14 May 2021
The whole-school Talk Time homework this week is I know the key vocabulary from our Computing topic.
As we come to the end of our Computing topic, your child should have come across the following vocabulary:
Y1, 2
- algorithm – a sequence of instructions or a set of rules to get something done
- program – a collection of algorithms
- debug – to find and fix errors in algorithms
- computer – a type of machine that can follow instructions and do useful things
- password – a string of letters, numbers or symbols which give you access to something (eg a computer, a service like Numbots)
- personal information – information that can be used to identify you (eg age, school, address, password)
- appropriate – something that is suitable
Y3, 4
- program – a collection of algorithms
- repetition – to repeat the execution of certain instructions
- sequence – to arrange instructions in a particular order
- logical reasoning – helps us explain why something happens
- sprite – a 2d character in a computer game
- decomposition – the process of breaking down a task into smaller, more-manageable parts
- input – data sent to a computer system from a device (eg keyboard, mouse, microphone)
- output – data sent out of a computer system via a device (eg monitor, printer, speaker)
- digital footprint – information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity
Y5,6
- program – a collection of algorithms
- repetition – to repeat the execution of certain instructions
- sequence – to arrange instructions in a particular order
- selection – choosing to execute one set of instructions over another
- variable – something that is stored in a program and can be changed or used (eg a timer, a score, a number of lives left)
- logical reasoning – helps us explain why something happens
- simulation – modelling a real-world or imaginary situation
- search engine – program that searches for and identifies items on the internet using complex algorithms
Discuss these words together:
- Can your child explain to you what they mean?
- Can they use any of them in a sentence?
- Can they suggest how some of the words link together?
- Can they tell you about the learning in school which linked to a certain word?
Next week, each class will reflect on this topic vocabulary and what they have learnt this half term.
14 May 2021
This week’s homework is Talk Time.
I know the key vocabulary from our Computing topic.
Talk with your child about the words we have been using in our computing topic. How many do they know?
Y6 Swimming survey
As part of the government PE and Sport Premium for primary schools, there is a condition requiring schools to publish how many pupils in Year 6 are meeting the National Curriculum requirements. As school swimming lessons took place earlier in KS2, please could you complete this survey to provide up to date information for your child.
Thank you
Mrs Latham
PE/Health Leader
07 May 2021
This week, the whole school has the same Talk Time homework: I know the positives and negatives of gaming.
This half term, our topic is computing. For homework, we would like you to talk to someone about gaming and how it might have a positive or negative impact on our lives.
Here are a few points you may want to explore:
Do certain types of games have more of a negative/positive impact, why?
How does it impact on:
social skills?
communication?
physical and mental health?
perseverance?
reading and maths skills?
memory?
concentration?
Be ready to discuss your ideas in class on Thursday 13 May.
Times Tables
This week, we will focus on the 11 x table.
Children should be ready for a test on Thursday 13 May 2021. Make sure you have a very quick recall of the multiplication facts up to the 11 x 12.
Here are a few examples of the kinds of questions children could be asked and the type of questions children could be practising in addition to the times table facts:
11,000 ÷ 100
1.1 x 10
99 ÷ 11 =
550 ÷ 11 =
07 May 2021
07 May 2021
This week’s homework is Talk Time. The whole school are exploring moral themes and we have linked this to our current Computing topic.
Is too much ‘screen time’ affecting family life?
You could:
- keep a diary of how much screen time you have
- discuss some ‘house rules’ around screen time
- talk about how to increase family times without screens
30 April 2021
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect.
How many ways can you make 10? Use pasta, toys or any resources at home to show your learning. Write the matching calculations to challenge yourself.
30 April 2021 – Timers Tables
Times Tables
This week, we will focus on the 12 x table.
Children should be ready for a test on Thursday 06 May 2021. Make sure you have a very quick recall of the multiplication facts up to the 12 x 12.
Here are a few examples of the kinds of questions children could be asked and the type of questions children could be practising in addition to the times table facts:
12,000 ÷ 100
1.2 x 10
48 ÷ 12 =
600 ÷ 12 =
30 April 2021
This week, the whole school has the same Talk Time homework: I know how to solve a problem.
Have a discussion with somebody at home about problems you may encounter in the classroom, playground or outside of school. Can you come up with three solutions for each problem?
Be ready to discuss your ideas in class on Thursday 06 May.
23 April 2021
This week, the whole school has the same Talk Time homework: Which charity should our school support?
Next week, a charity will be decided for us to support for the year ahead. We’ll focus our fundraising efforts on supporting this charity. What charity does your child think we should support?
You could talk about:
- what a charity is
- why charities are important
- what sort of work they do
- charities that have meaning to your family, your school or your community
- national / international charities and their work
Next week, each class will vote (because in our school we make democratic decisions) for the charity they would like to support to form a shortlist. Then, our recently elected Junior Leadership Team will decide which charity we will support for the next year.
Adults: before you discuss this with your child, check out this week’s Friday message from Mr Roundtree on the main news section of our website – it contains information about how we support charities and some points we’d like you to discuss with your child.