Spring 2

English

This week the children will be looking at the story The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

The children will be predicting what the story is about, use their inference skills to relate to the story and wonder by looking the the cover of the book.

This week, the children will be looking more deeper intom the story.

The children listened to an audio version of the story and began to summarise he main ideas.

As we are unable to take part in inter-school competitions this year, we have decided to run the ‘Spelling Bee’ in school and compete in year groups. This competition is very popular with the children and I am delighted that your child(ren) will be able to take part again this year, especially as our last Reedley Spelling Bee was such a success.

Each year group will have a list of words to learn that are from the National Curriculum and linked to their year group. Children will have already practised many of these words in class and this will be a useful opportunity to ensure that they have remembered these spellings. Each class teacher will provide opportunities for the children to practise spelling these orally throughout the spring and summer terms.

A reminder – spellings will be only accepted if the children say the letter name when spelling and not the letter sound. If there is any confusion about this, please do come and speak with me.

The ‘Spelling Bee’ will run as follows:

Round One – Friday 22nd April

Spelling Bee competitions will take place in school. Children will have two minutes to spell as many words aloud as they can, correctly. A point will be awarded for each correct spelling. The five children who receive the highest point score from each year group will go through to the final.

Final – Friday 1st July 2022

The finalists will be given NEW WORD LISTS.

The winners from Round 1 will compete to be the ‘Reedley Spelling Bee’ champion. They will need to compete against each other to spell as many words as they can correctly in one minute. The final will be in the same format of a traditional Spelling Bee and spellings will need to be said aloud in front of their class.

We believe that this structure gives all children the opportunity to take part in a fun event whilst reinforcing important work on spelling. We really hope that our children practise hard to be the best that they can be.

Art

The children will be looking at David Edgar art work this term.

Local artist David Edgar creates artwork out of post-consumer recyclables he finds in recycling bins. Edgar says making this art “energizes his creative spirit.” Edgar received an award for Best Original Artwork at the recent Tryon Arts and Crafts School’s 2017 Artist of the Year Show. (Photo by Michael O’Hearn)

As you can see below, they are some pictures showing what the effect are having to animals. David has discovered by using your imaginations, you can create amazing object such as 2D animals, Holiday decorations such as snowflakes and Toys such as A Rock and Roll Racing Car.

He has created some amazing art work.

The children began to create their own versions of some of David's designs.

History

Islamic Civilisation