Owls
Welcome to Owls Class!
Owl class is taught by Mr Armstrong and Mr Dennis.
Autumn Term 2020
Topic
Our topic this term is the Romans. Throughout the term, we will look at life in Ancient Rome, the origins of Rome, the Romans' invasion of Britain, and the lasting impact of Roman Britain. Our learning will be complemented by a trip to Vindolanda and The Roman Army Museum which will give children an insight to the Romans' impact in our local area.
Science
Our topic in science this term is Space: The Earth, Sun and Moon. During this science topic, we will look at the role of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and their relationship with each other. We will also explore some of the other planets we share the Solar System with, and the vast contrasts between each one.
Art
This term our art will explore the human form in action. We will look at how the idea of movement is shown in different kinds of art, such as photography, illustrations, cartoons, paintings, prints, and experiment with different methods and techniques to show movement.
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Weekly Routines
We have PE on a Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure that PE kits are weather appropriate and are worn on PE days.
Home learning is set on a half termly basis and will take the form- this year- of 6 creative tasks on Seesaw.
KIRFS should be practiced weekly and will be assessed on Wednesday and Thursday each week,
Spellings are given out on a Friday, practiced through the week, and tested again the following Friday. The spelling activities are completed in class but your child will bring home their weekly words in the spelling book to practise at home.
Rewards
The whole school will be using Class Dojo this year. Dojo is a points system that allows us to reward effort, consistency, demonstration of our core values, growth mindset and kindness. As well as collecting points individually, the children are also collecting points for their newly allocated School House. The House with the most points at the end of the year will win the House Cup.
The Houses, and House Leaders are:
The House of St Peter- Mrs Love and Mrs Wilby
The House of St Cuthbert- Mrs Hay and Miss O'Kane
The House of St Michael- Mr Dennis and Mrs Gale
The House of St John- Mr Armstrong and Mrs Newman
The House of St Luke- Mrs Labbett and Mrs Wildey
