C2 Thursday 25th February

Maths

To count in 5s

It would be useful to have your laminated number chart to 50 as you watch the video.

Teaching video Year 1 | White Rose Maths

Watch White Rose Home Learning Y1 Spring Week 7: Count in 5s

Please complete worksheets dated 25.2.21.

Block diagrams

Teaching video Year 2 | White Rose Maths

Watch White Rose Home Learning Y2 Spring Week 6: Block Diagrams

Please complete worksheets dated 25.2.21.

English

To revise using and to join phrases

Watch BBC bitesize video clip Using and as a joining word – follow hyperlink Using ‘and’ as a joining word – Year 1 – P2 – English – Catch Up Lessons – Home Learning with BBC Bitesize – BBC Bitesize

Now write 6 sentences in your Home Learning book all about you eg

I like learning about castles and knights.

Challenge: try to make your sentences as exciting as possible by putting in describing words (adjectives)!

To revise verb tenses

Obviously, using the correct verb tense is very important and it can be surprising for adults how confusing this can be for children!

Please watch the video clip Tenses from BBC bitesize following hyperlink Tenses – Year 2 / P3 – This Term’s Topics – Home Learning with BBC Bitesize – BBC Bitesize and complete the online exercises, then complete worksheet dated 25.2.21.

Geography/History

We are linking Geography with History this half–term, exploring the location of castles in the UK, particularly in our area.

To introduce this topic, please follow the hyperlink Online Educational Resources | Twinkl Go!

then use the code provided to read a Twinkl powerpoint about castles All About British Castles.

Code: TF6245

Discuss the castles; have the children visited any of these castles or been on holiday near them?

Thank you

The Gardening session had a lovely vibe yesterday and is something we aim to repeat in September when we have even more produce! Thank you for your donations and support. As the school year draws to a close, I’d like to wish our Year 6 children the very best for the next steps in their […]

Gardening Project

We have received a grant to buy a greenhouse and some gardening equipment for our developing school allotment. We are so grateful to one of our grandparents and family for building it for us. As part of our pupil voice, the children have asked to grow tomato plants, beans, sweetcorn, lettuce, carrots, parsnips, potatoes and courgettes. […]

Holiday Activities

There are a number of activities on at the local family hubs over the holidays. Please see below: Please click on the links below for details of two activities in Tudhoe: Tudhoe Workshop Poster Tudhoe Animals about Town Poster

Autism Hubs

Please find attached a leaflet about support for children with Autism. NEAS Autism Hubs Durham

OFSTED Inspection at Byers Green Primary School

Please find below a letter from Ofsted, who are visiting our school on 18th and 19th February. We would really appreciate your views on our school, so please use the link in the letter to complete Ofsted’s online survey. Ofsted Letter to Parents If you need any support please contact the school office.

Educational Psychologist Parental Workshops

Please see below some workshops available to support parents with any children who are anxious about school or children who are managing big emotions. Some workshops are online and some are face to face with an Educational Psychologist at the locations and times listed. Understanding and responding to anxious thoughts and feelings about school: Venue […]