Miss Strachan Year 3
Welcome to Class 7!
23.6.17 Spellings
We are having a big push on correct spellings in Year 3. Have a go at these games to practise your high frequency words
Wordsearch https://www.spellzone.com/games/word_search/index.cfm?wordlist=5744&width=13&height=10
Bouncing anagrams https://www.spellzone.com/games/bouncing_anagram/index.cfm?wordlist=5744&speed=2
22.6.17 Plants
Today we used the magnifying glasses to make observations about a selection of different flowers. Have a look at this science website and see what you can find out..! https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/animals-and-nature/plants/
20.6.17 Hall of Fame song
Yeah, you can be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You can beat the world
You can beat the war
You can talk to God, go banging on his door
You can throw your hands up
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame
You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
You can be the hero
You can get the gold
Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke
Yeah, do it for your people
Do it for your pride
How are you ever gonna know if you never even try?
Do it for your country
Do it for your name
'Cause there's gonna be a day...
When you're standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame
Be a champion, be a champion, be a champion, be a champion
On the walls of the hall of fame
Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers
(Yeah)
Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Be truth seekers
Be students
Be teachers
Be politicians
Be preachers
Be believers
Be leaders
Be astronauts
Be champions
Standing in the hall of fame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame
(Be a champion)
You could be the greatest
You can be the best
(Be a champion)
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
(Be a champion)
You could beat the world
You could beat the war
(Be a champion)
You could talk to God, go banging on his door
(Be a champion)
You can throw your hands up
(Be a champion)
You can beat the clock (yeah)
You can move a mountain
(Be a champion)
You can break rocks
(Be a champion)
You can be a master
Don't wait for luck
(Be a champion)
Dedicate yourself and you gonna find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame
19.6.17 French Days of the Week
We have had lots of fun learning the days of the week in French! Have a go at these games to practise...
http://www.digitaldialects.com/French/Daysmonths.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primarylanguages/french/my_calendar/games/magic_cards_calendar_days/
16.6.17 We talked about healthy food choices and had great fun taste testing the fruit we had sketched!
16.6.17 Class 7 did some fantastic sketches of fruit using a range of tones and textures
15.6.17 Mr McDonald led us in a H.I.T. workout!
15.6.17 Golden Mile
We thoroughly enjoyed doing the Golden Mile today and sprinting around the playground! What exercise could you do tonight? Skipping? Football? Dancing? Hopping? Running? Let us know what you've been up to tomorrow! Think about how you feel after exercising. 
14.6.17 Healthy games
Have a go at these online games about staying healthy! 
Check out these activities that make the heart beat at different paces 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/living_things/keeping_healthy/play/
Match the fruit and play other food games here 
http://www.greatgrubclub.com/play-it#.WUEcqstOU74
13.6.17 Times tables games
Many children in Class 7 have achieved at least one Maths Badge certificate this week! You have all been working hard on your times tables. Here are a few more games to have a go at ...
Mad Maths 4x tables shooting game http://www.mad4maths.com/4_x_multiplication_table_math_game/
Beat box your times tables https://www.nationwideeducation.co.uk/www/flash/bso/bso-flash/index.html
13.6.17 Year 3 had so much fun play benchball today! I saw great teamwork and effort so well done all of you :D
12.6.17 Here are some photos from our Sports Day!
Sports week!
This week is sports week! All our lessons will be linked to the theme of sports and an active lifestyle. Children can wear tracksuit bottoms and trainers with their normal t shirt and jumper throughout the week. We're looking forward to a great week!
Our Survey about improving lunchtimes @ Westerhope
In Computing this half term, we have been given the task of finding out how to improve lunchtimes at Westerhope by Mr Outterside.
In order to collect information, we have created a survey for students of Westerhope to fill in.
We would really appreciate it, if you could spare a few minutes and answer the questions on our survey.
To access our survey click here.
Thank you
Class 7
Missing Number Problems
Today we have been solving missing number problems in Maths. Can you use the 'part part whole' method to solve these? Try explain your method to an adult at home and see if they can check them.
9+___ = 20
32 - ___ = 15
__ - 24 = 17
___ + 32 = 41
__ - 17 = 12
39 + ___ = 50
45 - ___ = 24
Number bonds to 100 - Beat the Teacher!
It is very important to be able to quickly work out our number bonds to 10 and 100. We've practised this a lot this week. See how many points you can score and remember to do it again and again so that you are using new numbers each time. I've just done it and I scored 30/30! Have a go at beating that.... :D
Democracy
We have really enjoyed learning about the rule of law and democracy in our country. Here is a video you could watch about the Houses of Parliament. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/30880972
Science- we have been learning about light and reflections. We tried to write our names so that they would be the right way round in the mirror. We discussed light and dark
Alfie the Bunny's visit to Class 7! Year 3 were really excited to have Alfie back for the day. He's grown a lot since they were in Year 1! Alfie listened to children read and enjoyed hopping around the classroom
Year 4 would like to thank Year 3 for being guests at their Science Fair.
24.4.17 8x tables
Today Class 7 worked extremely hard on their 8x tables. We represented them in different ways, chanted them and read and solved problems using them. We loved singing along to this 8x tables video. Can you practise your 8s lots and lots to get even quicker at them? 
Ask someone to test you!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjPjks1R6Ng
Maths week - We had a fantastic week solving lots of different Maths problems!
Comic Relief Joke Off 2017.
15.3.17 Horizontal, vertical, parallel and perpendicular lines
Today in Maths, we learned about different types of lines and created them using sticks and pipe cleaners. Can you find these types of lines around your house or on your way to school? Can you find different lines and angles in the UK flag?
Here is a link to have a go at creating your own lines https://www.mathsisfun.com/perpendicular-parallel.html
14.3.17 Julius Caesar
Class 7 became historians and worked in teams to use a range of evidence to figure out who the mystery person was and how the evidence linked together. We learned a lot about Julius Caesar! Check out some other facts about the Roman Emperor http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/julius-caesar
13.3.17 Coding Games
Class 7 thoroughly enjoyed creating their own games in Computing this morning! Here is the link to try at home :)
10.3.17 Possessive apostrophe
Today Class 7 worked on their use of apostrophes for possession. Can you practise using the apostrophe on these games?
Type the answer http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-who-owns-what
Match the picture http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/apostrophes_possess/eng/Introduction/act1.htm
Penalty shoot outs http://www.galacticphonics.com/apostrophes/interactive/possessiveps.htm
9.3.17 Today Class 7 loved their Science lesson! They spent the afternoon exploring magnets through 7 different activities.
7.3.17 True Colours
7.3.17 I Love My Life
7.3.17 Today we acted out the story of Thor and the Giants to help us remember the structure and language for our own versions. There was some super acting!
6.3.17 Class 7 were very enthusiastic to learn the names of some animals in French today! Can you practise them in your best French accent?
3.3.17 Why don't you try reading the poem that Year 1 performed to us? Try using lots of expression and actions.
Please Mrs Butler
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps copying my work, Miss.
What shall I do?
Go and sit in the hall, dear.
Go and sit in the sink.
Take your books on the roof, my lamb.
Do whatever you think.
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps taking my rubber, Miss.
What shall I do?
Keep it in your hand, dear.
Hide it up your vest.
Swallow it if you like, my love.
Do what you think is best.
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps calling me rude names, miss.
What shall I do?
Lock yourself in the cupboard, dear.
Run away to sea.
Do whatever you can, my flower.
But don’t ask me.
3.3.17 Year 1 came up to our class to perform their version of the poem 'Please Mrs Butler'. They were fantastic! We really enjoyed the performance. Well done Year 1!
3.3.17 Your World Book Day outfits were amazing!!
2.3.17 World Book Day
We have had a fantastic day today, full of fancy dress, reading and book related fun! Here is the World Book Day website where you can explore reading activities, browse books and play on games. http://www.worldbookday.com/
Remember to spend your £1 book voucher!
2.3.17 World Book Day
1.3.17 World Book Day!
Remember you can dress up as a book character and bring your favourite book into school tomorrow! We will be having a fun-filled booktastic day! :)
1.3.17 Dramatic settings in myths
Today we have been looking at the dramatic settings of myths. We used thesauruses to uplevel our writing and find a range of adjectives to describe the pictures. Can you write a setting description about this image? You can use the thesaurus link to help you.
28.2.17 Nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs?
Today we had a very interesting and lively discussion about the different types of words. In groups, Class 7 sorted a range of words and gave reasons to justify their decisions. We came to the conclusion that some words can be in more than one word group but it depends on how it is used in the sentence. Excellent work today Class 7!
Can you have a go at this word sorting game to blast the rocket?
http://www.bigbrownbear.co.uk/demo/rocket.htm
How about this game? http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/verbnounadjective.html
28.2.17 Science - Forces
Today we carried out a science experiment to test the force of friction on moving cars.
Here are the videos we watched that looked at the different forces
28.2.17 Testing the force of friction
28.2.17 Reading weighing scales
Have a go at these http://www.teachingmeasures.co.uk/mass/stopgame/dMASSy5.html
28.2.17 Today we had fun weighing different amounts of pancake ingredients and comparing and estimating weights.
27.2.17 Thor and the Giants
Class 7 loved retelling the myth of Thor and the Giants. Can you watch these two episodes again to practise the story structure and listen out for the language they use? This will really help you in our English work :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/schoolradio/subjects/english/viking_sagas/episodes/part_5
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/schoolradio/subjects/english/viking_sagas/episodes/part_6
27.2.17 Welcome Back! Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000
We have had a very productive day today in Class 7. Well done for all your hard work on the first day of the half term. Can you have ago at multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 in preparation for our work on 'weight' in Maths?
Here are the links we used today.. 
http://mathsframe.co.uk/ge/resources/resource/60/itp_moving_digits
http://www.snappymaths.com/multiplication/multby10or100/interactive/multby10imm/multby10imm.htm
http://www.iboard.co.uk/iwb/Place-Value-Shifter-1373
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=MovingDigitCards
Miss Strachan's holiday diary: Today I explored Beamish museum and learned about the incredible history of mining in the North East. It was amazing to see the working conditions of miners, including children as young as six! The mine was pitch black and freezing cold with water that dripped down the walls and onto the floor. In the olden days, miners had to travel deep underground to extract the coal from the rock using a mixture of hand tools and drills. It was an extremely hard job but thanks to them the people of the North East had coal for fires and transport. I particularly enjoyed my visit to the Beamish sweet shop where the walls were lined with glass jars filled to the brim with colourful sweets. I watched the shop owner weigh out my lemon sherbets onto an old fashioned set of weighing scales. The sweets were delicious! The children in the picture are striking for free school meals, something that we still have today. I also looked around an old school and sat at the teacher's desk. In the classrooms there were no whiteboards and most definitely no iPads or smart boards!! I had lots of fun trying to play an old fashioned game with the metal hoop and stick- it is a lot harder than it looks! Have a look at the similarities and differences between their classroom and ours. Which do you prefer? Can you research the history of mining in the North East? Why don't you write your own holiday diary and share it with us next Monday? :)
Alfie is clearly enjoying his half term holiday! Why don't you write about the Adventures of Alfie? I will read any stories that you write to him and see what he thinks of them
17.2.17 Happy Half Term everyone!!!
You have worked incredibly hard this half term and I am so proud of all of you. Have a wonderful week off and get some rest so you are ready to start again on Monday 27th! I will be updating the website a few times throughout the week (perhaps with photos of Alfie the Bunny on his holidays...!) so keep an eye out..
I have not set any holiday homework but it would be great if you could read lots and practise high frequency spellings and your times tables. Use the website for ideas about any other learning you could do when you have the time.
Most of all, have fun!
17.2.17 Thank you so much to everyone who was able to come in and read the children's brilliant traditional tales. It was lovely to have you in and Class 7 thoroughly enjoyed sharing their work with you :)
17.2.17 Class 7 had a wonderful time sharing their traditional tales with Year 1. It was lovely to see how proud they are of their work and Year 1 really enjoyed listening to their super stories. A great end to half term!
17.2.17 Look at our brilliant Stonehenge watercolour paintings
- set: 30.1.17 (Monday) Due back on: Whenever you have done something that you would like to show me!
Choose your own homework…
I have been really impressed with the brilliant homework that you have produced so far in Year 3 so well done! For the rest of this half term, it is up to you to decide what your homework is…! On our Class Page on the website, I regularly upload things we have been doing in class, such as pictures, links to fun learning websites and different activities you can try at home. I would love you to check this out as often as you like. This way, you will be continuing your learning at home. Share your new skills and knowledge with your family – see if you can teach someone something or even challenge them to a times tables competition on Hit the Button!
Here are some of the things that are on our Class Page that I would love you to have a go at:
- Times tables games (like Hit the Button) to recall the 3,4, and 8x tables
- Spelling games (with a focus on high frequency words)
- Practise telling the time (all the time!) on analogue and digital clocks
- And read! Read as much as you can including books from home. I would love to see what you are reading so write down any books you are reading with an adult in your reading record.
It is up to you how you use your homework book for the next few weeks. If you choose to leave it blank that is fine. However if you want to use it to make notes, record your Hit the Button challenge times or competitions with your family, write about a book you are enjoying, practise your spellings, make up a story (the list is endless)… then I would love to see what you’re up to at any time. There will also be stickers!
Have fun choosing your homework and directing your own learning! J
16.2.17 Science - Food groups
In Science we have been recapping the different groups of food.
Have a go at playing these games to see if you can group the foods!
Sort the foods on the food circle http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/Activity.aspx?siteId=14§ionId=61&contentId=1853
The Amazing Lunch Box http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/CreatorActivity.aspx?siteId=15§ionId=101&contentId=604
15.2.17 Today we practised reading the poem 'A Poem to be Read Silently' with expression
15.2.17 A Poem to be Read Silently - Can you practise reading the poem we have been working on with expression and at a good pace?
It was so silent that I heard
my thoughts rustle
like leaves in a paper bag…
It was so peaceful that I heard
the trees ease off
their coats of bark…
It was so still that I felt
a raindrop’s grin
as it tickled the window pane…
It was so silent that I heard
a page in this book
whisper to its neighbour,
“Look, he’s peering at us again…”
It was so quiet that I sensed
a smile crack
the face of a stranger…
It was so hushed that I heard
the morning earth roll over
in its sleep and doze
for five minutes more…
15.2.17 Maths
Following on from our Maths test today, can you have a go at these problems?
You have 4 digit cards and you must use each one once only per question. Can you make two 2-digit numbers that add together to make 100? Think of strategies to do this quickly...
a) 5 4 4 6
b) 3 7 2 8
c) 6 8 2 3
Can you make some challenges for me? Check that it is possible to make 100 with those numbers first!
14.2.17 Invite to come and read Class 7's amazing traditional tales!
Class 7 have been extremely busy writing their own traditional tales. The stories they have produced are absolutely brilliant and I am very proud of all the hard work they have put into them. I would love to invite you in to read your child’s story yourself!
If you would like to come and see your child’s English work, then the classroom will be open for this after school (3:15pm) on Thursday or Friday this week (16th or 17th). If you are unable to do so then but would still like to read your child’s story then please speak to me to arrange something.
Thank you,
Miss Strachan
14.2.17 Maths
Class 7 loved this game of number and strategy today. As you can see, it was a very intense lesson..! Why not play this with someone at home and see if you can beat them :)
Here is the link to the video that we watched http://nrich.maths.org/1216
14.2.17 Maths was very intense today!! Class 7 used strategy and forward thinking to try and beat their partner in this adding game...
14.2.17 Stonehenge theories....
In Topic we have been discussing theories about why Stonehenge was built. Class 7 had lots of interesting ideas and used evidence to support their theories. Here is the link we watched today http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/schools/education-film/# maybe you could rewatch it and write up your conclusion... You can't be wrong because not even the experts know for sure!
13.2.17 Tens Frames
Today in Maths, we were focusing on really understanding numbers and how they can be represented in a range of ways. Although we can do simple additions, it is important to be able to visualise this and see it in different ways. We used tens frames to quickly make and recognise different amounts then worked on adding them and what they looked like. Class 7 were very good at talking about their work and explaining their thoughts. Can you represent these additions, perhaps using pieces of cereal or two colour cubes on a tens frame?
7+8 5 +6 3+9 9+8 7+7 8+4 4+9 2+8
Have a go at making the amounts and adding up the counters online http://illuminations.nctm.org/activity.aspx?id=3565
Or why not play Frames Flash with someone at home?
13.2.17 Today we played lots of games with our partners to reprepsent and visualise numbers in a range of ways.
10.2.17 I am thoroughly enjoying marking all your traditional tales Class 7! Well done :)
10.2.17 The Way Back Home
http://www.literacyshed.com/thewaybackhome.html Watch this video about a boy who builds a spaceship. Can you retell the story or write a description of the aliens he might have seen?
9.2.17 A super explanation about how muscles work with lots of scientific vocabulary. Well done Jack :)
9.2.17 Valentine's Disco. Class 7 had a wonderful time at the disco today. You all looked lovely and I was very impressed with all the super dancing!
8.2.17 Giving Change
In Maths we have practised giving change. Can you practise giving customers change on this fun game? Start on level 1 then move up... http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma09subt-game-change-no-timer
7.2.17 Money - Giving change
To prepare for our Maths lesson tomorrow, can you play this shopkeeper games and practise giving change? http://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/timeandmoney/tillwemeet/
7.2.17 Today we learned about Stone Henge and created a watercolour painting of this incredible landmark
6.2.17 $100 Word Challenge!
Have a go at this cool way to combine Maths and Spelling...! My first name is worth $75, how much is yours worth? What about someone in your family or your friend's name? How much change would you get from $100 for your name? :)
6.2.17 We used clues from a poem to work out what the poem might be about. We dicussed how the images made us feel and decided they were all very peaceful. After that we matched up the verses to the different clues. Miss Strachan still hasn't revealed the name of the poem!
6.2.17 Money Maths - We are starting the topic 'Money' in Maths. Can you make these amounts in different ways?
3.2.17 Hansel and Gretel
Today we watched the video of Hansel and Gretel then created a story map of the book. We then added archaic language on to remind us to include it when we write our own versions next week! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dbnT9FGj8
2.2.17Today Class 7 enjoyed grouping and discussing the characters from a range of traditional tales in English. Each group put the characters on a scale from 'best' to 'worst' giving reasons for their positioning. Well done :)
2.2.17 I am so impressed with all your brilliant homework efforts so far! You are doing a great job of choosing your own learning, keep it up! Class 7 were all very impressed by this super story and all the effort that was put into it, well done :D
2.2.17 Science and muscles
We have been learning about muscles! Here are the videos we watched
Muscles for movement: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zj2kjxs
Skeletal muscles: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z37qxnb
Can you explain how muscles work? Teach someone at home or maybe you could draw a diagram and write an explanation! :)
31.1.17 Thinking Blocks - This is a great Maths website. Use Bar models and Part-whole method to solve online problems. You can also find it on the app store if you ask an adult.
31.1.17 Missing number problems
In Maths today we used the 'part whole' method today solve missing number addition and subtraction problems. Can you have a go at solving some missing number problems using this method at home? You could use pieces of pasta/cereal or beads or buttons! Make sure you can 'prove it' and you're able to explain your reasoning. Have at go at making up a story about these missing number problems, like our ones about Halloween and sweets! You could try explain our 'part whole' method to someone at home and make up missing number problems for them to solve :)
13 + ____ = 21 21 - _____ = 14
7 + ___ = 15 19 - _____ = 8
___ + 9 = 14 ____ - 8 = 9
____ + 13 = 19 _____ - 11 = 7
____ + 7 = 19 _____ - 6 = 8
Also check out the inverse machine here http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=FSInverseMachine
eBooks!
Here are some fun ebooks you can check out (they might not work on iPads or tablets but should do on laptops etc).
Year 3 eBooks: http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/Primary/GlobalPages/BugClubReadingChallenge/Year3%20eBooks.aspx
The Sockosaurus Play: http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/demos/aaPrimary/Literacy/sockosaur/index_student.html
Maths at home
Well done for all your hard work and enthusiasm with learning to tell the time so far Class 7! Keep it up until you have smashed it
It is also really important that we get even quicker with our times tables. Here is a link to some fun times tables games you can check out.
Test your knowledge of the 3, 4, 5 and 8 times tables.
Enjoy!
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
We particularly enjoy Hit the Button http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
30.1.17 Homophone spellings
27.1.17 Today we solved a missing persons case!! Class 7 became detectives and used their quick thinking and reading skills to process a range of information. In detective teams, they took notes whilst examining the evidence and came to a conclusion about the case. Fantastic work team!
26.1.17 Science - Different types of skeletons
Today we were fascinated to learn about the different types of skeletons.
Can you remember what the difference is between invertebrates and vertebrates?
What about endoskeletons, exoskeletons and hydrostatic skeletons?
We loved watching these videos http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zq84d2p
https://vimeo.com/37438364
26.1.17 Skeleton Science
26.1.17 Adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers...
We are practising our written methods for adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers. Have a go at these problems then use a calculator to check your answers!
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Challenge 3 254 +128 = 547 +229 = 576 + 226 = 270 +149 = 648 +153 = 427 +258 = 361 +147 = 327 + 418 = 575 +216 = 219 +505 = 772 +131 = 728 +109 = 665 +262 = 208 +165 = |
Challenge 4 254 -128 = 547 - 229 = 573 - 226 = 278 – 119 = 160 – 106 = 283 – 118 = 826 – 234 = 892 – 137 = 273 – 159 = 837 – 181 = 992 – 108 = 210 – 170 = |
Adding demonstration http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr3/3.html
Subtraction challenge http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/subtraction-grids try it too 100...!
25.1.17 High frequency word spellings and Phonics
As well as learning Year 3 curriculum spellings, we are also trying to boost our knowledge of the high frequency words from Year 1 and 2.
Here are some games where you can practise your spelling...
High frequency http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
DJ cow wordsearch using spelling patterns http://www.ictgames.com/djCow/index.html
Phonics fun games practise your phonic spelling patterns on these fun games http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/phonics/index.shtml
Phonics sandcastles- Help the crab build his sandcastles by choosing the correct spelling http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/phonics/sandcastle/flash/game.shtml
Have fun!
24.1.17 In Topic today, we learned about the role of 'copper children' who mined during the Bronze Age. We then filled out an application for the Great Orme Mine and were interview for the role by Miss Strachan
24.1.17 To prepare for writing a diary entry tomorrow, today we got into the role of Tim Peake and interviewed each other about the launch. There were some fantastic performances :)
24.1.17 Class 7 are making their own animation on the website Scratch! Here is the link if you want to get creative and make your own animation at home https://scratch.mit.edu/
24.1.17 Reading stars!
Well done for all your fantastic reading at home Class 7!!! I am so impressed with your super enthusiasm - keep it up! See what you can achieve on the Book Bingo challenge... :)
23.1.17 Class 7 love learning French! Here are some activities you can play around with at home to practise your knowledge of the colours in French - you could even test your family!
Telling the Time Online Challenges...
We have been working hard to tell the time on an analogue clock and digital clock. Here are some links to help you practise telling the time as it is SUCH an important life skill! Have fun! :)
Hickory Dickory Dock... Warm up with this beginners game to tell the analogue time
http://www.ictgames.com/hickory4.html
Stop the clock! Match the digital times to the analogue times here...
http://resources.oswego.org/games/StopTheClock/sthec3.html
Bang on time... Stop the clock at just the right time in these challenges
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BangOnTime/clockwordres.html
Challenge yourself with these time problems...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/telling_the_time/play/popup.shtml
Practise adding and subtracting 5minutes to these times - get an adult to test you
http://resources.oswego.org/games/ClassClock/clockres.html
Practise the digital time here
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling_the_time
Help Caleb to solve these digital and analogue time missions to release the bio-rods!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/shape_space/time/play/
Challenge: look at this demonstration of 24hour digital clock
http://www.skoool.com.eg/english/skoool_bundle/content/primary/maths/24_hour_time/index.html
19.1.17 In Science we are learning about the skeleton! We had so much fun working out where the bones are in our body. Here are some pictures of our efforts...
16.1.17 Well done for all your brilliant Tim Peake posters! We are looking forward to sharing them in English. (Photos of the Homework Book posters to follow)
16.1.17 Class 7 had so much fun creating news reports about Time Peake's launch to space! They worked incredibly well in teams and each had an assigned roles. We had eye witnesses, news reporters, directors and script writers. Everyone presented their report to the class and spoke loudly and clearly. Well done Class 7!
Class 7 were so excited for the Westerhope Cinema! Well done for being in every day and on time to win the attendance competition! Let's try win it again next term...
Talk the Text Space Recounts
Man on the Moon
We also had a PSHCE session about the meaning behind the John Lewis Advert and discussed how many people can spend weeks at a time with no one to talk to. Lots of us had ideas about what we could do to reach out to people this Christmas.
After listening to an assembly from the charity Changing Lives, Class 7 were saddened to learn that some people don't get Christmas cards or presents at this time of year.They were very enthusiastic to do something about this and they wrote their own lovely Christmas cards to people who otherwise won't get any.
Here are your homophone spellings to practise over the Christmas holidays
We had so much fun making and eating melted snowmen biscuits as a Christmas treat :)
15.12.16 A Little Christmas Treat!
It was on a starry night
Earth lay sleeping, sleeping calm and still.
Then in a cattle shed, in a manger bed
a boy was born, king of all the world.
And all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world.
And all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world.
Soon the shepherds came that way where the baby lay
and were kneeling, kneeling by his side.
And their hearts believed again for the peace of men,
for a boy was born, king of all the world.
And all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world.
And all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world.
Calypso Carol
A draughty stable with an open door
Mary cradling the babe she bore
The prince of glory is his name.
Refrain
Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord appear to men
Just as poor as was the stable then
The prince of glory when he came.
Star of silver sweeps across the skies
Show where Jesus in the manger lies
Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world.
Refrain
Mine are riches from thy poverty
From thine innocence, eternity
Mine, forgiveness by thy death for me
Child of sorrow, for my joy.
Refrain
Angels, sing again the song you sang
Bring God's glory to the heart of man
Sing, "Bethlehem's little baby can
Be salvation to the soul."
Refrain:
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love's pure light.
Radiance beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
I was absolutely blown away by the brilliant Stone Age homework projects the children have created! It is lovely to see how excited they are about this new Topic and they enjoyed sharing newly learned facts with each other. Well done!!
Class 7 are learning 'Half the World Away' to sing at our Carols concert on Thursday 15th December. Here is the song and below are the words to practise :)
I would like to leave this city
This old town don't smell too pretty and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And when I leave this island
I book myself to a soul asylum
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go
I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
You're half the world away
And when I leave this planet
You know I'd stay but I just can't stand it and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And if I can leave this spirit
I'll find me a hole and I'll live in it and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go
I'm still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
You're half the world away
You're half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found
But I don't feel down
You're half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found
But I don't feel down
I don't feel down
We have begun our Enterprise project for Friday's Christmas Fair! Check out our efforts so far...
We are delighted to have won the attendance giraffe! We had the best attendance in the school last week. Well done Class 7, keep it up!
As part of our planning for our own version of Stig of the Dump, we used role play to create freeze frames for the different parts of our story.
