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Mrs Smith & Miss Fownes

Welcome back! 

Please find the Spring 1 Newsletter at the bottom of this page with all the details of our learning this half term. As always please keep an eye on this page for any messages and notices about Team Swift.

PE Days

Monday - Mr James - Gymnastics (children must have shorts)

Friday - Miss Fownes - Dance

Key Dates

Wednesday 28th January - Y5 & 6 Climate Unity Virtual Conference

Thursday 5th February - SCARF Workshops

Thursday 12th February - Swift Class Assembly, please join us at 8.45am

16th – 22nd February - HALF TERM

Notices

Please make a note of our class assembly date!

Home Learning

English: 20 minutes daily reading of your fantasy book!  When you have finished your book, please complete one of the Blooms questions at the back of your Reading Record.  Use the example to help you structure your response.  

Spelling: Log on to Purple Mash this week and have a go at the 'Words beginning with gu’ quiz.  There is a Look Cover Write Check sheet at the bottom of this page for you to practise.

Maths: Please complete Test 13 from your booklet.

Picture News

Class Reader

In our literacy lessons we are reading 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell. 

Ask your child: What do you think of the idea to eat bugs?  Would you do it yourself?

Book Match by Author

A taste of our learning

Spring Term

Week 1

Autumn Term

Week 15

Week 14

Week 13

Week 12

In PE this half term, the Swifts have been fine-tuning their hockey skills.  They have been learning to shoot and play small sided games whilst working on their team work to provide a sense of belonging.

Big shout out to Alex who took some excellent action shots! 

  

Week 11

Week 10

Week 9

Week 8 

Week 7

Week 6

Week 5

 

Week 4

 

 

 

Week 3

Week 2

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Our Awards

  • Arts Mark Gold
  • RRSA Silver
  • Platinum Sports Mark
  • Music Mark
  • ARC Bronze