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❤Welcome back a brand new school year! ❤
The last few months have no doubt been challenging for everyone, in all kinds of different ways, though I am absolutely delighted to be back in school again and I cannot wait for the fun and learning that lies ahead. There will probably be challenges to overcome along the way, though I have no doubt we will overcome them and be ever stronger as a result.
Always remember- be happy, be kind and most importantly, be YOU!
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Can we please remind you that in order for your children to reach their true potential, it is essential that they have a water bottle in school at all times. Their brains are 75% water so it is important that they can access a drink of water throughout the school day. Unfortunately, there is limited capacity within school to provide children with cups etc, but water bottles are on sale at the finance office for £1.50. Alternatively, a clear plastic bottle, clearly labelled with your child’s name, would be sufficient. We thank you for your continued cooperation.
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This half term our P.E lessons are going to be socially distanced and focused around athletics. We are going to learn many new skills (which include running, jumping, throwing and catching). Our P.E lessons will take place on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon this half term, so please make sure your P.E kit is in school ready for the lesson. You will be able to take your P.E kit home at the end of the half term.
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Reading is an essential part of the school curriculum and can open up many doors for your child in the future. Reading frequently can improve your child’s memory, increase vocabulary, unlock creativity and is a low cost form of entertainment! With this in mind, the children are encouraged to read everyday at home. They will be provided with a individual home reading book, that closely matches their reading ability. We ask that parents sign the reading record every time your child reads at home, in order for the children to earn certificates to celebrate their dedication to improve.
In addition, children will be given a spelling grid to take home at the beginning of the half term, which outlines the spelling patterns they will be taught over the coming weeks. We ask that the children practise these as much as possible while at home- a weekly spelling test will be given alongside daily taught spelling lessons to track progress.
Finally, to further enhance their home learning experience, your child will be given individual login details to Tines Tables Rock Stars and Spelling Shed websites. The login details can be found in the front of their green home reading records.
https://ttrockstars.com/login https://www.spellingshed.com
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In the event of a short term year group or full school closure, I recommend your child uses the following websites to help them continue with their learning journey.
Your child will be issued with all the relevant log in details, so please remember to keep your log in details for these websites safe and secure.
Seesaw – https://web.seesaw.me/ – Use this website to access learning that the teacher has set from home.
Spelling Shed – https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb – Use this website to access and practice spelling words from home.
Times Table Rockstars – https://ttrockstars.com/ – Use this website to practise times tables from home.
Oxford Owl – https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ – Use this website to access and read books from home for free.
Oak Academy – https://www.thenational.academy/ – Use this website to access hundreds of lessons for specific Year Groups.
Check out our new YouTube channel for some bespoke learning videos too!
Click on the following link to have a look at what the Leading Parent Partnership Award is, and how you can help!
https://www.awardplace.co.uk/award/lppa
This is the LPPA questionnaire which gives you, parents/carers, the opportunity to have your say on parental engagement at West View.
https://app.awardplace.co.uk/stakeholder-evaluations/user-survey/5f565c73b33a6
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Spring 1 Curriculum Overview
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Reading is an essential part of the school curriculum and can open up many doors for your child in the future. Reading frequently can improve your child’s memory, increase vocabulary, unlock creativity and is a low cost form of entertainment! With this in mind, children should be encouraged to read regularly at home and reminded to return their reading book to school on a daily basis. For every time their reading record is signed at home, your child will earn a sticker on the class reading chart, which will eventually lead them to gaining certificates and rewards for their effort.
So, put it down, turn it off and read a book!
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Star of the week is going to be a little different this half term, Year 4 will plan to have star of the week every Monday morning in class.
Who has been shining the brightest in our class this week? Which school values have you shown?
Have you gone over and above?
Well done ! Continue to shine bright.
