Tag: PSHE

Telling the Time

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It has come to our attention that quite a few children in Year 6 are unable to tell the time.

This is a vital life skill and something that they really need to be able to do in preparation for the higher levels of independence and good time-keeping that they will need at Secondary School.

Unfortunately, there is not a vast deal of time in the Year 6 curriculum for teaching children to tell the time as there are many other things we have to cover (learning to tell the time isn’t a Year 6 skill and crops up much earlier in a child’s education – Year 2).

Please could we ask you to check if your child can tell the time on a traditional analogue clock or watch as well as a digital 24 hour clock. If they cannot tell the time, please teach them at home.

There are many helpful websites, tools and ideas out there to help children learn to tell the time. The following website has a range of ideas ….

https://www.timecenter.com/articles/learn-to-tell-time/

 

PSHE, Computing, Photography, Homework and Forest School

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This week the children have been working incredibly hard! We would like to give focus this week to our PSHE, computing and art work.

PSHE

In PSHE, we have been discussing stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. The children came up with their own ideas of stereotypes that they have seen in the media and shared these. We have had some very thought-provoking discussions over the impact of stereotyping. Next week, we will be looking at inspirational people who have challenged stereotypes and how they did this. For homework, we would like the children to do some research on somebody who has had to challenge a stereotype and be prepared to share their findings with the class.

Computing

We have been continuing to look at staying safe online and thinking about how we (and others) use social media.

Photography

The children have begun to digitally edit the photos that they took at Purton Hulks on Monday. They are looking amazing! Please take a look at some of the examples below.

Homework

For homework, we would like the children to do some research on somebody who has had to challenge a stereotype and be prepared to share their findings with the class. This may be presented in any form that the children wish, e.g. poster, leaflet, powerpoint, etc.

Forest School

We have now arranged some additional Forest School sessions for the children (originally these were not due to start until Spring term). Forest School will begin on Wednesday 2nd October and will take place during the first session. Please ensure that your children have appropriate kit for Forest School as in previous years.

 

Have a lovely weekend!