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St Marys Primary School, Killyclogher

September Newletter

10th Sep 2020

Hi everyone,

The pupils have all settled back very well and become familiar with the new procedures. Please find below a flavour of the learning your children will encounter this half-term.

 

                                   
   

Literacy

Reading: Pupils will read and discuss Guided Reading books in class focussing on story structure, characters, setting etc. The Class Novel is: Why the Whales Came(KL) The Wreck of the Zanzibar(AQ). Accelerated Reading books will be available from class library and pupils are encouraged to access books online to read at home. Silent reading will be encouraged every day.

Grammar: Pupils will focus on: Punctuation, parts of speech, common and proper nouns, adjectives and verbs.

Pupils will be encouraged to read and understand fiction and non-fiction texts.

Writing: Book blurbs or Personal Profile with academic targets, Diary Writing, Story Openings - Narrative Writing.

Handwriting: Pupils will focus on developing a legible and swift style of joined writing, presenting good layout and evaluating their work.

 
     

Homework

Homework activities will be written on the board and pupils will record their homework book, where parents and teachers can write any notes/concerns.

Spellings/Tables Mon to Thurs. for assessments on Fri.

Numeracy/Literacy homework:   Mon-Thurs

 
 

Numeracy

Mental Maths: Quick recall of number facts, addition and subtraction, number bonds, multiplication and division.

Number: Count, read, write and order numbers to 1 million. Know and use multiplication facts in solving problems. Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 & 1000. Use a calculator. Be introduced to the terms Factors & Multiples.

Money: Use the four operations to solve problems. Be able to plan and think ahead in terms of saving and spending money, discuss foreign currency including the Euro.

 
 
     

St. Mary’s Primary School

Killyclogher

Year 6 Sept/Oct 2020

 

 
 
       

How To Help Your Child

·         Be Positive and encourage your child by showing an interest in their work.

·         Praise always helps, at any age.

·         Listen to your child reading aloud–talk about the story and meanings of any difficult words phrases etc. sign and comment in the Reading Record.

·         Practice mental maths skills with pupils at all opportunities - E.g. Tables games, fast recall of number facts, rounding prices when shopping, calculating totals and change.

·         Help pupils to research topics through search engines. reference books, visiting the Library and sharing personal experiences.

 
 
   

Topics

All Topics are cross curricular to enable pupils to connect their learning.

Theme: Our Locality/ Covid Safety- safe/happy return to school

 
 
     

What should I do if my child is having a problem?

·         Contact class teacher by note /phone.

·         Contact School / Principal

·         Parents can maintain contact with the teacher through the homework diary or arrange an appointment through the office staff.

·         All queries will be responded to promptly.

 
 
 

Key Events / Dates

Monday 28th September School Closed (Teacher Training).

Mon 26th – Friday 30th October Halloween holidays

 
 
   

ICT

·         Research the life of author Michael Morpurgo.

·         Complete accelerated reading quizzes.

·         Interactive times tables & number bonds speed games