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Tuesday 5th January 2021
Hi everyone!
It was so wonderful to see you all yesterday. As I shared with the children, I have looked forward to seeing all of your smiles, hearing your laughs and being together, throughout the Christmas holiday. You definitely did not let me down! Thank you for making yesterday a lovely first day back together. Today, I appreciate is a day of mixed emotions and uncertainty for many of you. Unfortunately, Due to the current situation regarding the virus, the classroom is much quieter today as we move to home learning.
Please be assured that although schools are closed, we are still open and here for you. In KS1, we are thinking of you and wish to continue supporting you as much as we can during this challenging time. Logins went out for Bug Club, Purple Mash and Google Classroom before the holidays. If you are having any issues with any of the logins, please let me know. Each week, a learning timetable will be placed on the website Splash page. This will refer you to Google Classroom where I will be uploading videos and activities that will support you and your child with learning at home. Miss Cameron will also be continuing to provide phonics support through Google Classroom.
Below, I have shared an idea of how your day might look during this time.
| 8:35- 9:00 | Time 2 Think – time for you to talk together and be together to start your day |
| 9:00- 9:20 | Assembly – Talking about our thoughts, feelings and choices. |
| 9:20- 9:45 | Phonics – exploring our sounds and word reading |
| 9:45- 10:10 | Memory games |
| 10:10- 10:50 | Snack and break time |
| 10:50- 11:15 | Writing – handwriting/ sentence writing linked to our phonics |
| 11:15- 11:45 | Maths |
| 11:45- 12:00 | Yoga/ vigorous activity |
| 12:00- 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:50- 1:15 | Bug Club reading |
| 1:15- 1:45 | Curriculum/topic learning |
| 1:45- 2:45 | Free choice – creative time |
| 2:50- 3:10 | Story time – this will be done on Google Classroom |
Please continue to check the Haytor View Spash page and Google Classroom for update on learning activities. Today at 2:45 I’m excited to be joining you on Google Classroom to have our first story session together. I hope you can join us!
If you have anything on your mind, please do not hesitate to contact me as I will continue to be present in school on a daily basis.
I hope that this post reaches you well.
Miss Hall 🙂
Welcome to Remote Learning
Your Remote Learning assignments will appear on this page, as well as on Google Classroom.
FESTIVE WISHES
This term has been like no other, this year has been like no other – yet the enthusiasm and support that everyone has shown each other demonstrated by children, parents/carers, staff and governors has embodied the spirit and ethos of Haytor View.
We know that times have been tough, we know the road ahead is an uncertain one however together we have shown that together we are able to navigate it successfully.
Many thanks to you and your family for everything you have brought to this particularly unique journey. We wish you the best of festive greetings and very best wishes for the new year ahead. We look forward to
sharing 2021 with you and your children.
PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR DISTANCE AT DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES
Social distancing is essential to stop the spread of the virus, as it is more likely to spread when people are close together.
PANTO – THIS FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER
Please remember to give consent and pay £3.50 on the School Gateway by Thursday 26th November so your child can take part. Many thanks.
Year 3 Remote Learning – Thursday 19th November
Hello year 3.
Not long now until you are back with us…one more sleep!
Below are some activities for you to be enjoying at home.
- Following on from our times table practise over the past couple of days, I have set you a couple of tasks on Purple Mash.
‘Sorting Multiples Venn Diagrams’
‘3, 4 and 8 Times Table’ – if you fancy something more challenging!
- This week is Anti-Bullying week.
Below are another couple of scenarios for you to discuss with your family. You will be discussing these as a class tomorrow.
Scenario A
A few children have been making fun of a child in your class at break and lunch time.
They have been telling people not to play with him. What would you do?
Scenario B
A girl in your class spent a long time on her art work, but then someone scribbled on it and ruin it.
What would you do?
- Think about the animals you chose yesterday. Think about their skeletons and the way they move. I have set you a science task on Purple Mash to get you thinking about other animals and the way move (‘Moving Animals’).
I hope you are enjoying your activities and are having great discussions with your family.
See you all tomorrow!
Mrs Cousins
Year 3 Remote Learning – Wednesday 18th November
Good morning year 3.
I hope you are keeping well and are looking forward to returning to school on Friday. We cannot wait to see you all again!
Below are some activities for you to be enjoying at home.
- Multiplication – Practise your timetables. Below are links to a couple of games that you can play to help you. If you are confident with your 2’s, 5’s and 10’s, can you challenge yourselves and learn your 4’s and 8’s!
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- This week is Anti-Bullying week.
Below are a couple of scenarios. I would like you to read through them and then have a discussion with your family about what you might do, say and why.
Scenario A
A new child started at Haytor View this week, and he is having trouble fitting in. Some of your friends have been laughing behind his back. What would you do?
Scenario B
It is non-school uniform day at Haytor View. A child from your class comes into school wearing an outfit that isn’t very ‘cool’. Children in the class are laughing at her and using unkind words. What would you do?
- Your science this half term is ‘Animals including Humans’. I would like you to research an animal of your choice. Draw a picture of your animal and write down facts about it. I would like you to write about what the skeleton of your chosen animal is like and describe how it moves.
Here is a clip to give you some ideas:
Moving and Growing – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zw79wmn
Have a great learning Wednesday!
Mrs Cousins
Year 3 Remote Learning – Tuesday 17th November
Good morning year 3.
I hope you enjoyed creating and making yesterday. I spoke to Mr Whiity who said he has enjoyed reading all your lovely messages you have sent him via the website. It has really cheered him up!
There are many activities for you to dip in and out of today:
- Purple Mash – I have allocated you a ‘Making a List’ task.
- Multiplication – Practise your timetables. Below are links to a couple of games that you can play to help you.
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- Miss Wicks Christmas Card competition on Purple Mash.
- Continue with your history activities.
Stone Age and the Iron Age Project
- Continue with the anti-bullying activities.
Watch: Andy and the Odd Socks – The Kids are United
https://andyandtheoddsocks.com/
Have a discussion with your parent/carer:
- What do you think the song is about?
- How are the lyrics linked to Anti-Bullying week and why do you think Andy chose them?
Activity One – Dance
Look at the chorus lyrics:
If the kids are united then we’ll never be divided. As well as standing united against bullying, in what other ways can we stand united in order to make positive changes within our school, the community and even the world?
Why not try and create your own dance routine for the chorus. This is a great way to show your unique dancing styles and how they can be celebrated. Just like our odd socks, we can be unique AND united all at once! Make sure you record it and send it to Mr Whitty!
Activity Two – Create an Odd Socks photo, GIF or video.
You could create your own videos or images of you all and your family in odd in your odd socks. It could be just a photo of your feet; there are endless ways to get creative!
Activity Three – Odd Socks Sock Puppet Show!
Script and perform your own sock puppet show. Using the themes we have been discussing for Anti-Bullying week, write your own short script and perform using sock puppets of your own creation. If you are feeling super confident, you could freestyle the show and make up the story as you go along.
Activity Four – Puppet Band!
Make your own Andy and the Odd Socks sock puppet band and film them miming along to the lyrics of The Kids Are United.
Activity Five – Design your own odd sock!
Make the design unique to you using your favourite colours, symbols or patterns. You could work with a partner and do an odd sock swap so they have one of yours and you have one of theirs! Odd socks rule!
If you need anything to help you complete the activities, please contact the office.
Mrs Cousins
Year 3 Remote Learning – Monday 16th November 2020
Good morning year 3!
I hope you have had a restful weekend. There are lots of different activities for you to complete this week. Make sure you have a look at the one Miss Wicks has set you.
This week is a very special week as it is Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day.
This year’s theme for Anti Bullying Week is ‘United Against Bullying’. The theme was created for a new and fun way of celebrating Anti-Bullying Week and what makes us unique. Odd Socks Day is an opportunity to have fun, be yourself and spread awareness of the core values Anti-Bullying Week promotes. Never before has that message meant so much. Events during 2020 have shown the power of us working together.
Watch: Andy and the Odd Socks – The Kids are United
https://andyandtheoddsocks.com/
Have a discussion with your parent/carer:
- What do you think the song is about?
- How are the lyrics linked to Anti-Bullying week and why do you think Andy chose them?
Activity One – Dance
Look at the chorus lyrics:
If the kids are united then we’ll never be divided. As well as standing united against bullying, in what other ways can we stand united in order to make positive changes within our school, the community and even the world?
Why not try and create your own dance routine for the chorus. This is a great way to show your unique dancing styles and how they can be celebrated. Just like our odd socks, we can be unique AND united all at once! Make sure you record it and send it to Mr Whitty!
Activity Two – Create an Odd Socks photo, GIF or video.
You could create your own videos or images of you all and your family in odd in your odd socks. It could be just a photo of your feet; there are endless ways to get creative!
Activity Three – Odd Socks Sock Puppet Show!
Script and perform your own sock puppet show. Using the themes we have been discussing for Anti Bullying week, write your own short script and perform using sock puppets of your own creation. If you are feeling super confident, you could freestyle the show and make up the story as you go along.
Activity Four – Puppet Band!
Make your own Andy and the Odd Socks sock puppet band and film them miming along to the lyrics of The Kids Are United.
Activity Five – Design your own odd sock!
Make the design unique to you using your favourite colours, symbols or patterns. You could work with a partner and do an odd sock swap so they have one of yours and you have one of theirs! Odd socks rule!
If you need a hard copy of the tasks and any resources, please contact the office.
See you all soon.
Mrs Cousins