Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
Tuesday 9th June
Date: 4th Jun 2020 @ 8:42pm
Guten Tag Goldfinches. Wie Gehts?
Over the last week me and my little gang have started watching the Secret Life of the Zoo again. Have you seen the news about the problems the zoo is facing because of the Corona Virus Lock down? Yesterday, I e-mailed a little task that you might like to get involved in and have added it to our discussion thread for today. If you are having any problems getting on to the VLE discussion then just e-mail admin and we will sort it out for you. I loved seeing all your comments yesterday.
Storytime: today is with Miss Thwaites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taG8mwAHBeI&feature=youtu.be
School jobs:
Maths: Remind yourselves about decimal numbers with the Super Movers and this BBC Bitesize lesson and activity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvyrkxs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks2-maths-decimals-fractions-with-naomi-wilkinson/zf2gt39
Reading: Read all about the Great Orme Copper Mine to help you with your Geography task this week.
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/The-Great-Orme-Mines/
Geography: Look at the weekly home learning plan for an idea for a task based on The Great Orme Copper Mine.
New Pack: There is a new Home Learning Work Pack available for Y4. Just phone or e-mail admin to order one. Please ask for 'Summer 2 Pack 1' as there are a few now!
Finally- here is another gorgeous book that I think you will like. The illustrations are beautiful!
Have a great day my hardworking Goldfinches. Be your usual kind and helpful selves.
Mrs Evans 
Message from Mrs Powell:
Ask your child, ‘How many of you belong to a team?’
Encourage them to speak of their role in sports teams and uniformed organizations such as Cubs and Brownies and their varied experience of teamwork in school. Establish how, as members of a team, different people work together and aim to help one another.
Introduce the following story, which tells how Jesus invited others to become part of his team of helpers. Listen carefully for the ways in which the story speaks of helping one another.
Jesus Calls Four Fishermen
Imagine that you are standing by a wide, blue lake that is surrounded by hazy, grey-green hills. On the shore there are some fishing boats, and a crowd of people have gathered nearby. They’re listening (just like you!) to someone by the water’s edge. Who is it? It’s Jesus of Nazareth! Everyone loves his stories and wise sayings, but today, not everyone can see or hear. What can be done?
Jesus has an idea and calls to one of the fishermen, ‘Could I use your boat?’
‘You can have it!’ replies the fisherman, whose name is Peter. ‘We’ve been out on the lake all night and haven’t caught a thing.’
Jesus clambers into the boat and sits down. Peter and his brother, Andrew, push the boat into the water so that it floats close to the shore. Now everyone can see and listen!
Eventually, however, it is time to finish. Jesus says a thank-you prayer and the people return to their villages.
‘Are you hungry? What about some fish?’ Jesus asks the fishermen. ‘Let’s find some deeper water and catch some.’
‘But we’ve tried,’ the fishermen say. ‘We’ve tried all night and caught nothing.’
Jesus doesn’t say a word; he just points towards the middle of the lake. Peter and Andrew shake their heads, but set out again.
When they reach deep water, Jesus tells them to let out their nets. Peter and Andrew do as they are asked. Quickly, the water starts to swirl and splash and the net becomes heavy with fish. In fact, the net is so heavy that the men struggle to pull it back in! Peter shouts to some other fishermen nearby, ‘James! John! Quickly! Come and help us!’
Together, they slowly draw in the net. Soon, fish are flipping and flapping, slithering and sliding all over the floor of the boat. They have to use both boats to get the catch safely back to shore. Peter is amazed that there are so many, but also a bit ashamed that he’d been so ready to give up.
‘Now,’ says Jesus, ‘you’re fishermen, but I need a team of followers who will help to spread a net of friendship. Will you help to draw all kinds of people together in care and respect?’
He looks at each of the fishermen in turn: Peter, Andrew, James and John. Then, Jesus begins to walk slowly away from the shore. The four fishermen watch as he goes and then look at one another . . . ‘Yes,’ they decide, ‘it would be good to help.’
Encourage your child to think about the importance of teamwork in all aspect of our lives:
- Together
- Everyone
- Achieves
- More
Dear God,
Thank you for all the people who help us in our lives.
Thank you for the people who have already helped us today.
Please help us to help one another.
Please help us to remember that it is good to work together in a team.
Amen.