Park Mead Primary

Termly Curriculum Focus:

Our topics this term are Fire and Ice. We will be learning all about the Great Fire of London and then after half-term our focus will switch to the polar regions of the earth.

English: 

• Writing to Entertain: We are writing stories and descriptions with a polar setting.
• Punctuation and Grammar: We are using expanded noun phrases, full stops, capital letters, conjunctions and making sure our tenses are consistent.
• Writing to Inform: We will be writing recounts and simple factual reports.

Maths:

• Number and Place Value
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication and Division
• Measures including time 

 Science:

• Our topic this term is Materials.  

Homework:

Reading: The children are expected to read to an adult at least three times a week for 10 minutes. Please note in your child's reading record when they have read to you. 

Spelling: Children are expected to play a minimum of three games per week on Spelling Shed. They will be set an assignment linked to the spellings they learn in class or in their phonics group. In addition, they can practice other spellings by accessing "More Lists" and looking for lists that have been set for them. To access Spelling Shed, please click here:

Maths: Maths homework is now all online. The primary homework is to play Numbots for 5 minutes at least 3 times per week. This will help the children improve their fluency with counting and number facts. It starts with simple number recognition, moving through addition, subtraction and number bonds at a pace that is right for the child. They need to complete each level with two stars before moving to the next level. Their log in details are the same as TT Rockstars and are in the front of their reading record. To access Numbots, please click here:

Once the children are beginning to learn their times tables, they are able to use TT Rockstars to practice. Log in details are in the front of the children's reading records.  To access TT Rockstars, please click here:

PE Days: Our PE days are on Mondays and alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has trainers and plimsolls in their PE kit, along with jogging bottoms. We will be doing some of our PE outside all year, so the children will need suitable outdoor kit.

Library Days: Wednesday afternoon          

You can see which books your child currently has on loan by checking their Reading Cloud account.       

To access Reading Cloud, click here.            

Other Information: 

30th November: Christmas Fair

6th December: Mufti Day - Presents for Parents Donations

16th December: Year 1 and 2 Christmas Carol Concert, 2.30pm

19th December: Year 1 and 2 Christmas Party

20th December: End of Term, 2.00pm