Welcome back to term 3!

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling refreshed and ready for an exciting term ahead.

As we begin the Spring Term, we wanted to share an overview of the fantastic learning opportunities we have planned:

Math: This term, we will focus on multiplication, division, and fractions. These topics will help develop your child’s problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts.

English: Our English lessons will center around the engaging book Arthur and the Golden Rope. The children will explore this magical story and use it as inspiration to write their very own myths. This will be a wonderful opportunity for them to unleash their creativity and refine their narrative writing skills.

Science: In Science, we will investigate the properties and changes of materials. 

History: Our History lessons will focus on the decline of the Maya civilization. The children will learn about this fascinating culture, examining its achievements and the factors that led to its decline.

Music: In Music, we will delve into compositional notation, allowing the children to develop their understanding of musical structure and creativity.

PSHE: During PSHE sessions, we will explore dreams and goals, encouraging the children to set personal aspirations and reflect on how they can achieve them.

PE: In PE, the children will enjoy yoga and dance sessions. In yoga, the children will develop their balance, strength and flexibility. In dance, they will focus on the theme 'Ancient Maya' linking to their History topic. They will be taught how to choreograph dances collaboratively. 

We also want to gently remind everyone of the importance of daily reading at home. This practice significantly enhances children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. Additionally, please ensure your child completes their Doodle homework regularly to reinforce their learning in a fun and interactive way.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2025!

Autumn Term 2 - Merry Christmas! 

We have had a brilliant autumn term! The children have been immersed in a Victorian Christmas and experienced what life would have been like if they attended school in the Victorian era.
They worked incredibly hard to produce their Christmas show, Santa's on Strike! Miss Hall and I were extremely proud of their effort and resilience in learning their lines and performing to many parents and children. 

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Trip to Kent Life - 05.12.2024

Click Here to check out our new Podcast for Sycamore Class and hear the fantastic things our children have been getting up. Also, an added interview with Miss Webb!

Christmas Decoration Day - 29/11/2024

Autumn Term 1 in Sycamore

As we near the end of this term, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the fantastic learning your children have been involved in, as well as a few important reminders to help support them.

In Maths, we have been focusing on addition and subtraction, and the children have been doing a brilliant job applying different strategies to solve problems. You might like to ask them about some of the methods they’ve learned!

For English, we’ve been exploring the story of Annie Edson Taylor and her daring journey over Niagara Falls in a barrel through the book Queen of the Falls. The class has been working on creating diary entries from Annie’s perspective, and I’m really impressed with how they’ve captured her courage and determination.

In Design Technology (DT), our theme has been structures and bridges. The children have been designing and building their own bridge models, applying their creativity while learning about strength and stability.

For PE, we’ve been enjoying some exciting outdoor adventurous activities and honing our skills in handball. It’s been wonderful to see the children working together and staying active!

Reminders:

• Daily Reading: Please continue reading with your child each day. It makes such a huge difference in their confidence and progress.
• Doodle Homework: Encourage your child to log into Doodle regularly to stay on top of their learning at home. It’s a fun and interactive way to reinforce what we’re covering in class.
• Glasses: We’ve noticed that a few children are forgetting to bring their glasses to school. Please ensure your child has them every day, as it really helps them to engage with their learning. 

Thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

HALLOWEEN

A fantastic week in Sycamore class! 27/09/24

This week, the children of Sycamore class have been busy with a mix of exciting activities that have brought learning to life, celebrated creativity and ended on a high-energy note!

In English, we took a creative approach to story telling through role-play and freeze framing. The children were able to step into their roles with ease, and following this they created some beautiful writing that we are very proud of!

On Friday, we raised donations for the harvest festival. The children showcased their creativity with weird and wacky hairstyles and we were wowed by the results. Congratulations to our class winner, Dottie! Just as a reminder, we are still accepting donations of tinned and dry food for our harvest festival until next week. 

We wrapped up the week with an action-packed game of dodgeball. The children showed great sportsmanship, teamwork and resilience on the court. There were some fantastic plays, and everyone left with big smiles (and maybe a few sore muscles!).

ActivKids Fitness Morning with Para-Canoeist Taylor Gough - 25/09/2024

A Welcome from Miss Webb:

Miss Hall and I are excited to be working with your children this year. They have settled in beautifully and are showing great enthusiasm for learning, which is lovely to see!

To keep you informed about classroom activities and updates, we encourage you to regularly visit our Class Page, where we will be posting photos and information about what we are getting up to in Sycamore.

This term, we will be utilising our new English scheme “Pathways to write”. We will read "Queen of the Falls" by Chris Van Allsburg and create diary entries about significant events in Annie Edson Taylor’s life.

In Maths, we continue to use the White Rose scheme and will be covering Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Statistics, Multiplication and Division, and Fractions.

In Music, we will begin by looking at The Blues, followed by Looping and Remixing. In Geography, we will be looking at experiences of life in the alps.

PE Classes: PE will take place every Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on these days. On those days, children are expected to wear the following:

A plain white T-shirt or a T-shirt in the colour of their House.

Plain navy blue/black shorts or jogging bottoms, depending on the weather.

A plain navy blue/black sweatshirt.

Trainers, which are essential for safety reasons. Children without appropriate footwear will not be able to participate in PE.

If your child has pierced ears, only small studs are allowed. These must be removed before PE or covered at home. Unfortunately, staff cannot assist with removing or covering earrings.

If you need support with providing PE kit, please contact me or the school office.

Reading: Children have been sent home with reading records, and a book suited to their reading stage. We encourage daily reading at home and suggest listening to your child read, as this positively impacts their writing skills.

Homework: Homework will be assigned online through Doodle every Friday, and due the following Thursday. Your child’s login details were sent home with a homework help sheet on Friday, 6th September. If you encounter any issues or need a new login, please let us know. Homework will include tasks in English, Maths, and Spellings.

Please feel free to reach out to either Miss Hall or myself with any questions or concerns you may have. Your insights and perspectives as parents are incredibly valuable in helping us better understand and support your children. Thank you for your partnership.

Our class timetable, a homework help sheet and overview of this term’s learning are below for your information.