Week beginning 20th January 2014

Truly back in the swing of things, class one have had a packed week (once again!).

More practical experiments in science, this time using glitter gel to represent a sneeze, has helped us to understand how easy it is for germs to spread. As there have been quite a few children falling ill lately, we thought it rather pertinent to be studying this!








This week, as part of PHSE, we have been creating short drama sketches about peer pressure. Focussing on a certain scenario (a friend trying to persuade you to leave out another friend, whom you like), each group came up with some amazing sketches, and learnt a lot along the way!














Literacy sessions have been focussing on speech punctuation, with a particularly fun and effective session using clips from BBC's Animal Kingdom. I must say that the class were particularly good in role as mice, monitor lizards and shrews!
Literacy homework will be set next week, and be child specific and relating to their individual writing targets. In the meantime, they can be working on their Topic work.

In maths, I have been very impressed with students' knowledge of fractions and percentages. Homework is differentiated and must be handed in next Friday. Students have been advised to have a look at it over the weekend, and to attend Tuesday's 'Maths Surgery' at lunchtime, if they need assistance.





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Happy New Year

Firstly, may I wish everyone a very happy, healthy and successful 2014! Secondly, a huge thank you for all the lovely Christmas gifts.
In true HJS style, we have started the new year, and new term, with gusto! Both class 2 and ourselves have enjoyed a brilliant trip on our first day back, to the Lifeskills Centre. Learning in real life scenarios, the centre allows children to experience dangers and hazards in a safe environment. Providing our young people with the opportunity to learn what to do and how to react in these situations means they are well equipped to stay safe themselves and also help others.












A huge thank you to Jake's grandfather, who has kindly lent us some real artefacts from the Second World War. Class One thoroughly enjoyed looking at them, discussing them and asking questions about them.












Finally, another huge thank you to Mrs Torbey, who prepared us a delicious traditional cake that is eaten to celebrate epiphany. Ironically, Jacques found the miniature king, and was crowned our leader! His Royal Highness chose a short debate on 'Are soldiers good or bad?' before treating his subjects to an extended Golden Time!








Topic homework this week, to be handed in next Friday is to choose three options for our upcoming WW2 open morning which will be happening next half term. Dates and info to be confirmed!
Maths homework, for Monday 13/01/14. I have given a short weekend homework of practicing times tables. We have discussed various techniques and as they really underpin the fraction work we are doing, I think this will be of benefit. Times Tables Blast on Monday!