This week in Crew Tucker… 1/10/2021

1st October 2021James Tucker

This week has been another busy one for Crew Tucker and the children have continued to make us laugh with their jokes and witty comments and to make us proud with how keen they are to Work Hard, Get Smart and Be Kind.

In writing we have been continuing our Viking narratives, retelling the terror of the Viking raid in Lindisfarne. The children have worked hard to include a range of literary features – fronted adverbials (always followed by a comma!), conjunctions, similes and ambitious vocabulary (words that will make us say, “Wow!”).

In maths we have been learning how to add using the column method. It’s safe to say we found this a little tricky to begin with, but by using concrete resources and pictures to reinforce our understanding the children were able to persevere and make progress. We will be continuing to work on this next week as adding larger numbers is so important in Key Stage Two.

Our HOWLs this week have dropped a little, but this is not because we have not been trying hard; it is because we are getting better at being honest and critiquing ourselves. Yes, we want our HOWLs to be as high as possible, but only if these are a true reflection of how we are doing. This is so important if we are going to strive to be the best versions of ourselves.

Keep up the hard work Crew Tucker and have a great weekend!

Crew Building in Crew Welburn

1st October 2021A Welburn

This week we’ve really focussed on kindness and building a positive crew in our classroom. We’ve shared words of kindness with each other every morning, and we’ve worked on our communication skills. We had lots of fun working out how to pass a ball around the crew without using our hands to build up our teamwork skills at the beginning of the week, and then today, we have worked together to build our own obstacle course in COJO. We even challenged our communication skills by blindfolding two of our crew members so that we had to give clear, careful instructions so that they could pass the balls along the course.

Crew SB – 1/10/21

1st October 2021Ruth Shields

it’s been a busy week in Crew SB as we have been preparing for the next take of plot points in writing. This has involved the children collecting lots of vocabulary to describe different aspects of the Harry Potter film. They are now prepared for the plot points next week. We’re excited to read their writing as it’s lovely to see their personality shine through

In Cojo, they have been working on their communication and observational skills. This was a very successful week for them as they worked collaboratively to complete the activity to the best of their ability. They supported each other and ensured used their communication skills effectively.

We have been developing our computing skills this week which has involved becoming more familiar with the Scratch programme. Working in pairs, they had to create their own background and spite in preparation for developing an algorithm to move the sprite.

Have a lovely weekend.

Crew Flaherty Weekly Blog 1.10.21

1st October 2021Catherine Flaherty

Yet again it has been another busy week.

In writing, we have been finishing our narrative about the raid in Lindisfarne. The children have worked hard to include fronted adverbial, conjunctions and similes 😀. We have been very lucky to share some of our lovely writing with the children in year 4.

In maths, we have been learning how to add 2d and 3d numbers using the column method. We are so proud of the children with the resilience to persevere when they have found this tricky.

Our crew average has improved as the week has gone on. Let’s hope we continue our positive attitude and listening skills next week.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend

30th September 2021Helen Lythe

#HelloYellow #MentalWellbeing

#HelloYellow is a big campaign, taking place every year on World Mental Health Day.

We’re encouraging our children and staff to all wear something yellow to help show all young people they’re not alone with their mental health. To support the mental wellbeing of our young pupils in the school we’re asking for a voluntary contribution of £1.

Dig out your yellow socks, neon tutu, bright scarf and join us in saying #HelloYellow Friday 8th October. This is non uniform day – so be as yellow as you dare!

School photographs

30th September 2021Admin Carcroft

Tempest photographers will be in school on Tuesday 5th October. All children will have their photograph taken individually, along with their siblings within school. A proof will be sent home at a later date with your child if you wish to purchase. There is no obligation to buy. Unfortunately on this occasion we cannot accommodate siblings from home.