Week beginning: WC 15.06.20Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT):
We will continue to use our new platform called SUMDOG! This will help us to improve our maths skills.
This week your challenge is just to get logged in and see the specific skills challenges that have been set!
You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ or you can download the Sumdog App (education).
Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers.
You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals!
Please log into Sumdog as we will have more and more activities and challenges that you will be able to access and play with. Challenge yourself and keep that mathematical mind active!
Swansea Virtual Schools Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here is one for you to watch.
Patterns : https://youtu.be/8_k5gYmtwo8 |
Literacy This week we are continuing to develop our reading skills to help us complete comprehension.
WALT make sensible and reasonable predictions
This week Predicting Pip will be supporting us to make sensible and reasonable guesses as to what might happen next. Follow the Powerpoint provided on Seesaw/Teams then have a go at the activities.
SPAG WALT use suffixes and how they can change/add meaning to a word.
A suffix is a string of letters that go at the end of a root word, changing or adding to its meaning. Suffixes can show if a word is a noun, an adjective, an adverb or a verb.
The suffixes -er and -est are also used to form the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and some adverbs.
Use the link provided to watch three videos, this will help you complete part of the grammar quiz.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqqsw6f
Use the link below to learn some spelling rules, it’s a catchy song, it will get you singing along!
Grammar Quiz Complete the grammar mini task to discover who stole the space suit! (Check SeeSaw/Teams for activity)
Reading We will use the skills we have been learning over the previous few weeks. I would like you to complete some reading on Giglets. Once you have completed your current book there should be the following to complete: -HOTS activities -Reading test
If you need a new book/activity please send me a message/e-mail.
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This week we are learning to create code for a computer game.
We will continue to develop our programming and coding skills. Please find a PowerPoint and worksheet to help complete the following WALTs for this week.
Please complete Lessons 1-4 from previous weeks.
This link has a detailed video for beginners to Scratch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0T7zuxEIgw Have a note pad and pen handy to write down any tip.
Lesson 5 - WALT : program costume changes for a sprite
Lesson 6 - WALT : add point-scoring and levels to game code T create an original animated game with a specific goal |
Wellbeing
Warm up and stretching. It is always important to warm up your body before doing any physical activities.
Marcus Rashford Manchester United and England superstar, goes through a variety of stretches and exercises. His demonstration and technique is very helpful. Take a look using the link below. Change4Life Change 4 life, is a great website that has lots of information and healthy tips to help keep your family active and healthy. -Take a look at the Fun Fact section and create your own poster. -There are lots of healthy recipes to try, pick one this week and make it for your family. (with adult supervision) -Activities: there are some fun ideas to help you get moving each day. Then create a poster with lots of good reasons to get moving!
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life Yoga Still time to work on those yoga moves,have a go! During health and wellbeing week, we all took part in some Yoga. Work your way through all the different Yoga Poses on the Powerpoint available on Teams/SeeSaw.
Play some relaxing music to support you moving between the different poses.
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Hi boys and girls! It is great to see all the fantastic work some of you have been doing, thank you! If anyone needs any tips for Yoga, Aisha and Zoie have been sharing their routines, take a look on SeeSaw. Remember it is important to keep to routine, this week try extra hard to get up, get dressed and complete home learning tasks.
If you have any questions, remember you can send me an e-mail/message on SeeSaw. Stay safe, Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 08.06.20 Theme: |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT):
Sumdog We will be using a new platform called SUMDOG! This will help us to improve our maths skills.
If you haven't logged in yet please do so and have an explore. This week your challenge is to login and complete the task allocated for you.
You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ or you can download the Sumdog App (education).
Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers.
You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals!
Swansea Virtual Schools Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here is one for you to watch.
Patterns : https://youtu.be/8_k5gYmtwo8 |
Literacy This week we are learning to We will be continuing to develop our reading skills to help us complete comprehension. WALT identify and explain information/narrative
This week Cassie will be supporting us to improve our identifying and explaining skills. Follow the Powerpoint provided on Seesaw/Teams then have a go at the activities.
SPAG WALT use synonyms and antonyms This week I would like you to learn how to use synonyms and antonyms. It is always useful to have a bank of synonyms and antonyms you are familiar with to help improve your writing. They are great to use in story writing, poetry or descriptive work.
Use the link provided to watch two videos, then have a go at the three activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z63ny9q
WALT summarise the main ideas Reading
We will use the skills we have been learning over the previous few weeks. I would like you to complete some reading on Giglets. Once you have completed your current book there should be the following to complete: -HOTS activities -Reading test
If you need a new book/activity please send me a message/e-mail.
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We will continue to develop our programming and coding skills. Please find a PowerPoint and worksheet to help complete the following WALTs for this week. Please complete Lesson 1 from last week. (WALT design and program a character game) This link has a detailed video for beginners to Scratch. Take a look before following the lessons below. Have a note pad and pen handy to write down any tip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0T7zuxEIgw
Lesson 2: WALT design characters and backdrops Lesson 3: WALT add features or effects to enhance a game Lesson 4: WALT create an original animated game with a specific goal
Check SeeSaw for the resources. |
Wellbeing
Year 6 Hi all year 6’s, this time of year we would be talking about transition days and moving to a new school. If you have any questions or have been worrying about starting year 7, #YoungMinds have put together some videos. Please click on the link below and watch the videos provided.
Yoga During health and wellbeing week, we all took part in some Yoga. Work your way through all the different Yoga Poses on the Powerpoint available on SeeSaw.
Play some relaxing music to support you moving between the different poses.
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Hi boys and girls! A huge thank you to all the children that have completed their "Looking back at the year" task and "Take a selfie".If you have not done it yet please login to SeeSaw and complete by the end of the week. Lots of tasks to be completed this week, remember to allocate time to each task and to keep a routine. I have really enjoyed reading about all the new skills you have been learning whilst the school has been closed, musical instruments, cooking, languages! I am very impressed, keep up the good work. Stay safe, Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 01.06.20 Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT):
We will be using a new platform called SUMDOG! This will help us to improve our maths skills.
This week your challenge is just to get logged in and have an explore!
You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ or you can download the Sumdog App (education).
Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers.
You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals! Check SeeSaw for login details.
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Literacy This week we are learning to We will be continuing to develop our reading skills, before half term we met Rex the Retriever. This week Iggy will be supporting us to improve our inference skills. Follow the powerpoint provided then have a go at the activities.
SPAG WALT use semicolons. This week I would like you to learn how to use semicolons correctly.
A semicolon can be used instead of a full stop between two related sentences or independent clauses. This links them together in a way a full stop does not.
Use the link provided to watch three videos, then have a go at the three activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdtny9q
Then check “Microsoft Teams” in files for additional test style questions to complete.
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Topic - This week we are learning to create code for a computer game.
Hello boys and girls! Well done to all of you that have been completing the #HourOfCode. To continue our coding skills, I would like you to use the programme software "Scratch".
This software will allow you to develop your concepts of coding and event programming (using blocks).
Follow the powerpoint provided to begin to understand how to design and create a game. |
Wellbeing Well done to all the boys and girls that have been continuing to complete the PE daily challenge.
Last week I posted some information’s about the Daily Mile. If you haven’t had a look, there is still time to get involved. Look it up here if you're not sure what it is: https://thedailymile.co.uk/ #DailyMileAtHome
What positive have come from lockdown? Take a moment to sit down and reflect. Think about all the new skills you have learnt during lockdown, for example helping mum with the cooking or learning how to use the washing machine. You can complete the activity sheet attached to Seesaw or create your own poster/powerpoint.
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Hello boys and girls! I hope you have had a nice half term with your family, enjoying the sun but also staying safe and wearing sun cream and sun hats. Please keep checking SeeSaw for activities if you are looking for different activities to do. Also, remember any work you are doing at home, please send a photo/e-mail, I love seeing what you have been up to. Stay safe, Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 18.05.20 Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This weeks maths is a little bit different to what we have been doing the previous weeks.
I would like you to improve you to complete the Powerpoints provided in “files” or on SeeSaw, then complete the activity sheet.
Each year group has two Powerpoint to complete with worksheets.
Year 5 –
Year 6 -
Any questions, please e-mail.
Swansea Virtual Schools Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here are two for you to watch. |
Literacy Well done to all of you that have been login into Giglets. This week to help you improve your reading skills, I would like you to look at the Powerpoint Rex Retriever. Then have a go at reading the 4 extracts and answering the questions using the skills learnt. These can be found on “Microsoft Teams” in files.
SPAG-This week, ”How to use hyphens and dashes.”
Watch the short video clip and complete the quiz, use the link below. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zg8gbk7
Then check “Microsoft Teams” in files for additional test style questions to complete.
Swansea Virtual Schools Watch other literacy lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here are two for you to watch.
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Topic - Heroes This week we are learning to create code for a computer game.
#HourOfCodeActivities
Follow the links provided below to experience and learn with coding and computer science in a safe, supportive environment.
There is a short video clip to watch that will help you to learn about concepts of coding and event programming (using blocks)
Code your own Flappy game- https://studio.code.org/flappy/1
Dance Party- https://studio.code.org/s/dance/stage/1/puzzle/1
Star Wars- |
Wellbeing
Time to become creative!
Pretend you are interviewing someone famous or a real-life hero (it could be a doctor or nurse) – what would you ask them and pretend you are interviewing them on TV. Take it in turns to be interviewer and interviewee. If you can film it, send it in!
I can’t wait to see these films!
This week’s daily challenges, take a look at the different activities, then present your result in a graph. #StayActiveEveryday
We would love to hear how the challenge was completed, send a review video of your opinion of how it made your body and mind feel. |
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Hello everyone! Another week of safe distancing. We are all missing you and wish we could be in school! Have a look at the learning opportunities in the planning and all the resources are in our Microsoft Teams and check SeeSaw. Having trouble logging in? Send me an e-mail.
This week is Mental Health awareness week, why not have a go at some of these kindness challenges!
☺️ Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 11.05.20 Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT): calculate areas of rectangles and multiply fractions.
Well done to everyone that is following the White Rose Maths online. It is important that we continue to develop our mathematical knowledge and understanding.
Let’s keep up the great effort!
Please use the link to access day by day maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Just follow these four easy steps… 1. Click on the set of lessons for your year group. 2. Watch the video 3. Find a calm space where you can work for about 20-30 minutes. 4. Use the video guidance to support you as you work through a lesson
Year 5 click on- Summer Term - Week 4 (w/c 11th May) - Area of rectangles, Comparing Fractions
Year 6 click on - Summer Term - Week 4 (w/c 11th May) - Multiplying fractions |
Literacy This week we are using Giglets to assess our knowledge of the books we are reading.
This week would have been 'test week' if we were in school. You know I don't like that word!
Nonetheless, it is a perfect opportunity to get our heads into some e-books and
1. Log into Giglets - If you are unsure of your username, please message me and we can make sure you can get on.
https://pupil.gigletsedu.com/landing/
2. Click on the 'library' button at the top of the browser. This will include each book assigned to you and tasks related to the book.
3. Click on the quiz questions and complete. Make sure that you have read the book thoroughly before completing the task.
4. Return to the library to see if you have any others that you need to complete.
Throughout the week I will be updating your book section and making sure you have enough reading quiz questions to complete. |
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Topic - Heroes This week we are learning to create code for a computer game.
#HourOfCodeActivities
Follow the links provided below to experience and learn with coding and computer science in a safe, supportive environment.
There is a short video clip to watch that will help you to learn about concepts of coding and event programming (using blocks)
Code your own Flappy game- https://studio.code.org/flappy/1
Dance Party- https://studio.code.org/s/dance/stage/1/puzzle/1
Star Wars- |
Wellbeing This week we are learning to: #DoSomethingActiveEveryDay
Looking to try something new? Have a go at this daily PE and Maths challenge. This will get your brain and body working.
We would love to hear how the challenge was completed, send a review video of your opinion of how it made your body and mind feel. |
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Hi everyone, I have loved seeing some of your “How To Draw 10 Eugene the Owl” #DrawWithRob , if you haven't had a chance yet please visit : http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob, there are many cool drawings to have a go at. Well done to everyone for continuing to learn at home, I am very proud to be your teacher. The work I am receiving on SeeSaw and Microsoft Teams has been excellent, it is great to see your tremendous efforts.
As part of well being, I would like you to sign up, if you haven't already and locate daily activities from the Charlie Waller memorial trust. They have set a free interactive Well Being Challenge. It is based around the, five ways to mental wellbeing. Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give. The challenges are available on the link below, I would like you to complete at least one wellbeing activity from the five ways over the next two weeks. Please send any photos and activities in progress and you could be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize from Sharky and George. https://www.cwmt.org.uk/wellbeing-challenge
If you have been doing any fun learning at home and you would like to share with me and the class, please send me a picture/e-mail, I would love to hear about what you have been doing. Stay safe.
☺️ Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 27.04.20 Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT): Round decimal numbers
Please use the link to access day by day maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Just follow these four easy steps…
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Literacy This week we are learning to:
Let’s all become Hwb Heroes! Once you have watch the short video clip, you can decide if you would like to send a message in the form of a story or a poem.
https://hwb.gov.wales/HwbHeroes
Got some extra time? Try this : Who is your Hero? Is it someone in the media? Is it a sports star? Someone who changed history, for example Martin Luther King Jr? Is it a teacher? Is it someone that lives on your street or lives in your house?
Write a leaflet or create a Powerpoint using Hwb Office 365 about what is needed to become a hero.
Possible sub headings * Introduction – what makes someone a hero? * Exercises you must be able to complete * The right food to eat to become a hero
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Topic - Heroes This week we are learning to:
Let’s get creative. Watch the video on: https://hwb.gov.wales/HwbHeroes
I thought it would be a lovely idea to be part of this! To help spread the message and become Hwb Heroes.
I would like you to become the dance teacher create a dance or animation to your favourite song. Write down the moves and record yourself. As a class we can share them and hopefully learn each other.
Got some extra time? Try this :
Riley the Rhino needs a super hero outfit. We would like you to design a logo. The logo needs to be labelled to help other understand what it represents.
You could draw this and send a photo using our SeeSaw App / Microsoft Teams
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Wellbeing This week we are learning to:
Have a go at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig&feature=youtu.be
Then I would like you to have a go at creating your own pattern! Send a video clip I would love to have a go!
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Class Message: Hi everyone! Week 2 of home learning, it has been amazing to receive all the fantastic work you have been doing at home. Keep up the good work this week!
This weeks tasks are up and ready for you to have a go at. They are related to becoming Hwb Heroes. This is being part of creating messages to share with older and more vulnerable people across Wales. Take a look at the video using the link below. https://hwb.gov.wales/HwbHeroes
If you have any questions about any of the tasks please send me an e-mail, try to be creative as you can.
Have a go at sending your learning via Teams (files section) or upload to SeeSaw. Stay safe, I look forward to hearing from you all. Miss Hurley |
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Week beginning: WC 11.05.20 Theme: Heroes |
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Numeracy This week we are learning to (WALT): calculate areas of rectangles and multiply fractions.
Well done to everyone that is following the White Rose Maths online. It is important that we continue to develop our mathematical knowledge and understanding.
Let’s keep up the great effort!
Please use the link to access day by day maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Just follow these four easy steps… 1. Click on the set of lessons for your year group. 2. Watch the video 3. Find a calm space where you can work for about 20-30 minutes. 4. Use the video guidance to support you as you work through a lesson
Year 5 click on- Summer Term - Week 4 (w/c 11th May) - Area of rectangles, Comparing Fractions
Year 6 click on - Summer Term - Week 4 (w/c 11th May) - Multiplying fractions |
Literacy This week we are using Giglets to assess our knowledge of the books we are reading.
This week would have been 'test week' if we were in school. You know I don't like that word!
Nonetheless, it is a perfect opportunity to get our heads into some e-books and
1. Log into Giglets - If you are unsure of your username, please message me and we can make sure you can get on.
https://pupil.gigletsedu.com/landing/
2. Click on the 'library' button at the top of the browser. This will include each book assigned to you and tasks related to the book.
3. Click on the quiz questions and complete. Make sure that you have read the book thoroughly before completing the task.
4. Return to the library to see if you have any others that you need to complete.
Throughout the week I will be updating your book section and making sure you have enough reading quiz questions to complete. |
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Topic - Heroes This week we are learning to create code for a computer game.
#HourOfCodeActivities
Follow the links provided below to experience and learn with coding and computer science in a safe, supportive environment.
There is a short video clip to watch that will help you to learn about concepts of coding and event programming (using blocks)
Code your own Flappy game- https://studio.code.org/flappy/1
Dance Party- https://studio.code.org/s/dance/stage/1/puzzle/1
Star Wars- |
Wellbeing This week we are learning to: #DoSomethingActiveEveryDay
Looking to try something new? Have a go at this daily PE and Maths challenge. This will get your brain and body working.
We would love to hear how the challenge was completed, send a review video of your opinion of how it made your body and mind feel. |
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Hi everyone, I have loved seeing some of your “How To Draw 10 Eugene the Owl” #DrawWithRob , if you haven't had a chance yet please visit : http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob, there are many cool drawings to have a go at. Well done to everyone for continuing to learn at home, I am very proud to be your teacher. The work I am receiving on SeeSaw and Microsoft Teams has been excellent, it is great to see your tremendous efforts.
As part of well being, I would like you to sign up, if you haven't already and locate daily activities from the Charlie Waller memorial trust. They have set a free interactive Well Being Challenge. It is based around the, five ways to mental wellbeing. Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give. The challenges are available on the link below, I would like you to complete at least one wellbeing activity from the five ways over the next two weeks. Please send any photos and activities in progress and you could be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize from Sharky and George. https://www.cwmt.org.uk/wellbeing-challenge
If you have been doing any fun learning at home and you would like to share with me and the class, please send me a picture/e-mail, I would love to hear about what you have been doing. Stay safe.
☺️ Miss Hurley |
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