Class mascot named…
After all the votes have been counted, I can now reveal the name of our lovely dog will be… Slinky!
She is looking forward to having lots of adventures in our class. Have a lovely summer!
From Miss Harker
Slinky
Goodbye Year 2s
Goodbye to my Year 2 children. I have recorded a message for you here : https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYiXl257at
Love from Miss Harker
Have a great summer!
Welcome to Year 1 and 2 (2020-21)
Hi to my new class for 2020-21!
Here is me and our new class mascot.
I would love to see a photo of you with your favourite toy. If you can take one and would like to send it, you can email it to me on katieharker@spherefederation.org
Also, if you would like to vote for our class dog’s name, email me with your choice by 16 July and I will announce the name on 17 July on the Year 1 and 2 Class News page. Here are the choices :
- Pickle
- Nora
- Heinz
- Felix
- Slinky
Have a great summer and I’ll see you in September!
Virtual School Sports Day – results
Thank you to everyone at home and in school who took part and submitted results. Over 200 schools across West Yorkshire took part. You can see the results below.
Did you get sporty today?
Well, the rain came – just like when we usually have sports day! We hope you managed to complete at least some of the challenges set by the West Yorkshire School Games for the Virtual Sports Day. Don’t forget to submit your results here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdEX8xOo-PtkFwasg0B7deXM1uzvMQMFAPwpKCU9yEKG6qqg/viewform
Fun in the sun!
The children in school have settled well but staying cool in the warm weather has been a challenge!
I love hearing from the home learners. Your photographs certainly put a smile on my face. I miss having all of our class together even though it’s been lovely having some children back in school.
Home learning help
The teachers at school have been talking to some families who are continuing to learn from home this week. There was a common topic of conversation : this is all dragging on and becoming quite tricky at times!
It has been a long time since we have all been back at school with our classes and we understand that home learning is challenging. Here are a few links that might help if you are wanting more activities to engage your child.
This is great for working on all number facts and you can try to improve your own score. We use this in school on iPads but can also be played on laptops : https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Passwords for Numbots or Times Table Rockstars are the same : https://play.numbots.com/#/intro or https://ttrockstars.com/ Email your teacher if you have lost it.
Loads of resources on here including reading : https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
For reading and phonics games : https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Maths teaching videos and other resources : https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Variety of lessons, recorded by teachers : https://classroom.thenational.academy/
We love Go Noodle for a sing and dance : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2YBT7HYqCbbvzu3kKZ3wnw
Or Cosmic Yoga Kids for a more relaxing workout : https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Please ring school or email your child’s teacher if you need support and we will try to help.
Carry on learning
It has been lovely to welcome a few more members of 1/2 back into school this week. However, I’m missing each and every one of you who can’t join us right now. Thank you to the children who have continued to send me emails and photographs of your home learning. It really helps me feel like I’m still your teacher!
I can sing a rainbow…
We had a go at making our own rainbow art. The children finger painted rainbows and used coloured lollipop sticks to create temporary works of art.
A week at St James’
I am back in school so I also have some learning from school to share. I am still enjoying seeing what everyone is doing at home. Please keep sending me messages and photos.
katieharker@spherefederation.org
