Friday 16th October, Isatou Ceesay, Class Blog

Happy Friday!

In June, there will be a Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) set by the government.  The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether children can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in Mathematics. It will help us to identify children who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided. Times Table Rock Stars is set up in the same way as the national test. Please encourage your child to learn their tables.  We are working hard on them at school.

All of the children have their passwords for: Times Table Rock Stars and Abacus (this is directly related to our class work) https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Your child knows their username. The password is ceesay and the school code kmm7 in the bottom box.).

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button this is also a great place to help with your child’s times tables!

Also, Nessy (if they do this at school) and daily reading.  All of these can be worked on at home.

In English, as part of our Power of Reading text, Mama Miti, we revisited the water cycle and wrote some cool raps and amazing poems.

In Mathematics, we worked hard on subtracting two, 4 digit numbers with exchanging, even with zeros.  Some of us really improved in this week’s times table quiz.  A few got 100% and in less than five minutes.

In Science, as part of our work on habitats and how they change during different seasons, we wrote so fabulous autumn Acrostic poems.

In Global Learning (Art), we have had a lovely morning, sketching and rubbing leaves using wax crayons.

In P.E. with Miss. Lizell, we worked on our fitness.  We got really muddy from doing so many ‘down and ups.’

Finally, it is Dyslexia awareness month.  Next Friday, we can wear red to school to support this and make a voluntary contribution if we would like to.

Bon weekend!

 

Friday 9th October, Isatou Ceesay, Class Blog.

Wow! Friday again…

All of the children have their passwords for: Times Table Rock Stars and Abacus. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Your child knows their username. The password is ceesay and the school code kmm7 in the bottom box.). This week the children could explore Place Value (4 digits) and Roman numerals.  Also, Nessy (if they do this at school) and daily reading.  All of these can be worked on at home.

The password for www.linguascope.com has changed. Username: buckden   Password: octopus

In English, we wrote plays based on the conversation between Mama Miti and another poor lady.  Mrs. Gill was really impressed and some of us also managed to include Fronted Adverbials.

In Mathematics, in particular in T.T.R.S. a few of us beat our times and more of us this week got 100%.

In Science/English we talked about which trees would make for the best firewood.  Following this, we spent a while bark rubbing.  It was lovely to be out in the sunshine.

In Computing, we explored Word.  We remembered how to save a document in the correct area, how to edit work and how to save a picture and insert it.  We got there in the end after having to lay down in a dark room for a while.

In P.E, we played a proper Rounders Match, it was cool!

Finally, thank you once again for your Harvest contributions, the food bank in Godmanchester were delighted.  We contributed 178kg and received a certificate!

Bon weekend!

 

 

Friday 2nd October, Isatou Ceesay, Class Blog.

Where did that week go?

All of the children have their passwords for: Times Table Rock Stars and Abacus. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Your child knows their username. The password is ceesay and the school code kmm7 in the bottom box.). This week the children could explore Place Value (4 digits) and Roman numerals.  Also, Nessy (if they do this at school) and daily reading.  All of these can be worked on at home. The password for www.linguascope.com has changed.

In English, Mrs. Gill was very impressed with our work on Fronted Adverbials.  Hopefully, we will all use them in our writing. We enjoyed the interactive quiz all about it.

In Mathematics, we have smashed negative numbers!

In Science, we were challenged to create a classification key for 8 rainforest creatures.  Some covered 2 white boards.

In Microsoft Teams, we explored a deforestation text ready for Global Learning next week.

In P.E, we had quite a lot of fun using the bat!  Also, Eli managed to hit ball backwards over the fence!

Finally, thank you for all of your Harvest contributions, we can still accept more on Monday.

Bon weekend!

 

Friday 25th September, Isatou Ceesay, Class Blog.

What a quick week!  We are all a little chilly today with the doors and windows open in the classroom.  We must remember to wear layers!

All of the children have their passwords for: Times Table Rock Stars and Abacus. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Your child knows their username. The password is ceesay and the school code kmm7 in the bottom box.). This week the children could explore Place Value (4 digits) and Roman numerals.  Also, Nessy (if they do this at school) and daily reading.  All of these can be worked on at home.

In English, we wrote a letter from the wise Wangari to the Poor lady, there were some fantastic letters.

In Mathematics, we had a quiz on Unit 1.  Most of us did really well and everybody tried their best.

In Science, we went on an invertebrate hunt!  We found, slugs, ladybirds, ants and many other creatures.  We drew fabulous diagrams.

In P.E, we had a game of Football Rounders as the field was too wet under foot.

Finally, Mrs. Gill was really impressed by our French descriptions of ourselves.

Bon weekend!

 

Friday 18th September, Isatou Ceesay, Class Blog.

In Ceesay class, we all agree that we are very pleased that it is Friday and that we can hopefully have a restful weekend after a very busy week!

All of the children have their passwords for: Times Table Rock Stars and Abacus. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Your child knows their username. The password is year4 and the school code kmm7 in the bottom box.). This week the children could explore Place Value (4 digits) and Roman numerals.  Also, Nessy (if they do this at school) and daily reading.  All of these can be worked on at home.

In English, we have been reading Mama Miti, our Power of Reading book and we found out information about Kenya where the story is set.  We enjoyed putting together an information poster.

In Mathematics, we have been learning about Roman Numerals and Mrs. Gill thinks we have finally cracked them!  We enjoyed working outside on them.

In Science, we have been learning about classification.  We looked at keys and different diagrams (Venn and Carroll).  

In P.E, we were learning how to play Rounders and in particular how to hold and swing a Rounders bat.  We enjoyed the sunshine.

Finally, Mrs. Gill loved seeing our self- portraits ready for printing on tea towels.  We think they could make wonderful Christmas presents.

Bon weekend!