This half term we are reading the text The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsberg. The children are really enjoying the story so far and will be writing diaries and setting descriptions based on the text and their visit on Santa's express train planned in December. I am sure the children will be getting into the Christmas spirit. Please use the link to listen to the story and remember to always believe!

We were very lucky this half term to have two fabulous teachers in to teach our Programming unit in ICT. It was linked to our science topic Habitats. We were collaborative caterpillars working hard in pairs to complete our tasks. We were able to add images and photo's to our work. We really had  lots of fun working and learning together.

This half term in science we have been learning about habitats. We have been using the iPads to research different habitat, making mini Polar habitats and thinking about a new suitable habitat for Scaredy Squirrel.  We went outside to look at animals and creatures that live in micro-habitats in our school grounds. We found a large looking insect under a log and when we returned to class we googled to find out what it was. We think it was a hornet! Take a look at the pictures.

This half term Years 1 and 2 work hard together to plan and perform the Diwali assembly. The children worked hard learning their line and put on a good show. We had a really good turn out of parental support. Thank you.

This half term in English we are reading the text Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt.

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Listen to the story together with your child. Identify ambitious vocabulary, talk about the main character and his actions and identify nouns, verbs and adjectives within the text and illustrations.

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There are other stories to read about Scaredy Squirrel.

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How many more can you find?

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Which is your favourite?