Dear Readers,

We had a whole lot of fun and experienced really valuable learning opportunities at our zoo excursion this week. The children did a fabulous job of observing and researching animals ‘in the field’. An elephant-sized thank you to the parent volunteers who gave their time and support on the day.

Here are some photo highlights…

Here is our other news from Room 24 in Readeville:

1. Oxford words: Today your child took home his/her latest assessment for the spelling of the Oxford words. The words in grey are the words children know. The words highlighted in yellow are the words they have learnt to spell since the last Oxford spelling assessment. So, please help your child practise the words in black type – these are the words they are still learning to spell.
2. Reading: We have also sent home the log-on cards for the Oxford Owl e-books that we mentioned in an earlier post, so your child can read these at home, too.
3. In maths, we have been closely investigating the minute hand and how it helps us to tell the time. This has really helped many of the children to see that at 10 past the hour, the minute hand is not on the 10! We have also been investigating the language and properties of 2D and 3D shapes. Speaking of shapes, we have attached a shape investigation that really stretched many of our learners. It was a good opportunity to discuss what to do when we feel ‘stuck’ in maths (e.g share ideas, draw pictures, work backwards). Room 24 discussed the quote we’ve attached, too, which was particularly relevant to this maths challenge.

4. Writing: We have been reading information texts to help us further explore their features (e.g headings, sub-headings, fact boxes, photos and diagrams). Our zoo visit was a great opportunity for the children to collect their own factual details.

5. Science: We were lucky enough to have Nicolas’s mum, Graziela, who is a marine geologist, visit the class to talk about volcanoes. The children were fascinated to see footage of volcanoes and to examine different rock samples. Thanks, Graziela!

6. Pupil-free day: Don’t forget, next Friday (November 3) is a pupil-free day.

7. Term overview: Attached is a learning overview for term four.

Term Four Overview Reade 2017 FINAL-25dgiyg

We hope you enjoy the photos below, too.

See you next week!

Rachel and Michelle