Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
Toucans 7.7.20
Date: 7th Jul 2020 @ 8:00am
Toucans Blog Tuesday 6th July
Good morning Toucans and I hope you had a good day yesterday. Have a look at the attached words for your part in A Million Dreams. Here is the video link to the signing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peSHQeY3MBo
ENGLISH
Please follow the Diary writing lessons on the Oak Academy
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-6/subjects/english
MATHS
Please follow the Maths lessons on Percentages and Statistics from the Oak Academy
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-6/subjects/maths
See the attached Home Learning Timetable and choose an activity to do or choose a lesson from the Oak Academy on a subject of your choice.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-6/subjects/foundation
Today’s Story –
Mrs Elson reading Silly Billy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUdvdAfS_k
Message from Mrs Powell
Good morning! This week, we are going to find out about amazing people who have done amazing things.
As you read the stories, just imagine what you will do when you are older… all these amazing people once sat in a classroom just like you!
Beatrice Shilling
Born in 1909, in Hampshire, Beatrice - universally known as Tilly - was obsessed with engines from early childhood.
"As a child I played with Meccano," she recalled in an interview with Woman Engineer magazine. "I spent my pocket money on penknives, an adjustable spanner, a glue pot and other simple hand tools."
"From a child she was pulling engines apart. Her real passion was mechanical engineering."
Beatrice saved countless lives by inventing a gadget that stopped planes stalling in mid-air and crashing. Beatrice was a brilliant scientist and engineer.
Stephen Hawking
Arguably one of the world's most famous scientists, Stephen Hawking is known for his contributions
Stephen made many important contributions to the world of science. He developed theories about how the world began and furthered our understanding of black holes, stars and the universe. Stephen was always keen for his work to be accessible to everyone, not just scientists. He wrote books that explained his theories in simple terms for everyone to understand, including a children’s book. His most famous book, A Brief History of Time, sold more than 10 million copies! In 1985, Stephen developed a life-threatening infection. He had an emergency operation that saved his life but left him unable to talk. He was given a special computer that talked for him, which he controlled by moving a muscle in his cheek – clever! Stephen received many awards for his work including the 1979 Albert Einstein Medal, the Order of the British Empire (Commander) in 1982 and the 1988 Wolf Prize in Physics.
Stephen is remembered as an inspiration to many people. He had an amazing mind, incredible determination and didn’t let his illness stand in his way.
Best wishes from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham & Mr Beswick and have a fabulous day!