Well done to the children who received their reward for having a Howls average of 3.2 or above. Children were rewarded with time on an inflatable. Great fun had by all. 😊
Howls reward
Category : Crew Shields 22/23
Pledges – Summer term
In Crew Shields, we have been talking a lot about our academic progress and how to move learning forward. As part of this, we have discussed how it is impossible to cover everything in school time so it requires children to be accountable for their own learning and practising the things they know they need to develop.
We had an extended afternoon crew so Crew Shields could make a Howls pledge and 2 academic pledges. They have a copy for home so enquire with them about their pledges. They may need your support to accomplish this pledge. The other copy will be on their desk so they can remind themselves.
Mrs Rhodes and I are looking forward to seeing them be successful over the rest of the Summer term. 🙂
Expedition Overview
Please find attached the Summer expedition overview.
Scotty’s Heroes
This week we had the opportunity to take part in Scotty’s Heroes due to year 6 completing sats.
Children spent the session working collaboratively and on their communication skills. Well done to Alicia who was star of the lesson. 🌟
Vocabulary building
In writing, we have been working on some planning to support us with our plot points when we start writing. We have generated ambitious vocabulary and spoke about the importance of using words that we know the meaning of. This allows us to magpie ideas and use language we’d expect to see in year 5.
British values home learning
Well done to the children that completed their British values home learning task. It was lovely to see them putting effort into their chosen activity. A little disappointed that Lydia didn’t share her cupcakes. 😋
A day to celebrate…
Crew Shields had a lovely picnic lunch today celebrating the King’s Coronation. Lots of happy faces we we had lunch together.
In class, we have learned more information about the traditions of coronations and what will happen tomorrow during the ceremony. We had to google how much the crown jewels were worth because we were very curious about this. We also listened to the National Anthem and Zadok the Priest which is the tradition music played at a coronation. We also created a collaborative piece as as a crew which turned out pretty well.
Year 5 Swimming
As promised here is an outline of swimming for the next 3 weeks.
Friday 5th May – Swimming as normal
Friday 12th May – Swimming as normal but this will be a 2 hour lesson. (Extra hour in place of the one we’ll miss on the 19/5)
Friday 19th May – No swimming due to fieldwork at the Coal mining museum
Friday 26th May – Swimming as normal until the end of Summer 2.
Please try and ensure children are arriving at school for 8.35 so it gives us time to do the register and dinners. We leave at 8.45 sharp to arrive in time for our lesson.
Thank you.
Huskar Report – An inquest into a mining disaster
During the lesson (earlier this week), the children read through evidence that had been presented in the Huskar Report. Children worked in small groups to play either the role of the surviving children, family members, others miners or the jury. They used the evidence to help them prepare answers to the questions the jury may ask them. After everyone presented their evidence, they concluded that although there had been some fault, it was just a very bad accident.
Life in the mines
To immerse children in their learning (writing) and allow them the opportunity to experience one, we created one in the hall. Children had to move through the mine and experience what it was like trying to do some of the jobs such as a hewer, hurrier or trapper. They quickly realised it wasn’t easy and hard work.
The experience wouldn’t have been complete without coal dust on their faces and coming out looking like they’ve actually been in the mine. Mrs Rhodes had a great time playing the role of the Banksman and informing the children they’d have their wages docked or they would have to complete another half shift due to them not working hard enough.
We then spent some time listening to sound effects from the mine with an emergency alarm followed by an explosion for good measure. This helped the children to start building vocabulary to support them in their writing.
