It’s the half-term holidays…
…and so there’s no specific homework next week. This is in-line with our Homework Policy.
During the half-term, please encourage your child to read each day, even if just for 15 minutes. As well as their current book, reading comics, newspapers, websites are all good – and why not take a trip to the library!
It would also be really helpful to help your child brush up on their times tables. Children in Year 2 should know x2, x5 and x10 (and the related division facts) by the end of the year – so give them a head start now! By the end of Year 4, children should know all their tables up to 12 x 12 (and the related division facts).
And make sure they enjoy the break, too: perhaps an autumn walk, a day out, a trip to the cinema… There are lots of things going on in Leeds – check them out.
Whatever you get up to, we’re looking forward to seeing you again on Monday 30 October.
13 October 2017
For all children in Year 1 – Year 6, the homework this week is talk time and is due in on Thursday 19 October. There are two options:
- I can prepare a speech for the School Council elections.
- I know the importance of voting.
It’s time for children to consider if they would like to stand for election for our new School Council. With two representatives from each class, chosen democratically by their peers, all children at St James’ Primary are encouraged to take an active part in pupil voice.
Elections for our new school council will take place on Thursday 19 October with our polling station and ballot boxes at the ready. Candidates will have the opportunity to give their election speech to their class on Thursday 19 October.
What makes a good school councillor has been considered by our classes:
- ‘use all the 8 Rs for learning’
- ‘be respectful’
- ‘help others’
- ‘be a good speaker and listener (to members of your class and in the meetings)’
- ‘tell the truth’
- ‘be confident with your ideas’
- ‘accept the views of others even if you don’t agree’
- ‘be friendly and approachable’
- ‘make good choices in class and around school’
Hints for your speech include:
- What skills and abilities would a good school councillor have?
- What are you particularly good at that would help you to be a great school councillor?
- What do you think would make the school better?
- What could you do that people would really like?
- Think of things that are realistic, maybe that you could do yourself, rather than having to ask other people to do
Any current school councillors are welcome to stand for election again.
Good luck to all children who decide to stand in the elections.
If you choose not to stand in the election then you should consider the importance of voting.
06 October 2017
This week’s homework is creative and is due on Thursday 12 October.
I can show what human and physical features are.
We’ve looked at the human and physical features of Wetherby and Filey. What can your child tell us or show us about what they know?
This can be done in any creative way they wish: making models, drawing, writing or anything you can think of.
06 October 2017
This week’s homework is Creative and is due on Thursday 12 October.
I can explore my local area.
Get out and about in your local area and be the explorer. For your homework you could:
- Take photos of your exploration.
- Write an exploration diary.
- Create a map and indicate where you’ve been.
- Be a journalist and report and things in your area.
06 October 2017
This week’s homework is Creative and is due on Thursday 12 October.
I can explore my local area.
Get out and about in your local area and be the explorer. For your homework you could:
- Take photos of your exploration.
- Write an exploration diary.
- Create a map and indicate where you’ve been.
- Be a journalist and report and things in your area.
29 September 2017
This week’s homework is Talk Time and is due Thursday 05 October:
I know my address.
Our Explorers topic allows your child to explore their local environment and contrasting environments.
It’s important for your child to know where they live (house name/number and street name as a minimum) in case of an emergency.
Please ensure your child is aware that they should never reveal their address to someone they don’t trust.
29 September 2017
This week’s homework is Practice makes Perfect. You need to complete a reading comprehension – ‘The Earthquake’. This must be handed in on Thursday 05 October.
29 September 2017
Practice Makes Perfect
Homework this week is all about measures.
Year 3 have some word problems to solve and Year 4 have some converting of measures. The sheets are glued in your child’s book.
If your child comes across a problem, please encourage them to ask for some help during the school day.
Times tables
Please practise the 3x table. All of the class will be learning this table for the next few weeks. So, expect lots of 3x related activities to be coming home. We’ll start by simply filling in the sheet that is glued in your child’s book.
22 September 2017
Practice Makes Perfect
This week’s homework is a task on place value which will be in your child’s homework book.
22 September 2017
The homework this week is Practice makes perfect and is due in on Thursday 28 September.
I can write my full name.
As an adult and a child, we are often required to write our full name. This week’s homework is to practise writing our full names. Make sure you form your letters correctly. Year 2 – try to join your handwriting.