Good afternoon everyone,

This week we heard the gospel story about not hiding our light. We discussed what Jesus meant by this and what He was asking us to do. We decided that the light was the good things we do and how this light gets rid of the darkness (the bad things people do). We learned that we need to be the goodness that Jesus wants us to be.

English - We continue working hard in our Read Write Inc groups.

Maths - In Maths we continued our work on money. We made amounts of money in different ways, compared amounts and calculated word problems involving money.

Science - In Science we learned about microhabitats. We explored our school grounds in search of microhabitats and the plants and animals that we might find there.

RE - We compared the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Prodigal Son and discussed the common themes and messages between them. We also looked at the importance of saying sorry and being forgiven by exploring the Act of Sorrow and the Our Father.

PE - In our outdoor PE we practised net and wall batting games and our indoor PE was gymnastics skills.

Computing - We learned about abstraction by creating classroom maps.

Regular Tasks

Please continue to practise counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s and reading the Year 1 and Year 2 common exception words every week. This is so important for our learning!

Times Table Rockstars - You should have all received a login and password for Times Table Rockstars to use at home. Please play this as regularly as possible to improve and develop multiplication speed.

Other Tasks

Times Tables

Please practise for a ten times table test the Friday we return to school after half term.

Phonics

Many of you will have received a letter with QR codes for accessing phonics video for revision. Do not worry if you have not received one as this will mean your child is confidently accessing the phonics learning.

 

You do not need to return completed homework to school. It is set so you can see what your child is learning about during the week. However, I am happy to look at any completed work if you want it be checked.

We are all taking our reading quiz and this has given us a book level (known as ZPD). This allows us to give the children reading books which are at the best level for them in regards to both word reading but also their ability to remember and explain what they have read. We will do these reading quizzes at the beginning and end of every half term.

Please read as often as possible at home. It is the most important piece of work you can do with your child to support their learning.

 

*No awards this week*

Golden Award - 

Writing Award - 

Maths Award - 

 

Please Remember….

Water bottles - This will come home each night to be cleaned and re-filled. Please ensure your child brings their’s each day especially now it is hotter as we do not have any spares in class.

Earrings - please ensure these are only small gold/silver studs as stated in the uniform policy. Please also make sure earrings are removed at home before PE on Tuesday and Friday. Children wearing them will not be able to take part in PE.

Jewelery - Please do not send your child into school in any jewelery, such as necklaces, bracelets or rings. These can cause upset if they become lost but can also be dangerous on the playground.

Nail Varnish - please ensure any nail varnish is removed for the pupils come into class. It should not be worn at school.

Key Rings - please do not put key rings onto your child’s school bag, it create fuss in class and then upset if they are lost.

School bag - please continue to use the red book bag that your child was given in Reception where possible, we do not have the room to store large bags. Many thanks for your help with this matter.

Thursday 5th March - World Book Day - come to school dressed as you favourite BOOK character

Friday 13th March - Yr2 Lent Liturgy - 9am - parents invited to this worship led by the childen

Friday 27th March - Palm Sunday Liturgy led by KS1 - parents invited 2.30pm in CHURCH

Keep an eye out next term for futher details...

Please click the links below to discover resources for the Catholic life of our school.

 

Kay McVey

 
Wed 11 Feb, 08:01 (1 day ago)
 
 
 
 
to Candice, me, Emily, Julie, Leanne, Fiona, Catherine, Peter
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good morning
Please add to your blogs - you will just need to edit the first part to let parents know what your children did in your class this week.
Kind regards
Kay
 

On Tuesday, it was Safer Internet Day and in school we joined an online lesson with the BBC on the theme of ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. 

Keeping children and young people safe online is one of the biggest challenges facing society today and it is all of our responsibility to ensure that children are educated to make positive, informed choices when they are online. Below are some links and safety guides which you may find useful:

This month’s online safety guide gives helpful advice about…

What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Supporting safe use of AI This is a practical guide to help parents support their children to use AI safely, thoughtfully and responsibly in everyday life.

UK Safer Internet Centre 

Tips for Parents and Carers: Keeping you and your loved ones safe online https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/tips-for-parents-and-carers 

PARENTAL CONTROLS: Protecting young people from inappropriate online content. https://saferinternet.org.uk/online-issue/parental-controls

Internet matters.org  

See recommended online safety guides for parents:

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-0-5-year-olds/ With so many websites and apps targeting pre-schoolers, find out the simple steps you can take to protect your young children.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-6-10-year-olds/ As internet use grows, learn about the steps you can make to establish positive behaviour and how you can teach your child to stay safe.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-safety-guide-11-13-year-olds/ As your child makes the important transition from primary to secondary school make sure your knowledge increases with theirs.

Activate parental controls with how-to guides https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ Parental controls can be used to manage screen time, block inappropriate content, prevent accidental spending, and keep strangers away. 

We hope you find these guides informative and helpful in promoting the positive use of technology to make the online world a better and safer place for us all. 

Thank you for your support.

 

 

We thank you for your support this half term and wish you a safe break.

See you all on Monday 23rd February!

Mr Whetnall, Mrs Bowdell and Mrs Gilheaney