Y 3/4 Blog 25.09.20

Dear Parents/Carers

The children continued to work hard for their teachers this week. We are having lots of fun in Year 3/4.

Thank you so much to all the wonderful children who logged into Google Classroom and completed the set homework tasks. Please ensure your child is logged into Google and then you need to navigate your way to the Year 3/4 page - see link below.

https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NjU0MzMyODk1ODVa

Don't forget our PE day is a Tuesday. Well done to all the children who came to school in the correct PE kit.

Please make sure that your child brings suitable clothing for changeable weather conditions.  We need to keep windows and doors open for ventilation, so it is advisable for children to have jumpers with them every day.  Unfortunately, we are unable to issue spare items of clothing.

A gentle reminder that the children need to bring a waterproof coat in every day please.

Once again, a massive thank you for all of your help and support in these challenging times. If there is anything you need, either call the school office and ask for one of us or contact us through our email:  year3_4@downhallprimary.com

Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs Hurley  Mr Greenfield  Miss Harvey

Y 3/4 Blog 18.09 20

Dear Parents

The Year 3 and 4 teachers would like to say a huge well done to the all the children this week. They have all worked so hard in lessons and have done so with a smile.

We would also like to thank all parents for following the guidelines during drop off and pick ups and for sticking to the correct times.

This week, children have been continuing to take part in the Daily Mile each day.  That's 7 laps around the field!  Some walk, some jog and some try to cut corners.  It is a great opportunity to get some extra fresh air and exercise and everyone seems to be enjoying it.  

With some rainy weather on its way, please could we ask that your child brings a weatherproof coat in to school? We will be going outside in our break and lunchtimes for some fresh air and don't want to see a little bit of drizzle interfere with this.

May we also remind you that the children need to bring in a water bottle, their lunch and a book to read every day. Your child should not be bringing anything else into school nor taking anything home with them.

PE is to begin next Tuesday 22nd September. Children are expected to come to school in full PE kit and trainers. 

Here is a link to our Google Classroom page. Here you will find this weeks homework. You need to ensure that you are logged in to your child's Google account first.

https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NjU0MzMyODk1ODVa

Please do feel free to email us if you need anything. We are only too happy to help. Have a fabulous weekend and see you all on Monday!

Mrs Hurley Mr Greenfield Miss Harvey

Y 3/4 Blog - First Week Done! 👍

 Dear Parents

Wow! What a fabulous week it has been in Year 3/4! Such an amazing first day back and really lovely to see all the happy, smiley children who we have missed so dearly. We hope that your children are feeling settled and are coming home and telling you all of things that they have been up to at school. They are all genuinely a real credit to you.

This week, we have been reviewing Time in Maths. We have found that the children are not secure in telling the time and also understanding the differences between analogue and digital time. Please could you spend some time teaching your child how to tell the time? This is a skill that requires a lot of repetition. 

We had fun doing a Maths quiz outside and we have also been looking at flashbacks and time travel in our English lessons. We took part in some drama sessions which were lots of fun and also a very creative way to plan a story. The children have responded so well to this concept and we are looking forward to writing our own narrative flashbacks next week.

Moonstone class welcome Miss Beard who is a student teacher and will be with us until December. Miss Beard has slotted in nicely into our class and it is as if she has always been here!

HOMEWORK

Homework will be able to be accessed from Google Classroom as of next week. This week we would like the children to produce a poster of what they like about being at school. They can use any medium they wish. Unfiortunately we are not able to accept actual posters into school so please send us a photograph or an email instead. We will print off the best one and it will be displayed on the fence at the school entrance on Down Hall Park Way. Please do not add a surname on the poster for safeguarding reaons. We cannot wait to see what is making your child happy to be back to school! 

Homework due: Friday 18th September.

Please encourage your child to read a minimum of 15 minutes per day at home. Make use of Times Table Rockstars and Sumdog in order to brush up on Maths skills. MyON is a great way to read at home too!

EXTRA HOMEWORK

Why is there an extra day in a leap year? First 3 answers through the door on Monday will net you 2 housepoints each. 👍

As always, we are here to support you and if you have any questions do please drop us an email at year3_4@downhallprimary.com.

Have a fabulous and well deserved weekend!

Mrs Hurley Mr Greenfield Miss Harvey

Moonstone Opal Garnet Classes - Welcome Back!

Dear Parents

We hope you are all well and that the children are ready to return to school on Monday. We have been working very hard to get ready for your return so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read and share the guidance so that all arrangements go like clockwork. It is really important that you help us with our plan to stagger the arrival and departure of our children at the beginning and end of the day. 

All children will be coming in and leaving by the Downhall Park Way entrance.Make a note of your drop off time and entrance/exit gate and please remember to keep socially distanced on your approach to and from school. We have chosen this distinct entrance as it enables us to have an entry point and exit point (like in most public buildings) to maintain social distancing and keep our community safe.

The children will only need their reading book from home, water bottles and lunch boxes (washable, of any type). As visits to the school including the office are strictly by appointment only, we would encourage parents to ensure that your child has everything they need for their school day. You can also order a school packed lunch if needed. Payments need to be made via Scopay. Please ask the school office if you need to. The menu can be found here: Lunch Menu.

As there are staggered start and finish times, a reminder that the children are due to start at:

Opal  8.45-3.10pm

Garnet 8.50-3.15pm

Moonstone 8.55-3.20pm

However if your child has an older sibling then they can start at the same time as their sibling, as all siblings start at the earliest time. Times can be found here: Start and finish times

The children will be learning a combination of objectives they would have covered in the Summer Term as well as beginning to access the Year 4 and 5 curriculum. Gaps in their knowledge will be established and planned for accordingly.

When the children arrive they will sit at their allocated seat and begin the school day with GPS. Next will be Maths and Times Table practise. After break is English and Handwriting or Basic Maths Skills. Lunch will be eaten at their table. In the afternoon we aim to have an Art or PSHE focus followed by the Daily Mile . We would ask that you bear with us as we navigate our way in a manner that is best for the children.

Please note that there will be no PE for the first 2 weeks back. Full school uniform is required.

If you have any further questions please email your class email year3_4@downhallprimary.com

and the appropriate teacher will respond accordingly.

The DfE have published guidance for parents about children returning to school. This can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NMuucUKcv7mwOgWzuzJHlzMNOZhIt-gC/view

Thank you for your continued patience. We are constantly reviewing the situation and of course will update you as and when needed via the blog. We cannot wait to see you all again on Monday!

Kind regards,

Mrs Hurley Miss Harvey Mr Greenfield