut Class
Friday 9 June 2017
Historians. Week ending: 9.6.17
Hello,
During English and History this week we have become historians as we had to read and record facts in our own words about the history of Redbourn Village. Did you know Redbourn High Street used to be known as the 'Street of Inns' because it had 25 pubs and inns.
This week we said goodbye to Joshua. We hope he has fun at his new school.
In RE we found out about the Jewish leader Moses. We then came up with ideas for our own 10 Commandments.
We had great fun in maths doing a number experiment. We wanted to find out if you add 2 odd numbers together if it will create another odd number. We worked systematically like this:
1+1= 2
1+3= 4
1+5= 6
1+7= 8
1+9= 10
By the end we found out that 2 odd numbers added together equal an even number. We tested this rule with 2 digit numbers as well.
11 + 11= 22
11 + 13= 24
11+ 15= 26
This weekend Snowy will be spending time with Michael for his brilliant positive attitude towards his learning.
Well done to Oliver who received our Star Award for always working hard and persevering with his learning.
Home Learning this weekend is to design your own Roald Dahl character.
Don't forget to fill in your questionnaire and return it to Chestnut Class as soon as possible!!
Have a good weekend! 😊
During English and History this week we have become historians as we had to read and record facts in our own words about the history of Redbourn Village. Did you know Redbourn High Street used to be known as the 'Street of Inns' because it had 25 pubs and inns.
This week we said goodbye to Joshua. We hope he has fun at his new school.
In RE we found out about the Jewish leader Moses. We then came up with ideas for our own 10 Commandments.
We had great fun in maths doing a number experiment. We wanted to find out if you add 2 odd numbers together if it will create another odd number. We worked systematically like this:
1+1= 2
1+3= 4
1+5= 6
1+7= 8
1+9= 10
By the end we found out that 2 odd numbers added together equal an even number. We tested this rule with 2 digit numbers as well.
11 + 11= 22
11 + 13= 24
11+ 15= 26
This weekend Snowy will be spending time with Michael for his brilliant positive attitude towards his learning.
Well done to Oliver who received our Star Award for always working hard and persevering with his learning.
Home Learning this weekend is to design your own Roald Dahl character.
Don't forget to fill in your questionnaire and return it to Chestnut Class as soon as possible!!
Have a good weekend! 😊
Friday 26 May 2017
May Day! Week ending: 26.5.17
Hello,
This week we have had a very fun week as today is May
Day! As we did so well, we all had a
lovely ice lolly as a treat.
In PSHE we have been learning about how you look after your
teeth. It is important to clean your
teeth twice a day for two minutes. We
also learnt to use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
On Tuesday we became geographers and had a trip out to
Redbourn High Street for our topic learning.
We took pictures of all of the buildings and made our own map of the
high street.
Congratulations to Lexi who is our star of the week for
offering to help and showing kindness during lunchtime.
Home Learning is to record what you get up to over half term
in your own way. We have also sent home the lines for our play ‘Maui Catches
the Sun’. Some children will have lines to learn whilst others will have routines.
We are all looking forward to a fun-packed half-term break!
Friday 19 May 2017
Percy the park keeper fun! Week Ending: 19.5.17
Hello,
This week we have been showing off our maths skills by answering lots of different questions in our own special booklets.
Today during PSHE we did a germ experiment. We placed glitter on our hands then we gave our friend a high five to see how easily germs can spread. It is important to wash your hands before you eat, after you have been to the toilet and after playing outside.
In English we wrote a character description plan and a character description about Percy the park keeper.
Percy wears big, black boots when he is outside playing in the puddles. He is kind and gentle to the animals as when they are hurt he looks after them.
During computing we used the programme Microsoft Excel to input data about the suspects linked to the missing cake. Then we sent a class email to Mrs McLellan explaining who we thought it might be.
Well done to Olly who is Star of the Week for making good choices. Congratulations to Theo who will be spending the weekend with Snowy our Learning Owl for being a great team player.
Have a good weekend.
Chestnut Class
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Friday 12 May 2017
Showing Off Week! Week Ending: 12.5.17
Hello,
Today we wrote in our special booklets as we have been
having a showing off week!
On Wednesday we had our class photo taken and we can’t wait
to see it!
In English we have been busy writing book reviews. We wrote
about our favourite part of the book and who we would recommend it to and why. We also rated how many stars we would give the book.
This week we have been practising our maypole and country
dancing, it is coming together well and we are looking forward to performing on
May Day.
Well done to Hollie who is our Star of the Week for applying
herself and listening to instructions.
Snowy will be spending the weekend with Archie for his
fantastic attitude to his learning.
Don’t forget this evening is the school disco!
As the weather is warming up please remember to bring a
water bottle and sun hat into school. You will also still need to bring a coat in
for the cold and rainy days.
Home learning is to design a poster for the Strawberry Fayre
using the information on the sheet provided.
Make the posters nice and colourful!
Have a good weekend!
Friday 5 May 2017
Percy the Park Keeper. Week Ending: 5.5.17
Hello,
This week during maths we have been working out how to find a fraction of a number.
It was great fun learning a new maypole dance. We are currently learning a dance called The Barbour Pole.
Today we wrote a letter to Rickmansworth Waterway Trust to thank them for our brilliant canal boat trip. We also shared some facts in our letter and also our favourite part of the trip.
This week we have read Percy the Park Keeper After the Storm. Some of us had a go at designing our own tree house similar to the one in the story.
Next week we are going to write a book review about our favourite Percy the Park Keeper story. We have currently read The Rescue Party and After the Storm.
Home learning this week is to write a book review on your favourite book and record in your own way.
Well done to Thomas who will be spending the weekend with Snowy for his brilliant presentation.
Congratulations to Sharon who is Star of the Week for applying her perseverance skills.
Chestnut Class
This week during maths we have been working out how to find a fraction of a number.
It was great fun learning a new maypole dance. We are currently learning a dance called The Barbour Pole.
Today we wrote a letter to Rickmansworth Waterway Trust to thank them for our brilliant canal boat trip. We also shared some facts in our letter and also our favourite part of the trip.
This week we have read Percy the Park Keeper After the Storm. Some of us had a go at designing our own tree house similar to the one in the story.
Next week we are going to write a book review about our favourite Percy the Park Keeper story. We have currently read The Rescue Party and After the Storm.
Home learning this week is to write a book review on your favourite book and record in your own way.
Well done to Thomas who will be spending the weekend with Snowy for his brilliant presentation.
Congratulations to Sharon who is Star of the Week for applying her perseverance skills.
Chestnut Class
Friday 28 April 2017
Measures. Week Ending: 28.4.17
Hello,
This week in maths we have been measuring length, mass and capacity. We used the rulers, scales and jugs to help us record our findings.
Home Learning this week is to visit a local park with your family or design your own park. We have been reading Percy the Park Keeper stories and will continue to read more of these stories over the next few weeks.
We are really enjoying country dancing and we are busy practising our routine. Next week we cannot wait to start maypole practise!
This week we welcomed Olly to Chestnut Class.
Well done to Simeon who has taken home Snowy. Simeon always has a brilliant attitude towards his learning.
Well done Ollie.P who is Star of the Week. Ollie has been busy persevering and concentrating with his learning.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend, see you Tuesday!
This week in maths we have been measuring length, mass and capacity. We used the rulers, scales and jugs to help us record our findings.
Home Learning this week is to visit a local park with your family or design your own park. We have been reading Percy the Park Keeper stories and will continue to read more of these stories over the next few weeks.
We are really enjoying country dancing and we are busy practising our routine. Next week we cannot wait to start maypole practise!
This week we welcomed Olly to Chestnut Class.
Well done to Simeon who has taken home Snowy. Simeon always has a brilliant attitude towards his learning.
Well done Ollie.P who is Star of the Week. Ollie has been busy persevering and concentrating with his learning.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend, see you Tuesday!
Friday 21 April 2017
Week Ending: 21.4.17. Canal Boat Trip
Hello,
On Thursday we went to Rickmansworth Waterways Trust. We travelled on a canal boat, went on The Roger to see how the canal boats used to look and work, we opened and closed the lock gates and we also dressed up as Victorian children and had a go at doing the washing.
"My favourite bit about the trip was the boat because it wasn't going too fast. The driver was a safe driver" Michael
"My favourite part of the trip was opening the locks" Kara
"My favourite part of the trip was going on the canal boat because I liked looking at all the different animals you can find in a canal." (Bertie)
Today we wrote a recount about our canal boat trip.
Home Learning is to look for things around your home that you can measure as next week in maths we will be learning about different units of measurement.
We have started to practise our country dancing ready the May Day celebrations.
If you have a torch and are happy to bring it into school to use for our science experiment on Monday please make sure you have your name on it.
Well done to George who will be spending the weekend with our Learning Owl Snowy. George has shown great independence and perseverance with his learning this week.
Congratulations to Archie who is our Star of the Week for his brilliant risk taking on the canal boat trip.
On Thursday we went to Rickmansworth Waterways Trust. We travelled on a canal boat, went on The Roger to see how the canal boats used to look and work, we opened and closed the lock gates and we also dressed up as Victorian children and had a go at doing the washing.
"My favourite bit about the trip was the boat because it wasn't going too fast. The driver was a safe driver" Michael
"My favourite part of the trip was opening the locks" Kara
"My favourite part of the trip was going on the canal boat because I liked looking at all the different animals you can find in a canal." (Bertie)
Today we wrote a recount about our canal boat trip.
Home Learning is to look for things around your home that you can measure as next week in maths we will be learning about different units of measurement.
We have started to practise our country dancing ready the May Day celebrations.
If you have a torch and are happy to bring it into school to use for our science experiment on Monday please make sure you have your name on it.
Well done to George who will be spending the weekend with our Learning Owl Snowy. George has shown great independence and perseverance with his learning this week.
Congratulations to Archie who is our Star of the Week for his brilliant risk taking on the canal boat trip.
Friday 31 March 2017
Happy Easter! Week Ending: 31.3.17
Hello,
Today we are finishing school at 1:30 pm as it is the start of the Easter Holidays.
In RE we have been learning about how Christians celebrate Easter.
"We found out that Jesus died on Good Friday" Michael.
"Jesus rose again on Easter Sunday" Lexi
This week we have been busy making Easter cards for our friends and family. Today we took part in an Easter egg hunt.
We have been working so hard with our learning this term and we earn't our 30th marble so we had a special treat.
It has been great fun this week to show off our learning, using lots of different strategies and methods.
Scooter training was great fun- have a look at the photos on our website.
The Easter home learning challenge is to have a go at the Crazy Cress Competition. Remember to bring your entries back into school on Tuesday 18th April.
Star of the Week is going to Sara for her risk taking during scooter training.
We hope you all have a lovely Easter.
Chestnut Class
Today we are finishing school at 1:30 pm as it is the start of the Easter Holidays.
In RE we have been learning about how Christians celebrate Easter.
"We found out that Jesus died on Good Friday" Michael.
"Jesus rose again on Easter Sunday" Lexi
This week we have been busy making Easter cards for our friends and family. Today we took part in an Easter egg hunt.
We have been working so hard with our learning this term and we earn't our 30th marble so we had a special treat.
It has been great fun this week to show off our learning, using lots of different strategies and methods.
Scooter training was great fun- have a look at the photos on our website.
The Easter home learning challenge is to have a go at the Crazy Cress Competition. Remember to bring your entries back into school on Tuesday 18th April.
Star of the Week is going to Sara for her risk taking during scooter training.
We hope you all have a lovely Easter.
Chestnut Class
Friday 24 March 2017
Chestnut's Sharing Assembly! Week Ending: 24.3.17
Hello,
Today is it Red Nose Day so we have come to school wearing something red and some of us are wearing funny noses!
Money has been our focus this week in maths. We have been handling coins and using different coins to create different values. We also have been working out change.
Home Learning this week is to practise using your money vocabulary and to handle coins.
Today we wrote instructions on how to make a safari vehicle. We are going to give our instructions to Year 1 to see if they can make their own vehicle.
"We loved doing our sharing assembly because we all think we did well" Florence
"We like our sharing assembly because we get to share our learning with the rest of the school and our family" Holly.B
"We thought it was fantastic because everyone said their line clearly" Leyton.
Today we said goodbye to Edrich. We wish Edrich and his family all the best. Don't forget to leave a comment on our blog to let us know how you are getting on Edrich!
Congratulations to Charlotte who will be taking home Snowy the Learning Owl. Charlotte listens to instructions well and always perseveres.
This week our Star of the Week is Trudie for taking greater risks with her learning,
Today is it Red Nose Day so we have come to school wearing something red and some of us are wearing funny noses!
Money has been our focus this week in maths. We have been handling coins and using different coins to create different values. We also have been working out change.
Home Learning this week is to practise using your money vocabulary and to handle coins.
Today we wrote instructions on how to make a safari vehicle. We are going to give our instructions to Year 1 to see if they can make their own vehicle.
"We loved doing our sharing assembly because we all think we did well" Florence
"We like our sharing assembly because we get to share our learning with the rest of the school and our family" Holly.B
"We thought it was fantastic because everyone said their line clearly" Leyton.
Today we said goodbye to Edrich. We wish Edrich and his family all the best. Don't forget to leave a comment on our blog to let us know how you are getting on Edrich!
Congratulations to Charlotte who will be taking home Snowy the Learning Owl. Charlotte listens to instructions well and always perseveres.
This week our Star of the Week is Trudie for taking greater risks with her learning,
Friday 17 March 2017
DT Week! Week Ending: 17/3/17
In Year 2 we have had a DT Week. We labelled the parts of a vehicle, like the chassis, axle, axle holders, wheels and body.
Then we drew a design for our own vehicles.
The best bit was making the vehicle. We used junk moddeling to create the body. Please continue to bring in boxes as we will be finishing these off next week.
During English we became authors. We listened to the story 'Were Going on a Bear Hunt'. We used these ideas to create our own story of 'We're Going on an Elephant Hunt'.
Today our lines were sent home so we can practise these over the weekend ready for our sharing assembly next Friday.
Today we had a Colourful Day at school as our topic is Kaleidoscope.
Don't forget tonight is Film Night.
Well done to Edrich who is taking home Snowy this weekend for his listening skills.
Good job Alex, who is our Star of the Week for taking responsibility for his learning.
Then we drew a design for our own vehicles.
The best bit was making the vehicle. We used junk moddeling to create the body. Please continue to bring in boxes as we will be finishing these off next week.
During English we became authors. We listened to the story 'Were Going on a Bear Hunt'. We used these ideas to create our own story of 'We're Going on an Elephant Hunt'.
Today our lines were sent home so we can practise these over the weekend ready for our sharing assembly next Friday.
Today we had a Colourful Day at school as our topic is Kaleidoscope.
Don't forget tonight is Film Night.
Well done to Edrich who is taking home Snowy this weekend for his listening skills.
Good job Alex, who is our Star of the Week for taking responsibility for his learning.
Friday 10 March 2017
A Great Week! Week Ending: 10.3.17
In Maths this week we have been doing the inverse of multiplication which is division. We have used sharing strategies and arrays to solve division number sentences and division word problems.
This week in English we read the story 'The Hunter'. Then we wrote a setting description and our challenge was to include expanded noun phrases and adverbs.
The blue, shimmering river was calm under the red, hot sun. Jamina splashed happily in the cool river.
During PSHE we created mind maps and posters about road safety.
"At traffic lights the red man means stop and wait." Kara
" When you cross the road you need to hold an adults hand." Charlotte
" You should always look left and right before crossing a road." Theo.
Congratulations to Ciara who will be taking home Snowy our learning owl. This week Ciara took the time to teach another friend in Chestnut Class how to skip.
Well done to Edrich for being a kind and caring friend.
Friday 3 March 2017
Book Week and Maths Problem Solving Week. Week ending: 3.3.17
What a busy week we have had!
It has been great fun celebrating Book Week! Our focus has been fantasy so we designed our own fantasy settings and made a character head band. We then became authors as we wrote our own fantasy stories.
On Wednesday we went over the the Juniors and met the author Jeremy Strong. He was very funny and told us how he gets his ideas for his story writing. He writes his stories in his shed at the bottom of his garden.
For Maths Problem Solving Week we have been focusing on multiplication. We have used arrays and mental calculations to help us problem solve. We have spoken lots about using the most efficient strategy for us.
Multiplication can be done in any order, this means it is commutative.
For example:
3 x 5 = 15
5 x 3 = 15
An array for 5 x 3 would look like this
1*****
2*****
3*****
In Science we tested and timed how long it took different sized parachutes to reach the ground. We recorded our data in a table.
Congratulations to Leyton who will be spending the weekend with Snowy our Learning Owl. Leyton always has a positive attitude towards his learning and is eager to challenge himself.
Well done to Oliver.C who is our Star of the Week for taking responsibility for his learning.
Don't forget to let your class teacher know if your grown ups will be attending Curriculum Hour on Tuesday evening 7.30 - 8.30.
Home Learning- research the history of the push bike. Record in your own way.
Have a good weekend!
It has been great fun celebrating Book Week! Our focus has been fantasy so we designed our own fantasy settings and made a character head band. We then became authors as we wrote our own fantasy stories.
On Wednesday we went over the the Juniors and met the author Jeremy Strong. He was very funny and told us how he gets his ideas for his story writing. He writes his stories in his shed at the bottom of his garden.
For Maths Problem Solving Week we have been focusing on multiplication. We have used arrays and mental calculations to help us problem solve. We have spoken lots about using the most efficient strategy for us.
Multiplication can be done in any order, this means it is commutative.
For example:
3 x 5 = 15
5 x 3 = 15
An array for 5 x 3 would look like this
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In Science we tested and timed how long it took different sized parachutes to reach the ground. We recorded our data in a table.
Congratulations to Leyton who will be spending the weekend with Snowy our Learning Owl. Leyton always has a positive attitude towards his learning and is eager to challenge himself.
Well done to Oliver.C who is our Star of the Week for taking responsibility for his learning.
Don't forget to let your class teacher know if your grown ups will be attending Curriculum Hour on Tuesday evening 7.30 - 8.30.
Home Learning- research the history of the push bike. Record in your own way.
Have a good weekend!
Friday 24 February 2017
Trip to Waddesdon Manor
Hello,
This week, we went to Waddesdon Manor for our fantastic school trip. It linked to our Kaleidoscope topic because we were looking for patterns and colours in nature.
I liked seeing the birds because we heard them speak and could see how pretty they are - Lexi
I enjoyed the activities we did especially colouring in pictures that told the stories of Sleeping Beauty - Leyton
I found out that they have to keep the rooms in the house dark so the colours don't fade away - Hollie
In English, we have been learning about recounts. We looked at some to identify the different features of a recount.
They have an introduction and a concluding paragraph - Holly
You need to use the "Five Ws", what, when, who, where, why - Simeon
We use time conjunctions like first, next and finally - Olivia
We used these skills to write a recount of our trip.
In maths, we have been adding and subtracting 1 and 10 to different numbers. Some of us used Diennes and some of us were trying to do it mentally.
In topic, we were comparing Antarctica and the desert.
There are more animals in Antarctica - Sharon
The desert is the hottest place in the world - Trudie
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth - Oliver
In the desert, there are spiders, camels, lions and lizards - Ollie
Camels have 2 layers of eyelashes to keep the sand out - Charlotte
This week, Kara has got the Star Award for being kind and caring to others. Well done, Kara.
Well done to Alex for being our Learning Owl this week. He has shown independence and really challenged himself when he wrote his recount. Have a great weekend with Snowy, Alex!
Next week is Book Week...
This week, we went to Waddesdon Manor for our fantastic school trip. It linked to our Kaleidoscope topic because we were looking for patterns and colours in nature.
I liked seeing the birds because we heard them speak and could see how pretty they are - Lexi
I enjoyed the activities we did especially colouring in pictures that told the stories of Sleeping Beauty - Leyton
I found out that they have to keep the rooms in the house dark so the colours don't fade away - Hollie
In English, we have been learning about recounts. We looked at some to identify the different features of a recount.
They have an introduction and a concluding paragraph - Holly
You need to use the "Five Ws", what, when, who, where, why - Simeon
We use time conjunctions like first, next and finally - Olivia
We used these skills to write a recount of our trip.
In maths, we have been adding and subtracting 1 and 10 to different numbers. Some of us used Diennes and some of us were trying to do it mentally.
In topic, we were comparing Antarctica and the desert.
There are more animals in Antarctica - Sharon
The desert is the hottest place in the world - Trudie
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth - Oliver
In the desert, there are spiders, camels, lions and lizards - Ollie
Camels have 2 layers of eyelashes to keep the sand out - Charlotte
This week, Kara has got the Star Award for being kind and caring to others. Well done, Kara.
Well done to Alex for being our Learning Owl this week. He has shown independence and really challenged himself when he wrote his recount. Have a great weekend with Snowy, Alex!
Next week is Book Week...
Thursday 9 February 2017
Safer Internet Day. Week Ending: 9.02.17
In Maths we have
been learning about data. We created our
own tally chart and bar charts to show our favourite colours. We used the computers to create our bar
charts.
Tuesday was Safer
Internet Day. We discussed how to stay
safe online. We have learnt not to
share any personal information online and to talk to an adult if we see something
that makes us feel uncomfortable. We
designed our own ‘Stay Safe Online’ posters.
Yesterday, we took
a walk to St. Mary’s Church. We saw Rev.
Will and Rev. Tim. They told us all
about St. Mary’s Church and what they do.
We learnt that the church is the oldest building in Redbourn and it is
907 years old. Rev Will also explained
to us that the stained glass windows tell a story. One of them has Saint Alban in the window.
In Topic we have
been creating our own weather chart for the week. Every morning this week, we have checked the
internet for the weather forecast and completed our own charts. We have seen a forecast that it may snow in Redbourn
on Saturday!
Finally, we wrote
our own stories in Creative Writing. We
used props to help us plan our stories – a cape, a key, a box and a crown.
Well done to
Joshua this week for getting Star of the week for his risk taking and positive
attitude.
We are looking
forward to having a break over this half term,
Friday 3 February 2017
NSPCC Number Day. Week Ending: 03.02.17
Today we came to school wearing a number because it is NSPCC number day. We have been using our problem solving skills. Take a look at some of our photos.
This week during our English learning we have been coming up with adjectives and expanded noun phrases to describe colours. We thought about different colours and used these within a poem. We came up with this poem as a class.
Red is like a hot, blazing sunset.
Red smells like burning fire.
Red is for lava.
Blue looks like the wide, dark sea.
Blue is like an ice cube melting on a plate.
Blue tastes like a big, juicy blueberry.
Yellow feels like the burning, warm sun.
Yellow is the custard on my crumble.
Yellow is the sound of buzzing, bumble bees.
In Topic this week we have been thinking about the weather. We discussed what a weather chart needed to include so that next week we can record the weather and the temperature in Redbourn.
Home Learning this week is to collect data on a topic of your choice, like favourite sport / colour or animal. Then use that data to create a tally chart / bar graph or pictograph. This will help you as next week in maths we will be learning how to read statistics and data.
Well done to Charlotte who is our Star of the Week for being a supportive talk partner. Charlotte has demonstrated fantastic communication skills.
This weekend Snowy will be going home with Holly because Holly has impressed Snowy with her independence and risk taking skills.
Next Wednesday Year 2 will be walking down to St. Mary's church to find out about why a church is a special place for Christians. Please make sure your child has a warm coat to wear that day.
Don't forget tonight is the school disco!
See you there!
Friday 27 January 2017
Story Teller. Week Ending: 27.01.17
Hello,
In English this week we used similar themes and ideas from the story 'The Blue Coat'.
Leyton- "Mine was called The Golden Jacket"
Ollie- "Mine was called The Golden Waistcoat"
Bella- "My story was called The Purple Dress"
"In the story there was some repeated phrases" Alex
The piece of clothing kept getting smaller and smaller. It started as coat, then it turned into a jacket, then a hat, then a bow tie, then a button and then the final gift was a story.
During dance we practised the next part of our dance routine. It is coming together well! Some of us brought our umbrellas from home to use during our dance.
This week we had a special visitor called Ian. He was a story teller and he told us the story of a lazy boy called Tom.
In RE we have been talking about special places of worship. We discussed what we might see in a church and what Christians do at church.
Well done to Bella who is our Star of the Week for being a caring buddy.
Snowy will be spending the weekend with Joshua as Joshua has really been challenging himself with his maths learning.
On Wednesday we had another special visitor.... Mrs Carey came to see us! She told us all about her school and was impressed with our learning.
In English this week we used similar themes and ideas from the story 'The Blue Coat'.
Leyton- "Mine was called The Golden Jacket"
Ollie- "Mine was called The Golden Waistcoat"
Bella- "My story was called The Purple Dress"
"In the story there was some repeated phrases" Alex
The piece of clothing kept getting smaller and smaller. It started as coat, then it turned into a jacket, then a hat, then a bow tie, then a button and then the final gift was a story.
During dance we practised the next part of our dance routine. It is coming together well! Some of us brought our umbrellas from home to use during our dance.
This week we had a special visitor called Ian. He was a story teller and he told us the story of a lazy boy called Tom.
In RE we have been talking about special places of worship. We discussed what we might see in a church and what Christians do at church.
Well done to Bella who is our Star of the Week for being a caring buddy.
Snowy will be spending the weekend with Joshua as Joshua has really been challenging himself with his maths learning.
On Wednesday we had another special visitor.... Mrs Carey came to see us! She told us all about her school and was impressed with our learning.
Friday 20 January 2017
Creative Stories! Week Ending: 20.1.17
In Creative Writing today with Mrs McLellan we have been writing our own creative stories. We are going to try and enter some of our stories into the BBC Radio 2 Writing Competition! Wish us luck!
In Maths we have been learning about time and symmetry. Our Home Learning this week is to practice reading and telling the time.
Our artist this term is William Morris. We have found out facts about William Morris and we have become artists this week. First of all we practised our sketching skills and then we have designed our own floral wall paper. Next we are going to add paint to our wallpaper designs.
In Games we are moving onto Tennis. This week we have been trying to use control when handling the tennis ball.
Congratulations to Oliver who will be taking home Snowy this weekend as Oliver has really challenged himself with his learning.
Well done to Holly who is our Star of the Week because Holly has been brilliant at sharing her ideas with others!
A letter went home today about our Year 2 trip to Waddesdon Manor. Please fill in the form and return it to school.
Have a good weekend.
Chestnut Class
Friday 13 January 2017
The Gruffalo... what's a Gruffalo? Week Ending: 13.01.17
Hello,
This week we have welcomed Charlotte into Chestnut Class.
In Dance this half term we are going to be learning a sequence of movements to 'Singing in the Rain'. If you have an umbrella at home that you would like to bring in you can, as we will be using this as a prop within our dance.
This week we became authors as we retold the story of 'The Gruffalo'. Before we did this we thought of some adjectives to describe the characters and we also sequenced pictures from the story.
We have been showing off our maths skills this week by using lots of different strategies to help us to answer maths questions.
We became scientists as we explored kaleidoscopes in science. " First we looked through a kaleidoscope, then we had one mirror and we made a pattern. Then Mrs McLellan gave us two mirrors and then we wrote about it in our books" Theo.
"We got a piece of paper and put some sequins on it and then we got one mirror and looked in the mirror. Then we got another mirror which made it look like there were lots of mirrors." Teddy
This afternoon in PSHE we were thinking about special people and why they are special to us.
Congratulations to Grace who will be taking home Snowy our Learning Owl for always be ready for her learning and her fantastic listening skills!
Well done to Teddy who is our Star of the Week for taking care of his classroom.
Home Learning this weekend is to research the artist William Morris ready for our Topic learning next week.
Chestnut Class
Friday 6 January 2017
Welcome Back! Week Ending: 6.1.17
Happy New Year!
We have been back at school for 2 days now.
Yesterday we drew pictures of what we got up to over the Christmas Holidays. Then today we wrote a recount about our holidays.
Yesterday afternoon we sketched a self portrait and challenged ourselves to include detail.
Chestnut Class
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