4th March 2013

Well that was a busy first week back wasn't it?

English

This week, we will continue with our comprehension sessions, where the children will need to use their inference and deduction skills to answer questions about the text. They will also be writing about their favourite books in preparation for World Book Day on Thursday, where they will be able to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.

We would like them to draw/paint/make a collage of their favourite book cover this week for homework and write a small book review of it. We will display these in our class book corners, so the bigger, more sparkly the better! We will publish some photographs next week!

Maths

This week in Maths we will be working on counting on and back in 2s, 5s and 10s which leads into the beginning of multiplication. This will involve recognising odd and even numbers up to 100 and the X sign as multiplying a number.

Year 1 children will count on and back in 1s or 10s and say the number that is 1 or 10 more or less up to 100.

Year 2 children will count on in 2s, 5s or 10s; recognise odd and even numbers;  and understand multiplication as ‘lots of’ and use the × sign

It is important that your child is confidently able to know and use the language of multiplication to achieve this objective and as always your support at home is valued. It is never too early to start to learn times tables beginning with the 2, 5 and 10 x tables.

Have a look back at last week's blog for website to support you with this at home.

Book Fair Open - World Book Day – 7 March 2013

Our School Book Fair will be open from Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 March – 3.00 to 3.45 pm. Please come along and support your school. School will benefit from commission on every book purchased.

The £1 World Book Day Vouchers may be used at the Fair.

 

Message from FOSV

The treasure hunt shoe boxes should all now have been handed in, these are being inspected today to decide our winners! May I say how impressed I was with the effort and enthusiasm everyone has shown towards this event.

Everyone should be very proud of themselves for taking part. Comments I have received by parents suggest we have all particularly enjoyed this activity - a big thank you to parents for supporting your children. Please may I ask that sponsor money should be collected and brought in to school by Friday 8th March. The winners will be announced on Monday 11th March. Well done everybody!! A big thank you to our 'Disco Divas' Helen Moss and Debbie Monk, who always work so hard to organise the school discos. Everyone enjoyed the Junior disco on Tuesday despite the short notice (apologies for that!) The Infant disco will be held next Thursday 7th March. Thank you to all parents/teachers who have lent their support or supervised - your help is very much appreciated!!

Warrington Borough Council Proposed event schedule for Warrington Bombing 2013 Anniversary Event - Saturday, 16 March 2013 Time	Activity
12.00pm	Arrival Music: ‘Across the Bridge of Hope’ (Male Voice Choir) whilst invited guests take their seats
12.05pm	Welcome:
12.08pm	Short Speeches:
12.13pm	Readings: Children and young people – including friend of Tim and those involved in the creation of the River of Life
12.22pm	Peace Prayers:
12.24pm	Rainbow Balloon release (to music – You Raise me up by Aled Jones)
12.27pm	Minute’s Silence – Looking upward.
12.28pm	Doves Released.
12.29pm	Reflection – Fruit of the Spirit:
12.30pm	Bridge Street and the River of Life: Stephen Broadbent
12.32pm	Choirs Sing: ‘Love can build a bridge’. - Great Sankey High School and Barrowhall Primary School Choirs
12.37pm	Shared Blessing:
12.43pm	END OF BRIDGE STREET EVENT

 

Have a good week everyone.

Year 1/2 team