Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
Starlings WB15.5.23
Date: 11th May 2023 @ 5:52pm
Welcome to this week's Starlings class Blog. What another fantastic week we have enjoyed
Friday Superstar: Jack
Top Table: Nathan and Harry
Diary Dates:
Friday 26th May End of Half Term
Monday 5th June INSET DAY
Tuesday 20th June Trip to Belwilderwood
Tuesday 21st June Sports Day
Wednesday 28th June Reserve Sports Day
Wednesday 5th July New Class Day
RWI
Read Write Inc
Our RWI lessons start promptly at 9 am. If you are able to drop your child off as near to 8.45 as possible it would be very beneficial as we have activities prior to the class registration.
The children will continue to bring home a Read Write Inc book, a book bag book and a bedtime story each week. This provides them with a variety of familiar, new and challenging texts to read. Bedtime storybooks are to be enjoyed with an adult. Reading TO the children ensures that they experience the magic of a story coming to life and have a purpose and love of reading.
Please check your child’s diary to find out which group they are in, which sounds they have learnt that week and which books they have in their book bag. Each time they move to a new group they will receive a RWI bookmark. On this bookmark are the ‘red’ words practised in that group. These words inform our spelling quizzes and regular practice supports fluency and confidence in writing.
On the class page, I have uploaded three new files named Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3. These contain the QR codes for all the sounds. Each video is about ten minutes long and can be viewed by your child independently. Please check your child's bookbag on a Friday to see which new sounds they learned that week and use the videos to support their learning.
No spellings will be sent out this half term. Instead, your child has real and alien words to practice at home. This is to ensure the children have lots of exposure in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check. More will be added to your child's folder but please don't feel you have to review every word each night as it will be too much for them. I would recommend no more than eight at a time and mix them up daily.
MATHS
In maths, we will be exploring multiples of 2, 5 and 10. The children love joining in with these songs to support their learning.
SCIENCE and DT
We have been investigating materials to see which are absorbent or waterproof and which float or sink. We found out that plastic is able to float and is also waterproof also. We think that plastic would be good for keeping PAddington's sandwiches dry and fresh but we need to test it using a sandwich to be sure.
RELIGION
In religion, we are learning about the Good News that Jesus shared.
PE
Our PE days are currently Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays. Please come to school wearing the appropriate PE kit- White t-shirt, black/blue plain hoodie and tracksuit bottoms or shorts, hair tied back and earrings removed or covered with own plasters.
Snack
Children in KS1 receive free fruit. Children do not have to bring a snack from home but if you wish, we ask that it be a healthy option and just one item, please. Please also remember we are a NUT-FREE SCHOOL. Please can you also make sure that your child only has water in their water bottle; juice, however, is fine at lunchtime if your child brings a packed lunch.
Birthdays
We love celebrating the children's birthdays and hearing about all the exciting things they are doing. We appreciate that it is not always possible to invite the whole class and we would ask therefore that in these instances invites are given out before or after school. Thank you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us via a note in your child’s diary or through the office if you would like to discuss anything about your child. admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk 01606 668270
Many thanks, Mrs Esling and Mrs Westland